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CYBER UNCUT: Are business leaders taking cyber security seriously? With Tony Vizza and Louis Cremen
25 november 2024 · 46 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, independent cyber security executive Tony Vizza and Lumify lead cyber security trainer Louis Cremen join host Liam Garman to discuss whether boards truly understand cyber security risks – and whether they are doing enough to manage them. Lees meer
They begin the podcast by unpacking how boards can have a greater understanding of the risk of cyber incidents to organisations and how they differ from other elements of risk that face businesses.
Vizza and Cremen then discuss whether board members are told the full story by management and whether they should undertake their own cyber security training.
The podcast wraps up by analysing the security implications of AI and how businesses can prepare their incident response plans.
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CYBER UNCUT: Securing the future – physical security, SaaS, and Australia's leadership in physical security, with Genetec's Lee Shelford
25 november 2024 · 36 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Genetec's Asia-Pacific sales engineering and services manager, Lee Shelford, joins host Liam Garman to discuss the world of physical security and how Genetec's software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution is keeping public and private organisations safe. Lees meer
The podcast begins analysing the evolution of physical security, from rudimentary alarm systems to today's SaaS-enabled physical control solutions.
Shelford then discusses how this solution keeps businesses safe: from using data analytics to streamline access control to automating endpoint cyber security.
The pair then discuss the myth of the airgap, and the company's expansion into the Australia-New Zealand market, with Australia proving to be a world leader in this technology.
They wrap up by discussing how Genetec helps businesses on their journey, whether they want cloud-enabled physical security devices or on-premises capabilities.
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DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: 10 common property mistakes and how you can avoid them
25 november 2024 · 42 min
In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman unpack the top 10 common property mistakes made by military personnel – and what lessons listeners must learn to achieve financial freedom. Lees meer
The podcast covers a range of areas, from developing a holistic investment plan to navigating the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme and how to research the property market between postings.
Dury and Garman then discuss three crucial tips for the discharging and veteran community for their long-term success – including understanding entitlements and how to align their investment strategies with their long-term goals.
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CONTESTED GROUND: Where does the misinformation bill leave free speech?
22 november 2024 · 36 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, shadow minister for communications and federal member for Banks David Coleman joins host Liam Garman to discuss the recent misinformation bill that will leave free speech and political discourse in Australia. Lees meer
They begin the podcast with a recap of what's in the bill, including how the government will determine what constitutes misinformation or disinformation.
Coleman and Garman then unpack some unforeseen consequences of the bill, including how it may impact religious freedoms and genuine political discourse.
The podcast wraps up discussing the government's push to remove under-16s from social media.
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How geopolitics must influence Australia's force posture, with Mike Pezzullo
22 november 2024 · 47 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Mike Pezzullo, principal author of the 2009 Defence White Paper and former secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, joins host Steve Kuper to unpack how the Australian Defence Force can meet the demands of the nation's uncertain security environment. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by looking at the alternative global order, including an emerging Eurasian bloc that is seeing North Korean troops deployed in Russia and BRICS' alternative financial system.
They then examine geopolitical fractures between BRICS members and whether China is in an economic position to become a global hegemon.
Pezzullo then analyses how Australia's force structure is designed to overcome low-level threats and why the country needs a new base level of Defence spending.
Kuper and Pezzullo wrap up by discussing efficiencies in domestic manufacturing and how technology can expedite the production of large-scale naval assets.
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SPOTLIGHT: Engaging the national innovation ecosystem, with DSTG's Dr Robert Hunjet
19 november 2024 · 1 uur 54 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Liam Garman sits down with Dr Robert Hunjet, program leader Australian Defence Science and Universities Network, to discuss how ADSUN is driving innovation across industry and academia. Lees meer
They then unpack the need for a national approach to information, security and technology in light of the National Defence Strategy and concept of asymmetry, before discussing the recently released IS&T Strategy.
The podcast then wraps up with a live recording from ADSTAR on how industry, academia and Defence can better collaborate as part of the IS&T Strategy's 10-year vision, featuring:
Sumen Rai, director for the Defence Innovation Partnership.
Professor Rob Fitch, director of the Defence Innovation Network.
Associate Professor Toby Murray, director of the Defence Science Institute.
Stu Blackwell, director of the Queensland Defence Science Alliance.
Michele Clement, director of the Defence Science Centre.
Dr Robert Hunjet, program leader, ADSUN.
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SPOTLIGHT: Protecting your data as Australia moves to an AI future, with Hrvoje Hančević-Grabić from IT Strategy Hub
18 november 2024 · 40 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, IT Strategy Hub's Hrvoje (Hal) Hančević-Grabić joins host Liam Garman to discuss how Australian organisations – both private and public – are leaving sensitive data and intellectual property at risk as they move to AI. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing how employees are uploading sensitive information to large language models, which are then trained on the new data sets.
Hančević-Grabić then defines how sovereign and private AI can provide a solution to this problem, with locally domiciled data centres and closed AI models.
They wrap up the podcast examining IT Strategy Hub's AI toolkit, which helps businesses embrace AI safely.
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CYBER UNCUT: Ransomware – a means to an end? With Sophos' Aaron Bugal
18 november 2024 · 34 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Aaron Bugal, field chief technology officer at Sophos, to unpack how businesses can keep themselves safe in the face of an ever-evolving threat environment. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by examining recent research from the company's X-Ops division and how professionals should prioritise disrupting criminal networks with a reminder that ransomware is merely a means to an end for attackers.
They then examine how AI is being used to detect threats and the need for businesses to adopt zero-trust security modes.
Bugal and Garman then wrap up by looking at the evolving characteristics of ransomware and how businesses can employ geo-blocking.
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SPOTLIGHT: Scaling advanced manufacturing, with Anduril's Brian Schimpf and David Goodrich
15 november 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Liam Garman sits down with Brian Schimpf, co-founder and CEO of Anduril Industries, and David Goodrich OAM, executive chairman and CEO of Anduril APAC, to unpack how government can facilitate successful defence innovation. Lees meer
They then discuss why it's important to let capabilities fail fast, and how the company is investing in Australia to become an R&D and manufacturing hub.
Schimpf and Goodrich then unpack the Australian–US alliance and how we are accelerating global capabilities, before analysing what Defence can learn from the tech industry in accelerating global technology.
The podcast then wraps up with a live recording from ADSTAR on innovation, featuring:
Dr Clare Murphy, assistant secretary, strategy and business operations at the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator.
Brigadier Hugh Meggitt, AM, CSC Director General, Special Operations, modernisation.
Group Captain Jesse Laroche, Director, Jericho Disruptive Innovation.
Captain Dean Battilana, Director Undersea Warfare and Data.
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SPOTLIGHT: How quantum will revolutionise PNT and RF sensing, with DSTG's Andrew Seedhouse and QuantX's Andre Luiten
13 november 2024 · 1 uur
In this special ADSTAR series of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Andrew Seedhouse, chief of space, intelligence, national security and cyber division at Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), and Andre Luiten, co-founder and managing director of QuantX Labs, to examine the world of quantum technology. Lees meer
Throughout the podcast, the trio discuss how quantum technology works, before explaining how it can be used to revolutionise the future battlefield from radio frequency (RF) sensing to precision navigation and timing (PNT).
They then discuss how Australian researchers have become world leaders in this field and how we can expand the quantum industry.
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DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Investing in property from post to post
11 november 2024 · 41 min
Foresight and a resourceful approach are two traits that soldiers embody, and translate seamlessly into property investment success. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Discover Buyers Agency's Kane Dury are joined by Major Ben Vitale, whose property investment journey started when he served alongside Kane in the Australian Defence Force.
Ben discusses the keys to success around property investment in the military, highlighting that planning ahead and strategic rentvesting can enable soldiers to build a robust portfolio even when moving from post to post.
The trio also highlight the importance of making use of the grants available to ADF members, and how additional grants and rental assistance can be used all at once to maximise a property portfolio.
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CYBER UNCUT: Preparing for attacks on ICS/OT infrastructure, with Dragos' Dawn Cappelli
11 november 2024 · 38 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Dawn Cappelli, head of OT-CERT at Dragos, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how governments and the industry are responding to current and emerging ICS/OT threats. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by examining how operational technology is becoming more interconnected with the digital world and what emerging vulnerabilities providers should be aware of for the future.
Cappelli and Garman then look into whether government regulations are keeping pace with evolving threats and whether artificial intelligence is transforming the world of operational technology.
They wrap up the podcast by discussing some pertinent case studies, zero trust, and what the landscape of operational technology security will look like over the next decade.
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CONTESTED GROUND: Unpacking resource and food security, with Senator Matt Canavan
8 november 2024 · 38 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Liam Garman is joined by senator for Queensland Matthew Canavan to discuss resource and food security, international politics and Australian domestic policy. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing voting trends in Australia and the results of the recent Queensland election.
They then examine the need for a robust policy platform that supports Australia's resources industry, protecting national sovereignty, delivering jobs and economic growth.
Senator Canavan and Garman then unpack the economic impact of trade embargoes on Australia's finances, before examining the need for effective biosecurity legislation to protect Australian farmers.
Finally, the pair discuss the intersection between resources and building a skilled workforce.
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SPOTLIGHT: Quantum – revolutionising Defence, health and energy – with Dr Cathy Foley, Australia's chief scientist
7 november 2024 · 32 min
In this special ADSTAR series of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Australia's chief scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, to discuss quantum technology and how we can facilitate the growth of quantum in Australia. Lees meer
Dr Foley begins the podcast defining quantum – and how this dual-use technology will revolutionise healthcare, energy and even sports science.
The pair then look at quantum in a national security context, and how it can be employed to understand the impact of disinformation on the human brain, before wrapping up with an analysis of the National Quantum Strategy.
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SPOTLIGHT: Commercialising academic and industry research, with Defence Trailblazer's Dr Sanjay Mazumdar
5 november 2024 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode of the ADSTAR podcast series, host Liam Garman is joined by Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of the Defence Trailblazer, to discuss the commercialisation of research to strengthen Australia's sovereign defence capabilities. Lees meer
The pair then discuss key focus areas for the Defence Trailblazer and their achievements to date, before examining some challenges they've faced along the way.
The podcast will then showcase a live discussion from ADSTAR on accelerating innovation, featuring:
Karl Hanmore, first assistant director-general mission capability and chief technology officer at the Australian Signals Directorate.
Dr Rick Muller, director of the US' Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity.
Jay Dryer, director of the US' Strategic Capabilities Office.
Professor Emily Hilder, head of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator.
Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of the Defence Trailblazer.
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CYBER UNCUT: More cyber security platforms won't necessarily keep you safe, with Check Point's Sadiq Iqbal
4 november 2024 · 49 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Sadiq Iqbal, sales engineering lead and evangelist, office of the CTO at Check Point Software, joins host Liam Garman to discuss platformisation in cyber security and the importance of interoperability for cyber security tools. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by looking at recent developments in cyber security and why businesses continue to be breached despite the wide range of cyber security solutions available today.
They then examine how to ensure that third-party tools can collaborate to provide holistic security and how Check Point's Infinity platform can keep users safe.
They wrap up the podcast by discussing how Infinity can ensure regulatory compliance and how Check Point has been able to leverage lessons from its reverse engineering department to support clients.
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SPOTLIGHT: Pitching to Defence, with Professor Emily Hilder and Dan Bennett
31 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 36 min
In this special ADSTAR series of the podcast, Defence Connect partnered with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking research undertaken by industry and academia in collaboration with Defence. Lees meer
In this episode, Defence Connect editor Liam Garman sits down with Professor Emily Hilder, Head of Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), and Dan Bennett, co-founder of Salus Ventures, to provide invaluable advice to start-ups and small businesses on how they can make a difference in the world of defence and dual-use technologies.
The podcast then showcases the ASCA Pitch Day presentations as recorded live from the conference.
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Contested battlespace, with former prime minister Scott Morrison
31 oktober 2024 · 45 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by returning guest, former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison. Lees meer
Morrison, non-executive vice chairman of American Global Strategies, has recently announced a new role as chairman of Space Centre Australia, a planned spaceport in far north Queensland.
He has also recently concluded a lecture at the Yomiuri International Economic Society in Tokyo in September.
The pair discuss:
The Australian government's priorities for space policy and support of the domestic space industry, and comparisons to the current defence industry outlook.
The sudden blooming of interest in space innovation and its increasingly contested environment between international players.
The AUKUS and QUAD alliances in regard to the Indo-Pacific.
The upcoming US presidential election on 5 November and forecasts for Australian policy under a Republican or Democratic victory.
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SPOTLIGHT: The Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy, with Professor Tanya Monro
30 oktober 2024 · 58 min
In this special ADSTAR series of the podcast, Defence Connect partners with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking research undertaken by industry and academia in collaboration with Defence. Lees meer
In this episode, Defence Connect editor Liam Garman sits down with Professor Tanya Monro, Australia's Chief Defence Scientist and head of the DSTG, to unpack the Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy which lays out a 10-year vision for the Defence IS&T ecosystem.
Following the interview, we share Professor Monro's discussion with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on why the strategy is critical for Australia's national security.
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CYBER UNCUT: Staying ahead of threat actors with ThreatLocker's Seamus Lennon
28 oktober 2024 · 29 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Seamus Lennon, vice president of operations for EMEA at ThreatLocker, joins host Liam Garman to unpack why businesses need to strengthen their endpoint security and implement a zero-trust strategy in today's security environment. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by looking at today's cyber security environment, unpacking why businesses have overlooked endpoint security and the need for zero trust.
They then examine ThreatLocker's future innovation and how it will continue defending businesses amid increasing sophistication from threat actors, including current ransomware trends.
They wrap up the podcast by discussing the company's continued Australian growth, including helping local organisations implement the Essential Eight.
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Rodney Cottam's 560km run to support veterans
28 oktober 2024 · 22 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Rodney Cottam to discuss his work with Invictus Australia and his 560-kilometre run in seven days. Lees meer
The pair unpack Cottam's military service and injury which left him with brachial plexus palsy.
They then discuss the support offered to Australia's veteran community by Invictus.
Cottam wraps up unpacking his approach to resilience and veteran wellbeing.
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CONTESTED GROUND: Divisions spike ahead of the US election
25 oktober 2024 · 39 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, co-host Liam Garman is joined by Steve Kuper, senior analyst and government relations manager at Defence Connect, to unpack deepening social tensions in the United States ahead of the US election. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing whether modern journalism, with a focus on opinion over reporting, has worsened the political divide in the US.
Kuper and Garman then discuss Russian interference during the 2016 election and give insight into the Senate's findings on how protest movements were exploited to achieve Russia's political objectives.
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SPOTLIGHT: Demystifying artificial intelligence and its role in the future of Defence capability, with Sean Pereira, Analytical Progression
25 oktober 2024 · 40 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Sean Pereira, CEO of AI powerhouse Analytical Progression, to unpack and demystify the misconceptions surrounding AI and its future in Defence industry. Lees meer
The pair discuss a range of topics, including:
Breaking down some of the misconceptions surrounding the AI revolution and how it is changing the ways in which AI will impact not only our daily lives but reshape the way in which data analysis in defence will be transformed.
Focusing on the way in which AI will be used as a complementary tool that empowers decision makers to analyse vast amounts of data and make time-sensitive decisions with a high degree of confidence.
The role AI will play in helping to secure critical technology and data sovereignty at a time when cyber attacks are rapidly increasing in both frequency and complexity.
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CYBER UNCUT: Exploring the threat landscape and how to navigate it, with Rubrik CISO Michael Mestrovich
21 oktober 2024 · 35 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Michael Mestrovich, chief information security officer at data security firm Rubrik, joins host Liam Garman to examine the nature of modern cyber security threats, how much easier it is to become a cyber criminal, and keeping up with changing regulations. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast with a discussion on the evolution of ransomware and the intersection of state financially motivated cyber crime.
Mestrovich and Garman then examine the role of zero trust as the backbone of cyber security and the importance of cyber resilience.
The podcast wraps up with a deep dive into data security posture management and looks at some of the challenges the sector will to face in the coming years.
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CONTESTED GROUND: The pace of military change, with Dr David Kilcullen
18 oktober 2024 · 44 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson are joined by Dr David Kilcullen, former diplomat and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency senior research scientist, to discuss the moving evolution of conflict, tactics and military technology. Lees meer
The trio begin by discussing elements of complex warfare, how predictions change over time and the differences in warfare over the last 25 years.
They also discuss the tactics and technologies of past and current conflicts, including those in use in Europe and the Middle East.
Finally, they discuss the nature of resilience, innovation and technological expertise in current soldiery within defence forces and greater society.
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Middle East conflict reignition, with Major General (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan
17 oktober 2024 · 36 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former Australian Army leader and former Commander Forces Command, MAJGEN (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan. Lees meer
McLachlan previously attended Royal Military College - Duntroon and the University of NSW, while completing a 37-year career with the Australian Army. He retired as Major General in December 2018.
The pair discuss:
The reignition of intense military conflict in the Middle East, drawing on McLachlan's previous service as a UN peacekeeper in southern Lebanon.
The reliance of Israel's military forces on modern fighter jet aircraft, use of explosive pagers and what the nation's military objectives might be.
The possible implications of the conflict for Australia and Western allies.
The Australian Defence Force's new recruitment campaigns and ends with a rapid-fire quiz about current issues.
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CYBER UNCUT: Australia to get new cyber security laws, Qantas hit by insider threat, and a new ransomware gang emerges!
14 oktober 2024 · 25 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft detail multiple Australian hacks, theft of frequent flyer points, LockBit striking back, and the launch of the Australian Cyber Network. Lees meer
Croft gets things started with a rundown of Australia's first standalone cyber security legislation before outlining a recent insider threat incident that saw the passports of Qantas customers potentially exposed in a scheme to steal frequent flyer points.
Hollingworth then follows up with the LockBit claiming a new Australian victim and the rise of a new ransomware gang, Sarcoma – which has already listed three Aussie companies and one Kiwi firm.
Finally, the pair discuss the Australian Cyber Network's launch and the importance of growing our cyber security workforce, before finishing up discussing a new Russian attempt to ban gaming chat platform Discord.
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SPOTLIGHT: Unpacking the opportunities to enhance Australia's defence capabilities, with Yehuda Lahav, Israel Aerospace Industries
10 oktober 2024 · 17 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, we are joined by Yehuda Lahav of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to discuss the growing synergies identified in Australia's Defence Strategic Review. Lees meer
We discuss the company's ambitions and opportunities for the Australian enterprise, particularly given the nation's increased focus on integrated air and missile defence capabilities.
We also highlight the way IAI is operating in Australia and the company's emphasis on supporting the development of Australia's Sovereign Defence Industrial Capability Priorities and the broad ambition of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
Finally, we discuss what sets Israeli defence innovation and industrial capacity apart from its Western counterparts and the methodology, processes and capacity that provide Israel with a qualitative edge over potential adversaries.
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CYBER UNCUT: LockBit arrests and Aussie criminal 'mastermind' arrested – and it's Cyber Security Awareness Month!
7 oktober 2024 · 19 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft detail multiple recent law enforcement operations that have made a considerable dent in criminal and cyber criminal activity around the world. Lees meer
Croft opens the podcast with the most recent developments in law enforcement's efforts to tackle the LockBit ransomware gang, with four arrests made and sanctions placed against one of the gang's major affiliates.
Hollingworth then details the incredible story of the Australian Federal Police's Operation Kraken, an investigation into the Ghost criminal messaging network, which it turns out was – allegedly – run by an Aussie! He's now been arrested, and a lot of other criminals besides.
The pair wrap up with news of charges being laid by the US Department of Justice against Iranian hackers, and they offer some simple but important advice as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month.
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CONTESTED GROUND: Espionage and disrupting non-state adversaries
4 oktober 2024 · 28 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and how state actors disrupt their non-state adversaries. Lees meer
The podcast begins with an analysis into the fragility of supply chains, examining the pager attack, and how adversaries can conduct espionage through acquisition.
They then discuss strategies at disrupting non-state adversaries, including whether a decapitation strategy would work for Hezbollah in spite of its failure to disrupt irregular forces elsewhere.
The podcast also examines the division that this represents in Australia, with announcements that the Australian Federal Police will go after those waving Hezbollah flags.
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Confronting Australia's dwindling belief in itself and the national security implications, with Scott Hargreaves, Institute of Public Affairs
4 oktober 2024 · 42 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Scott Hargreaves, executive director of the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), to discuss two recently released reports commissioned by the IPA. Lees meer
The pair begin the conversation by discussing the IPA's recent independent poll into Defending Australia's Way of Life, which focused on the sentiments of the Australian public from the ages of 18 to 65-plus and their attitudes toward serving the nation.
They also unpack some of the key findings across each of the demographics polled and discuss some of the reasons they believe young Australians are losing faith in and their willingness to defend the country.
Finally, the pair discuss the IPA's multi-part series, The Defence of Australia: A Blueprint for the Next Government, developed in conjunction with the expert team from Strategic Analysis Australia and some of the key findings in the report thus far.
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CYBER UNCUT: Unpacking the new safe harbour protections and dodgy AI use in business
30 september 2024 · 38 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft unpack new "safe habour" protections unveiled by the federal government, before looking into some recent hacks and controversy surrounding artificial intelligence. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast examining the new "safe harbour" protections unveiled by Minister for Cyber Security Tony Burke, and how it will help information gathering for law enforcement agencies.
They then examine the recent Total Tools breach, before diving into the risk of credential stuffing.
Croft and Garman wrap up the podcast discussing poor AI implementation in business following the Melbourne mayor's AI-generated imagery fiasco.
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CONTESTED GROUND: Irregular warfare in Ukraine and Russian information operations, with MAJGEN (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan
27 september 2024 · 33 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman invite Major General (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan back for a follow-up podcast, unpacking irregular warfare, information operations and military modernisation. Lees meer
They begin the podcast discussing Russia's "little green men" during the invasion of 2014, and how Russian units were able to take over swathes of Eastern Ukraine.
MAJGEN (Ret'd) McLachlan then unpacks his priorities in uniform in modernising the Australian Defence Force.
The podcast then examines how two Russian nations were charged with laundering money to spread disinformation ahead of the US presidential election.
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The future of land warfare for Australia and our UK partners with Tom Newman, Babcock Land CEO
26 september 2024 · 21 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, recorded live from Land Forces 2024, host Steve Kuper is joined by the chief executive of Land for Babcock International, Tom Newman, to discuss the evolution of land warfare. Lees meer
The pair discuss:
The pair discuss the latest announcements and key focus points for Babcock at the 2024 Land Forces exhibition and Chief of Army Symposium and the key narratives shaping the conversation.
They also discuss the UK's current Strategic Defence Review process implemented by the newly elected Labour government and what that means for the British Army in the context of broader geopolitical and strategic challenges in the European theatre.
Finally, they discuss the rapid proliferation of advanced technologies on battlefields in Ukraine and the Middle East and the role of innovation in shaping defence capabilities and delivering them at scale and quickly to our warfighters.
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SPOTLIGHT: Deconstructing Defence's Digital Engineering Strategy, with Downer's Rachel Hatton and Connie Heaney
23 september 2024 · 49 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Downer Professional Services' Rachel Hatton, General Manager - Mission Engineering, and Connie Heaney, General Manager - Advisory & Technical Services, join Liam Garman to discuss what Defence's Digital Engineering Strategy means for Australia, offer insights on digital and mission engineering approaches, and provide real world examples. Lees meer
The podcast begins by illuminating how the DE Strategy relates to the National Defence Strategy, and how it directly addresses the challenges that traditional capability life cycle processes have keeping up with technological advancements.
Hatton and Heaney then unpack the strategy's five strategic goals and talk about its potential to revolutionise the Australian workforce and innovation within the capability development system.
They wrap up the podcast discussing what this means for industry, from transitioning to a digital environment, more pilot projects to test DE tools, and greater collaboration across Defence, industry and academia.
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CONTESTED GROUND: The enduring opportunities of the Australia–US relationship, with former ambassador Joe Hockey
20 september 2024 · 32 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Joe Hockey, former Australian ambassador to the United States, joins hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson and Steve Kuper to discuss the continued importance of the Australia–US relationship. Lees meer
The trio begin by discussing the fallout of the latest presidential debate between contenders, former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, touching on the implications for the bilateral relationship.
They also discuss the role of grey zone warfare and information warfare efforts in the upcoming election and how they may shape the outcome.
Finally, they discuss the importance of the partnership in helping Australia reindustrialise and build a truly sovereign defence industrial base, with a pathway forward to establishing an integrated Australian prime.
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CYBER UNCUT: Fortinet hacked, a data breach in New Zealand, and new privacy laws in Australia
16 september 2024 · 29 min
In this episode of Cyber Uncut, host David Hollingworth is joined by Daniel Croft to unpack the week in cyber security. From hacks abroad and closer to home, the changing tactics of the once prolific LockBit ransomware gang, to new Australian laws introduced to protect our privacy and stop the spread of misinformation, the pair cover a lot of ground and try to find a bright spot in the Australian Federal Police (AFP) looking to mentor neurodivergent into a career in cyber security. Lees meer
Croft talks about a disclosure by the third-largest cyber security firm in the world, Fortinet, with the company revealing that a malicious actor accessed a third-party repository, while closer to home, the RansomHub gang posts a trove of customer data stolen from a New Zealand accounting firm.
The pair also discuss sneaky new "data duplication" tactics being used by LockBit, where it takes an old leak and threatens victims a second time.
Then Hollingworth and Croft discuss new government regulations boosting the powers of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) while pondering the scope of coming to grips with the social media giants before closing a brighter note, praising the AFP for its neurodivergent mentoring program.
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CONTESTED GROUND: Developing true sovereign capability, with shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie MP
13 september 2024 · 22 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Andrew Hastie MP, shadow minister for defence and shadow minister for defence industry, joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman to discuss how Australia must develop sovereign capability amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast discussing how Australia needs to support Defence SMEs to deliver sovereign capability amid rising political uncertainty before looking into additional uses of Australia's special forces capabilities.
The shadow minister then discusses how decision makers must clearly articulate the grey zone and kinetic risks that Australia faces, and outlines what some of his key objectives would be in government.
The podcast wraps up discussing Ukraine's continued fight for freedom.
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CONTESTED GROUND: Irregular operations in Afghanistan and grey zone warfare in the APAC region, with MAJGEN (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan
13 september 2024 · 29 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan, former Commander Forces Command, joins hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman to unpack modern asymmetrical warfare: from the Taliban in Afghanistan to Chinese Coast Guard vessels in the Philippine Sea, and even how social media is spurring political divisions. Lees meer
The podcast begins by analysing what grey zone warfare looks like in the modern geopolitical environment, from resource competition to militarisation of civilian capabilities to compel an adversary beneath the threshold of armed conflict.
The trio then discuss lessons from the Taliban in Afghanistan, including the utilisation of information to seize control of the narrative.
They then examine the need to seize freedom of manoeuvre in the online domain, and the risks of forfeiting social media.
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From the front gate to your plate and the world's – Food security in the era of great power competition, with AgSecure's Andrew Henderson
12 september 2024 · 47 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Andrew Henderson, principal of AgSecure. Lees meer
The pair discuss:
The role and importance of Australia's multibillion-dollar agriculture industry in the nation's security.
The importance of maintaining the nation's access to sea lines of communication that provides the nation's economic lifeblood and flow of trade between Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific.
The central role securing the nation's food security plays in a whole-of-nation response to a conflict or crisis in the new multipolar world.
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SPOTLIGHT: Advanced ICT, emergency services and managing remote sites – how industry supports Defence's key objectives, with Ventia's John Rogers and Belinda Grealy
11 september 2024 · 36 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Ventia's John Rogers, executive general manager - defence, and Belinda Grealy, executive general manager - telco fixed networks, join host Liam Garman to unpack how industry can help support Defence's strategic objectives, including delivering advanced ICT capabilities, providing emergency response efforts and managing remote sites. Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast discussing what makes a successful partnership between Defence and industry.
Grealy then discusses how Ventia supports the delivery of advanced information and communications technology and how this underpins Defence's future mission, with Rogers unpacking the challenges of supporting remote Defence bases.
They wrap up the podcast analysing how industry can support the Defence Force's surge capability and emergency response efforts.
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CYBER UNCUT: Scam prevention and protecting the community, with ANZ's Shaq Johnson
9 september 2024 · 30 min
In this episode of Cyber Uncut, Shaq Johnson – ANZ bank's head of customer protection – joins hosts David Hollingworth and Liam Garman to break down the current scam landscape in Australia, from what the scammers are doing to the real, personal impacts of falling victim to a scam. Lees meer
As Hollingworth says in the podcast, 164,111 scams have been reported to the National Anti-Scam Centre's Scamwatch already this year, so while scams are slowing down, it's still a significant challenge. Our discussion with Johnson opens with what some of the most reported scams are and how they work.
Johnson then goes into the challenges that ANZ and other banks face, from tracing accounts linked to money mules and offshore organised scam organisations to whether scam victims should be reimbursed once they've fallen victim and sent money to a scammer.
Finally, Johnson explains the unique challenges of being a first responder to scam victims and outlines the approach ANZ takes to support its employees on the coalface of the fight against scammers.
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Demystifying deterrence and its role in Australia's future, with the National Institute for Deterrence Studies
5 september 2024 · 41 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Natalie Treloar, Dr Carl Rhodes and Christine Leah, PhD, of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies. Lees meer
The group discuss a range of topics, including:
The evolution of deterrence theory throughout the Cold War and in the post-Cold War world as we face an era of great power competition.
Australia's history of using deterrence-focused platforms without a coherent strategy of deterrence despite the plans outlined in the Defence Strategic Review and National Defence Strategy.
The future of Australia's deterrence capabilities and how to expand the public understanding of deterrence as a "whole-of-nation" effort with benefits for all Australians.
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SPOTLIGHT: Self-reliance in the Australian tech ecosystem, with Atturra's Noel Derwort
4 september 2024 · 35 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Noel Derwort, Executive General Manager – Advisory for Atturra, joins host Liam Garman to discuss how Atturra is embracing diversity of thought to deliver efficiencies for Defence, and how the company offers a truly sovereign capability for the ADF. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast examining how Atturra supports the defence ecosystem, and how the company employs lessons and synergies from across Australian industry to support the ADF.
Derwort then advises that governments and consultants rethink the consulting process, advising against acquiring technology for technology's sake – which can create more problems than solutions.
They wrap up the podcast examining how Atturra is overcoming workforce challenges, employing both veterans and individuals from non-traditional backgrounds to draw on diversity of thought, before defining what true sovereignty means.
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SPOTLIGHT: Data-driven decision making in Defence estate management, with Mel Evans and John Parisella
1 september 2024 · 40 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Ventia's Melanie Evans, group executive/CIO - digital services, and John Parisella, general manager transformation - defence, join host Liam Garman to unpack how Ventia's new and emerging data-driven capabilities are supporting decision making in Defence. Lees meer
Evans and Parisella begin the podcast discussing how Ventia is transforming Defence asset management, including creating digital twins for Defence capabilities the right way through from ships to monitor upkeep to remote Defence assets to maximise workforce outputs.
They then unpack their practical approach to data-driven decision making, including the practical application of artificial intelligence to streamline internal policy making.
Evans, Parisella, and Garman wrap up the podcast looking at emerging technologies, including predictive analytics to ensure the efficient use of Defence assets.
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CONTESTED GROUND: Long-range strike, Iran v the GOP and warfighting in the EMS
30 augustus 2024 · 31 min
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the ADF's Information Warfare Division, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the importance of long-range strike as a deterrent and how Australia is uplifting its cyber and information warfare capabilities. Lees meer
MAJGEN (Ret'd) Thompson begins unpacking the benefits of establishing the ADF's Cyber Command, drawing together the cyber capabilities of each of the services and enhancing the integrated force's warfighting effects.
They then examine Iran's cyber operations against the Republican Party in the US, and whether Australia and the US should consider expanding ANZUS.
The trio then discuss the acquisition of the B21 to provide redundancy as Australia procures nuclear-powered submarines and the need to develop clear doctrine across the electromagnetic spectrum.
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The creation of a parallel global order
29 augustus 2024 · 39 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Steve Kuper, Robert Dougherty and Liam Garman unpack Ukraine's Kursk offensive, Australia's exposure to global economic headwinds and Iran's mooted response to Israel's assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Lees meer
The podcast commences with an analysis of Ukraine's offensive in Kursk, before examining whether the sanctions have had the desired effect on Russia's economy.
Kuper, Dougherty and Garman then assess how a growing axis of authoritarianism is creating a parallel global economy, and whether Australia would have the means to survive economic headwinds if it experienced a sharp decrease in commodity demand.
The podcast wraps up discussing Iran's mooted response to Haniyeh's assassination, and how actors would respond to regional conflict.
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SPOTLIGHT: T&E in an era of rapid Defence modernisation, with Graeme Bick and Dr Keith Joiner
27 augustus 2024 · 32 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Graeme Bick, global test and evaluation campaign chief solution architect at QinetiQ, and Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Keith Joiner, engineering management and systems engineering at Old Dominion University, join host Liam Garman to discuss how T&E, certification, and systems assurance are essential for the delivery of Defence capabilities. Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast unpacking how industry needs to adapt how it undertakes T&E as Defence embarks on an era of rapid modernisation, and those impediments facing T&E in Australia.
Bick and Dr Joiner then discuss areas for improvement in the Australian T&E workforce, and how academia and industry can work together to ameliorate workforce constraints.
They wrap up looking at how education providers can train Australia's future T&E workforce, and how the Defence Capability Assurance and Oversight Bill will help Defence and industry.
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CONTESTED GROUND: UK riots, Australia's terror threat, and policing speech
27 augustus 2024 · 30 min
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Contested Ground podcast, where hosts Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack how nations vie for influence below the threshold of armed conflict. Lees meer
In this episode, the hosts unpack how foreign actors sought to stoke tensions during the recent English riots and how social media echo chambers have caused a deep division in society.
The hosts then look closer to home and how the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) recently raised Australia's terror threat level, analysing a range of factors that have contributed to this, including how communities responded to the 7 October attacks in Israel.
They wrap up the podcast debating whether the government and police should monitor speech online, and to what extent.
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CYBER UNCUT: Backups – the CISO's secret weapon, with Cohesity's James Blake
26 augustus 2024 · 32 min
In this episode of Cyber Uncut, James Blake, head of global cyber resiliency strategy at Cohesity, joins host Liam Garman to discuss how businesses can respond to destructive ransomware and wiper attacks – and why chief information security officers (CISOs) should perceive backups as a secret weapon in the fight against malicious actors. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by analysing what the new-era ransomware and wiper attacks look like and how they can stop a business – even in critical industries – from delivering for their clients.
Blake then unpacks the challenges behind incident containment before diving into Cohesity's recent research, which showed alarming statistics on the number of Australian businesses that have paid ransoms.
The pair wrap up the podcast by discussing how businesses must leverage backups in order to ensure business continuity, as Blake explains why backups are a CISO's secret weapon in the war against malicious actors.
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The Cyber Uncut team