Cyber security, no longer a place for tech heads, speaking another language Join us at Girls Talk Cyber, the podcast to help you decode this space and redefine how you act online
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Ever wondered how scams really work? In this episode, we are joined by scam expert Shameela Gonzalez as we dive into the shady world of scammers. From pulling on heart strings to encouraging the purchase of questionable Taylor Swift tickets, nothing is off limits for these criminals. Let this episode be your guide on how to spot a scam and stay one…
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11. Behind the scenes with a Digital Detective
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Who do you call when you are going through a cyber attack? The answer is someone like Claudia, a Digital Forensics and Incident Response investigator. In this episode Claudia takes us through a day in her life as an investigator, how she got into the industry and answers the arguably more important question, what is the funniest google search you’v…
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10. Vacay Mode Activated: Cyber on the go
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In this episode we give you some tips and tricks to stay cyber secure when you’re on the go, so you can say bon voyage to cyber criminals ruining your holiday. Connecting to public WiFi? Posting a boarding pass on your socials? Working on the train? Hold that thought, because we’ve got some wild stories to share that will help you understand the po…
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09. What happens in Vegas, doesn't always stay in Vegas
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One of the largest casino chains in Las Vegas, MGM Grand, became paralysed after they were hit by a ransomware attack in September 2023. The bustling casino floor was unrecognisable as casino slot machines, hotels, restaurants and more were disconnected for allegedly 10 days in one of the biggest cyber attacks of our time. Who was responsible? How …
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Ethical hacking. Two words that can’t possibly go together right? How can hacking be an ethical activity? Well in this episode we are joined by cyber security professional and ethical hacker, Vikki Grouios who proves hacking with a conscious is possible. Vikki has dedicated her career to testing systems, breaking into client networks and securing o…
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07. Unveiling the cyber heroes who defend our digital world
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So cyber, does it involve the mysterious bunkers just like the movies? Well, not quite.. But defensive cyber does share some similarities. In this episode you can expect to hear a breakdown of what defensive cyber actually is and what it looks like in the real world. We shine a light on our unsung, defensive cyber security heroes and professionals …
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06. Expert Insights: Chatting with a top cyber security executive
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Today we are joined by an expert in cyber security, Shireen Syed, the University of Newcastle’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Shireen’s job is to not only help secure students and teachers but so many elements in between including cyber security strategy and incident response. Shireen gives us a rundown of what her day-to-day looks lik…
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05. Piecing together your online footprint with OSINT
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What information about you resides on the internet today that anyone can access? In this episode we give you the tools to answer that question and walk you through the definition of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). We look at how it can benefit our lives and how it can also be used in a borderline creepy way. Jules and I also give you some tools t…
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04. Who are the bad guys and how can they get to you?
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Today we take you through the rumblings of a cyber attack. How does it start and what does it look like? By the end of the episode you’ll be able to identify and avoid cyber threats quicker than you can say GTC. We also take a look at who is behind these cyber attacks. The type of people sitting behind a computer, pulling these attacks off, may sur…
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Have you ever heard of the dark web and want to know more? Well you're in luck because in this episode we are joined by a special guest, a cyber intelligence expert from CyberCX, Leah Pinto. Join us as we chat to Leah to decode this space for our GTC Community and answer the questions - what is the dark web, what is it used for, how anonymous can y…
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02. What to do if you were involved in a data breach
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We've all seen the headlines recently "Aussie Company Hit With Data Breach" or "Major Firm Left Scrambling After Major Data Leak". It can feel overwhelming knowing what to do next, and you may be asking yourself the question, is there anything I can do to protect myself? The answer is yes, in this episode we are going to help you run through our GT…
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Hey Cyber Queens! On today’s episode we want to introduce ourselves and this little thing we like to call cyber security. We will walk you through what cyber security is and why it’s becoming more and more important in our digital world. We also look at why women have been excluded from the conversation for so long and how with the help of Girls Ta…
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