Because we can—Should we? Digital vetting and ideological threat detection in the age of online radicalisation
Synopsis
As digital footprints grow and ideological extremism shifts online, organisations—especially those in critical infrastructure—must rethink how they assess human risk. Employers now have the lawful capability to detect public affiliations, online behaviours, or radical beliefs before harm occurs. But the question remains: because we can—should we?
In this session, a cyber lawyer and the CEO of Helix Services—a leader in digital workforce vetting for Defence, National Security and Critical Services—join forces to explore this provocative dilemma.
You’ll hear:
We’ll introduce a tiered digital screening model tied to sector and sensitivity, and explore use cases including:
Participants will leave with a defensible framework for balancing civil rights, public safety, and duty of care—especially in roles with access to critical systems or lives.
Transform to evolve isn’t just about systems—it’s about people. This session will challenge leaders to evolve how they manage the human element of cyber risk in a connected, visible, and politically charged world.