Episode 123 - Combating Online Radicalisation

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we explore the
issues surrounding the challenges of social media and artificial
intelligence, specifically in the context of online
radicalisation. How are these tools being used by extremist
groups to target and radicalise at-risk individuals? Why has
online radicalisation risen in recent years? What can be
done to prevent this type of activity, and how might we recognise
and address potential victims of online radicalisation in our own
organisations? 


 


We are joined by Paul Ash, chief executive of the Christchurch
Call Foundation, and Dr Nicole Matejic to help us better
understand these challenges.


 


Paul has extensive experience in public policy, including the
cyber, digital, and security sectors. In addition to his role as
Chief Executive of the Christchurch Call Foundation, he serves as
a member of the Aspen Global Cybersecurity Group with the Aspen
Institute, one of the world’s leading think tanks on a wide range
of topics, including security and global affairs. He was the New
Zealand Government representative on the Global Internet Forum to
Counter Terrorism and has had a long and illustrious career in
government, including 21 years with the New Zealand Ministry of
Foreign Affairs & Trade, where he served as a Diplomat,
Deputy Director of the International Security Disarmament
Division and a Senior Policy officer, amongst other roles, before
becoming the director of National Cyber Policy, Director,
National Security Policy and then the Prime Minister’s Special
Representative on Cyber and Digital security. 


 


In addition to being an Author & National Security focused
Behavioural Economist, Dr Nicole Matejic is the Principal
Strategic Advisor at The Christchurch Call Foundation. She is
also an adjunct Lecturer on Terrorism and National Security at
Charles Sturt University and a partner at Immuto Group, where she
focuses on National Security and Sovereign Risk. Her books
include Social Media, Rules of Engagement, and The Hate Economy -
The Lies People Sell That Lead to Violence.