The Master Integrator Podcast
The Master Integrator Podcast
Podcast Description
The Master Integrator Podcast is where Australia’s smart home technology industry gets real. Hosted by Paul Skelton — a longtime industry journalist and current Regional Development Consultant for CEDIA in Australia and New Zealand — this series goes beyond product hype to explore the people, policies, and practices shaping the future of home integration.
Each episode features candid conversations with integrators, educators, builders, designers, and policy leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a more professional, sustainable, and inclusive industry.
Whether you’re on the tools, running a business, designing the systems, or shaping the rules — this podcast is for you.
No fluff. No buzzwords. Just honest, grounded conversations about what it takes to make this industry better.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as ethics in technology, workforce development, marketing strategies, and personal stories from integrators. Episode examples include discussions on assistive technology with Steve Thomas, the transition from electrician to entrepreneur with Chris McCormick, and the importance of branding with Salvatore di Muccio, emphasizing the need for more communication in a tech-centric environment.
The Master Integrator Podcast is where Australia’s smart home technology industry gets real. Hosted by Paul Skelton — a longtime industry journalist and current Regional Development Consultant for CEDIA in Australia and New Zealand — this series goes beyond product hype to explore the people, policies, and practices shaping the future of home integration.
Each episode features candid conversations with integrators, educators, builders, designers, and policy leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a more professional, sustainable, and inclusive industry.
Whether you’re on the tools, running a business, designing the systems, or shaping the rules — this podcast is for you.
No fluff. No buzzwords. Just honest, grounded conversations about what it takes to make this industry better.
Every connected device is a potential doorway — but who’s keeping the locks secure?
In this episode of Master Integrator, I’m joined by Luke Irwin, a Brisbane-based cybersecurity consultant with more than 20 years in tech and over a decade specialising in cyber risk, to talk about the Cybersecurity Act and what it means for smart home installers.
We dive deep into the unique vulnerabilities of IoT devices, how integrators can protect themselves and their clients, and why cybersecurity is no longer optional in residential and light commercial tech projects.
Luke explains the most common mistakes he sees in the field, practical hardening steps you can take right now, and what future regulation could mean for the way we design and install connected systems.
If you touch a network in your projects — this is one episode you can’t afford to skip.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- The Cybersecurity Act and its implications for smart home professionals
- Why IoT devices are prime targets — and what makes them vulnerable
- How to vet manufacturers and suppliers for security readiness
- Best practices for securing installed devices (network segmentation, updates, credential policies)
- Educating clients without overwhelming them
- The importance of documentation and cybersecurity in your handover process
- What’s next in IoT regulation — and how to get ahead of it
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Thanks to Our Sponsors:🔹 Kordz — award-winning, professional-grade connectivity solutions engineered for integrators (www.kordz.com.au)
🔹 Netvio — exclusively distributed by Kordz Australia (www.netvio.com.au)
🔹 Connected Magazine — your go-to source for AV and smart home industry news (www.connectedmag.com.au)
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