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Australia's shipbuilding strategy and emerging defence technology
7 augustus 2023 · 43 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman, Stephen Kuper, and Robert Dougherty unpack plans for the acquisition of corvettes for the Royal Australian Navy, and emerging defence capabilities shaping Ukraine's battlefield. Lees meer
The trio unpack Luerssen's plans to develop corvettes for the Royal Australian Navy and the future of Australian shipbuilding.
They then discuss unmanned capabilities shaping Ukraine's battlefield.
Garman, Kuper, and Dougherty then wrap up the podcast discussing the latest news shaping Australia's geopolitical landscape.
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Unpacking LAND 400 Phase 3
28 juli 2023 · 34 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Stephen Kuper and Liam Garman discuss LAND 400 Phase 3 and recent changes in the UK's national security posture. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing Hanwha Defense Australia's Redback and its role in Australia's future combined arms capability.
They then unpack the United Kingdom's recent Defence Command Paper 2023 and how it will reshape the British military.
Kuper and Garman then wrap up the podcast discussing the recent commissioning of the USS Canberra in Sydney.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Australia's cyber security coordinator responds to HWL Ebsworth, ANZ chief speaks on anti-scam code
24 juli 2023 · 39 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Liam Garman and Daniel Croft discuss the impact of the major HWL Ebsworth attack and the response given by Australia's first cyber security coordinator, Air Marshal Darren Goldie, while diving into the latest news in cyber security. Lees meer
The podcast begins with a discussion of ANZ bank CEO's decision not to sign up to a voluntary anti-scam code that would see banks required to reimburse those who fall victim to scams.
Garman and Croft then discuss the impact of the HWL Ebsworth breach and the statement that cyber security coordinator Air Marshal Darren Goldie released regarding his response to the attack.
They then wrap up the podcast by outlining the current status of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and the concerns raised by both governments and the private sector regarding the risks of AI development with disinformation and more.
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Developing an industrial base to meet Australia's security needs
21 juli 2023 · 25 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman, Robert Dougherty, and Stephen Kuper unpack the latest news in Defence and defence industry, discussing< Australia's industrial capacity for the development of maritime and guided weapons, as well as an ongoing mishap that has seen millions of emails intended for the US military sent to Mali. Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast by looking at the commissioning of the USS Canberra in Sydney and a recent US report that raises concerns about a maintenance backlog in the nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
They then unpack revelations that a common spelling error threatens to expose sensitive US military information, with millions of misspelled email addresses destined for members of the US military and DOD sent to Mali.
Garman, Kuper, and Dougherty wrap up the podcast discussing the latest developments in the land domain, including a recent live fire Boxer exercise.
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Albanese's visit to NATO in a multipolar world
14 juli 2023 · 54 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Robert Dougherty, Stephen Kuper, and Liam Garman unpack Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to NATO and the European Union, and Australia's changing geopolitical environment. Lees meer
The podcast begins by unpacking the Prime Minister's visit to NATO and the proposed Australia-EU free trade agreement, before looking into the benefits and risks behind the RAAF's deployment of an E-7A Wedgetail to Germany.
Dougherty, Kuper, and Garman then unpack the $1 billion agreement to export 100 Brisbane-made Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles to Germany.
They wrap up the podcast discussing recruitment to the Australian Defence Force in the event of a military crisis, and the growing multipolarity in the region.
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The Defence Connect team
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SPOTLIGHT: DISP accreditation and securing Australia's supply chain, with ADA's David Connors and Narelle Dimopoulos
12 juli 2023 · 31 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, David Connors, chief technology officer and chief information security officer at Australian Defence Apparel, and Narelle Dimopoulos, governance and risk manager, join Liam Garman to unpack ADA's DISP accreditation and what DISP means for Australia's national security. Lees meer
Connors and Dimopoulos begin the podcast explaining that ADA is Australia's only uniform provider with a DISP-certified factory, and how this accreditation will help ADA serve the Australian Defence Force.
They then unpack some of the cyber security obligations as part of the DISP membership, and those risks facing businesses which fail to implement stringent cyber security protocols.
Connors, Dimopoulos, and Garman wrap up the podcast discussing how ADA has integrated with the Australian Defence Force and the first responder community to get needed equipment into the hands of Australian servicemembers quicker.
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The Defence Connect team
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Aussie financial institutions exposed online and APRA's response to cyber 'gaps'
10 juli 2023 · 37 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack the hostile cyber threat environment facing Australia's financial institutions. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by unpacking workforce challenges in Australia's cyber security sector, with professionals tempted overseas with compelling salary packages.
Dr Thompson and Tarrant continue the podcast by analysing the recent findings from APRA on the common cyber shortfalls among regulated entities, detailing six core areas of concern.
The podcast continues by analysing recent breaches among Australian financial institutions and how upstream and downstream attacks can impact businesses of all sizes.
The pair wrap up the podcast by looking at the changing regulatory nature of cyber security in the financial services market.
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SPOTLIGHT: Preparing for the next major war, with Dr Ross Babbage
6 juli 2023 · 34 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Dr Ross Babbage, CEO of Strategic Forum and senior non-resident fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. Lees meer
The pair discuss Dr Babbage's background working as a senior policymaker and public servant in Australia through to his role working to reform Australian defence industry and the launch of his new book.
They then discuss the reasoning behind the writing of Dr Babbage's new book, The Next Major War, which takes a detailed look at the economic, industrial and strategic challenges facing the United States, Australia and the broader Western alliance network as they seek to respond to increased Chinese aggression.
They also discuss the domestic challenges facing an expansion of Australia's own industrial capacity and how it can better support and benefit from the global realignment.
Finally, the pair discuss how to engage the Australian public, in particular young Australians, to help them understand the challenges facing the nation and the opportunities presented if we act now.
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The history of the F-35, with Betsy Clark
29 juni 2023 · 46 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Betsy Clark, former Australian government Department of Defence program reviewer for the F-35, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the history and making of the F-35 Lightning II, and her book, F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast examining the origins of the F-35 program and how Australia found itself a partner.
Clark then details some of the hurdles faced by the program managers in developing the aircraft and how they were able to overcome them.
The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking how seizing and maintaining air superiority is fundamental in the modern battlespace.
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The Defence Connect team
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Big data breaches are here to stay
26 juni 2023 · 44 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack the MOVEit file transfer breach and discuss proposals to label AI-generated content. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by discussing the recent MOVEit data breach and steps that businesses must take to improve their cyber resilience in the face of zero-day exploits.
Dr Thompson and Garman then look into the recent HWL Ebsworth hack before diving into whether the Commonwealth should institute regulations governing ransomware payments.
The pair wrap up the podcast by discussing recent proposals to place labels on AI-generated content and how AI-generated content can be used in information operations.
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In the trenches with the Ukraine International Legion
22 juni 2023 · 21 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, *Mark, an Australian citizen and volunteer with the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, joins DC senior journalist Robert Dougherty to discuss military tactics, equipment, and the future of warfare in the Ukraine War. Lees meer
The Australian fighter has been in combat overseas since early September, in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
The pair begin the podcast exploring details of the Ukraine War spurred by the Russian invasion in February 2022, the areas of operation in Kharkiv, and the comradery of
Australian and international fighters in the conflict.
The podcast then provides insight into the powerful motivation to fight in an overseas battle far from home, battlefield equipment and adjusting to life in the warzone.They wrap up the podcast discussing Russian equipment and tactics, how Ukraine has changed the future of warfare and whether Australia is prepared for a similar fight on its own soil.
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The Defence Connect team*Name changed to protect identity.
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How universities are collaborating to revolutionise defence tech, with VAdm (Ret'd) Paul Maddison
15 juni 2023 · 41 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Vice-Admiral (Ret'd) Paul Maddison joins host Liam Garman to unpack how Australian academics have leveraged AUKUS Pillar II opportunities to build a stronger Australian Defence Force. Lees meer
VAdm (Ret'd) Maddison begins the podcast discussing his time as vice-admiral in the Royal Canadian Navy and High Commissioner of Canada to Australia before his appointment as director of the UNSW Defence Research Institute.
The pair then unpack the Security & Defence PLuS program, a partnership between Arizona State University, King's College London, and UNSW, to leverage opportunities provided by AUKUS and deepen academic collaboration across the three partner nations.
The pair wrap up the podcast discussing the Trailblazer program, a nexus between Defence, industry, and academia to support Australian defence innovation.
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The Defence Connect team
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: How adversaries are targeting US critical infrastructure in Guam, and the costs behind a cyber breach
12 juni 2023 · 30 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant unpack the recent Volt Typhoon malware targeting critical infrastructure, and the motivations behind cyber security attacks. Lees meer
Dr Thompson and Tarrant begin the podcast by unpacking the financial and reputational ramifications of a cyber security breach, examining how the Latitude hack has resulted in forecast losses of $95 million to $105 million.
The pair then discuss the recent Volt Typhoon malware that has targeted US critical infrastructure in Guam, which could disturb US military communications.
The podcast wraps up by analysing recent comments from the AFP Commissioner on state-based hackers attacking Australian infrastructure, and how the military and law enforcement agencies can be better used to keep Australians safe.
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The impact of Australia's tall poppy syndrome on our national security – Misha Zelinksy, Fulbright scholar
9 juni 2023 · 41 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Fullbright Scholar and Ukraine War correspondent Misha Zelinsky to unpack the impact of Australia's cultural cringe on national security Lees meer
The pair discuss:
Zelinsky's diverse employment and academic background and how they have shaped his conceptualisation of Australia's "Cultural Cringe".
The need for Australia to begin viewing itself differently and preparing itself and the people to take on a larger role in the broader geopolitical environment.
The podcast wraps up with the pair discussing the impact of hybrid and grey zone warfare on the national psyche and what we need to do to reshape the cultural narrative.
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The Defence Connect Team
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The internet, disinformation, and great power competition
5 juni 2023 · 58 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Steve Kuper discuss the challenges of disinformation in the era of great power competition and its implications for national security. Lees meer
The pair discuss:
The powerful influence of Russian state-backed disinformation campaigns and efficacy of these operations to undermine social, political, and economic cohesiveness in the West.
The pair also discuss the national security implications of losing the cognitive war.
The podcast wraps up with a discussion about what can be done to turn the tide against this new style of hybrid warfare.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Regulating the AI industry and building a whole-of-government cyber framework
29 mei 2023 · 38 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack the latest in cyber security, from national security IP theft to the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI). Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by unpacking recent US defence technology data theft cases and recent concerns from the FBI on the US' cyber workforce, diving into how law enforcement agencies can collaborate with militaries to build a stronger cyber posture.
Dr Thompson and Tarrant then unpack the ethics of AI, discussing recent comments from the chief executive of ChatGPT creator OpenAI calling for greater regulation of AI.
The podcast wraps up by looking into the government's recently announced National Anti-Scam Centre and how cyber resilience is a job for everybody — not just big business.
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Artificial intelligence in defence, with Dr Kate Devitt
26 mei 2023 · 30 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems expert Dr S. Kate Devitt joins DC senior journalist Robert Dougherty to discuss ethical military AI in an unethical and increasingly defensive world, as well as the future of defence AI development in Australia. Lees meer
Dr Devitt is a former chief scientist of Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence CRC, and current adjunct associate professor at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology. She is also the chief executive officer of BetterBeliefs and director of Augmented Decisions.
The pair begin the podcast discussing the development of the Athena AI integrated military artificial intelligence decision support tool, and the increasing demand for innovative autonomous development.
The podcast then discusses ethical, legal, and responsible decision making as part of the AI development process and defence applications for AI and autonomous projects.
They wrap up the podcast discussing Dr Devitt's expectations for future international defence development and a "perfect scenario" for the innovation in sovereign projects.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Ethical hacking? You mean cyber assurance testing, with Edward Farrell
22 mei 2023 · 38 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Edward Farrell, director and principal consultant at Mercury Information Security Services joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the world of cyber assurance testing. Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast by defining whether "ethical hacking" is an appropriate blanket term for advisers engaged in cyber assurance testing, before assessing the relationship between ethics and ideology in penetration testing.
The podcast then continues unpacking the importance of grappling with multiple points of view to understand the motivations behind threat actors, before Farrell unpacks his day-to-day work in penetration testing.
The podcast wraps up by looking into how one might pursue a career in penetration testing, before examining the difference between external and internal pen testers and how they can help businesses.
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Transitioning from service, with Angela Harper
19 mei 2023 · 38 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, veteran Angela Harper joins Liam Garman to unpack her life after service, delivering critical insights for veterans looking to transition into the civilian world. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing Harper's time in the Australian Army, and what servicemen and women should consider when transitioning from the ADF.
The podcast then discusses Harper's new mentoring program, Camouflage to Corporate, supporting female veterans in their professional careers.
The pair wrap up the podcast discussing Harper's upcoming book which examines the lives of everyday heroes in the Australian Defence Force.
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Reimagining the DSR
11 mei 2023 · 50 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, senior analyst Steve Kuper joins Liam Garman to unpack the Defence Strategic Review – illuminating areas for revision amid increasing global uncertainty. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast analysing how this week's federal budget aligns with the DSR, and whether the spending allocations match government rhetoric for a stronger defence force.
Kuper then provides insight into how defence thinkers can rethink land, air and sea acquisition.
The podcast wraps up with a discussion of how Australia can strengthen its northern bases to provide stronger national defence – and enable impactful projection.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Why strong cyber security frameworks are no longer enough to protect your organisation, with Absolute Software's Dr Torsten George
8 mei 2023 · 44 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Absolute Software cyber security evangelist Dr Torsten George joins host Liam Garman to unpack why organisations need to prioritise cyber resilience over cyber security and how a culture of resilience will enable stronger defence and recovery in the event of a breach. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by recapping Dr George's recent world tour, providing much-needed insight into how international organisations are refining their approaches to cyber security.
Dr George then defines a framework of cyber resilience compared to that of cyber security and how this enables businesses to enhance their defences and resume business operations.
The podcast wraps up by unpacking how the era of remote work is creating endpoint risks for businesses and those emerging threats that businesses must maintain awareness of.
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The Cold War never really ended in SE Asia – Dr Jason Lim, UOW
5 mei 2023 · 39 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Dr Jason Lim, from the University of Wollongong, joins host and former student Steve Kuper to discuss China's history of engaging with Southeast Asia, the impact of the Cold War, and the political concerns of the region's Chinese diaspora. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast detailing China's long history of engaging and influencing the Southeast Asian nations, dating back to the pre-colonial era, and the role this long history continues to play in the way Southeast Asian nations engage with the rising superpower.
They then discuss how the Cold War never really ended in the region, with the ideological, economic, political, and strategic competition between China and the United States continuing to simmer behind the scenes despite the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Finally, the pair discuss the economic, political, and cultural influence of the region's Chinese diaspora and how Australia's neighbours have embraced members of the Chinese community and a shared history to help balance national interests with national security concerns.
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The DSR and Australia's new denial strategy
27 april 2023 · 23 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Steve Kuper and Liam Garman analyse the Commonwealth's Defence Strategic Review and Australia's most recent iteration of a defence by denial strategy. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast unpacking the fundamentals of Australia's future procurement program and how Australia would seek to deter future adversaries through denial.
Kuper and Garman then unpack the history of denial strategies employed by the Australian Defence Force and Commonwealth.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: How the Commonwealth's Defence Strategic Review will impact Australia's cyber resilience
25 april 2023 · 22 min
In this special episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack how the Commonwealth's recently unveiled Defence Strategic Review will influence Australia's cyber security industry. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by unpacking how the DSR was fundamental to give certainty to industry and how it is encouraging that cyber is acknowledged among the traditional warfighting domains of land, air and sea.
Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret'd) Dr Thompson then examine how the space domain is expected to play a bigger role in the ADF — and how this can apply to the continuing growth of cyber in Defence.
The podcast wraps up by analysing the future of information and cyber warfare in Australia.Enjoy the podcast,
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Unpacking the Defence Strategic Review
24 april 2023 · 40 min
In this special edition of the Defence Connect podcast, Defence Connect's Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman, and Steve Kuper unpack the key takeaways from the Defence Strategic Review — and how they will impact the defence industry Lees meer
The hosts analyse how the Defence Strategic Review will impact Australia's land, air, sea, space, and cyber capabilities — identifying which programs are at risk and which will gain from Australia's renewed force structure.
The podcast then unpacks how the Defence Strategic Review forms part of Australia's whole-of-government national security framework, before discussing how the Commonwealth can better integrate with our AUKUS partners.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: How your business can navigate the new Commonwealth cyber security regulations, with Tony Howell
24 april 2023 · 39 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Tony Howell, global chief architect, defence and intelligence at archTIS, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 and how the new government obligations will impact Australian businesses. Lees meer
The pair commence the podcast by discussing what obligations the SLACIP Act will place on businesses and which businesses will have to meet higher cyber security standards.
Howell and Garman then discuss what happens to businesses that fail to meet their cyber obligations and what constitutes requirements to identify threats "as far as reasonably practicable".
The podcast wraps up by unpacking how archTIS can help businesses meet their cyber security requirements in an era of new and emerging legislative frameworks.
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Strengthening Australia's defence readiness in the Top End, with Luke Gosling OAM, MP
20 april 2023 · 38 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Luke Gosling OAM, MP, Member for Solomon, joins host Liam Garman to discuss the Albanese government's plans for building a more resilient Australian Defence Force and defence industry in the Northern Territory. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast unpacking the Member's time in the Australian Defence Force and his key lessons from service.
The Member then details his vision for Australia's defence policy and outlines the steps that the Albanese government is taking to build a stronger Australian Defence Force and defence industry.
The podcast wraps up defining the role that Northern Australia will play in defending our shores.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Banning ransom payments? The success is in the details
17 april 2023 · 38 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman joins Cyber Security Connect journalist Daniel Croft to unpack whether the Commonwealth should ban ransomware payments, before turning to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber security. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by assessing whether legislation to ban ransoms would, in fact, hurt the victims yet further and whether it will create additional illicit markets for threat actors.
Garman and Croft then unpack how AI and advanced machine learning can be used to improve business practices, and how these new systems can be exploited by threat actors.
They wrap up the podcast by examining the ethical and security risks of data aggregation in the era of information operations.
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On killing, with LTC (Ret'd) Dave Grossman
13 april 2023 · 58 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by LTC (Ret'd) Dave Grossman, author of On Killing and On Combat, to discuss the psychology of killing. Lees meer
The podcast begins unpacking LTC (Ret'd) Grossman's books and research on the topic of violence, including On Killing and On Combat, and how militaries overcome the innate human resistance to taking a life.
LTC (Ret'd) Grossman then unpacks how this impacts military training, as well as those social conditions which spur violence.
The pair wrap up the podcast discussing the concept of "The Bulletproof Mind" and discuss what's next on the horizon for LTC (Ret'd) Grossman.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Enhancing your cyber security recruitment strategy, with FifthDomain's Matt Wilcox
11 april 2023 · 39 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Matt Wilcox, founder and chief executive of FifthDomain, joins host Liam Garman to unveil the company's new Cyber National Assessment Program for Skills and Employment (CYNAPSE). Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast unpacking how the CYNAPSE program will advance Australia's cyber security industry and how pre-employment testing will support cyber security companies in growing their talent base.
Wilcox and Garman then continue to unpack early insights into the program's success and how they've enabled partner companies to hire a diverse talent pool of cyber security professionals.
The podcast wraps up by unpacking what steps Australians can take to improve their cyber security posture and how FifthDomain has proactively supported the cyber security industry.
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Making Australia a defence export hub, with Palmer Luckey and David Goodrich
6 april 2023 · 45 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, founder of Anduril, Palmer Luckey, and David Goodrich, executive chairman and CEO of Anduril APAC, join host Liam Garman to discuss how the company is innovating the autonomy and AI sector. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast unpacking Luckey's recent visit to Australia and the company's ongoing collaboration with Defence.
Luckey and Goodrich then explain the genesis of Anduril and how the founder of Oculus Rift was inspired to start a defence company to keep allied warfighters safe.
The podcast wraps up discussing what is on the horizon for Anduril in Australia, including the Ghost Shark program and their strategy to make Australia a regional export hub.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Rethinking Australia's data retention regulations
3 april 2023 · 29 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant cover the latest breaking news in cyber security and question whether Australia needs more stringent data retention regulations. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast unpacking the fallout from the war in Ukraine and how conflict prompts actors to rethink the application of technology in conflict.
Dr Thompson and Tarrant then analyse the breadth of the recent Latitude Financial hack and how it only takes a short window prior to detection and response for threat actors to steal or encrypt critical data.
The podcast wraps up with a discussion surrounding data retention and whether companies should retain identification documentation, prompting Dr Thompson to suggest a rethink in how companies retain sensitive data.
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Preparing Australia for an invasion of Taiwan, with Malcolm Davis
30 maart 2023 · 38 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Malcolm Davis, senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), joins host Stephen Kuper to unpack the economic and geopolitical implications of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast assessing how a failure of the US to defend Taiwan could create a broader fallout in the Indo-Pacific.
Davis and Kuper then unpack the economic and industrial ramifications of an invasion, especially in areas of high technology which rely on semiconductors and microchips.
The podcast wraps up discussing what lessons could be taken from the invasion of Ukraine, and how Australia could plan for a potential conflict in Taiwan.
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SPOTLIGHT: Leveraging AUKUS to grow your defence business, with archTIS' Tony Howell
29 maart 2023 · 43 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Tony Howell, global chief architect, defence and intelligence at archTIS, joins host Liam Garman to assess how Australian businesses can utilise the AUKUS agreement to expand into British and American markets. Lees meer
The podcast begins with a discussion as to whether the introduction of critical military technologies under AUKUS, including nuclear propulsion, will make Australian companies the targets of sophisticated overseas cyber threat actors, before unpacking how local companies can protect themselves.
Howell then provides insight for Australian defence companies looking to expand into the US and the UK markets, and what regulatory and legislative data requirements they are likely to face.
The pair then wrap up the podcast analysing the future of ITAR, and how archTIS can support companies navigating ITAR requirements in their growth cycle.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Defending Australia's healthcare system from cyber attacks, with Claroty's Joshua Corman
27 maart 2023 · 45 min
Cyber Security Uncut presents a new quarterly podcast series with Claroty. In this first episode, the company's vice-president of cyber safety strategy, Joshua Corman, talks to host Liam Garman to shed light on how cyber criminals can remotely access medical devices and healthcare infrastructure — threatening human safety. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing Corman's experience as a white hat hacker, before analysing the extent to which medical devices can be accessed by cyber criminals.
Corman and Garman then discuss how attacks against healthcare providers can be a simple task for some hackers, and those fundamental steps that hospitals and infrastructure providers must take to reduce their threat surface and keep people safe.
The podcast wraps up by unpacking the must-need tools for businesses to protect their operations, including Claroty's asset discovery and proprietary protocol offerings to build a resilient OT network.
Future quarterly episodes will feature Claroty subject matter experts providing insight into how businesses can secure cyber physical assets across different industries.
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Exploring the cyber security frontier, with former US Army intelligence analyst Mike Nichols
23 maart 2023 · 23 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Elastic Security product lead and vice-president Mike Nichols joins senior journalist Robert Dougherty to discuss the future trends in cyber attacks and cyber security in the defence industry internationally and in Australia. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing the trends of cyber attacks and defence facing Australia, while Mike Nichols shares his experience dealing with the new "openness" of cyber attack tools and security such as in Ukraine.
The podcast continues with a discussion of the classic cyber attack pattern, using analytics such as machine learning as cyber detectives, and how companies can put enough "noise" in the way to stop a data breach in time.
The pair wrap up the podcast by exploring concepts of hardening security of supply chains and skills shortages in the cyber defence sector to combat state-sponsored, automated, and targeted cyber attacks.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Why all businesses need an active cyber defence strategy, with Tim Jones
20 maart 2023 · 41 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Tim Jones, managing director of Hyprfire, joins hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant to discuss the importance of an active defence system and the nexus between academia and the cyber security industry. Lees meer
The podcast begins unpacking why businesses are not sufficiently protected if they rely solely on passive protection frameworks, as well as the growing endpoint risk posed by increased interconnectivity.
The trio then unpack some fundamental lessons for cyber start-ups, and discuss the transference of knowledge between academia and the cyber industry.
The podcast wraps up with a discussion around how sales teams and product development teams can best work together to grow their cyber security businesses.
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Submarines, combined arms, and preparing the ADF for an uncertain future, with MAJGEN (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan
16 maart 2023 · 58 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the future of the Australian Defence Force and defence industry amid the evolving domestic and global geopolitical environments. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing the geopolitical and economic uncertainties facing Australia, while MAJGEN (Ret'd) McLachlan shares his lessons on how to build a stronger and more resilient defence industry
The podcast continues unpacking the future of combined arms and multidomain battle management, including requirements for a robust information capability to link Australia's diverse fighting force.
The pair wrap up the podcast by unpacking some of the priorities facing the Australian Defence Force and the Commonwealth, and what the sovereign industrial capability will look like in the future.
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The impact of AUKUS on the Navy and the future of Australia's industrial base
14 maart 2023 · 49 min
In this special podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Steve Kuper speak with UNSW Canberra Associate Professor Wayne Reynolds to discuss the impact of today's AUKUS submarine announcement. Lees meer
The trio begin discussing Australia's long history of partnership with the United Kingdom on nuclear power, nuclear-propelled submarines, and research collaboration.
They then shift to discuss the impact of the Cold War agreements which hindered Australia's development of a nuclear-capable workforce and the challenges facing the country as it stands up the engineering, trade, and naval workforce necessary to operate, maintain, and upgrade the nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
Finally, the trio discuss the basing arrangements of the future submarine fleet and the infrastructure investments which will be responsible for hosting the future submarine fleet.
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SPOTLIGHT: Overcoming tomorrow's missile threats, with Kendell Kuczma and Steve Froelich
9 maart 2023 · 31 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Steve Froelich, vice-president of operations for RMS, Lockheed Martin Australia, and Kendell Kuczma, international business development director RMS, Lockheed Martin Australia, join host Liam Garman to unpack the prime's AIR 6500 Phase 1 offering, and the company's expectations for their proposed Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS). Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast defining how the JABMS fits within the broader AIR 6500 program, and how the capability can be deployed to overcome next-generation threats.
The podcast continues assessing how the prime's Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance enterprise solution can be integrated to enhance subsequent phases within Australia's Integrated Air and Missile Defence System.
The podcast wraps up discussing how Lockheed Martin Australia seeks to integrate Australian SMEs into the delivery of the project, including their plans to build an integrated air and missile defence hub.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: The need-to-know legislative and regulatory requirements for business cyber security, with Annie Haggar
6 maart 2023 · 46 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Annie Haggar, principal at Cyber GC, joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the emerging legislative and regulatory frameworks surrounding business cyber security requirements. Lees meer
The podcast begins by unpacking the federal government's recently introduced cyber security strategies and the potential benefits of introducing a Cyber Security Act to simplify cyber legislation.
Haggar then provides case studies to detail the legal implications of substandard cyber security practices for businesses that have been breached.
The podcast wraps up with a discussion surrounding how to build greater awareness of cyber security requirements in the business world and the evolving domain of cyber law.
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Building a cohesive and coherent defence strategy, with Associate Professor Adam Lockyer
3 maart 2023 · 45 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Adam Lockyer, associate professor in strategic studies at Macquarie University and a non-resident fellow at the Sea Power Centre – Australia, joins host Liam Garman to discuss how governments build a coherent defence policy and the history of Australian defence epochs. Lees meer
The podcast commences with a deep dive into policy and strategy formulation, before examining what lessons can be learnt from the Singapore strategy in a renewed era of regional competition.
The pair assess the role of geography in defence strategy and how the Commonwealth and Australian Defence Force can best exploit this.
The podcast wraps up with a discussion of the potential future flashpoints in the region and how Australia can best work with regional partners to deter an aggressive China.
Lockyer's book that was referenced throughout the podcast, Australia's Defence Strategy Evaluating Alternatives for a Contested Asia, can be found here.
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SPOTLIGHT: Triton, uncrewed systems and the future joint force, with Andrew 'Jake' Campbell
24 februari 2023 · 31 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Northrop Grumman Australia's Triton program director, Andrew "Jake" Campbell, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the way uncrewed systems like the MQ-4C Triton will help reshape the Royal Australian Air Force and provide an update on the program ahead of the release of the Defence Strategic Review. Lees meer
Campbell provides a history of his time in uniform and experience operating the P-3C Orion conducting maritime surveillance and intelligence operations across Australia's northern approaches, and how this experience informed the pursuit of the next-generation MQ-4C Triton capability for the RAAF.
The pair also discusses how uncrewed platforms like Triton will help complement the crewed P-8A Poseidon fleet to conduct high-priority operations hunting for adversarial submarines by providing unmatched time on station, reliable, real-time access to large volumes of intelligence and surveillance data, and how this will enable the ADF to establish a fifth-generation warfighting capability.
The podcast wraps up by unpacking the survivability and the operational advantages Triton will provide to the ADF in high-intensity operations, and the future of uncrewed platforms ahead of the release of the Defence Strategic Review.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Defending Australia's critical infrastructure, with Robert Lee, chief executive officer and co-founder of Dragos
20 februari 2023 · 48 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Robert Lee, chief executive officer and co-founder of ICS/OT technology provider Dragos, joins Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson to analyse the threat of cyber breaches on national infrastructure. Lees meer
The podcast begins unpacking Lee's passion for defending critical civilian infrastructure, before assessing whether Australian companies are prepared to defend their systems from sophisticated state-based attackers.
Lee then unpacks the corporate, economic, and physical risks of a cyber attack on Australian infrastructure — from board members being held liable for breaches through to the physical destruction of energy sources.
Lee, Thompson, and Tarrant then discuss the myth of isolated systems, observing that industrial systems are almost always connected to a broader network and not immune from penetration.
Wrapping up the podcast, Lee provides fundamental lessons to business leaders and discusses how Dragos helps keep businesses safe.
To learn more about Dragos and recent ICS/OT trends, you can visit the Dragos Year in Review 2022 here.
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SPOTLIGHT: Building Australia's guided weapons and explosive ordnance enterprise, with Ken Kota and James Heading
16 februari 2023 · 35 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Ken Kota, vice-president, and James Heading, director of programs, Australian Defence Strategic Capabilities Office, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, join host Liam Garman to unpack the company's role in building Australia's sovereign missile capability. Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast discussing why it is fundamental for Australia to develop a sovereign missile capability, and the company's role in building Australian expertise in this field through the Australian Defence Strategic Capabilities Office.
Kota and Heading then explain how the company's guided weapons solutions, including the HIMARS, have been so successful on the modern battlefield.
The podcast wraps up unpacking how a sovereign missile capability fits into the company's broader joint all domain operations offering, and how Australian SMEs can play a part in this supply chain.
Editor's note: This podcast was recorded prior to the Commonwealth confirming the acquisition of HIMARS in January.
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SPOTLIGHT: Using proven autonomy to defend Australia's maritime approaches, with RADM (Ret'd) Nevin Carr
7 februari 2023 · 26 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Rear Admiral (Ret'd) Nevin Carr, former Chief of Naval Research at the US Navy and current Vice President, Navy Strategic Account Executive at Leidos, joins host Liam Garman to discuss how autonomous naval vessels can be deployed within the Royal Australian Navy to defend the nation's maritime borders. Lees meer
RADM (Ret'd) Carr begins the podcast outlining the challenges of defending Australia's maritime approaches, and the future role of autonomous systems.
The podcast continues with an analysis of the AUKUS agreement and how Leidos' recent advancements in autonomous technology could be embedded within this framework to preserve Australian security.
The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking how Leidos' Sea Hunter and Seahawk programs can expand Australia's force structure in yet unforeseen ways.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Australia, the globe's most hacked nation
6 februari 2023 · 39 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Momentum Media director of defence Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson unpack the latest current affairs in cyber security. Lees meer
The podcast begins by unpacking the news cycle over the holiday break and how Australia has earned the unfortunate mantle of the most hacked nation on the planet. The year 2022 saw Australia go through a raft of cyber security disasters, from Medibank to Optus, and the pair explore how this has impacted the cyber security policy debate.
The pair then discuss the ramifications of the recent LastPass data breach, and how much of the data we see get lost in a breach is available elsewhere.
The podcast wraps up with an analysis of a new zero-trust agreement between the Five Eyes nations, and how important it is for Australia's national security, and the security of its allies.
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SPOTLIGHT: Sharpening the ADF's warfighting capabilities, with Matthew Sibree, Managing Director – Indo-Pacific, CAE Defence & Security
31 januari 2023 · 26 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Managing Director – Indo-Pacific, CAE Defence & Security, Matthew Sibree, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how the company is accelerating training for Australia's next generation of ADF personnel. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing the relationship between acquisition and training, and how CAE pursues multi-domain training operations to hone the capabilities of Australia's warfighters.
Sibree and Garman continue by analysing how Defence can best allocate resources to optimise ADF training and the industry's role in embedding enhanced defence capabilities in national security architecture.
The podcast wraps up discussing what's next on the horizon for CAE, including advanced synthetic and simulated training scenarios.
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The evolving AUKUS partnership
26 januari 2023 · 22 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Defence Connect's new senior journalist, Robert Dougherty, joins Liam Garman in the studio to unpack the latest in defence industry, including some interesting evolutions in the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. Lees meer
The podcast begins by unpacking recent challenges to the AUKUS partnership emerging from the United States.
Dougherty and Garman then discuss the upcoming South African, Russian and Chinese maritime exercises.
They wrap up the podcast discussing some of the latest news from the defence industry, including the news on the Chinook and Black Hawk programs.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: 'Hacking for Russia' — investigating Russia's cyber campaign
23 januari 2023 · 28 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Cyber Security Connect's David Hollingworth and Liam Garman investigate the cyber fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Lees meer
The podcast begins by unpacking Russia's attacks on news networks, and how Russian disinformation operations have gained traction in the West.
The pair then unpack recent operations within Russia targeting young men concerned about Putin's conscription campaign.
Hollingworth and Garman wrap up the podcast examining some of the malware campaigns emerging from Russia, including democratised state-sanctioned hacking groups that are offering free hacking tools for download.
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The Cyber Security Uncut team