For our first episode of Season 8 we speak with Duncan Jones, a cybersecurity expert and Head of Cybersecurity at Quantinuum.  Here, Duncan talks us through what quantum computing is, what its good and not so good at, the challenges quantum computing is facing and how they are being overcome, and its impacts globally. We also discuss future planning for cyber and wrap up by covering post-quantum encryption and how leaders should be getting ready for this now!

In our last episode for Season 7, we speak with Peter Coroneos, Founder of Cybermindz. In our conversation, we cover Peter’s incredible bio including being a globally recognised authority on cyber, we look at how he has informed policy that affects how we use the internet even today. We also discuss a variety of topics, with a focus on Peter’s very important work in supporting the humans that support cyber.

On this week's news episode, we review how the alleged criminals stung by the ANOM app sting last year are questioning the evidence’s lawfulness, then we’ll look at how prominent password management company LastPass has once again suffered a hack, we then dive into how ransomware attacks against a software company are having implications for the United Kingdom’s National Health Service. We finish with a wrap of the latest breaches and vulnerabilities to make the headlines. Check out some of...

On this week’s episode, we hear from Fergus Brooks, Executive Manager in Cyber Recover Planning within the finance industry. In this conversation we discuss the best way to approach the risk equation for cyber, we look at how we have gotten to where we are in terms of spend in defensive cyber. Fergus also talks to his time spent in the insurance industry and how that has helped is risk perspective. We finish by examining the understanding of impact when it comes to a successful breach with...

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. On this week's news episode, we’ll be reviewing the news of how Phishing fraudsters allegedly used a SIM box to fleece hundreds of victims. We then take a look at how the federal court of Australia has ruled that an insurer is not liable for ransomware clean-up costs, we also discuss the latest warning on a ransomware gang making million dollar demands. We then finish with a wrap up of the...

This week we are joined by the Head of Presales and Security Specialist at Citrix, Aaron Robinson. In this episode we talk about the rise of zero trust in a hybrid working world. Aaron shares what he hearing from his customers, and provides some advice for business and cyber leaders as they balance security with employee experience and tips for secure remote working.

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. In this episode we take a look behind the news of how the police allege a Brisbane teenager built spyware that has been used by domestic violence perpetrators across the globe, we investigate how Microsoft have accused an Austrian firm of misusing spyware technology, we then look into how to secure the thousands of satellites now orbiting earth and their vulnerability to a cyberattack, and...

Lee Roebig, Customer CISO for Sekuro joins the podcast this week to talk everything Zero Trust. We talk through what Zero Trust really is, its lesser known of benefits and how Zero Trust aligns with other well known frameworks. We then delve into what type of organisation Zero Trust works for and then we round out the episode with Lee’s advice for pursuing a Zero Trust strategy. Check out some of our latest articles: This month in security: July 2022 How long have you got? The lifecycle...

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. In this episode we break down the brand risk associated with compromised Social Media accounts as highlighted by the recent Disney hack, we review the crypto crash and its impact on ransomware in the short and longer term, we then look into the backlash to the facial recognition roll-out across major Australian retailers and how it could have been avoided, and we wrap up with a review of...

This week we are joined by Emily Edgeley, an infosec analyst and manager turned public speaking coach. In this episode we tap into Emily’s expertise on story telling, why it’s important, how it works with specific examples for cyber. We then pivot into powerful presentations (something key for any CISO needing to get board buy in) including common presentation mistakes, messaging and how to use, or not use Powerpoint. Check out some additional resources below recommended by Emily: 30...

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. In this episode we discuss 'Operation First Light 2022' which resulted in thousands of arrests and millions of dollars seized in a global takedown, we talk tax-time and the latest trends in this ongoing cyber challenge, discuss rules to mitigate 'SIM swap scamming', and review the latest breaches making headlines. Check out some of our latest articles: Why privileged access management...

In our second Women in Cyber episode, Amy is back on the show and joined by Susie Jones CEO and Co-founder of Cynch Security, and Kistin Gunnis Operations Manager and Executive Mentor and Coach with Business in Heels. Amy, Susie and Kistin discuss the ongoing issue of the gender pay gap and quotas, they talk about the importance of International Women's Day and the differing opinions of the day amongst women. They then share and talk to some of the most exciting aspects of working in the...

Geoff White, speaker, investigative journalist, author of The Lazarus Heist and co-creator of the Lazarus Heist podcast, joins the show this week to take us on his journey of going behind the news articles and unpacking some of the biggest cyber events of the past few decades. Geoff talks to the origins and evolution of the Lazarus Hacking Group and the impacts of their biggest cyber heists, how cyberattacks still sit in a grey area of warfare, the future of cybercrime including its impact...

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. In this episode we explore what impact the change to a Labor government in Australia will have on national cyber policy, examine a 3-year-old government review calling for Australia to overhaul identity verification and make better use of biometrics, dive into the 5 key trends identified in the seminal Verizon DBIR report,  and review the latest breaches and vulnerabilities making...

Dan Gregory, CEO of The Impossible Institute, joins the podcast this week to talk about the effects of human behaviour in cyber. Dan explains how to work with the fact that employees won’t care as much about cyber as we do and the impacts of leadership democratisation. We then look at how human trust has changed and how design beats discipline and motivation.

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. This week we take a look behind the news that password-less security has finally arrived through the FIDO alliance, dig into the change to mandatory IoT security standards in Australia, review the latest cyber updates regarding the war in the Ukraine, review cyber’s role in the upcoming Australian election and beyond, and review the latest breaches making headlines. Check out our latest...

Jason Duerden, Regional Director for SentinelOne ANZ, joins the podcast this week to lead us through the wonderful world of XDR (extended detection and response). Jason takes us through the evolution from Endpoint Antivirus, through EDR to what XDR means today.  We cover the overlap and the confusion with SIEM and store technologies and where all three fit in the grand scheme of things, and then peer into the crystal ball to understand Jason’s view on the future of XDR.

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. In this episode we look behind the use of ‘Bossware’ technology and how employers are monitoring web browsing and application use of their remote working employees, we dive into the ongoing risks in the property market with ‘payment redirection’ scams, update you on the role of cyber in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and review the latest breaches making headlines.

Neil Clausen, regional CISO for Mimecast in Boston joins the podcast this week to take us through SIEM detection strategies, the best use of threat intel, running tabletop exercises, and Purple Teaming. Neil is seasoned security practitioner, who along with his leadership role at Mimecast lectures at Northeastern University College onDatabase Management, Security, and other IT-related courses. He’s also been on advisory boards for McAfee and Cisco and has built and managed SOC functions.

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. This week we look behind the Australian government’s budget announcement of $10 billion dollars for cyber as part of program REDSPICE, as well as the tax breaks included for small business under the Technology Investment Boost. We also look into the latest attack by global hacking group Lapsus$, the two recent Apple patches for zero-day vulnerabilities, and review the latest breaches making...

We are joined by Nick Abrahams Global Co-leader Digital Transformation Practice Norton Rose Fullbright. Nick is also the founder of the successful online legal site “LawPath”, he created the world's first AI-enabled privacy chatbot “Parker”, he has a thriving career as a keynote speaker on future trends and innovation, and is the author of the best-selling Kindle books "Big Data, Big Responsibilities" and "Digital Disruption in Australia". In this episode jam-packed with his insights on...

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. This week we’ll be looking behind the government’s announcement to increase the Australian Defence Force by 18,500 people with a focus on cyber personnel, the recent announcement by Google to buy Mandiant, why a deepfake of the Ukraine President Zelensky capitulating to Russian demands is so concerning, and review the latest breaches making headlines including the Cyclops Blink botnet...

This week we are joined by Sara Abak, Head of Cyber Security and Risk at Dulux Group. Sara talks us through her perspective on awareness training fatigue, strategies for cyber talent acquisition and retention, and we get some great insights on how eCrime has changed and what it has meant for security leadership.

Expert opinions and insights on the biggest events making cybersecurity headlines this past fortnight. This week we’ll be looking behind the cyber situation in the Ukraine and the call to arms for a ‘cyber army’ to volunteer, we’ll dive into the somewhat creepy world of ‘stalkerware’, the pros and cons of data gathering from our intelligence communities, and review the latest breaches to making headlines including the impact on Toyota’s factory operations after a supply chain attack.

This week we are joined by Mimecast’s Regional CISO for APAC, Mark O’Hare, who shines a light on the three common CISO persona types (the technical, the compliance, and the risk focused), their trademark strengths and how these personas can influence an organisation. We also discuss how and why MITRE ATT&CK Framework is useful and the utility of FAIR or Factor Analysis of Information Risk - including its strengths and where it falls short.