In this episode, Grant McHerron and Ben Felton talk with David Wiseman, Vice President for Secure Communications at BlackBerry, about ensuring mobile communications can remain secure. We start the discussion by getting an overview of David’s talk ‘Spying on mobile’ at the Military Communications and Information Systems (MilCIS) Conference, which highlights the need for sovereign communication systems. David shares his views on the recent hack of US telecom networks in the lead up to their election, giving us an insight into the vulnerabilities and implications that such attacks involve, and the value that metadata is presenting for wiretapping operations. We also discuss how Australia could be at risk for similar attacks, and how BlackBerry has designed their technology to protect calls, texts, messages, and files whilst still ensuring they can be shared in real-time.  We wrap up with David giving us his opinion on what leaders in Australia should be doing to mitigate the growing risks of communications spills, the implications of conversations being exposed, as well as how sovereign secured communication systems can be established. LINKS: BlackBerry secure communications: www.blackberry.com/us/en/products/secusuite?utm_medium=paid_digital&utm_source=adm-podcast&utm_campaign=fy25-q3_secusmart-uem-ues_milcis-canberra_ev_anz&utm_content=secure-comms-podcast ------------------ The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au). The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer. If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved. ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence. For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan. Hosted by Grant McHerron Producer: Steve Visscher Australian Defence Magazine - © 2024