Cyber Uncut
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -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.
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Australia, the globe’s most hacked nation
February 03, 2023 04:40 - 39 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Momentum Media director of defence Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson unpack the latest current affairs in cyber security. The podcast begins by unpacking the news cycle over the holiday break and how Australia has earned the unfortunate mantle of the most hacked nation on the planet. The year 2022 saw Australia go through a raft of cyber security disasters, from Medibank to Optus, and the pair explore how this has imp...
‘Hacking for Russia’ — investigating Russia’s cyber campaign
January 20, 2023 03:02 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Cyber Security Connect’s David Hollingworth and Liam Garman investigate the cyber fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The podcast begins by unpacking Russia’s attacks on news networks, and how Russian disinformation operations have gained traction in the West. The pair then unpack recent operations within Russia targeting young men concerned about Putin’s conscription campaign. Hollingworth and Garman wrap up the podcast exami...
Building a regulatory framework for TikTok
January 05, 2023 19:30 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Cyber Security Connect’s David Hollingworth and Liam Garman unpack the latest news from the United States to manage the risks of TikTok. The pair begin the podcast by discussing recent moves by US states to ban the use of TikTok on government phones. They continue by assessing recent legislation from the US Senate to oversee the platform. Hollingworth and Garman then continue with looking at the impact of TikTok in Australia. Enjoy t...
The changing face of foreign interference, with Senator James Paterson
December 22, 2022 19:30 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson joins hosts Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (retired) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security. The group begins the podcast discussing the cyber security threats facing Australia and the role of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). ...
Emerging cyber trends from the ASX 200, with Corey Thomas
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Corey Thomas, chief executive officer of Rapid7, joins host Liam Garman to analyse the cyber security posture of Australia’s leading companies — and what they can learn from around the globe. The pair begin the podcast discussing the changing cyber security landscape and Rapid7’s recent analysis into the attack surface of the ASX 200. The podcast continues by unpacking current victimology trends impacting top Australian companies, and w...
Hunting for hackers
December 02, 2022 08:43 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBThis special episode of Cyber Security Uncut comes from an exclusive livestream, “Hunting for hackers”, which featured on cybersecurityconnect.com.au in partnership with ParaFlare. Regular hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson were joined by Deloitte’s cyber partner, Rob Parker, to discuss the latest breaches and offer their advice to cyber decision-makers. The trio discussed: Lessons available from recent data breaches. What comprehensive cyber security looks ...
Keeping our infrastructure safe in turbulent times, with Claroty’s Lani Refiti
November 24, 2022 23:58 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Lani Refiti, regional director – Australia/New Zealand at Claroty, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the relationship between cyber security, critical infrastructure and national security — and how this evolving sector impacts every Australian. The pair begin the podcast discussing how IT security incidents relate to critical infrastructure, and Claroty’s expertise in protecting the nation’s essential assets. Refiti then details some o...
Top tips to keep your businesses’ information secure, with archTIS’ Matthew Kluken
November 17, 2022 23:52 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Matthew Kluken, vice president and general manager at global information security provider archTIS, joins host Liam Garman to discuss the importance of data-centric security frameworks to protect organisational and business information. The pair begin the podcast assessing how current cyber security practices are insufficient, examining case studies in which network-wide cyber architectures have nevertheless allowed hackers to access crit...
Building your businesses’ cyber security framework
November 04, 2022 05:14 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson unpack the latest in the cyber security industry, providing the fundamental tips and tricks for businesses to maintain their cyber resilience. The podcast begins with a reflection on the recent challenges within the cyber security industry, discussing the swathe of cyber breaches confirmed over the past few weeks. The pair then discuss matching cyber risk profiles with investm...
Supply chain risk management, with Aaron Pollard from CyberCX and Andrew Robinson from 6clicks
October 28, 2022 02:41 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Aaron Pollard — managing consultant, protective security at CyberCX — and Andrew Robinson — founder and chief information security officer at 6clicks — unpack supply chain risk management amid an evolving threat environment. Topics discussed include: The fundamentals of supply chain risk management. Learnings from the SolarWinds hack. Securing defence industry supply chains. The importance of investigating the security posture of...
Cyber strategy post-Optus breach, with David Connors, CTO/CISO at Australian Defence Apparel
October 21, 2022 01:52 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, David Connors, chief technology officer/chief information security officer (CTO/CISO) at Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) joins co-hosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the Australian Defence Force’s Information Warfare Division, and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss the importance of shoring up cyber defences in the aftermath of the Optus breach. Topics discussed include: ...
Australia’s defence and security posture, with shadow minister for defence Andrew Hastie
October 14, 2022 03:04 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Andrew Hastie, shadow minister for defence, joins co-hosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Information Warfare Division and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss Australia’s broader defence strategy. • The trio begin by discussing the rapidly evolving geostrategic environment against the backdrop of an ongoing conflict in eastern Europe an...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Millions of Australians at risk of identity theft from Optus hack
September 26, 2022 01:12 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this special episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the ADF's Information Warfare Division and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, unpack the extent of the Optus hack, and how the data breach could impact regular Australians. Looking back at similar large-scale hacks that have shocked the industry, the pair observe how the normalisation of mass data breaches demands continued collaboration in the ...
Building your business’ cyber security ‘go bag’, with Dr Torsten George
September 20, 2022 04:47 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut Podcast, Dr Torsten George, vice president, corporate and product marketing at Absolute, joins Liam Garman to discuss the dynamic threat of endpoint risk — and how businesses can build a cyber security offering that expedites recovery in the event of a breach. The pair begin the podcast establishing how endpoint risk threatens small, medium and large businesses, and assess the cyber security practises that allowed some businesses to thrive or dive...
Active defence in business and the latest cyber security trends
September 02, 2022 06:13 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant unpack the latest trends in the cyber security industry, from victimology through to corporate active defence capabilities. The pair begin the podcast discussing current trends in the cyber security industry, with Dr Thompson unpacking the concerns from leading chief information security officers (CISOs) across Australia. The podcast then continues with a deep dive into the in...
Strengthening ICS/OT resilience against ransomware, with Dr Tom Winston
August 22, 2022 01:12 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Dr Tom Winston, director of intelligence content at Dragos joins host Liam Garman to discuss the latest ransomware trends in the ICS/OT market and how companies can better build risk assessments to protect their businesses. The podcast begins with a discussion regarding Dr Winston’s risk assessment white paper, and how to enhance communication between IT and OT systems to improve resilience against ransomware. The pair then discuss the ...
Building an active cyber defence, with Adam McCarthy, CEO of ParaFlare
August 05, 2022 03:03 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thomspon and Phil Tarrant are joined by Adam McCarthy, CEO of ParaFlare. The podcast unpacks the genesis of ParaFlare, and how McCarthy’s lessons as a signaller in the military helped build the foundations of the company. The trio discuss the core offerings of the company including active cyber defence – or more simply, “catching hackers”! McCarthy then outlines the importance of active cyber defence...
Cyber security impacts every Australian
July 22, 2022 05:04 - 39 minutes - 55 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson unpack the latest events in cyber security within Australia and beyond. The podcast begins with an analysis of the impact of recent Commonwealth cyber security legislation and regulation on small businesses; It continues with an examination into the nexus between business and security, assessing Microsoft’s recent report on cyber operations since the invasion of Ukraine; The pair t...
Delivering Australia’s cyber needs, with Rob Parker
July 08, 2022 03:41 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Rob Parker, partner at Deloitte Australia, joins hosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant to discuss how Deloitte Australia is helping service Australia’s cyber needs. The podcast begins with a discussion on the growing consideration for cyber security within the federal government, including through the recent appointment of Clare O’Neil as Minister for Cyber Security. Parker then outlines how Deloitte Australia is ...
Understanding regulatory complexity in cyber security, with Cameron Whittfield
June 24, 2022 04:08 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Cameron Whittfield, partner at Herbert Smith Freehills joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson to discuss: The nexus between law and cyber operations, and the increasingly complex regulatory landscape surrounding cyber security. Developing assessments of a company’s internal cyber risk profile, and steps toward building an effective crisis management team. The changing risk environment, including an analysis...
Cyber security, a legal requirement? With Clyde & Co’s Reece Corbett-Wilkins and Avryl Lattin
June 10, 2022 08:55 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Reece Corbett-Wilkins and Avryl Lattin, partners at global law firm Clyde & Co, join hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson to discuss how cyber security is becoming a legal obligation for firms. The podcast begins with an analysis into the proceedings of the Federal Court against RI Advice, in which ASIC argued that cyber security controls within businesses were fundamental to minimise the threat of data misuse. ...
An uncertain world, with MAJGEN (Ret’d) Mick Ryan
May 26, 2022 06:46 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret’d) Mick Ryan joins hosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant to discuss the recent conflict in Ukraine, modern security and the worsening geopolitical situation. Ryan begins the podcast by providing an analysis into the ongoing War in Ukraine, drawing two conclusions that the recent conflict has reaffirmed: the importance of realistic strategy, and that strategies must be based on tested assumptions...
The future of ICS/OT cyber security, with Dragos’ Conor McLaren
May 24, 2022 06:39 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBIn this special Cyber Resilience Week episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, senior threat intelligence analyst at Dragos, Conor McLaren, joins host Liam Garman to unpack emerging cyber threats in the industrial control systems and operational technology sector. The podcast begins by discussing Dragos’ recent expansion into Australia and how building robust ICS/OT cyber security practices is essential for defending civilisation against malicious actors. The pair continues by anal...
Building cyber resilience in the banking and finance sector
May 13, 2022 02:04 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBHosts MAJGEN (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant highlight the need for cyber security awareness across the banking and finance sector. The pair begin by issuing a warning over the spike in malicious cyber activity from Russian actors following the Commonwealth government’s decision to impose sanctions on the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine. MAJGEN Thompson and Tarrant go on to discuss their contributions to strengthening cyber security awareness across the country, w...
Cyber security, shaping up to be an election issue?
April 29, 2022 05:14 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBHosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant unpack the latest in cyber security policy, and how cyber is shaping up to become an election issue. The pair begins by analysing the impact of the recent Solomon Islands-China agreement on Australian security, assessing the government and opposition’s policies around cyber security including Project REDSPICE. The podcast continues with an analysis into whether these policies are achievable in their stated time frame, casting...
Why cyber incidents are C-suite challenges, with TrustedImpact’s Tom Crampton
April 14, 2022 03:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, managing director and chief executive officer of TrustedImpact Tom Crampton joins host Liam Garman to discuss how cyber security is becoming a whole of company challenge – from HR, through to finance, operations and senior management. Founded in 2006, the boutique cyber security consulting firm has successfully conducted thousands of projects for over 300 commercial and government clients. The podcast begins with a discussion around ...
Addressing alarmism and cyber workforce shortages
April 01, 2022 05:30 - 42 minutes - 97 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of information warfare for the ADF, discuss the rapidly evolving domestic and global cyber security landscape. The pair begins by flagging risks associated with the rise in polarisation, alarmism and sensationalism in the cyber space. Tarrant and MAJGEN Thompson then discuss the importance of democratisation of information and openness in the industry, drawi...
Building a more cyber resilient Australia, with Linda Cavanagh, COO at Cybermerc
March 25, 2022 04:45 - 42 minutes - 96.8 MBIn this special Cyber Resilience Week edition of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Linda Cavanagh, chief operating officer at Cybermerc to discuss how Australian companies have risen to the challenge to build a robust and innovative cyber security industry. The pair begins by discussing the profile of the modern cyber criminal, and the emerging tools and vectors they use to conduct cyber crime. The podcast then continues by discussing Cybermerc’s AUSHIELD o...
The Secure Board, with Clare Pales
March 18, 2022 05:05 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this special cross over podcast, MAJ GEN (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson joins Clare Pales, director of The Secure Board, as a guest on the Secure Board podcast. The pair begin by analysing how recent legislative changes will impact Australia's cyber security environment, and the flow on effects that policy changes will have on local business. Thompson and Pales continue the podcast discussing the importance of having cyber security expertise at senior management levels in companies to ensure...
Cyber war and the invasion of Ukraine
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of information warfare for the ADF, discuss Russia's history of cyber war and how this vector will continue to shape peace and conflict in the future. The pair begin by discussing MAJGEN (Ret’d) Thompson’s recent opinion piece in The Australian Financial Review, which dives into Russia’s history of cyber and information warfare. In his piece, he argues that Austral...
Cyber-ready businesses on a budget, with Paula Oliver, manager at AustCyber
February 18, 2022 00:37 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode of Cyber Security Uncut, Paula Oliver, manager at AustCyber South Australia Node, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the upcoming event “How to give your business champagne level security on a beer budget”. Hosted virtually on the 23rd of February, the free event is designed to help businesses build their cyber security resilience on a budget and features keynote speakers from across the industry, including Paula. Throughout the podcast, the pair discusses how cyber secur...
Cyber manipulation – a political, military and legal tool
February 04, 2022 01:06 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson analyse the effects of cyber manipulation on the world as we know it. The pair begin by discussing the impact of information warfare on politics, and how emerging cyber tools such as deepfakes could be used by threat actors to foment political and international conflict. The podcast continues by diving into the applications of cyber warfare in the modern conflict space and how threa...
Breaking down the latest in the cyber security industry
January 21, 2022 03:20 - 49 minutes - 113 MBHosts Phil Tarrant and MAJ GEN (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson join the studio to discuss the latest breaking news and updates from the cyber security industry. The pair begin by analysing the impact that malicious cyber security operations have on regular companies, especially those outside of the cyber security industry, and that many firms have been slow to understand the true implications of poor cyber protocols. The podcast then analyses the growing market around cyber security insurance,...
Discussing 2021’s most popular cyber security stories
January 06, 2022 19:30 - 41 minutes - 95.4 MBLiam Garman, editor of Cyber Security Connect, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the biggest cyber security news stories from 2021. From reclassifying critical infrastructure to breaking commercial investments in the industry, join our hosts as we look back on an amazing year of achievements and announcements in Defence and defence industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Overcoming cyber threats with Alex Tilley, head of intelligence and research APAC at Secureworks
December 23, 2021 18:30 - 45 minutes - 104 MBIn this episode of Cyber Security Uncut, Alex Tilley, head of intelligence and research, APAC at Secureworks, joins our hosts MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant to discuss the evolving cyber threat landscape. The podcast begins with a wrap up from MAJGEN Marcus Thompson on the latest in the cyber security industry, including discussing findings from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the release of the exposure draft for the second critical infrastructure bill....
Responding to cyber threat actors, with Bex Nitert, managing consultant digital forensics and incident response at ParaFlare
December 10, 2021 06:33 - 42 minutes - 97.9 MBOn this episode of Cyber Security Uncut, Bex Nitert, managing consultant digital forensics and incident response at ParaFlare joins hosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant to discuss Australia’s cyber threat response industry. The podcast begins with a discussion between the hosts about recently passed legislation, dubbed the Magnitsky Act, which seeks to ban human rights abusers, cyber criminals and corrupt officials from entering Australia and giving the commonwealt...
Rising to the cyber challenge— with Narelle Devine CSM, CISO, Asia Pacific at Telstra
November 26, 2021 07:32 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBIn this week’s podcast, Narelle Devine CSM, chief information security officer, Asia Pacific at Telstra, joins hosts MAJ GEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant, director defence and security at Momentum media, to discuss cyber security challenges from the perspective of one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies. Devine begins by discussing her transition from decades of service with the Royal Australian Navy to a successful career in the civilian space, supporting cy...
Protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure with Lani Refiti, regional director, ANZ at Claroty
November 12, 2021 03:51 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this week’s podcast, Lani Refiti, regional director, ANZ at Claroty, joins hosts MAJ GEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss securing Australia’s critical infrastructure amid an evolving cyber threat landscape. The podcast begins by analysing the latest news and updates from the cyber security industry, including balancing workforce demands for privacy despite remote work, as well as the latest in a long string of cyber...
Navigating the cyber security market - with Daniel Lai, founder and CEO of archTIS
October 29, 2021 08:19 - 50 minutes - 70 MBIn this episode of Cyber Security Uncut, Daniel Lai, chief executive officer of archTIS joins hosts MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson, chair of the Penten board and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media to unpack the latest in the cyber security industry. To begin, the trio discusses the latest news and updates from the market, including how the pandemic has created new loopholes for threat actors to exploit – and how secure information sharing services, such as arc...
Breaking ground in the cyber space — Penten CEO Matthew Wilson
October 15, 2021 03:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBIn this episode of Cyber Security Uncut, Matthew Wilson, CEO of cyber technology firm Penten, joins hosts, Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss the company’s growth strategy in the cyber security space. The trio begin by announcing the appointment of MAJGEN (Ret’d) Thompson as the new chair of the Penten board, explaining how the company plans to leverage his experience to realise its ambitions. Wilson the...
Championing digital sovereignty — Aiden Tudehope, co-founder of Macquarie Telecom Group
October 01, 2021 07:55 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIn this episode of Cyber Security Uncut, Aiden Tudehope, co-founder and managing director, government and hosting group at Macquarie Telecom Group, joins hosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss the company’s recent expansion in the data security space. The trio beginning by weighing in on the trilateral AUKUS agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, discussing what it might m...
Making a cyber resilient business with Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant
September 17, 2021 06:38 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBCyber Security Uncut is back with the second episode of the podcast, hosted by Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the Department of Defence’s Information Warfare Division and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media. The podcast begins by analysing the impact that organisational budget cuts within the cyber and IT portfolios have had on the ability for businesses to manage the growing financial risk of cyber penetration. The pair continue by...
Introducing Cyber Security Uncut, with MAJ GEN (Retd) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant
September 01, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBWelcome the first edition of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast with our hosts Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, former head of the Department of Defence's Information Warfare Division, and Phil Tarrant, director — defence and security at Momentum Media. The Cyber Security Uncut podcast is a fortnightly podcast unpacking Australia's innovative and vibrant cyber security sector, from the latest business trends facing the industry through to breaking global news. The pair begin ...