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In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guest: > Edward Farrell, Mercury ISS Anthony sits down with Ed Farrell from Mercury ISS, well known for his AUSCERT Conference tutorials and presentations over the years as well as his leadership across the cyber security industry. Ed shares his perspectives on wireless in our undiscovered country. In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Anthony in anticipation of next weeks AUSCERT Conference! This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests: > Luke Zaphir, The University of Queensland > Mark Carey-Smith, AUSCERT Anthony sits down with Luke Zaphir from The University of Queensland to discuss where we are in the world of AI In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Mark Carey-Smith from AUSCERT to continue the topic of AI and the value of looking for new opportunities. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests: > Jane O'Louglin, CERTNZ > Mike Holm, AUSCERT Anthony sits down with Jane O'Lougline from CERTNZ for a fascinating discussion about why behaviour change is so critical when looking at ways to migitate threats and blocking threat actors. In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Mike Holm from AUSCERT about the history and role of CERT teams and the fast approaching AUSCERT Conference. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests: > Nigel Phair, Monash University > James Chadwick, AUSCERT Anthony sits down with Nigel Phair from Monash University to discuss the murky world of Cybercrime! In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with James Chadwick, Principal Analyst of AUSCERT about the release of the NIST 2.0 Framework and the fast approaching AUSCERT Conference. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests: > Daisy Wong, FlyBuys > David Stockdale, AUSCERT Anthony sits down with Daisy Wong, AUSCERT's Diversity and Inclusion Champion for 2023 to talk about her unique experience and background which has helped her become a security culture advocate and champion. In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with David Stockdale, Director of AUSCERT for an exciting announcement about a new recruitment opportunity. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests: > Chris Horsley, Cosive > David Stockdale, AUSCERT Anthony sits down with Chris from Cosive to discuss Cyber Threat Ingelligence, the importance of information and why context matters so much. In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with David Stockdale, Director of AUSCERT to reflect on the past 12 months achievements and celebration of 30 years of AUSCERT. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests: > Mike Pritchard, Cydarm Technologies > Mark Carey-Smith, AUSCERT Anthony sits down with Mike to discuss his passion for collecting hardware artefacts that help us understand the history of cyber. In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Mark Carey-Smith, Principal Analyst of AUSCERT about the launch AusMISP and the AUSCERT2024 mentoring program and call for presentations. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Shelly Mills, The University of Queensland > Trinity McNicol, University of Sunshine Coast > Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT Anthony sits down with Shelly and Trinity to discuss neurodiversity and share their advice and experience with how to work with people who might see and feel the world differenlty. In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Mark Carey-Smith, Principal Analyst of AusCERT about the new Cyber Resilience for Executives course and preparations for AusCERT2024! This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Darren Pauli, Telstra > Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT Anthony sits down with Darren Pauli who's specialty is writing and reporting about cyber security. Darren shares his insights about why written communication is so important and how to be a better communicator. In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Mark Carey-Smith, Principal Analyst of AusCERT about communication and the new upcoming course Data Governance Principles and Practices. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Dr Joseph Voros, The Voroscope > Mike Holm, AusCERT Anthony sits down with Futurist, Dr Joseph Voros who has been teaching and studying in the fascinating field of Strategic Foresight. He has worked with governments across the world, helping them prepare for uncertain futures. Bek talks with Mike Holm, Senior Manager of AusCERT about the importance of community and how that helps us prepare for the future. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

The first episode of season 3! In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Rachel Tobac, SocialProof Security > David Stockdale, AusCERT Anthony sits down with Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security to discuss how to boost the human side of People, Process and Technology to make your organisation more secure. Bek talks with David Stockdale, Director of AusCERT about the recent Member Survey results and the upcoming events in each capital city to give Members the opportunity to provide feedback and help shape the future of AusCERT and its services. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Martin McGregor, Devici Anthony and Bek take a rare moment to chat together at the AusCERT2023 conference and provide a wrap up of the conference and the celebrations for 30 years of AusCERT. Anthony sits down with Martin McGregor, CEO of Devici to discuss mobile device security and why the Essential 8 applies to mobile devices. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Eric Pinkerton, Phronesis Security > Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT Anthony sits down with Eric Pinkerton CEO to discuss if there is lessons to be learnt from how peoples behaviour changed during the pandemic that we can use to influence cyber. Bek returns with colleague Mark Carey-Smith to chat about the importance of how we communicate and the range of people focused tutorials and presentations at this years AusCERT conference. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Pieter Danhieux, Secure Code Warrior > David Stockdale, AusCERT > Mike Holm, AusCERT Anthony sits down with Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, to discuss the impact and importantance of writing secure code. Bek returns with colleagues David and Mike to chat about AusCERT's 30th Birthday and how the organisation has changed over the years since it's creation. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Ben Di Marco, WTW > Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT Anthony sits down with Ben Di Marco, Cyber and Technology Risk Specialist for WTW (Willis Towers Watson), to discuss the different perspectives of risk and explain the landscape of cyber insurance. Bek returns with colleague Mark to chat about working with Ben on a roadshow of events and provide an update on how conference planning is progressing for AusCERT2023. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Jess Dodson, Microsoft > David Stockdale, AusCERT > Mike Holm, AusCERT Anthony sits down with Jess Dodson (GirlGerms), Senior Cyber Security Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft, to discuss her Zero Trust trilogy and how to bring the organisation along the Zero Trust journey. The discussion begins with digital passwords and the evolution of security parameters and requirements and, whether they’re as efficient and effective as intended. Bek returns with colleagues David and Mike to chat about what is in store for 2023. This includes some new projects in the pipeline and conversation about what everyone is excited to be working on this year. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Dave Lewis, Cisco > Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT In our final podcast for 2022, Anthony sits down with Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO for Cisco, to discuss bad cyber security habits and how to break them along with how technical debt impacts cyber security strategy and response. The discussion begins with digital passwords and the evolution of security parameters and requirements and, whether they’re as efficient and effective as intended. Bek returns with colleague Mark to chat about the year that was 2022 and, what is on the horizon in 2023. This includes some new initiatives that are aimed at helping uncover talking points for first-time presenters and helping interested parties develop potential presentations for AusCERT2023, our annual cyber security conference. Also scheduled for the new year is a refreshed training and education offering for those new to the industry and, anyone wishing to update or attain new skills. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Shanna Daly, Cosive > Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT With the changing threat surface presenting new and evolving challenges, Anthony speaks with Shanna Daly to discuss her views on digital forensics and incident response. They delve into the ‘how’ and ‘why’, which requires looking for proof of how something happened, from low-level investigations to evidence-based hypotheses of what is likely to have occurred. Shanna explains how understanding the connection between digital forensics and incident response helps help paint a picture of attribution that is factually accurate but also, identifies oversights or errors that can be removed or minimised. The discussion then turns to cognitive bias with implications of it being ignored or dismissed, having the potential to impact individuals, businesses and, the industry as a whole. Co-host Bek then chats with Principal Analyst Mark about next year’s AusCERT conference and the goal to improve diversity and inclusion. A new element is a focus on first-time speakers with an initiative to encourage potential speakers to help identify subjects they can speak about and provide a mentorship initiative that will help guide an individual through the process that will have their voice and perspective heard and understood. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Alex Tilley, SecureWorks > Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT Australia has recently seen several cyber-attacks that impacted millions of Australians with the fallout still expanding and likely to be experienced for some time. It’s timely that this month’s podcast features a chat with Alex Tilley who shares his experience combatting cyber experience and insights into the evolution of this growing aspect of modern society. Continuing with the thread of security breaches, Bek chats with Mark about the intangible nature of cyber threats and the need for greater awareness of their relevance and potential impact. To improve understanding of what can practically be done in this regard, the discussion then focuses on education and learning, including AusCERT’s very own training courses. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests: > Dr Carla Rogers - Holistic Psychologist > Mike Holm, AusCERT Anthony chats to Dr Carla Rogers about the connection between mind and body along with techniques to help individuals identify, treat and overcome challenges in the workplace. Later in the episode, Bek discusses with Mike AusCERT's return to travelling! Specifically, engaging with our members in order to understand their needs and what's most important to them. This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.