Cyber Voices

In this special episode of Cyber Voices, hosts David Willett and Emily Wingard sit down with Ben Doyle and Grant McKechnie to discuss the RSAC CISO Bootcamp—an exclusive, high-impact program that has thrived at CyberCon Melbourne for the past two years. Designed to equip CISOs with critical leadership skills, the bootcamp has become a must-attend event for security executives, offering insights, s...

In this special Cyber Voices episode, recorded live at CyberCon Melbourne 2024, hosts David Willett and Jasmine McCrudden sit down with Mark Jones from Tesserent to explore the evolving landscape of third-party cyber risk management. Building on insights from his CyberCon talk, Old Threats, New Faces, Mark discusses how familiar cybersecurity challenges are taking on new dimensions in an era of ra...

In this special episode, guest hosts Emily Wingard and Simona Dimovski sit down with Rose Macdonald (CEO of Nansen Digital Forensic Services) and Andrew Collins (Co-founder of Nansen Digital Forensic Services) to explore an often-overlooked aspect of cyber security—technology abuse in cases of domestic violence. Through their critical work, Rose and Andrew help survivors reclaim their digital safe...

In the latest episode of Cyber Voices, David Willett, Emily Wingard, and Simona Dimovski dive into the world of cyber risk management with Jacqueline Jayne—a security influencer, human risk management expert, and online safety specialist. Together, they explore why traditional approaches to cyber training often fall short and how a more human-centered strategy can create lasting behavioral change....

In this live-recorded episode of Cyber Voices from CyberCon Melbourne 2024, hosts David Willett and Jasmine Mccruden sit down with Peter Gigengack to explore a deeply personal and often overlooked challenge: managing a loved one's digital identity after their passing. Peter shares his family's experience with the stress, complexities, and emotional weight of navigating online accounts, data, and p...

Recorded live at CyberCon Canberra 2025, this episode of Cyber Voices features Raymond Schippers, CISO and co-founder of Huntabil. IT, as he delves into the power of intelligence-led cyber defense. With a wealth of experience and a sharp strategic mindset, Raymond explains why organizations must harness threat intelligence to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. From resilience to proactive secur...

Recorded live at CyberCon Canberra 2025, this episode of Cyber Voices dives into the thought-provoking talk Revenge of the Nerds, featuring Anika Guenov and Annie-Mei Forster, hosts of the Lost in Cyberia podcast. David Willett speaks with these cybersecurity experts about the rise of cyber heroism and hyper masculinity in the industry—how these dynamics create barriers for women and, more importa...

Please enjoy part 2 of David Willett's conversation with AISA Fellow, Denny Wan.

Cyber risk isn't just a technology issue—it's a business and financial challenge. In Part 1 of this insightful discussion, cybersecurity thought leader Denny Wan connects the dots between cyber risk and financial risk, uncovering how the FAIR methodology can help organizations quantify and prioritize security investments. Join us as we explore how bridging these gaps can lead to more effective, st...

This Week on CYBER VOICES: Recorded live at CyberCon 2024, we were thrilled to welcome Thea Dedden to the podcast. Joining AISA's David Willett, Emily Wingard, and Simona Dimovski, Thea takes us behind the scenes of the Queensland Government Digital ID program. She shares insights into the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from their pragmatic approach to implementation. Whether you're na...

In the latest episode of the CYBER VOICES podcast, host David Willett brings you an exclusive backstage interview from this week's Canberra CyberCon! David sits down with Kersti Eesmaa—Ambassador for Women in Cyber Security at WorkPath Australia, strategic advisor, and ANU Visiting Fellow—to dive into one of cybersecurity's most pressing challenges: the skills gap. Together, they explore how harne...

Tune in to the latest episode of CYBER VOICES, where hosts David and Reece catch up with Jemma Davis, founder of UK startup Culture Gem, live from CyberCon 2024. Discover Jemma’s innovative strategies for fostering a strong cyber culture, raising awareness, and making cybersecurity accessible to all. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about inclusion and the role it plays in keeping everyone i...

In this special International Women's Day episode of CYBER VOICES, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in cybersecurity. Joining us are Jacquie Loustau from the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) and Ryan Mclaren from Retrospect Labs. Together, we explore AWSN's inspiring efforts to create opportunities for women in the industry and dive into the ongoing challenges they con...

In this CyberCon 2024 special episode, hosts David and Emily of CYBER VOICES sit down with Bec and Benji from the Bytes podcast (Produced by Phriendly Phishing). Together, they unravel the modern-day scams that are tricking even the savviest of us. From deep fakes to phishing tactics, Bec and Benji share their mission to bring awareness to these evolving threats. Tune in to learn how you can stay...

Dive into this week's episode of Cyber Voices where David sits down with Em and Jules from the  Girls Talk Cyber Podcast . They share their inspiring cyber career journeys and explore how their podcast is empowering young women everywhere to take control of their digital safety. Plus, they give David a crash course on what it means to have Cyber Queen Energy! Don't miss out on this enlightening an...

In this exciting episode of CYBER VOICES, we welcome a true titan of the cyber industry, Joe Sullivan. Known for his groundbreaking work at eBay, PayPal, Uber, and Cloudflare, Joe now leads Ukraine Friends as CEO. Join hosts David and Reece as they delve into Joe's inspiring humanitarian work and gain exclusive insights into the future of cyber and AI trends in 2025 and beyond. Don't miss this tho...

In this special episode, Reece and David are joined by Monica Miller, a key figure in the New South Wales Cyber Business Exchange. Dive into a compelling conversation as Monica shares the remarkable successes of the Cyber Business Exchange and its vital role in propelling the industry forward. Discover how it has seamlessly connected businesses with indispensable cyber resources, fostering growth...

In this episode of Cyber Voices, host David sits down with Simone Herbert-Lowe from Law & Cyber. Simone delves into the widening chasm between technological advancements, cybersecurity measures, and government policies. She highlights how these gaps are fostering the rise of several existential threats. Tune in to understand the critical need for cohesive strategies and forward-thinking soluti...

In the final episode of CYBER VOICES for 2024, hosts David Willett and Reece Corbett-Wilkins geek out in the best way possible as they share the booth at CyberCon 2024 with real-life astronaut José M. Hernández. José shares his incredible journey of perseverance, recounting the dozen times he applied and failed to enter NASA's astronaut program before ultimately achieving his dream and flying miss...

In the latest episode of Cyber Voices, host David Willett sits down with Sunil Rane, the current Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Australian Radio Network. Sunil shares his extensive experience in the world of cyber security, offering unique insights from his global career. He discusses the evolving challenges and responsibilities of being a CISO in 2024, and what it takes to prot...

Join us for the first episode in our live series recorded at CyberCon 2024! Hosts David Willett and Reece Corbett-Wilkins sit down with Kathy Sundstrom from IDcare to discuss the organization's vital efforts in raising awareness about cyber scams. Kathy sheds light on the various initiatives IDcare undertakes to protect some of Australia's most vulnerable communities from the ever-evolving threats...

In this latest episode of Cyber Voices, host David Willett is joined by Dr. Martin Kraemer, a cyber security awareness advocate for KnowBe4. Dr. Kramer brings his passion for the 'human element' of cyber security to the discussion, focusing on the proposed social media bans in Australia for individuals under the age of 16. Dr. Kramer delves into the pros and cons of the current proposed legislatio...

In this episode of CYBER VOICES, host David Willett sits down with Reece Corbett-Wilkins, Incident Response lead for Clyde and Co. Reece shares his insights on the current concerns he is observing amoung his clients and discusses what he believes will be the key focus areas in 2025. Together, they also delve into the critical aspects of the Cyber Security Bill 2024, breaking down its implications...

In the latest episode of CYBER VOICES, we sit down with Daisy Wong, an esteemed cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience spanning the Government, Finance, and Retail sectors. Daisy shares her inspiring journey of finding her place in the cyber world, offering valuable insights and advice for organizations and managers on fostering diversity and creating safe, inclusive workplace...

In episode 2 of Cyber Voices, we bring you an insightful conversation with Oliver Smith, Lead Cyber Intelligence Analyst at CyberCX. Oliver takes us through the fascinating journey of how his team uncovered a suspicious AI network lurking on social media, which they have aptly named Green Cicada. He delves into the intricacies of this discovery and shares his expert perspective on how the threat l...