Persuasive Insight is an Australian-based intelligence, investigation and security risk management consultancy that helps organisations turn complex information into clear, confident action. From our home base in Perth, Western Australia, we support clients across the Commonwealth Australia and globally with integrated security intelligence, strategic analysis, and practical solutions that reduce risk and enable better decisions.
Our consulting practice draws on experience across the national intelligence community, law enforcement, corporate investigations, defence, and digital environments. We design programs, systems and methods that give leaders a strong, accurate picture of threats, opportunities and compliance obligations, so they can protect people, performance, reputation and national security interests.
Our purpose is direct: to uncover what is hidden, translate it into relevant intelligence products, and guide responsible action. Whether the challenge involves corruption risk in a complex supply chain, a criminal threat to staff, technology-facilitated abuse, or a strategic decision about expansion into a new country or industry, we provide the clarity and structure required to act with integrity and confidence.
Persuasive Insight acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.
We understand that continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities' sustainability, are vital to community safety, fairness and resilience.
Wherever possible, we seek collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, learning from local knowledge, supporting inclusion, and aligning our services with outcomes that benefit all communities as well as companies.
When Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved.
Our vision is to be a trusted partner for communities and organisations that need accurate, timely intelligence to solve complex problems.
Clients engage us when the stakes are high: when legal exposure, regulatory action, criminal activity or unethical conduct could threaten people, assets, operations, or reputation. We combine highly advanced analysis, responsible investigation, and structured risk management to create insightful products that leaders can rely on.
Our core philosophy can be expressed simply: discover what is too complex or previously unknown and respond accordingly.
Intelligence has value only when it changes behaviour. We therefore design every assessment, report and program to drive clear understanding and action, whether that is prevention, remediation, enforcement, or strategic change. Each recommendation is grounded in evidence, aligned with law and policy, and tested against real-world conditions.
In practice, this means we move beyond surface-level data to identify root causes, pathways and patterns. We distinguish between noise and signal, assess likelihood and impact, and show leaders how to prioritise resources. Our goal is to transform fragmented information into a coherent repository of insights that support sound judgement, transparent administration and accountable leadership.
Persuasive Insight is led by Principal Damien Inglis, who brings more than three decades of experience across intelligence, investigation, defence and security operations. His work has intersected with the Australian intelligence and national security environment, where structured analysis, disciplined methodology and strong integrity are non-negotiable. This background informs the standards we apply across every engagement, from small businesses to international corporations and public sector organisations.
Our broader team includes members with backgrounds in law enforcement, federal and territory policing, cyber security, corporate risk, marketing analytics, engineering, health and human services. This diversity allows us to understand how real people, systems and processes behave under pressure. It also means we can adapt our tools and frameworks to a wide range of areas, from fraud and corruption to technology-enabled abuse, firearms diversion, drug trafficking, export control breaches, or emerging digital crime.
Collectively, our team has supported organisations navigating investigations, internal misconduct, crisis management, emergency response planning, social media escalation, regulatory review and independent commission inquiries. We understand how agencies, regulators and courts interpret evidence, and we help our clients prepare, document and present information in ways that stand up to legal and public scrutiny.
We apply professional tradecraft drawn from the national intelligence community and security intelligence disciplines, while tailoring it to the needs of business and civil society. Our work is informed by analytical approaches used within the office national intelligence, Australian Government agencies and allied partners, always adapted to the legal and ethical conditions relevant to private organisations.
This experience allows us to help clients identify how their activities intersect with national security, defence industry requirements, foreign interference risks, critical infrastructure obligations and emerging cyber threats. We work with boards, executives and risk committees to clarify responsibilities, assess vulnerabilities, and design practical controls that align with national frameworks without adding unnecessary complexity or administration.
Our integrated programs bring together intelligence analysis, investigation, security design and risk assessment into a single coherent process. We:
We help organisations move beyond static documents to living risk frameworks that adapt as conditions change. Our intelligence products are built to be read, used and shared by busy decision-makers, not archived in a digital repository and forgotten.
We conduct discreet, ethical investigation services that focus on facts, fairness and protection of all parties involved. Assignments often relate to corruption, criminal conduct, unethical behaviour, internal fraud, misuse of company resources, firearms control failures, drug diversion, or breaches of privacy and confidentiality. Our investigators are trained to work closely with legal teams, human resources, compliance and security so that evidence is captured, preserved and documented correctly.
Our methods emphasise:
The outcome is a set of recommendations that help organisations improve conduct, strengthen internal controls, protect employees and customers, and reduce the likelihood of repeat incidents or regulatory action.
Technology is now central to almost every incident we see, from online crime and fraud to domestic abuse, stalking and workplace harassment. Persuasive Insight has developed specialised capabilities in assessing digital risk, including the Fresh Beginnings clinic-style program for people experiencing technology-facilitated abuse. We work with individuals, families, support services, clinics, health organisations and family violence programs to help them understand how phones, apps, social media, home automation and location services can be exploited.
Our consultants show clients how to secure devices, accounts and home systems in a structured, easy-to-follow process. This may involve reviewing apps, checking permissions, identifying suspicious tools, assessing email and social media security, and teaching simple behaviours that improve safety. We regularly encounter cases involving facebook monitoring, account takeover, GPS trackers, spyware, key-loggers and other forms of covert entry or surveillance. Our focus is on practical protection, not technical jargon.
We are committed to sharing knowledge beyond individual assignments. Through guides, books, digital resources and public education events, we help frontline workers, young people, families, clinics and agencies understand evolving threats. Our cyber safety materials explain how technology-facilitated abuse works, how it intersects with crime, coercive control and domestic violence, and how law and policy are changing in response.
These resources are designed for real users: people who need simple, accurate advice they can apply immediately. We create step-by-step guides, FAQs, stories and case examples that show what to look for, what questions to ask, how to document behaviour, and when to seek support from police, legal professionals, health providers or specialist services. Our aim is to enable informed action and long-term prevention, not just short-term removal of visible problems.
Every engagement begins with a clear understanding of your objectives, constraints and decision points. We gather relevant information, clarify who the key decision-makers are, and identify what “success” looks like in measurable terms. From there we design a tailored program or investigation plan that sets out scope, timeframes, reporting requirements, and governance arrangements.
Throughout the process, we maintain strong communication and transparency. We provide regular updates, interim findings where appropriate, and early warning of issues that require immediate action. Our products are delivered in plain language, with executive summaries, visual aids where permitted, and clear guidance on next steps. We respect the human impact of our work and ensure that affected persons are considered as more than data points.
We use a range of tools and analytical methods to capture, process and review information. This can include structured data from corporate systems, unstructured content from email, chat and social media, and material from public or specialist repositories. Our team is experienced in automation-enabled workflows but remains cautious about over-reliance on technology. Human judgement, ethical reflection and contextual understanding remain central to every assessment.
Our analysis emphasises relevance and proportionality. We gather only what is necessary and lawful, adhere strictly to privacy requirements, and design processes that can be explained clearly to regulators, courts, staff and the public if required. The goal is not to collect everything, but to understand enough to make sound decisions.
Integrity is at the core of Persuasive Insight. We do not support unethical surveillance, unlawful intrusion, or any practice that undermines human dignity. Our services are designed to strengthen accountability, not to provide cover for misconduct. We comply with relevant law across federal, state and territory jurisdictions, and we align our practices with professional codes, corporate policies and community expectations.
We encourage clients to ask questions about methods, data sources, retention periods and decision-making criteria. Transparent dialogue helps ensure that every investigation, assessment or program respects legal boundaries, privacy, fairness and safety. When necessary, we work alongside legal counsel to clarify obligations, prepare formal documents, respond to agency queries, or support engagement with oversight bodies and commissions.
Our website is designed to make it easy to access information while protecting privacy and security. Visitors can quickly skip content sections using accessibility features, maintain clear navigation focus top page, and understand when any action opens tab or new window. We provide concise contact information, including secure forms and email channels, so that vulnerable people can seek assistance safely.
The site explains our privacy policy, privacy disclaimer, terms and conditions and copyright notices in accessible language. We outline how data is collected, how cookies operate, what analytics tools may be used, and how users can control their information. We aim to provide a safe digital environment that reflects the same commitment to ethics we apply in all our offline work.
Persuasive Insight supports a wide range of sectors and use cases. We have assisted businesses, government-related entities and not-for-profit organisations with:
Across each engagement, we focus on accurate analysis, effective strategy, and clear outcomes that support long-term organisational health.
Our organisation is built on collaboration and continuous learning. Team members come from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, and we value diversity, inclusion and respectful dialogue. We invest in training, mentoring and leadership development so that our people remain current in technology, investigation, risk management and social change. This learning mindset enables us to adapt quickly as new threats, tools and legal requirements emerge.
From time to time we advertise current opportunities for analysts, investigators and support staff who share our commitment to integrity and public safety. Our recruitment processes emphasise ethical judgement, resilience, curiosity and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. We seek employees who understand that intelligence is ultimately about people, not just data or systems.
Clients select Persuasive Insight because we provide a combination of strategic thinking, operational experience and practical support. The benefits include:
Whether you represent a company seeking to strengthen risk management, an agency planning joint initiatives, a legal practice requiring discreet investigation support, or a person experiencing digital harassment, Persuasive Insight is ready to help. We encourage prospective clients to make initial contact, outline their query, and discuss how our capabilities can be applied to their particular environment.
After an initial discussion, we provide a clear proposal that sets out scope, process, costs, timelines, and any specific legal or technical requirements. Our intention is to create a strong, transparent foundation for collaboration, so every party understands their role, responsibilities and expected outcomes.
Persuasive Insight exists to turn uncertainty into informed action. Through rigorous analysis, ethical investigation and strategic insight, we enable organisations and individuals to navigate complexity, protect what matters, and grow with confidence in an increasingly challenging world.
Intelligence is a timely and relevant product, that enhances our awareness and understanding of potential threats within the environment.
It is derived through the process of synthesising information and analysis, enabling us to identify opportunities and make appropriate decisions with greater confidence.”
