Defence & Security Podcast Network

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. The podcast begins with a discussion of ANZ bank CEO's decision not to sign up to a voluntary anti-scam code that...

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. The trio begin the podcast by looking at the...

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. 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 ...

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. Connors and Dimopoulos begin the podcast explaining that ADA is Australi...

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. 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 t...

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. 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...

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. The pair begin the podcast examining the origins of the F-35 program and how Australia found itself a partner. Clark...

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. 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...

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. The Australian fighter has been in combat overseas since early September, in the ongoing war between Ukraine and R...

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. 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 appointm...

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...

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 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...

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. 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. T...

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 enforc...

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. Dr Devitt is a former chief scientist of Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence CRC, and current...

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 t...

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. 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'...

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. 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 provi...

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, providi...

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. The pair begin the podcast detailing China's long history of engaging and influencing the Southeast Asian nation...

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. 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...

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...

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 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...

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 plac...

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. The pair begin the podcast unpacking the Member's time in the Australian Defence Force and his key lessons from service. The Member then deta...