Best ALIA Podcasts (2024)

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87 Creator Chat with Paul McLaughlin 33:38

11d ago33:38

33:38

This month Rebecca sits down to chat with Paul McLaughlin, the creator and writer of Lil Viking Space Rangers. Chapter 2 is out now with art by Trudi Monteath and Sarah Rackemann. Chapter 1 and 3 have art from Liana Wright. The discussion covers this delightful and humorous comics for kids, the process of making comics, Paul's experiences with libr…

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Episode 68 - It's Exploit O'Clock 42:53

8d ago42:53

42:53

Seriously, do you know where your data is? It’s an often overlooked question in cybersecurity. In the case of an incident, without knowing where your data is, how do you know what’s been accessed? Where else that data might be? What’s needed to remediate? And what’s less crucial to restore? But even before an incident, how do you know what to prote…

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Episode 67 - The CISO Pen Test 50:56

23d ago50:56

50:56

What good is a Pen Test? There are a host of answers - knowing your environment, identifying dangers, implementing remediations, meeting compliance. But how should a CISO view a Pen Test given their unique role in the organization? How do they best understand the need, the conduct, the reporting, and the follow through? On this episode of the Secur…

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86 March Roundup 20:57

30d ago20:57

20:57

In this roundup episode Jade and Rebecca sit discuss their recent reads, they pick their favourite newly released graphic novels and the latest news and resources, including: collection management and weeding of superhero comics, U.S. publishers ramping up releases of middle grade manga and lots of adaptations of books into graphic novels. New titl…

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85 Creator Chat with Queenie Chan 1:09:41

1M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

In our latest creator chat, Marissa sits downs with Queenie Chan, a Sydney based comics creator working in manga style. She has published three volumes of The Fabled Kingdom, which is a mix of prose and manga, the Women Who Were Kings series of manga and now she's republishing an expanded and updated three volume edition of The Dreaming, a manga lo…

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Episode 66 - Are the Hackers Winning 2024 Edition 42:26

1M ago42:26

42:26

Alias stays at the cutting edge of the cybersecurity threat frontier. Today on the SecureAF Podcast, Donovan Farrow and Tanner Shinn discuss a 2023 retrospective with a view to how last year helps us understand and prepare for 2024. Listen, learn, be prepared. We're here to support you, 24/7/365. Watch the full video at youtube.com/@aliascybersecur…

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Episode 65 - Holistic Security 43:33

2M ago43:33

43:33

Cybersecurity is critical to an organization. But cybersecurity is only part of a robust security posture. It’s equally important, and in fact of first importance, to assess information security. You need to assess what privacy guidelines, compliance, and best practices entail what data you can have so you can determine the security needed to keep …

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84 February Roundup 25:26

2M ago25:26

25:26

In this month's roundup Gabby and Marissa discuss their recent reads. They also discuss Webtoons, Lore Olympus and the new Inklore imprint, and some other news like the recent article from The Guardian discussing comics, graphic novels and manga in France. They also discuss their favourite picks out of the new graphic novels published recently and …

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83 Creator Chat with Tim McEwen of Greener Pastures 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

In this creator chat we talk to Tim McEwen, co-creator of Greener Pastures. He's been making comics since the 80s and Greener Pastures is making a comeback that will, finally, include trade paperbacks and a graphic novel. Tim and Iurgi discuss Australian comics, the Comic Arts Awards of Australia (formerly Ledger Awards) and, of course, the ambitio…

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Episode 64: Rules of Engagement 26:02

2M ago26:02

26:02

Scheduling a cybersecurity engagement can be stressful, for client and pentester alike. Both want the same thing - a well conducted, accurate assessment of the client infrastructure to provide the best value add to bolster cybersecurity. It helps to start from a shared set of standard expectations and practices. On this episode of the SecureAF Podc…

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82 Creator Chat with Chris Gooch 46:46

3M ago46:46

46:46

In this creator chat we talk to Chris Gooch who’s recently published his third graphic novel with Top Shelf: In Utero. A young adult monster story with some horror thrown in for good measure. We talk about Chris' comics making process, which he often shares on social media too. His advice for young creators starting to make comics. The origins of I…

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Episode 63 - Critial Infrastructure: The Final Frontier 39:40

3M ago39:40

39:40

wWhat's the Final Frontier? For Trekkies, it's space. For cybersecurity, it's Critical Infrastructure. Might not sound exciting, but the risks from poor security and the rewards of strong controls might get you to sit up and take notice. Maybe even motivate you to boldly go where no ethical hacker has gone before. On this episode of the SecureAF Po…

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81 January Roundup 40:28

3M ago40:28

40:28

In this month's roundup James and Iurgi comment on their recent reads and several best graphic novels of 2023 lists published by different sources such as No Flying No Tights, Popverse and The Guardian. They comment on the recent announcement of Angourleme's Grand Prix award winner. They also discuss one of the big debates last year: are comics in …

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Episode 62 - Entering Cyber Sideways 40:02

3M ago40:02

40:02

Wondering what the best path into cybersecurity is? Here's a hint: There's not one answer. On this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, Tanner Shinn and Keelan Knox share very different stories of getting into the field. Even with different paths, they'll share what they have in common and what you should think about and do if you want to become an eth…

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Episode 61 - Pen Test Types 52:35

4M ago52:35

52:35

You may have heard of Penetration Tests. You may know you need one. You may have had one or more. But do you know there's more than one type? More than one take? More than one test? On this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, Alias Principal Security Engineer Tanner Shinn and CISO Jonathan Kimmitt discuss the types of Pen Tests, how they're conducted,…

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Episode 60 - Integris' Assumed Incident 40:06

4M ago40:06

40:06

There has been a lot of news about the alleged incident experienced by Integris. Some of you may have even received emails from the threat actors revealing personal information to solicit money. This is not the first attack to leverage the threat of leaked data for monetary reward. It is among the first for the threat actors to directly appeal to t…

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Episode 59 - Pen Test Gaps 33:14

4M ago33:14

33:14

You know you need regular penetration tests to ensure your network is secure. You know the steps to remediate the findings and take the recommended actions to continue on a path toward cybersecurity. But what about what you don't know? What about what the penetration test doesn't cover or doesn't reveal? On this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, Ali…

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80 Our Favourite Reads This Year 18:04

5M ago18:04

18:04

In our final podcast for 2023, Iurgi, Marissa and Rebecca get together to discuss their favourite reads this year. It's a mix of ongoing series, new series and old publications that we have revisited. Our favourite reads this year are: Iurgi Eventually Everything Connects by Sarah Firth Nightwing by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo (DC Comics) Spy x Fa…

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Episode 58 - Solar Winds and Beyond 53:39

5M ago53:39

53:39

The Solar Winds breach is not news. The CISO being personally named in the investigation is. Although not the first CISO to be so identified, this is the most high profile. This raises questions for the future of CISO role and responsibility and IT more generally. Should an individual be held responsible for an incident? What is their responsibilit…

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79 ALIA Graphic Webinar: Let's Get Practical 1:04:48

5M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

This is a recording of the webinar held November 16 2023. We get many questions emailed to us by librarians and library staff across the country about the different factions of the graphic novel and comic world. So we thought that this year we would spend the time hearing from you and providing answers to those questions that you may have been want…

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Episode 57 - Introducing Phillip Wylie 35:35

6M ago35:35

35:35

If you follow our socials, you know Phillip Wylie recently joined the Alias crew! We’re excited to welcome him to help us build our team’s presence supporting organizations’ and individuals’ growth in cybermaturity. Join Alias CISO Jonathan Kimmitt to hear his story of getting into cybersecurity, what’s brought him to Alias, and what's to come. Wat…

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78 October Roundup 40:41

6M ago40:41

40:41

In this episode Iurgi and Gabby discuss: the Harvey Awards announced at the New York Comic Con the little we know about Raina Telgemeier's upcoming graphic novel a really interesting survey carried out by the School Library Journal in the U.S. with really interesting data the Library Journal's upcoming Library Con Live and our very own upcoming web…

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Episode 56 - The Human Incident Response 58:23

6M ago58:23

58:23

It requires technical expertise to respond to a breach. It requires thinking like a hacker to know where to go, what to do, and what level of response is appropriate. It requires the human element. But humans aren't machines. Your staff and any outside experts require basic needs to be met: food, shelter (well, at least sleep), probably a lot of ca…

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77 Creator Chat with Sarah Firth and Eventually Everything Connects 1:04:55

7M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Sarah Firth is a cartoonist, artist, writer, speaker, and graphic recorder who has been published extensively in Australia and overseas. Her work has appeared in the Eisner Award winning anthology, Drawing Power, and the Ledger Award winning anthology, Neither Here Nor Hair. She is also a founding member of Graphic Recorders Australia, a not-for-pr…

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Episode 55 - The Hacking Business 36:07

7M ago36:07

36:07

Did you know some ransomware groups have customer support better than major businesses? That the negotiations might feel more like a regular corporate transaction than a back-alley holdup? On this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, CEO Donovan Farrow and Security Team Lead Tanner Shinn share their experience working the business side of an Incident R…

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76 Creator Chat with Mat Groom of Inferno Girl Red 1:00:01

8M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In this month's creator chat we catch up with Sydney based writer Mat Groom, one of the creators of Inferno Girl Red. Volume 1 was an incredibly successful Kickstarter and then it was published by Image Comics, earlier this year. The team is now on campaign mode for volume 2 on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2129645662/inferno-gi…

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Episode 54: Your Family Is The Target 54:28

8M ago54:28

54:28

You know you may be a target. But what about your family? How could a hacker leverage those closest to you to gain advanced access to your work? Recently on the And Security For All podcast, Alias CISO Jonathan Kimmitt and Security Team Lead Tanner Shinn discussed this question. You can listen to their conversation here. On this episode of the Secu…

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75 August Roundup 40:45

8M ago40:45

40:45

In this episode Marissa and Iurgi cover a lot of ground. They discuss the comic they've been reading recently, the Comic Arts Awards of Australia and their favourite picks of the new titles published recently, including four new Australian graphic novels we're really excited about. For more news and the complete roundup of resources and podcasts vi…

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Episode 53 - DefCon Debrief 2023 20:21

8M ago20:21

20:21

What were the lessons from Defcon 31? What were the most noteworthy experiences of the conference (Hint: it's not all about the talks and villages). On this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, join Alias Security Team Lead Tanner Shinn and Security Engineer Keelan Knox to hear what they learned and what went down this year at Defcon. Watch the full vi…

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74 Creator Chat with Georgina and Owen of Papecuts Comics Festival 1:25:26

8M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Papercuts Comics Festival is a biennial comics festival held biennially in Adelaide, it is being run for the third time this September but the festival directors, Georgina Chadderton and Owen Heitmann, still found time to sit down with James for a Creator Chat to explain why they run the festival and what we can expect from this year's program. For…

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Episode 52 - DEF CON Preview 2023 24:35

9M ago24:35

24:35

Headed to DEF CON? Want to know what you should know and where you should be? And most importantly, how to survive? On this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, host Donovan Farrow and guest Tanner Shinn talk all thing DEF CON. New to DEF CON? Learn from us how to make the most of the experience. Returning to DEF CON? Remember best talks and best place…

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73 Creator Chat with Jason Pamment and Remy Lai 53:21

9M ago53:21

53:21

In this creator chat we catch up with two of the most amazing creators for young readers. Both Jason Pamment and Remy Lai made quite a splash when they published their first graphic novels, Treasure in the Lake and Pawcasso. They were both in our Notable Australian Graphic Novels list in 2021 and they garnered a lot of recognition both in Australia…

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Episode 51 - Digital Forensics 45:29

9M ago45:29

45:29

Digital forensics may be something you don't think about. Or think about only after an incident or breach. But knowing what techniques and tools are used will help equip you to understand your potential vulnerabilities and strengthen your security posture. And you'll gain more insight into the work an Incident Response team does. In this episode of…

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72 July Roundup 18:49

9M ago18:49

18:49

In this month's roundup we discuss what we've been reading lately, the best middle grade graphic novels of the year so far (according to Booklist), the Eisner Awards and our favourite picks from this month's new graphic novels. For more news and the complete roundup of resources and podcasts visit our main blog: https://aliagraphic.blogspot.com/ Yo…

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Episode 50! - Targets of Opportunity 43:00

10M ago43:00

43:00

The SecureAF Podcast is 50! Listen this week as our hosts discuss a critical topic in cybersecurity. Your environment may be unique. Your business may feel to small to be noticed. But to a hacker, everyone is a target of opportunity, and every target may yield to the same avenues of attack. On this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, Alias CEO Donovan…

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71 June Roundup 22:36

10M ago22:36

22:36

In this month's roundup we discuss what we've been reading lately, reading recommendations for Pride Month(including Australian titles) and our favourite picks from this month's new graphic novels. For more news and the complete roundup of resources and podcasts visit our main blog: https://aliagraphic.blogspot.com/ You can also follow us on Twitte…

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Episode 49 - Pentester vs. Thintester 45:25

10M ago45:25

45:25

Want to become a Pentester rather than a Thintester? Want to find out what a Thintester even means? In this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, Alias CEO Donovan Farrow and CISO Jonathan Kimmitt discuss one of our often-asked questions: What do I need to do to become a Pentester? They'll talk about what qualities and experiences prepare you for the ro…

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Episode 48 - Updates and Announcements - Secure AF 2:02

11M ago2:02

2:02

SecureAF host Donovan Farrow shares news about transitions with the SecureAF Podcast and exciting announcements about what else is coming for the Alias podcast lineup. Watch the full video at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity. Catch the whole episode now at https://bit.ly/47eYPTK Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you get you're podcasts.…

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70 May Roundup 56:32

11M ago56:32

56:32

In this month's roundup we discuss what we've been reading lately, the latest news (including the Eisners controversies around LGBTQIA+ graphic novels, and a practical guide to comic book collection development) and, of course, our favourite picks from this month's new graphic novels. We also discuss King Con, the new library comic con at Kingston …

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Episode 47 - IOT and XIOT Devices and Dangers 53:46

11M ago53:46

53:46

The Internet of Things (IoT) and connection Operational Technology (OT) devices has opened up possibilities for extending interconnectivity and creating means of more immediate controls on crucial systems and everyday devices. These open opportunities for hackers to exploit their connections and leverage access for malicious and destructive ends. O…

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69 James Foley and Brenton McKenna in Conversation 1:01:41

12M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

In our first creator chat of the year we're honoured to have James Foley and Brenton McKenna in conversation. James recently published Secret Agent Mole Book 1:Goldfishfinger(Scholastic) and Brenton McKenna recently published Hairy Holes (Magabala Books). We sat down with them after they read each other's books and they just started talking. We hop…

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Episode 46 - Hacking a Cybersecurity Career 51:07

12M ago51:07

51:07

Building a cybersecurity career is a two-way street. There are the questions for those who do the hiring and those who are being hired - they're the same set of questions - What should and do employers look for? What education or certifications are needed? How do employers find and attract good talent? In this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, Chad …

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68 Notables, news and new titles 56:08

12M ago56:08

56:08

You may have noticed we have been a little bit quiet. We haven’t had a podcast episode since December. That’s quite a long time. The good news is that we’re back! We have a new podcast episode with Gabby and Iurgi discussing some of the news, what they’ve been reading and discussing their favourite picks from the graphic novels released this month.…

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Episode 45 - Code of Honor 42:39

1y ago42:39

42:39

Back the blue. Don’t start a fight; always finish one. Hold the door. Yes, ma’m. Don’t mess with Texas. From serious to seemingly frivolous, we’re steeped in ways to think, act, and believe. What if those are all expressions of a “code” that social engineers can use to leverage better exploits? On this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, Alias Cyberse…

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Episode 44 - Vendor Due Diligence 58:41

1y ago58:41

58:41

How do you work with vendors to ensure they are meeting your requirements for regulatory compliance? In this episode of the SecureAF Podcast, Alias CISO Jonathan Kimmitt will share his experience and expert tips on how to work with vendors to ensure a secure partnership. Watch the full video at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity. Catch the whole episo…

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Episode 43 - Cyber Training that Doesn't Suck 42:25

1y ago42:25

42:25

How do people really change their cyber behavior? On this episode of Secure AF, Kevin Sesock met with us to discuss the challenges and pitfalls of traditional approaches to security training and his framework for training that doesn't suck. Watch the full video at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity. Catch the whole episode now at https://bit.ly/47eYPT…

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#42 - SOC It To 'Em 37:39

1y ago37:39

37:39

How do you build a Security Operations Center from the ground up? On this episode of Secure AF, Gharrett Workun and Wade VanDeburgh met with us to discuss how they lead the development of a SOC, as well as strategized creative ways to keep their team engaged. Watch the full video at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity. Catch the whole episode now at ht…

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#41 APIs: More Risk Than You Think 36:40

1y ago36:40

36:40

Why aren’t we paying more attention to API security? Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) offer a wide range of ever expanding capabilities, but cybersecurity needs to catch up to keep these attack surfaces secure. On this episode of Secure AF, Phillip Wylie, Manager of Tech Evangelism & Enablement at CyCognito met with us to discuss the topic…

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#40 Are The Hackers Winning? 45:50

1y ago45:50

45:50

How are cybersecurity professionals doing in the fight against hackers? Are the hackers winning? This episode we chat with Donovan Farrow, CEO and Founder of Alias, as he breaks down the past present and future of cybersecurity. Watch the full video at youtube.com/@aliascybersecurity. Catch the whole episode now at https://bit.ly/47eYPTK Listen on …

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#39 IT vs Cybersecurity 14:45

1+ y ago14:45

14:45

Knowing how to build something isn’t the same as knowing how to fix it. All too often, IT and Cybersecurity get lumped together and one is asked to do the other’s job. Though they may seem similar from the outside, both roles are uniquely important for sustaining your organization’s data and network infrastructure. Join us for this episode of the S…

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