In this episode of On Side, we speak to Andrew Collins, ASADA’s Chief Information Officer.

 

A self-confessed nerd, Andrew has always been interested in technology and loves pulling things apart. A university degree led him to Defence intelligence where he was introduced to the world of cyber security. Andrew was brought to ASADA to lead our digital transformation to a paperless organisation and to help protect our data, such as athletes’ records.

 

“We have to be prepared,” Collins says as ASADA exists in a global environment where it is exposed to large number of threats including state-sponsored threats.

This preparation includes engaging in a number of partnerships with government organisations and corporate partners. “At the end of the day, together we are all stronger.” He says ASADA is very protective of the information that it holds. “At the end of the day we are entrusted to hold this information and we are very conscious that it is a position of trust.”

 

We also explore whether an athlete can leave a test session if they have to catch a flight and how to use the ASADA app.