Best Galah Cyber Podcasts (2024)

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Cryptology & Startups: Insights from CipherStash's Dan Draper 49:38

9d ago49:38

49:38

Blurb Dan Draper is CEO and Founder of CipherStash, a data-storage platform that helps customers keep data secure. As well as being fascinated by cryptology and data security, for most of Dan's career he's either been a founder or worked in the leadership team of startups, so has plenty of experience in both business and getting into the nitty grit…

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Behind Elttam: Matt Jones Discusses Infosec Innovations and Australia's Cybersecurity Landscape 54:24

23d ago54:24

54:24

In this episode, Cole Cornford chats with Matt Jones, co-founder of Elttam, an independent security boutique that provides security assessment services. On top of his role at Elttam, Matt is active in the infosec community in a variety of ways, including helping with BSides Canberra's call for papers and writing open-source tooling such as talkback…

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Bruce Large discusses the importance of threat modelling in operational technology security 47:55

2M ago47:55

47:55

Summary In this episode of Secured, host Cole Cornford interviews Bruce Large, a security architect and evangelist at Secolve, the OT security specialists in Australia. They discuss the importance of threat modelling in operational technology systems and the need for engineers to consider the potential for cyber attacks. Bruce also shares insights …

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Australia's Cybersecurity Evolution: A Veteran's Perspective with Paul McCarty 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

Summary Paul McCarty is CEO and founder of SecureStack, a DevSecOps visibility & automation company, and GitLab's Red Team leader. Paul's been involved in software security in Australia for decades. In his conversation with Cole Cornford, Paul discusses how Australia's software security industry has changed since the early 2000's, whether security …

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Are You Speaking the Same Cybersecurity Language as Your CEO with Jay Hira? 35:47

3M ago35:47

35:47

Jay Hira is a cybersecurity director with 18 years of experience working in a variety of roles both in Australia and internationally. Today he is Director of Cyber Security: Financial Services at KPMG Australia, and Founder and Executive Director of MakeCyberSimple. In this conversation Jay and Cole Cornford avoid getting too deep into technical de…

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Leading Change in Cybersecurity: Tara Whitehead’s Approach to Security Engagement 35:47

3M ago35:47

35:47

Tara Whitehead is Security Engagement Manager at MYOB. Prior to becoming a cybersecurity specialist, Tara had an eclectic career, including working in advertising and international relations. In this episode Tara chats with Cole about how her non-technical background has in many ways been an asset working in security, leading change management in l…

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Cracking Cybersecurity Myths: A Candid Chat with Daniel Grzelak 25:11

4M ago25:11

25:11

Episode summary Daniel Grzelak is currently the Chief Innovation Officer at Plerion, and has had a storied career at a variety of technology firms around Australia. In this conversation Daniel brings his experience and insight to the topic of common myths and misconceptions within the cybersecurity industry, and with Cole Cornford tackles questions…

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Breaking the Code: Jacqui Loustau on Diversifying Australia's Cybersecurity 28:49

5M ago28:49

28:49

After working as a cybersecurity consultant in Europe for over a decade, Jacqui Loustau was struck by how cybersecurity professionals in Australia were overwhelmingly male. This led Jacqui to found the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN), a not-for-profit association and network with the goal of increasing the number of women in the securit…

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From Australia Post to Cynch Security: Susie Jones's Journey to Safeguard Small Businesses 28:39

5M ago28:39

28:39

While working as Head of Cyber Security Business Services at Australia Post, Susie Jones worked on a product that was designed to support small businesses that had suffered a data breach. Susie came to believe that existing cybersecurity tools and support was generally either too expensive for Australian small businesses, or didn’t suit their needs…

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Powering Resilience: Nathan Morelli on Securing South Australia's Electricity Grid 46:07

6M ago46:07

46:07

In this episode Cole Cornford chats with Nathan Morelli, Head of Cyber Security and IT Resilience at SA Power Networks, which is the sole electricity provider for the entire state of South Australia. Making sure that 1.7 million people have electricity is a pretty important job, and Nathan shares his perspective on how the organisation maintains re…

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Building a Cybersecurity Team with a Difference with Mat Franklin 41:41

6M ago41:41

41:41

In this episode, Cole Cornford chats with Mat Franklin, founder and managing director of the consulting firm MF & Associates. Founded in 2019, Mat has quickly grown the company to be 70 or so employees, with their largest team being a cybersecurity team. With a focus on diversity and representation, MF & Associates are made up of approx 70% women, …

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Systems Thinking in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Michael Collins 48:30

7M ago48:30

48:30

The cybersecurity industry is made up of people from all sorts of different backgrounds, and Michael Collins is a perfect example. After spending 8 years in the Australian navy, Michael moved to Cairns and became a diving instructor. After 5 years, Michael decided it was time for a career change and enrolled in a course to become a Microsoft certif…

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Exploring AI's Impact on App Security with Seth Law 48:52

7M ago48:52

48:52

Seth Law is Founder and Principal Consultant of Redpoint Security, an AppSec consulting firm that focuses on code security, as well as co-host of the fantastic Absolute AppSec podcast. Seth has plenty of experience with the nitty gritty details of software development, and Cole Cornford had a great time nerding out with him about static analysis to…

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Bridging the Divide: How Communication Can Unite Developers and AppSec with Jeanette Gill 1:00:24

8M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Jeanette Gill is Principal Customer Success Manager at Secure Code Warrior. Jeanette comes from a non-technical background, having worked in the aviation industry for over a decade. When she made the leap into AppSec, it was her communication skills and focus on providing a great experience for customers which proved invaluable. Jeanette chats with…

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The Evolution of Cyber Defence: Edward Farrell's Journey from IT Ops to InfoSec 45:55

8M ago45:55

45:55

Edward Farrell is Director & Principal Consultant for the Australian company Mercury Information Security Services. Edward has nearly two decades experience in the IT sector, having worked early on in network design and IT operations, before transitioning into a focus on infosec. He’s an Industry Fellow at the University of NSW, teaching in the cyb…

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Tables Turned: Cole Cornford on the Hot Seat with Abhijeth Dugginapeddi 54:12

9M ago54:12

54:12

In this special episode of Secured, Abhijeth Dugginapeddi takes the reins as guest host and Cole Cornford answer the questions for once. Cole discusses some of the ups and downs of his career, what advice he has to share, and plenty more. Abhijeth Dugginapeddi is currently Head of AppSec at BigCommerce, an ecommerce platform used by thousands of co…

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Podcasting and Cybersecurity: Karissa Breen's Insights and Advice 50:54

9M ago50:54

50:54

Karissa Breen is the founder of KBI, a marketing and communications agency that works with cybersecurity and deep tech companies. After working in technical roles early in her career, Karissa saw that the complexity of cybersecurity often made it challenging for companies to communicate clearly, especially to those outside of the cyber industry. An…

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Whisky to Firewalls: Jason Murrell's Unconventional Path to Cybersecurity 52:40

10M ago52:40

52:40

Jason Murrell is a cybersecurity advocate and consultant with more than two decades of experience in business and entrepreneurship. In this episode Jason chats with host Cole Cornford about both the successes and setbacks he’s experienced in the startup world, including as a founding shareholder in Starward Whisky and co-founder of Altius Mining. I…

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How Sam Fariborz Navigated the Aussie Cybersecurity Landscape 37:42

10M ago37:42

37:42

When Sam Fariborz moved to Australia from Iran, she had been working as an IT manager. While she had plenty of experience and strong technical skills, the move to Australia was challenging, and in this episode Sam discusses some of the barriers to entry she faced. By attending cybersecurity events and reaching out to people on LinkedIn, Sam found m…

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From Mary Poppins of Security to Startup Founder: Laura Bell-Main's Journey 41:02

11M ago41:02

41:02

As a consultant, Laura Bell-Main earned a reputation for being “the Mary Poppins of security”, swooping in to fix problems with her big bag of tricks. More recently, she made the leap from consulting into founding a product company, securing funding from VC firm Blackbird with the aim of building SafeStack into an online training platform that can …

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An Agnostic Approach to AppSec: Ken Johnson on Navigating the Future with AI 47:56

11M ago47:56

47:56

Ken Johnson is co-founder of Dryrun Security and co-host of the Apsolute AppSec podcast. Ken has many years experience working in AppSec in a variety of roles, including CTO of nVisium and Application Security Engineer at GitHub. Ken chats with Cole Cornford about taking an agnostic approach to AppSec, transitioning from being an employee to a foun…

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ComfyCon, Risk-Based Cybersecurity, and Reconsidering Breach Penalties with Iain Dickson 1:04:51

12M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

In the latest episode of Secured, Cole Cornford chats with Iain Dickson, Full Spectrum Cyber Practice Lead at Leidos Australia, a technology company working across defence, aviation and national security. Iain is also the co-founder of ComfyCon, an online cyber security conference which was started in response to the many event cancellations caused…

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Unleashing the Power of Sales: A Must-Have Skill for Cybersecurity Pros 48:02

12M ago48:02

48:02

Ian Yip is the founder and CEO of Avertro, a venture backed startup that creates software to help teams manage and measure their cybersecurity performance. In this episode Cole Cornford spoke with Ian about how being a salesperson is a valuable skill for any security professional, the common fallacy in software of “if you build it, they will come”,…

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From Code to Cybersecurity: A Deep Dive into Open Source, Encryption, and Leadership with Edwin Kwan 39:38

1y ago39:38

39:38

Formerly a software engineer, today Edwin Kwan is Head of Application Security and Advisory at Tyro Payments. Edwin is also a contributing journalist to the It’s 5:05 Podcast, which highlights cybersecurity and open source software news. Host Cole Cornford chats with Edwin about transitioning from focusing on the nitty gritty challenges of an engin…

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BONUS: 2023 Review of the Cyber Bible - The Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ACSC) Information Security Manual (ISM) 41:57

1y ago41:57

41:57

In this bonus episode, Cole Cornford chats with Toby Amodio, Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of Parliamentary Services, about the latest update of the Information Security Manual, ahead of its release in early July. The Information Security Manual is a great reference for anyone looking to understand what threats the government…

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Balancing Act: Merging Cybersecurity and Business Strategies with Sheena Peeters 49:51

1y ago49:51

49:51

After beginning her career as a management consultant, Sheena Peeters has worked in a variety of roles within tech and cybersecurity, including founding her own startup, and executing digital strategies for companies like NAB and Australia Post in key management positions. Sheena chats with Cole Cornford about aligning cybersecurity strategy with b…

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Hacking the Game of Life: From Gaming Exploits to Cybersecurity Giant with Shubham Shah of Assetnote 53:46

1y ago53:46

53:46

Shubham Shah is co-founder and CTO of Assetnote, a cybersecurity tool used by companies like Atlassian, Qantas, and Australia Post. Shubham’s career in cybersecurity had very humble beginnings: he first learned to hack computer games as a kid so he could beat his brother. Shubham chats with Cole Cornford about video game exploits and what they can …

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Decoding Cybersecurity Hiring: Riki Blok on Industry Trends, Key Skills, and the Future of Remote Work 46:33

1y ago46:33

46:33

Riki Blok is a management recruitment consultant who specialises in cybersecurity. Riki heads up a team of recruitment consultants at the employment agency Talenza, filling positions in security, infrastructure, dev ops and cloud. This role gives him a unique perspective on the cybersecurity industry, and in his conversation with host Cole Cornford…

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Trevor Hancock on Bridging the Gap between Protection and Progress 42:26

1y ago42:26

42:26

Trevor Hancock has enjoyed a decades long career as a cybersecurity consultant, and today is Specialist Director at Deloitte. Trevor is most motivated by projects that make a meaningful difference in people’s day to day lives, and throughout his career he’s had the opportunity to work on several large scale projects that touch the lives of thousand…

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From Software Developer to Cybersecurity Expert: Nina Juliadotter on the Importance of Application Security and Continuous Learning 33:12

1y ago33:12

33:12

Summary After years of working as a software developer, Nina Juliadotter was reading headlines about data breaches at major companies. She was horrified to think developers like herself might be leaving vulnerabilities that made these breaches possible. This inspired Nina to study for a Masters in Cybersecurity, and has focused on improving applica…

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The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Toby's Journey and Insight on Collaboration, Communication and Auditing 45:33

1y ago45:33

45:33

Toby Amodio is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of Parliamentary Services. As Toby puts it himself, he’s probably the only CISO with a “feminist degree”, having studied politics, history and gender studies. His career advancement has been unusually fast for the field of cybersecurity, progressing from a university graduate t…

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It's time to get Secured by Galah Cyber 0:36

1+ y ago0:36

0:36

“Secured” is the podcast for software security enthusiasts. Host Cole Cornford sits down with Australia’s top software security experts to uncover their unconventional career paths and the challenges they faced along the way. Listen in as they share their insights on the diverse approaches to AppSec, company by company, and how each organisation’s …

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Cryptology & Startups: Insights from CipherStash's Dan Draper 49:38

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Behind Elttam: Matt Jones Discusses Infosec Innovations and Australia's Cybersecurity Landscape 54:24

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Bruce Large discusses the importance of threat modelling in operational technology security 47:55

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Australia's Cybersecurity Evolution: A Veteran's Perspective with Paul McCarty 35:00

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Are You Speaking the Same Cybersecurity Language as Your CEO with Jay Hira? 35:47

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Leading Change in Cybersecurity: Tara Whitehead’s Approach to Security Engagement 35:47

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Cracking Cybersecurity Myths: A Candid Chat with Daniel Grzelak 25:11

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Breaking the Code: Jacqui Loustau on Diversifying Australia's Cybersecurity 28:49

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From Australia Post to Cynch Security: Susie Jones's Journey to Safeguard Small Businesses 28:39

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Powering Resilience: Nathan Morelli on Securing South Australia's Electricity Grid 46:07

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Building a Cybersecurity Team with a Difference with Mat Franklin 41:41

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Systems Thinking in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Michael Collins 48:30

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Exploring AI's Impact on App Security with Seth Law 48:52

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Bridging the Divide: How Communication Can Unite Developers and AppSec with Jeanette Gill 1:00:24

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The Evolution of Cyber Defence: Edward Farrell's Journey from IT Ops to InfoSec 45:55

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Tables Turned: Cole Cornford on the Hot Seat with Abhijeth Dugginapeddi 54:12

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Podcasting and Cybersecurity: Karissa Breen's Insights and Advice 50:54

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Whisky to Firewalls: Jason Murrell's Unconventional Path to Cybersecurity 52:40

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How Sam Fariborz Navigated the Aussie Cybersecurity Landscape 37:42

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From Mary Poppins of Security to Startup Founder: Laura Bell-Main's Journey 41:02

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An Agnostic Approach to AppSec: Ken Johnson on Navigating the Future with AI 47:56

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ComfyCon, Risk-Based Cybersecurity, and Reconsidering Breach Penalties with Iain Dickson 1:04:51

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Unleashing the Power of Sales: A Must-Have Skill for Cybersecurity Pros 48:02

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From Code to Cybersecurity: A Deep Dive into Open Source, Encryption, and Leadership with Edwin Kwan 39:38

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BONUS: 2023 Review of the Cyber Bible - The Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ACSC) Information Security Manual (ISM) 41:57

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Balancing Act: Merging Cybersecurity and Business Strategies with Sheena Peeters 49:51

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Hacking the Game of Life: From Gaming Exploits to Cybersecurity Giant with Shubham Shah of Assetnote 53:46

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Decoding Cybersecurity Hiring: Riki Blok on Industry Trends, Key Skills, and the Future of Remote Work 46:33

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Trevor Hancock on Bridging the Gap between Protection and Progress 42:26

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From Software Developer to Cybersecurity Expert: Nina Juliadotter on the Importance of Application Security and Continuous Learning 33:12

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The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Toby's Journey and Insight on Collaboration, Communication and Auditing 45:33

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It's time to get Secured by Galah Cyber 0:36

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