Nicholas Dynon

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Nicholas holds a B.A. Hons and an M.A. in Asian Studies from the Australian National University and a Master of International Studies with Honours from the University of Sydney. He is a Certified Counter Terrorism Practitioner (CCTP) (Counter Terrorism Certification Board), Associate Protection Professional (APP) (ASIS International), and Security Risk Management Professional - Country (SRMP-C) (INSSA), and holds a Certificate of Approval in the classes of Security Consultant and Private Investigator (New Zealand Ministry of Justice). He is the recipient of the 2022 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Lifetime Achievement. He is Group Brand Strategy & Innovation Director at Optic Security Group, an Australasian security integrator, and engages in security consultancy in this role.

Experience

  • –present
    Doctoral Candidate, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Education

  • 2005 
    The University of Sydney, Master of International Studies with Honours
  • 2002 
    Australian National University, Master of Arts (Asian Studies)
  • 1997 
    Australian National University, Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies) with Honours

Publications

  • 2024
    National Security Journal, Licence to Operate: Mapping the Public Acceptability of Facial Recognition Technology
  • 2023
    ISRM Global Journal, Convergence Risks: Addressing siloed security risk management in critical infrastructure organisations
  • 2019
    National Security Journal, Securing Public Places: New Zealand’s Private Security Sector as a National Security Enabler
  • 2014
    China: An International Journal, Civilisation-State: Modernising the past to civilise the future in Jiang Zemin's China
  • 2011
    Place Branding and Public Diplomacy, Better city, better life? The ethics of branding the model city at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
  • 2008
    The China Journal, "Four Civilizations" and the evolution of post-Mao Chinese socialist ideology

Professional Memberships

  • ASIS International
  • International NGO Safety & Security Association
  • New Zealand Security Association - Security Consultant Special Interest Group
  • New Zealand Crowded Places Security Advisory Group

Contact Nicholas for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration