Cyber Uncut

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Cyber Uncut

Cyber Uncut brings you the key decision makers and cutting edge innovators shaping Australia's cyber revolution. From cyber security to artificial intelligence and information systems, discover how businesses and government are navigating the transition to a digital future. Join Momentum Media’s Phil Tarrant, defence and national security podcaster, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson AM – former head of the ADF’s Information Warfare Division, and Liam Garman, editor of Cyber Daily, as they dive head first into the latest breaking news shaping our interconnected world. Get in touch, get your questions answered by our experts or share your stories. Contact cyber@momentummedia.com.au For daily news and analysis visit www.cyberdaily.au

Episodes

How adversaries are targeting US critical infrastructure in Guam, and the costs behind a cyber breach

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. - 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 Vol...

Jun 09, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Regulating the AI industry and building a whole-of-government cyber framework

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). 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 Ta...

May 26, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Ethical hacking? You mean cyber assurance testing, with Edward Farrell

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. 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 po...

May 19, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Why strong cyber security frameworks are no longer enough to protect your organisation, with Absolute Software’s Dr Torsten George

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. 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 s...

May 05, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast

How the Commonwealth’s Defence Strategic Review will impact Australia’s cyber resilience

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. 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 th...

Apr 24, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast

How your business can navigate the new Commonwealth cyber security regulations, with Tony Howell

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. 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 G...

Apr 21, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Banning ransom payments? The success is in the details

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. 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 ...

Apr 14, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Enhancing your cyber security recruitment strategy, with FifthDomain’s Matt Wilcox

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). 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 in...

Apr 11, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Rethinking Australia’s data retention regulations

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. 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 onl...

Mar 31, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Defending Australia’s healthcare system from cyber attacks, with Claroty’s Joshua Corman

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. 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. Corma...

Mar 24, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Why all businesses need an active cyber defence strategy, with Tim Jones

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. 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...

Mar 17, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The need-to-know legislative and regulatory requirements for business cyber security, with Annie Haggar

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. 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 studi...

Mar 03, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast