Episode #019 – Steve McGrath – Managing Risk at Wembley Stadium

Steve is the Head of Security for Wembley National Stadium, responsible for security strategy, policy, crisis management and asset protection. Prior to this he had a distinguished career in counter terrorism policing as a Regional Protect & Prepare lead and with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office. As Head of NaCTSO Information Capability & Engagement, Steve was responsible for ACT e-learning, the ACT app and engagement with Lead Government Departments and UK Businesses. Formerly chair of the CT Business Information Exchange (CTBIE), Steve worked closely with UK businesses to provide input into NaCTSO’s products and guidance. He was the project lead to create ProtectUK and with the Head of NaCTSO developed the Protect & Prepare National Strategic and Tactical Security Co-ordinator roles to lead the Protect & Prepare response following terror attacks in the UK. He is a Fellow of the Security Institute and Co-Chair of their Counter Terrorism Special Interest Group, a member of the OSAC UK Steering Committee and International Security Expo Advisory Group.

In this episode, we explore Steve’s distinguished career in counter terrorism policing, the evolving nature of terrorism threat in the UK, the many facets of protecting an iconic site like Wembley, as well as Steve’s own top tips for businesses seeking to mitigate terrorism threat.

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