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1 DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Buyer beware – protecting yourself from bad property advice 38:20
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LikedIn this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Liam Garman and Kane Dury – director and lead buyers agent at Discover Buyers Agency – unpack how to identify shady property operators and protect yourself from poor property advice. They kick-off with a warning for listeners about groups who pretend to act in the best interest of property buyers but instead pocket undisclosed commissions from third parties - sometimes as high as $50,000 - on top of upfront fees paid by the buyer. Dury then dives into the world of house and land packages, explaining why their oversupply can limit long-term investment potential. Finally, the pair explore the key factors investors should consider to ensure strong future growth in their property purchases. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
1 CYBER UNCUT: Government backdoors into the world’s social media giants and setting ethical standards online 24:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and Liam Garman sit down to unpack whether the federal government’s social media age restrictions really address the risks young Australians face online and how governments are looking to create backdoors into social media and tech giants. They begin the podcast by discussing Meta’s AI-enabled age verification on Instagram and whether it will actually keep children safe online – before examining alternative social media use cases and the risks they pose for young Aussies. Croft and Garman then discuss the recent cyber incident against UK retail giant M&S and its (lack of) communication strategy. The pair wrap up by discussing how Florida lawmakers are pushing to pass a social media backdoor bill and other examples where this has been floated around the world. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Daily team…
1 CONTESTED GROUND: Cyber war, global politics and the power of truth: Unpacking conflict in the Information Age 31:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman discuss the application of cyber and information in the modern threat environment, and how the White House is changing voting behaviours across the West. They begin the podcast by unpacking Thomas Rid's Cyber War Will Not Take Place , discussing the intricacies of cyber operations and how cyber continues to adhere to the Clausewitzian principles describing the political and physical dimensions of conflict. The conversation then moves across the cyber spectrum to information operations and how cyber is a carriage of information that can be used to destabilise populations. MAJGEN (Ret'd) Dr Thompson and Tarrant unpack Australia’s response to global political uncertainty and the threat of tariffs, and how the White House administration is impacting elections across the globe. The podcast wraps up looking at how democracies can use truth as a competitive advantage in the information space. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
1 Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Sikorsky Australia’s Cliff Kyle 18:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this special defence aviation episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty catches up with Cliff Kyle, Sikorsky Australia general manager and former Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm aerospace engineer, on the sidelines of the Avalon Australian International Airshow. The pair discuss the modernisation of the Australian Defence Force’s rotary aircraft fleet, including: Uplift in the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter capability. The servicing and operations of the Royal Australian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet. Kyle’s perspectives on workforce growth, apprenticeship plans, training and sustainable infrastructure. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
1 CYBER UNCUT: Chris Krebs quits SentinelOne, 4chan hacked and breached, and how we almost lost the CVE Program 37:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft talk about Chris Krebs’ extraordinary decision to step down from SentinelOne in order to fight the Trump administration, an array of hacks both global and local, and the importance of funding the essential CVE Program. And China has made fascinating claims about US activity against the Asian Winter Games earlier this year. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with Chris Krebs, who announced his resignation from SentinelOne this week following the signing of an executive order revoking his security clearance. He doesn’t want to distract from SentinelOne’s work, and he plans on taking this fight to the US government. Croft and Hollingworth then catch up on the week in cyber crime, with the 4chan message board getting hacked by a rival board, car rental giant Hertz Australia confirming it was caught up in a global Hertz data breach, and local outfit TMA Group of Companies falling victim to Sarcoma ransomware attack. The podcast wraps up with the pair talking about funding uncertainty involving the vital vulnerability-tracking CVE Program and how important the program is as a frontline tool against hackers and nation-state actors. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
1 CONTESTED GROUND: How to develop a culture of security in your business 26:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson discuss how businesses can build a culture of security in the modern work environment, protecting critical business IP. They begin the podcast with a short book review of Stephen Gapps' Uprising: War in the colony of New South Wales , unpacking conflict in colonial Australia – and in particular, the Second Wiradyuri War of Resistance. The conversation turns to information security and the regulation and legislation that guides the storing of personal data by businesses. The hosts then unpack how businesses can develop a culture of security through the development of systems and procedures to protect business IP. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
1 Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Honeywell Aerospace’s Lee Davis 15:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this special defence aviation episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty catches up with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies senior director Lee Davis on the sidelines of the Avalon Australian International Airshow. The pair explore aspects of the changing regional defence landscape in Australia, including: Changes in the Australian defence industrial base and a big picture approach to the AUKUS trilateral defence partnership between Australia, the US and the UK. The continuing discussion regarding servicing and operations of Royal Australian Air Force F-35 aircraft and the broader Asia-Pacific F-35 fleet. Honeywell’s perspectives on the current geopolitical and defence landscape, and what that might mean more practically for technology providers. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
1 Western Sydney University and superannuation hacks, Aussie election fears, and Trump takes aim at ex-CISA chief 38:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft chat about emissions, credential stuffing attacks targeting Australian super funds, a ransomware attack on a luxury Sydney hotel, and more Donald Trump chaos. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with some interesting research that estimates the carbon costs of various AI platforms, with Grok AI coming out on top as the least environmentally punishing chatbot, while ChatGPT generates more than four grams of carbon per prompt. The pair then move on to an alarming week of cyber incidents impacting Australian organisations, from the superannuation hacks that saw both data and retirement funds compromised, Western Sydney University admitting that the data of 10,000 students had been accessed by a hacker, and The Fullerton Hotel Sydney confirming it had been the victim of a ransomware attack last month. Hollingworth and Croft wrap things with a discussion of the impact of AI-based threats that could impact the Australian election, lessons learned from last year's US election from SentinelOne's Chris Krebs, and the news that Krebs earned the ire of the US President and having his security clearance removed. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
1 Budget falls short on defence spending bump as election fever takes hold with Steve Kuper and Robert Dougherty 17:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Steve Kuper and Rob Dougherty discuss fall out from Avalon 2025, budget week and the federal election. The pair discuss: The industry sentiment, rumours and scuttlebutt heard around the traps of the 2025 Avalon Airshow and Exhibition. The lacklustre defence spending commitment by the government announced during the federal budget. The tight-lipped, coy response from the opposition and its plans for the nation's defence spending. Priorities and focus points for defence and national security in the election campaign. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team…
1 SPOTLIGHT: High-energy lasers and remote weapons stations: a solution to modern drone threats, with EOS' Dr Andreas Schwer 34:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Dr Andreas Schwer, managing director and chief executive of Electro Optic Systems, joins host Liam Garman to discuss modern counter drone systems including high-energy laser systems and remote weapons stations. The pair begin the podcast with the success of EOS’ Slinger weapons system, particularly in Ukraine, where it can connect with radar and automatically engage drone targets in seconds. Schwer then turns to high energy laser systems as a solution to drone swarms, as they can reduce the cost of an engagement to just $1 and automatically destroy up to 20 drones a minute. They then turn to the future of drone and counter-drone warfare, and how this rapidly evolving area is requiring a rethink to business as usual – including the need for kinetic capabilities to bolster electronic warfare as an increasing number of drones contain onboard computing and AI. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
1 CYBER UNCUT: 13cabs cyber incident, more Trump administration security issues, and Luke Dembosky and Brenton Steenkamp on executive risk 1:02:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss local hacks and the rise of a whole new ransomware evolution. Clayton Utz’s Brenton Steenkamp and Debevoise & Plimpton’s Luke Dembosky also join in to talk about executive risk and governance. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with a discussion of a fascinating example of data exposure involving a major Australian taxi company and catch up on the local threat landscape. The pair then talk about the continuing fallout of a very unserious Trump administration and how one of the most important officials serving the White House is using his personal email for important government business. Finally, Hollingworth welcomes two guests to the podcast. Luke Dembosky has been a US federal prosecutor, diplomat in Moscow, and Department of Justice deputy chief. Alongside Clayton Utz partner Brenton Steenkamp, the trio explore emerging executive risks and the challenges of the modern cyber security landscape Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
1 CONTESTED GROUND: Heroism, warfare and Australia’s future – WWII reflections and election insights 30:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant discuss the heroic actions of Australian soldiers in World War II, before turning to the big issues in the upcoming federal election. The pair begin the podcast discussing Joan Beaumont’s book, Gull Force, and the treatment of Australian prisoners of war on the islands of Ambon and Hainan. They then discuss the role of Australia’s Reserves in warfare, before unpacking the fundamental importance of seizing and holding ground in warfare. Thompson and Tarrant then turn to the upcoming federal election, unpacking some of the big issues facing Australian society, including housing policy and building forward-looking infrastructure for Australia’s financial future. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
1 SPOTLIGHT: Ukraine’s air defence revolution, with Advent Atum’s Andy Wilson 24:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Advent Atum CEO Andy Wilson joins host Liam Garman to discuss how the company has helped the Armed Forces of Ukraine revolutionise their air defence capabilities. The pair begin the podcast unpacking the evolution of Ukraine’s air defence systems, and how Advent Atum is helping to automate the country’s 60-year-old air defence capabilities. Wilson then unpacks how the HORAS threat, detection and engagement system is automating the kill chain, including detecting, tracking and neutralising threats. They wrap up the podcast examining how kinetic kill capabilities are increasingly important as drones can undertake onboard computation, thus mitigating the effectiveness of electronic warfare – and Advent Atum’s upcoming product showcase in France. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
1 SPOTLIGHT: Accelerating your career in combat systems engineering, with Defence Trailblazer’s Dr Sanjay Mazumdar 27:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of Defence Trailblazer, joins host Liam Garman to unpack their new combat systems engineering micro-credentials. They begin the podcast by discussing the suite of six courses covering introductory studies to radar systems and C2 to C4ISREW, defence systems and mission engineering. Mazumdar then discussed why micro-credentials are fundamental for upskilling Australia’s industrial base to support the Australian Defence Force and the journey to making the micro-credentials. The podcast wraps up by looking at the future vision for the combat systems engineering course, including developing an award-level qualification in combat systems engineering. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
1 CYBER UNCUT: Facebook bans, unsecured web servers, and THAT Signal chat 39:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host David Hollingworth and journalist Daniel Croft talk about Apple backdoors, Facebook bans, the disastrous Signal chat that exposed the highest levels of the Trump administration as less than security-minded and how we report on exposed databases. Hollingworth and Croft get the ball rolling with a news wrap-up focusing on malware posing as Chinese chatbot DeepSeek, Papua New Guinea’s new trial Facebook ban, and behind-closed-door deliberations on the UK’s efforts to get a backdoor into Apple devices. After a short break, the pair get to the biggest story of the week – a leaked Signal chat between senior Trump administration officials that somehow had an American journalist added to the chat. Hollingworth and Croft talk about the security implications, the proper use of apps like Signal, and the alarming revelation that JD Vance may have been the smartest person in the room. To round things out for the week, Croft talks about a recent database exposure suffered by a popular Australian hardware chain, why reporting on data leaks and breaches can be a difficult thing to cover, and why not all data leaks are equal. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team.…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Nation-state cyber threats – how Australian organisations must prepare, with Rapid7’s Raj Samani 47:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Raj Samani, senior vice president and chief scientist at Rapid 7, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how nation-state threats are actively targeting Australian organisations – and how we can proactively prepare for future attacks. They begin the podcast by looking at those groups that are most actively targeting Australian organisations and how their strategies are different from traditional cyber crime. Samani then unpacks some of the most common mistakes he sees from Australian organisations that are leaving them vulnerable to ransomware, before diving into the operating models of these threat actors, from negotiations and double extortion tactics. The pair then wrap up the podcast by looking at how companies can improve their post-breach response and resilience and the actionable steps they must take to stay ahead of emerging risks. To listen to Samani’s previous appearance on the Cyber Uncut podcast, click here . Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team.…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Unveiling the power of wargaming in modern military strategy 50:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, James Moorhouse, director of wargaming at Atturra, joins host Liam Garman to explore the crucial role of wargaming in helping soldiers, sailors and aviators engage with the kill chain in a fail-safe environment. Throughout the podcast, also available on YouTube , Moorhouse and Garman delve into how wargaming serves as a platform to experiment with various strategies in an educational and analytical setting. Key discussion points include: The history of wargaming and how an investment during the Obama administration revolutionised military professionals’ understanding of the kill chain. Moorhouse introduces Atturra’s Battle Chess, a game designed to illustrate how capabilities can interact and influence one another in a domain-agnostic environment. The duo further explores how Battle Chess helps professionals understand the layering of capabilities, strategic conundrums and military dilemmas. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Training – the key to success in joint operations 29:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Matt Martin, Senior Manager Business Development at CAE USA, joins host Liam Garman to discuss how Defence forces can drive proficiency in joint operations and how synthetic technologies underpin modern training environments. The podcast begins by discussing those critical skills that enable individuals, teams and units to become successful in joint operations. Martin then unpacks the benefits of synthetic training in mission rehearsal and operations, and the role of data and analytics in the modern training environment. They wrap up the podcast examining how live virtual-constructive training exercises can enhance interoperability and training for joint operations. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Helping executives understand company cyber security, with 4walls’ Nik Devidas 40:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, 4walls founder and managing director Nik Devidas sat down with host Liam Garman to discuss the technological knowledge gap between company boards and strong cyber security and how 4walls is closing it. The podcast starts by outlining how boards can be overwhelmed with technical language and information when dealing with cyber security. The pair then discuss the concept of maintaining and updating an understanding of cyber security to keep up with an ever-evolving landscape. Speaking of a changing landscape, Devidas and Garman finish up by weighing up the impact of AI on the cyber security landscape and how organisations are adopting the technology without introducing protective controls. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 Tariffs, peace (maybe) in Ukraine and a shifting global power struggle 25:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Steve Kuper and Robert Dougherty explore the recent wave of international announcements, such as the Ukraine 30-day ceasefire, USA tariffs and Australia’s future role in the global order. The pair discuss a range of topics, including: The newly announced tariffs of 25 per cent on all imported steel and aluminium into the United States and Australia’s absolute horror at not attaining an exemption. The continuing discussion regarding the US-led peace deal in Ukraine, Ukraine’s acceptance of the US proposal and a look at US President Donald Trump’s endgame for the negotiations and minerals remuneration. The global shifts in international power, the emerging "large over small country" global order and Australia's role in a new sphere of influence strategy. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Ransomware trends, AI and the fight against cyber crime, with Sophos’ Aaron Bugal 42:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Aaron Bugal, field chief technology officer at Sophos, sits down with host Liam Garman to talk about the fight against ransomware, the growing threat to Australian businesses, and what can be done to tackle the problem. The podcast opens with a discussion of ransomware trends and how cyber criminals choose their targets based on vulnerability and opportunity. Bugal then expands on how AI is a tool both for malicious actors and cyber defenders and explains how Sophos is deploying AI to help businesses better protect themselves from an array of threats. Garman and Bugal wrap up the podcast with some practical advice for Australian businesses and how they can prepare to face a critical cyber incident. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Alliance abandonment and realpolitik in global affairs 26:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the risk of alliance abandonment in the face of moves from the White House and their implications for a changing Asia-Pacific region. The podcast begins with an analysis into how fears of alliance abandonment have led to renewed commitments to national security collaboration between European powers. They then unpack whether "deal making" is a strong enough consideration to overcome ideological and philosophical partnerships in the competition for global power. Dr Thompson, Tarrant and Garman wrap up the podcast looking at hedging and balancing strategies in the Indo-Pacific, and whether realpolitik will take centre stage as nations continuously manoeuvre their alliance structures. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 No escaping it, China is trying to coerce us, with Mike Pezzullo 45:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by former secretary of home affairs, Mike Pezzullo, to unpack the precedent established by Beijing’s naval taskforce circumnavigating Australia and how to deal with more in the future. The pair discuss a range of issues, including: The government’s response to, and the timeline behind the notice of the Chinese naval taskforce’s live-fire training exercises in the Tasman Sea. The tactical and strategic ramifications and shortfalls on display in the Australian Defence Force and government’s response to the taskforce. A suggested crash course program to rapidly accelerate Australia’s level of tactical and strategic preparedness within the next term of Parliament. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: The role of test and evaluation in securing AI’s role in defence and national security, with Graeme Bick, Ray Bright and Chris White 40:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Graeme Bick and Ray Bright of QinetiQ Australia and Chris White of Australian Maritime College to discuss the importance of test and evaluation in the era of autonomous systems. The group discuss a range of timely matters, including: The experience and lessons gathered by QinetiQ and AMC in developing the policies, procedures and knowledge base through T&E across traditional defence platforms through to the advent and proliferation of autonomous systems. The history of the collaboration between QinetiQ and AMC and their history of advancing state-of-the-art T&E over a long period of time. The accelerating pace of technology, which has heightened Defence's emphasis on rapidly introducing new capabilities. The emergence of challenges and opportunities as a result of the integration of various military systems with increasingly complex AI-enabled autonomous systems. Balancing the need for faster testing while maintaining the same level of assurance remains a critical challenge. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: DeepSeek car troubles, healthcare hacks, and AI video madness 44:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host David Hollingworth and journalist Daniel Croft talk about AI in Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), a horrible week for Aussie healthcare organisations, and unspeakable deepfake videos. Hollingworth and Croft begin by catching up on a report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute on the possible dangers posed by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers adopting DeepSeek for in-car AI. The pair then run down the latest news in Australian cyber crime, with three healthcare organisations – including the fertility clinic Genea – getting targeted by hackers, and discuss the implications of medical data going public and the very real dangers it poses to patients. Then, to round out the week, Hollingworth and Croft try not to cry while talking about a ludicrous AI-generated video illustrating Donald Trump’s holiday resort fantasy for Gaza and a horrifying deepfake of Trump and Elon Musk in an awkwardly intimate encounter. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 A taste of things to come, with shadow minister for defence Andrew Hastie 22:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Andrew Hastie, shadow minister for defence, to discuss the government’s response to the recent “gunboat” diplomacy by China. The pair also discuss the following: Is the government trying to keep the Australian public calm by talking down the actions of the Chinese naval task force currently off the east coast of Australia? Does the Australian Defence Force have the tools and resources it needs to stand up to a great power adversary, particularly following the changes in posture and focus by the US government? What are the steps we need to take in order to make Australia less susceptible to coercion by a great power and build our resilience and make sure that Australia isn’t compromised in the event of conflict in the region? Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: More DeepSeek dramas, ransomware-as-a-service on the rise, and hacked games spread malware 34:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host David Hollingworth and journalist Daniel Croft discuss the week that was with DeepSeek versus South Korea, the latest ransomware news, and two malware campaigns spreading their payloads via video games. Hollingworth and Croft open with what is becoming a regular chat about the trials and travails of Chinese AI DeepSeek, which this week violated South Korean data privacy laws. The pair also discuss Elon Musk’s attempt to buy out OpenAI and his efforts to ban chat-up Signal on his X platform. Hollingworth then discusses how ransomware-as-a-service operations are driving a sharp increase in ransomware attacks. The pair then discuss some of the more alarming Australian hacks this week: the Australian National University and IVF clinic Genea. Finally, it’s time to talk video games, with game distribution platform Steam pulling a game that was spreading an info stealer, and a seemingly Russian campaign that was installing crypto-mining malware via torrented games. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: The expanding world of state-sponsored cyber warfare 38:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Liam Garman welcomes Cyber Daily's David Hollingworth, a cyber security expert and Cyber Uncut podcast host, to unpack the latest in hacking and cyber security in the new era of grey-zone warfare and nation-state cyber attacks. They begin the podcast examining real world examples of warfare-motivated hacking, threat actors for hire, the impact of cyber threats and incidents for nations around the world. They then discuss the differences between "smash-and-grab" ransomware attacks with persistent and embedded state-sponsored cyber attacks. The podcast wraps up examining the increasing speed, accuracy and impact of cyber attacks on industry and government infrastructure across international lines. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 Getting our naval force structure right, with Jennifer Parker 33:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Jennifer Parker, expert associate at the National Security College - Australian National University and a former Navy officer, to discuss the future of the Royal Australian Navy's surface fleet. The pair discuss the recent debate about the utility of small missile boats in the Australian context and their applicability for the Royal Australian Navy. The pair also discuss: China's recent deployment of a surface action group, currently operating 150 nautical miles off the coast of Sydney, and the challenges the Royal Australian Navy currently faces in responding to these subtle provocations. The growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and increasing competition in our region, placing mounting pressure on the RAN to secure Australia's critical sea lines of communication and maritime trade. What options and avenues are open for the next Australian government to rapidly increase the Navy's capability while avoiding the trap of "silver bullet" capabilities that may leave us with a lopsided force. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Training – key to the National Defence Strategy, with CAE’s James Digges 31:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, James Digges, Strategy and Growth - Naval at CAE Australia, joins host Liam Garman to discuss Australia's need for operational readiness and how training is fundamental to achieving the objectives laid out in the National Defence Strategy. They begin the podcast unpacking how to enhance operational readiness and how training must keep pace with the demands of integrated multi-domain warfare. Digges then dives into the world of interoperability and interchangeability in the modern defence environment, and how to deliver consistent training standards to address compatibility issues and grow a larger force. The podcast wraps up looking into the integrated and networked training environment, and how improved training can overcome constraints experienced by modern defence forces. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: DeepSeek is still a thing, CommBank has an outage, and happy Valentine’s Day! 35:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host David Hollingworth talks about all the latest AI and cyber news with journalist Daniel Croft - more local ransomware attacks, more data breaches, and scams to watch out for. Hollingworth and Croft open once again with all the latest AI news, from more bans of the Chinese chatbot DeepSeek to Elon Musk and a whole bunch of venture capitalists wanting to buy OpenAI to Sam Altman's promise that AI will inevitably get cheaper over time. The pair then discuss the week of cyber attacks against Australian organisations. From medical imaging data of Aussies being posted to the dark web to a ransomware gang taking responsibility for hacking an Australian university, it's been a grim week in cyber crime. Finally, it's Valentine's Day, and scammers will be out in force, so Hollingworth runs through some common scams to watch out for. Croft then discusses a win for Australian investigators against a Russian hosting service facilitating hackers targeting local companies and individuals. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 Unpacking the impacts of a disruptive new US Defense secretary 39:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Steve Kuper, Robert Dougherty and Liam Garman unpack the latest developments on the global stage. The trio discuss a range of topics including: The fallout following new US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s trip to Europe and the prospects of a US shift away from Europe to focus on the Indo-Pacific. Europe’s declining national resilience and its dependence on the United States. The likelihood of a US-led peace deal in Ukraine and revelations that both US and Russian presidents have committed to mutual visits and a de-escalation of the tensions between the two nations. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: More DeepSeek musings, how ransomware reporting works, and North Korea at it again 41:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman quizzes Cyber Daily's deputy editor, David Hollingworth, on geopolitics, cyber crime reporting, and the latest hacking news. Garman and Hollingworth begin with a discussion about DeepSeek and its geopolitical implications, as well as its biases and possible advantages over other GenAI products - and the fact that it probably cannot be trusted. Hollingworth then goes into a deep dive about cyber crime reporting: why it matters, how companies should include media response as part of their planning for attacks, and some of the ways companies can do better when handling that first phone call from a journalist planning on writing a story. The pair finish up by talking about North Korean hackers using LinkedIn to lure their victims into installing a swathe of malware and a general look at the state of cyber politics. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Regaining the qualitative advantag 31:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, Liam Garman and Phil Tarrant unpack the latest in the AI race, and how the United States is seeking to use tariffs to regain the economic edge. They begin the podcast examining the DeepSeek phenomenon, why Nvidia share prices took a hit, and looking under the hood to see if the tech is as good as advertised. They then look at the recent threats and imposition of tariffs and how this will impact the US, and whether a strengthening US dollar is indicative of growing consumer optimism. The podcast wraps up examining the relationship between foreign aid and national security and moves in the US to suspend aid. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 PODCAST: Threats, theatre and tariffs in Trump’s world, with the Defence Connect team 35:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Steve Kuper, Robert Dougherty and Liam Garman unpack the fast moves and overall strategy being employed by the new US administration, led by returning US President, Donald Trump. The podcast commences with an analysis of the opening salvo of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and Panama under America's new "carry a big stick" policy. Kuper, Dougherty and Garman then differentiate fact from fiction in the new US President's economic and international strategy. The podcast wraps up with a brief look on internal policies being undertaken, the border control in relation to national security and possible outcomes under Trump's reinstallation of the America first, last and always approach. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: The meteoric rise of DeepSeek, Clop ransomware goes wild, and a hacker retires 38:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft look back on their week reporting on cyber crime in Australia and abroad. Croft opens the show with a round-up of the biggest story of the week - Chinese AI platform DeepSeek. From how it works, why it's trashed NVIDIA's stock, and the very real security concerns, DeepSeek is going to be a story for some time. Hollingworth then looks at the recent spate of ransomware posts made by the Clop gang - it promised last year that it had stolen a lot of data via vulnerabilities in Cleo's file transfer software, and over the weekend, the gang posted the details of 60 victims, including three Australian firms. Finally, after talking about the dangers of mistaken identity in cyber crime reporting, the pair talk about infamous hacker IntelBroker and his decision to retire from the role of admin on a popular hacking forum. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025? Part 2 18:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAs the global economy and political environment continue to become increasingly unpredictable, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack what’s in store for 2025 using diplomacy, information, military and economic (DIME) analysis. This podcast represents the second of two episodes, where the hosts provide insight into the latest military and economic events, and how they impact us at home in Australia. The trio begin examining the recent appointment of Pete Hegseth as the US Secretary of Defense and how the incoming administration will shape the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. They then look at the global economy, and whether the US economy will undergo a resurgence with a strengthening US dollar and an ambition to reduce the government’s $36 trillion debt. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 Boosting women’s involvement in defence industry, with Rachel Falzon, Women in Defence Association 26:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper speaks with Rachel Falzon, founder and national president of the Women in Defence Association, to discuss the important role women play in boosting outcomes for defence and defence industry. The pair also discuss: Falzon's inspiration for launching the Women in Defence Association and the challenges facing women involved in boosting representation in Defence and defence industry. The rapid growth of the association and its ambition to engage with women across the nation who are interested in supporting national security. The benefits provided by boosting diversity across defence industry, in the boardroom and throughout the process regardless of the role. Enjoy the Podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Delivering a sovereign small arms and load carriage capability, with Aquaterro’s Graeme Bulte 24:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, the team from Defence Connect travel to Victoria to sit down with Graeme Bulte, chief executive officer and founder of Aquaterro. They discuss developing a sovereign uniform and load carriage capability, and how Aquaterro is delivering for Defence and law enforcement. The podcast then turns to unpacking the latest innovations in small arms, in particular, the new innovative range of SIG Sauer weapons and how this will impact sovereign readiness and combat capability. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: JB Hi-Fi not hacked, hacktivists keep at it, and Trump trashes cyber security 37:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft look back on their week reporting on cyber crime in Australia and abroad. Croft and Hollingworth talk about a hack that really wasn't - the 2023 Dymocks data breach is commonly resold on hacking forums, and Croft has found another instance of an enterprising type trying to make money from a previous compromise, and it did not end well for them. Finally, the pair discuss how hacktivists crave publicity in return for very little actual hacking and Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) most recent investigation into another alleged data breach, before talking about the state of cyber crime reporting in the first month of 2025. Buckle in; it's going to be one heck of a year. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025? 27:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAs the global economy and political environment continue to become increasingly unpredictable, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack what’s in store for 2025 using diplomacy, information, military and economic (DIME) analysis. This podcast represents the first of two episodes, where the hosts provide insight into the latest diplomatic and information events, and how they impact us at home in Australia. The trio begin by examining the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and whether it will likely hold in the current environment. They then turn to the Ukraine War and Britain’s 100-year pledge. They then look at the incoming White House’s approach to TikTok, and whether information should be considered a military domain. Stay tuned for the next episode, where the trio unpack military and economic power. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 Royal Australian Navy minehunters’ new purpose after service, with Frank van der Linde 32:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by travellers and entrepreneurs Frank van der Linde and Kerry Leach. The pair are the new owners of two decommissioned Royal Australian Navy minehunters - HMAS Norman and HMAS Hawkesbury . The former military vessels have been towed more than 3,800 nautical miles from Newcastle, Australia, to Cebu, Philippines, as they prepare for a new lease on life as private superyachts. The trio discuss: The origins of the two minehunter vessels, how the sale was completed and some complications along the way. The challenges of using former military equipment in the commercial industry and documenting their journey via the YouTube channel, Living the Oneironaut Life. The plans for the vessels and the construction efforts still to come. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 Building a robust, fit for purpose ADF, with Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh MP 37:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the Honourable Matt Keogh MP, Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs, to discuss the latest developments shaping the Defence workforce. Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh MP to discuss the latest developments shaping the Defence workforce. The pair also discuss: The major milestones in the government’s efforts to build the uniformed Defence workforce through 2024, including the release of the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan and Strategic Review of the Australian Defence Force Reserves. The key work done to overhaul Defence recruiting and ensure that the recruitment process is fit for the contemporary labour market and to the standards expected by Australian taxpayers. The life-long training and professional development opportunities available with a career in the Australian Defence Force, and the efforts being made to ensure that veterans have a seamless transition into the broader economy when they leave the ADF. Enjoy the Podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Cyber attacks increased year on year in 2024 and the latest in cyber security news 26:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft take yet another look back at a year of cyber incidents and talk about how 2024 saw incidents rise by almost half again. The pair also look at a hacktivist group targeting Australian websites, the still ongoing UnitedHealth saga, a dangerous hacking that may be on the horizon, and the latest in ransomware attacks on Australian organisations. Hollingworth and Croft kick off the chat with Check Point Software Technologies' look back at the year that was, with 2024 seeing 44 per cent more cyber incidents than the previous year. The pair talk about how that matches their expectations, from nation-state actors to hacktivists and, of course, ransomware and cyber crime. Croft then goes into his own investigations into the RipperSec hacktivist group, while Hollingworth looks into vulnerabilities impacting a popular firewall device that has been extensively exploited in the past and could well be about to be hacked en masse again. Finally, Croft looks at the latest chapter in the UnitedHealth hack from last year and some rather disturbing allegations that the giant insurance company is not entirely being above board with its reporting. The pair then look back at the week that just passed and the nearly half-dozen ransomware attacks targeting organisations in the ANZ region. It's been a busy start to the year. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: What Trump’s Panama Canal comments mean for maritime law 23:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow might the recent threat from US President-elect Donald Trump impact practitioners in this space? In this recent crossover episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Jerome Doraisamy, editor of Lawyers Weekly, sat down with The Shipping Lawyer, Alison Cusack, to discuss the shipping law landscape in 2024 and what was learnt from that year, the recent threat from Donald Trump to take back control of the Panama Canal and the history of the canal (and lessons from the Suez Canal experience). Cusack also discusses the frequency with which shipping lawyers have to adapt to geopolitical shifts and navigate client expectations. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: How AIR 6500 will defend Australia’s shores, with Lockheed Martin Australia’s Liam Catterson 27:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Liam Catterson, business development manager Integrated Air and Missile Defence Lead, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin Australia, joins host Liam Garman to lift the hood on AIR 6500. The two Liams begin the podcast discussing how the Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), AIR 6500 Phase 1, will protect Australia’s shores and what’s been delivered on AIR 6500 to date. They then unpack how Australian industry capability fits into AIR 6500 and the benefits that it will offer the Australian Defence Force. The pair then turn to what next-generation technologies the JABMS will utilise to provide air and missile defence to the Australian Defence Force, and what the end game looks like. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: UN aviation authority hacked and the EU fines the EU 27:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft wonder if they can fill a podcast with just four days of news in the new year, and of course, they can. From a hacker with a habit of going after big political targets to some of the big numbers of the previous year to geopolitics and terrorist data breaches, 2025 has kicked off with a bang. Hollingworth starts things off with notorious hacker Natohub’s latest exploits – leaking the recruitment data of around 42,000 recruitment forms belonging to the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization. It’s far from the hacker’s first rodeo, so Hollingworth and Croft go over some of past exploits as well. Croft talks up the curious case of the hacker who managed to breach the terrorist organisation ISIS. Meanwhile, Hollingworth goes over some cyber incident statistics from 2024, including the fact that Europe was the most hacked region on the planet, mostly driven by the war in Ukraine. The pair also discuss a Ukrainian success story following the total disruption of a Russian ISP by Ukrainian hackers. The pair round things up with a playful look at a recent case of the European Union fining itself over a GDPR violation, and some exciting news for the Cyber Daily website. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Picking up where we left off, 2025 shapes up to be a disruptive year 30:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman are joined by Momentum Media’s senior defence and national security analyst and government relations manager, Steve Kuper, to discuss the latest geopolitical developments. The trio discuss the key developments over the Christmas and New Year period that are setting the scene for a truly transformative midway point for the 2020s. They also discuss: Ongoing diplomatic efforts by the incoming Trump administration to resolve the Russia–Ukraine war and the situation on the ground. The Boxing Day revelation of apparent sixth-generation fighter aircraft by the People’s Republic of China and Beijing’s ambitious ship commissioning schedule for 2025, which will dramatically reshape the balance of power. The implications of the incoming Trump administration on the global geopolitical and economic environment. Enjoy the podcast,The Contested Ground team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Engaging with Australia’s next-generation Defence STEM workforce, with DSTG’s Dr Carolyn Patteson and Dr Mike Wilson 53:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Dr Carolyn Patteson, Chief Science Strategic Planning & Engagement within the Defence Science and Technology Group, and DSTG’s Dr Mike Wilson sit down with host Liam Garman to discuss the unique opportunities that lie ahead for young Australians studying STEM. Dr Patteson begins by unpacking her own employment history, and how a love of maths kick-started a career that spanned cyber security, cryptography and even modelling for traditional warfighting. The podcast continues with Dr Wilson unpacking how Defence is engaging the next generation to encourage a career in STEM and showcase the exciting pathways that await them. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Iran’s collapsing sphere of influence 23:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman discuss the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the ongoing Israel–Hamas war. They begin the podcast debating whether the unfolding Israel–Hamas conflict will have the same level of strategic significance for Israel as the Yom Kippur War or the Six-Day War. Tarrant, Thompson and Garman then discuss how the conflict has altered the balance of power in the Middle East, severing Iran’s crescent of influence by weakening Hamas and Hezbollah, coupled with the fall of Assad. They wrap up the podcast examining what nations, if any, might assume the role of a security benefactor in the Middle East with a weakened Iran, and emerging open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection vectors. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Understanding the ever-changing landscape of regional property investment 43:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedUnderstanding the dynamics of regional areas in Australia can offer lucrative opportunities for investors. In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Liam Garman and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury sit down with Morgan Oliver, director and sales agent of JMO Property Group, to unpack the ins and outs of property investment in the town of Gatton. Gatton, in regional Queensland, is poised for economic growth with major infrastructure projects underway, such as a medium-security prison and a high-speed rail, creating thousands of stable government jobs, which the trio highlight as appealing for property investors. The group also discusses how investors in the defence sector can focus on regional areas to grow their portfolio by buying property at each posting, leveraging grants like Home Purchase Assistance Scheme (HPAS) and Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) to gain financial benefits, and then rent-vest to foster cash flow and long-term portfolio growth.…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: The year in review and a look at the year ahead 32:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft take a look back at some of the biggest and most intriguing stories of the year, from CrowdStrike’s outage and amazing response to the takedown of ransomware giant LockBit. Croft kicks off with the epic story of the Change Healthcare hack, which saw the data of about a third of the population of the United States compromised. But it wasn’t just the scale of the hack; it was also the behind-the-scenes manoeuvering between greedy ransomware-as-a-service operators, hacker affiliates just wanting to get paid, and a company realising that it really does have to pay an exorbitant ransom. The pair then discuss the takedown of ransomware giant LockBit and the remarkably sassy response of the law enforcement agencies behind the operation, before looking back at another ransomware operation that turned out to be nothing but an extensive scam. Lastly, Croft and Hollingworth look back at July’s CrowdStrike outage, both its wide-ranging impact and what turned out to be an excellent and comprehensive response from CrowdStrike itself, before turning the gaze forward to wonder what they might see in 2025. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 A proud history of providing debate and connecting sailors, with Mark Schweikert, federal president, Navy League of Australia 35:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the newly confirmed federal president of the Navy League of Australia, Mark Schweikert, to discuss the proud history of the league in supporting the mission of the Royal Australian Navy. The pair discuss the long-standing history of the Navy League and its earliest days supporting public interest in and engagement with the Royal Australian Navy dating back to its foundation in 1901. They also discuss: The services the league provides to current and former naval personnel, including the opportunity to discuss and deliberate on the issues facing the nation’s sea power. The importance of the Royal Australian Navy and naval sea power for Australia and critical capabilities worth considering further development on, including fixed-wing naval aviation. The role the league plays in working with Defence and naval cadets to encourage more Australians into the Navy. Schweikert’s long history of association with the Navy and the league and his ambitions for the future of the league. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Ukraine’s freedom of manoeuvre in the information domain 31:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and the future of warfighting in the information domain. They begin the podcast unpacking major national security developments for 2024 and how global powers have continued to exploit the grey zone, before unpacking an absence of ownership of the information domain in Australia when examining the DIME construct – diplomacy, information, military, and economic. The trio then discuss Ukraine’s exploitation of the information environment, and how the modern battlefield nevertheless reflects the Clauswitzian notion that the nature of war never changes. Tarrant, Thompson and Garman then predict how the incoming US administration will impact the conflict. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: GWEO – protecting Australian sovereignty, with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Controls’ James Heading 20:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, James Heading, director of Programs, Strategic Capabilities Office, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, joins host Liam Garman to provide an update on the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise (GWEO), and what the enterprise’s next steps might look like after the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) production. Heading and Garman begin the podcast looking at the Guided Weapons Production Capability Risk Reduction Activity and Strategic Partner Services contracts, and how they will build a robust and resilient supply chain to protect Australia’s national sovereignty. They then discuss the Lockheed Martin–Thales teaming agreement overseeing solid rocket motors and warheads, and how the GWEO’s success lies in leveraging partnerships from SMEs to academia and through to global primes. The pair wrap up the podcast discussing what the logical progression for GWEO is after achieving GMLRS production. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: AUKUS Pillar II – how technology sharing is strengthening our national security, with FAS Stephen Moore and Dr Nigel McGinty 32:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Stephen Moore, First Assistant Secretary AUKUS Advanced Capabilities, and Dr Nigel McGinty, Defence Science and Technology Group Chief Technology Officer – Science Strategy, Communications and International Engagement, join Liam Garman to unpack how technology sharing arrangements improve our collective AUKUS security. Moore and Garman begin the podcast discussing the strategic rationale for AUKUS Pillar II, and how sharing insights into AI, electronic warfare, undersea warfare, hypersonics, quantum and cyber make the AUKUS alliance stronger than the sum of its parts. They then discuss how the three governments are enabling technology transfer, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations reform and improved governance frameworks, before analysing efforts on how the three nations can energise their combined industrial base. Dr McGinty wraps up the podcast detailing how AUKUS Pillar II provides unique asymmetric advantages for the Australian Defence Force, and in particular, the role of cyber and information on the modern battlefield. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Hacktivists target Australian websites, and USMC hacked 26:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss a widespread hacking campaign by a network of hacktivist groups and an alleged data breach impacting United States Marine Corps personnel. The pair also catch up on the evolving case of the apparent assassination of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO and talk about the threat of Chinese espionage operations against telecommunications companies. Hollingworth and Croft begin by breaking down a campaign by a raft of pro-Russian and pro-Palestine hacktivist groups that recently targeted more than 60 Australian organisations, taking websites offline, defacing others, and even getting into a handful of operational technology environments. Croft then breaks down an alleged data breach that saw the personal details of thousands of US Marine Corps personnel leaked on a popular hacking forum. He also goes into some detail about the challenges of reporting and investigating data leaks. Finally, Hollingworth and Croft catch up on the latest developments in the case of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and then share stories from a pair of recent discussions with experts from CrowdStrike and BlackBerry regarding the insidious threat of Chinese espionage efforts in the telecommunications sector. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: The intersection of national security and Australia’s declining economic performance 41:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, special host Steve Kuper is joined by co-host Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and AMP’s chief economist, Shane Oliver, to discuss the latest economic data and what it means for the nation’s economic and national security. The trio discuss the recently released Australian gross domestic product figures and the impact of Australia’s ailing economy on national security. They also discuss: Australia’s collapsing productivity and the growth of record government spending on the national economy and the baked-in, long-term structural deficits that will characterise the future fiscal outlook for the country. The need to boost economic complexity and diversity to better prepare the nation to face the mounting geopolitical and “whole-of-nation” efforts being leveraged against Australia in this new multipolar world and how best to deliver such a monumental change. The urgent need for a serious national debate with the Australian public about the future of the country and its economic future and the intersection of national security. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 Unleashing Australian know-how to grow military power fast, with John Storey, Institute of Public Affairs 42:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by John Storey, director of law and policy at the Institute of Public Affairs, to discuss the third of the IPA’s Defence of Australia report series. The pair discuss the significant collaborative research being conducted by the Institute of Public Affairs and Strategic Analysis Australia to stimulate conversation and debate about the need to urgently accelerate the nation’s defence and defence industry capabilities. The pair also discuss: Core suggestions around reforming the existing Defence procurement processes and procedures that are hindering our acceleration of capability acquisition. The urgent need to begin stockpiling critical war stocks, including ammunition, liquid fuel, pharmaceuticals and other critical resources that would otherwise leave the national economy unable to function. The creation of an Australian Industry Mobilisation and Resilience Council to plan for how Australia’s non-defence sectors can be mobilised in case of war. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Developing risk frameworks for Defence, with Atturra’s Andrew Balmaks 29:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Andrew Balmaks, defence and national security industry lead at Atturra, joins host Liam Garman to discuss enterprise risk management for Defence. They begin the podcast discussing how Defence is managing risk at a group and enterprise level, before unpacking how Atturra leverages its unique expertise from resources and other sectors to support Defence. The pair then discuss the impediments to effective risk planning and management, and why things go wrong even when risk management systems are in place. They wrap up the podcast unpacking what “good” looks like in developing leading risk frameworks. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: AI for university assignments, hurting tomorrow’s leaders? 38:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft discuss recent changes in Australian cyber policy and recent cyber crime activity. The two debate the controversial social media ban and the use of AI in university assessments, before discussing a website defacement case that could be the start of something much bigger, as well as the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The podcast begins with a discussion of Sydney University’s move to allow students to use AI tools for assessments, one that Croft believes could prepare students for a future AI workplace, while Garman thinks it deprives students of higher, critical thought. The two then debate the recently passed social media age ban, what it means for young people’s mental health on and offline and the way it was approached by the government. Croft then outlines a case of website defacement on an Australian disability service provider, which could be the start of a wider campaign, as the threat group has begun forming alliances with other cyber criminals, all with their sights on Australia. Finally, Garman and Croft don their tinfoil hats to speculate on theories as to why the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, which had suffered a massive ransomware attack this year, was gunned down in New York. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Maritime competition drives need for an Australian Coast Guard, with Jennifer Parker 42:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, special host Steve Kuper is joined by Jennifer Parker, expert associate at the National Security College, Australian National University and a former Navy officer, to discuss the growing need for an Australian Coast Guard. The pair discuss the mounting level of hybrid and grey zone warfare in the maritime commons and economic exclusion zones across the Indo-Pacific and Southeast Asia, which has prompted a radical shift among regional nations seeking to secure their maritime interests. The pair also discuss: The impact on the naval surface fleet as it is increasingly called upon to engage in maritime border patrol and security missions across Australia’s vast maritime area of responsibility. The regional trend towards establishing a formalised Coast Guard to ease the burden on regional navies and a variety of models available for Australian consideration. The history of Australia’s push towards developing a Coast Guard and the opportunity to provide an additional contributing capability for national security in the event of conflict in the region. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 From review to delivery, with Chris Deeble AO CSC, Deputy Secretary, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group 50:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Chris Deeble AO CSC, Deputy Secretary, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), as they unpack the formative year that has been for Australia’s burgeoning defence industry. The pair discuss the significant work currently underway to reform Australia’s defence capability acquisition and procurement ecosystem, including: The key lessons for CASG through the engagement, development and now delivery phases of the government’s Defence Industry Development Strategy. How Australia is working with like-minded nations, in particular the United States and the United Kingdom, and their efforts to modernise their own defence industrial bases. The key priorities central to delivering the next stage of the Defence Industry Development Strategy over the next 12 months. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Unpacking the AI transformation of the modern battlefield, with Advent Atum CEO Andy Wilson and Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko 37:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Andy Wilson, CEO of Advent Atum, and Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukrainian ambassador to Australia, where they unpack the transformation of the modern battlefield by artificial intelligence (AI) in Ukraine. The trio discuss a range of topics, including: The role Australian artificial intelligence company Advent Atum plays on the ground in Ukraine, through the integration of advanced AI capabilities into the Ukrainian air defence network. The scale and scope of AI innovation currently transforming the modern battlefield and providing Ukraine with a potent asymmetric warfare capability and levelling the playing field against the larger Russian forces. Lessons for Australia regarding the proliferation of advanced AI capabilities and the powerful role it can play in easing the manpower requirements for small militaries like Australia. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: The week in cyber security, with journalists David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft 29:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft break down the last week in the cyber world. We talk politics, policy, and the truly terrible legislation that is the social media ban, before moving on to talk about recent ransomware attacks and data breaches impacting Australian businesses. The podcast begins with Croft unpacking the new Cyber Security Act that passed into law this week, before both joining in for a discussion with Hollingworth about the social media age ban that is being more or less rammed through Parliament. The pair lay out their objections to the legislation, the harm it might do the children it is trying to protect, and how it might be enforced. Croft then outlines a data breach that may be impacting up to 47,000 Telstra employees, while Hollingworth launches into some background on a new ransomware gang, SafePay, that has been targeting Australian businesses. Finally, the pair wrap up with a general discussion on some of the pitfalls of cyber security reporting. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Ongoing risk of nation-state attackers, ASD; misinformation bill defeated 18:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, Liam Garman and Phil Tarrant unpack findings from the Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024 and the challenge of building a governance framework that disrupts the purveyors of disinformation. The trio unpack findings from the ASD, in particular the ongoing risk Australia’s critical infrastructure providers face at the hand of adversarial nation-state actors, and how Australia must prepare for this growing risk. They then discuss what governance frameworks the government can implement to disrupt the proliferation of disinformation and misinformation online, while being careful to protect liberal values such as freedom of expression. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 A year in review with Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, the Honourable Pat Conroy MP 34:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, to discuss the year that was 2024 in defence industry. The pair discuss: The key lessons for the minister behind the process of the Defence Industry Development Strategy, National Defence Strategy, Integrated Investment Program and Surface Fleet Review. The key highlights for Minister Conroy throughout the year 2024. The impact of recent major announcements, including the downselect of the general purpose frigate program, the reprioritisation of funding for JP 9102 and Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise Plan. What to expect in the year ahead for Defence, defence industry and national security. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Navigating the rising tide of trusted autonomy, with Dr Greg Bain and Brigadier James Davis 48:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Defence Science and Technology Group acting chief of platforms Dr Greg Bain and DSTG Director General Future Land Warfare, Land Capability Division, Brigadier James Davis join host Liam Garman to discuss the evolving role and importance of trusted autonomy in a changing battlespace. They begin the podcast discussing the past 12 months of development on trusted autonomy by Defence and opportunities the DTSG has used to further their autonomy research. Bain then describes DTSG’s involvement in testing environments such as Autonomous Warrior and the collaborative assistance of international partners. The podcast then turns to the rise of uncrewed aerial systems and their usage in military forces, such as the Australian Defence Force. They wrap up the podcast with BRIG Davis examining the strategic importance of directed energy and trusted autonomy systems in the changing battlespace. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Are business leaders taking cyber security seriously? With Tony Vizza and Louis Cremen 46:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, independent cyber security executive Tony Vizza and Lumify lead cyber security trainer Louis Cremen join host Liam Garman to discuss whether boards truly understand cyber security risks – and whether they are doing enough to manage them. They begin the podcast by unpacking how boards can have a greater understanding of the risk of cyber incidents to organisations and how they differ from other elements of risk that face businesses. Vizza and Cremen then discuss whether board members are told the full story by management and whether they should undertake their own cyber security training. The podcast wraps up by analysing the security implications of AI and how businesses can prepare their incident response plans. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Securing the future – physical security, SaaS, and Australia’s leadership in physical security, with Genetec’s Lee Shelford 36:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Genetec’s Asia-Pacific sales engineering and services manager, Lee Shelford, joins host Liam Garman to discuss the world of physical security and how Genetec’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution is keeping public and private organisations safe. The podcast begins analysing the evolution of physical security, from rudimentary alarm systems to today’s SaaS-enabled physical control solutions. Shelford then discusses how this solution keeps businesses safe: from using data analytics to streamline access control to automating endpoint cyber security. The pair then discuss the myth of the airgap, and the company’s expansion into the Australia-New Zealand market, with Australia proving to be a world leader in this technology. They wrap up by discussing how Genetec helps businesses on their journey, whether they want cloud-enabled physical security devices or on-premises capabilities. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: 10 common property mistakes and how you can avoid them 42:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman unpack the top 10 common property mistakes made by military personnel – and what lessons listeners must learn to achieve financial freedom. The podcast covers a range of areas, from developing a holistic investment plan to navigating the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme and how to research the property market between postings. Dury and Garman then discuss three crucial tips for the discharging and veteran community for their long-term success – including understanding entitlements and how to align their investment strategies with their long-term goals. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Where does the misinformation bill leave free speech? 36:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, shadow minister for communications and federal member for Banks David Coleman joins host Liam Garman to discuss the recent misinformation bill that will leave free speech and political discourse in Australia. They begin the podcast with a recap of what’s in the bill, including how the government will determine what constitutes misinformation or disinformation. Coleman and Garman then unpack some unforeseen consequences of the bill, including how it may impact religious freedoms and genuine political discourse. The podcast wraps up discussing the government’s push to remove under-16s from social media. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 How geopolitics must influence Australia’s force posture, with Mike Pezzullo 46:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Mike Pezzullo, principal author of the 2009 Defence White Paper and former secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, joins host Steve Kuper to unpack how the Australian Defence Force can meet the demands of the nation’s uncertain security environment. The pair begin the podcast by looking at the alternative global order, including an emerging Eurasian bloc that is seeing North Korean troops deployed in Russia and BRICS’ alternative financial system. They then examine geopolitical fractures between BRICS members and whether China is in an economic position to become a global hegemon. Pezzullo then analyses how Australia’s force structure is designed to overcome low-level threats and why the country needs a new base level of Defence spending. Kuper and Pezzullo wrap up by discussing efficiencies in domestic manufacturing and how technology can expedite the production of large-scale naval assets. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Engaging the national innovation ecosystem, with DSTG’s Dr Robert Hunjet 1:54:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Liam Garman sits down with Dr Robert Hunjet, program leader Australian Defence Science and Universities Network, to discuss how ADSUN is driving innovation across industry and academia. They then unpack the need for a national approach to information, security and technology in light of the National Defence Strategy and concept of asymmetry, before discussing the recently released IS&T Strategy. The podcast then wraps up with a live recording from ADSTAR on how industry, academia and Defence can better collaborate as part of the IS&T Strategy’s 10-year vision, featuring: Sumen Rai, director for the Defence Innovation Partnership. Professor Rob Fitch, director of the Defence Innovation Network. Associate Professor Toby Murray, director of the Defence Science Institute. Stu Blackwell, director of the Queensland Defence Science Alliance. Michele Clement, director of the Defence Science Centre. Dr Robert Hunjet, program leader, ADSUN. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Protecting your data as Australia moves to an AI future, with Hrvoje Hančević-Grabić from IT Strategy Hub 39:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, IT Strategy Hub’s Hrvoje (Hal) Hančević-Grabić joins host Liam Garman to discuss how Australian organisations – both private and public – are leaving sensitive data and intellectual property at risk as they move to AI. The pair begin the podcast discussing how employees are uploading sensitive information to large language models, which are then trained on the new data sets. Hančević-Grabić then defines how sovereign and private AI can provide a solution to this problem, with locally domiciled data centres and closed AI models. They wrap up the podcast examining IT Strategy Hub’s AI toolkit, which helps businesses embrace AI safely. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Ransomware – a means to an end? With Sophos’ Aaron Bugal 34:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Aaron Bugal, field chief technology officer at Sophos, to unpack how businesses can keep themselves safe in the face of an ever-evolving threat environment. The pair begin the podcast by examining recent research from the company’s X-Ops division and how professionals should prioritise disrupting criminal networks with a reminder that ransomware is merely a means to an end for attackers. They then examine how AI is being used to detect threats and the need for businesses to adopt zero-trust security modes. Bugal and Garman then wrap up by looking at the evolving characteristics of ransomware and how businesses can employ geo-blocking. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Scaling advanced manufacturing, with Anduril’s Brian Schimpf and David Goodrich 1:09:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Liam Garman sits down with Brian Schimpf, co-founder and CEO of Anduril Industries, and David Goodrich OAM, executive chairman and CEO of Anduril APAC, to unpack how government can facilitate successful defence innovation. They then discuss why it’s important to let capabilities fail fast, and how the company is investing in Australia to become an R&D and manufacturing hub. Schimpf and Goodrich then unpack the Australian–US alliance and how we are accelerating global capabilities, before analysing what Defence can learn from the tech industry in accelerating global technology. The podcast then wraps up with a live recording from ADSTAR on innovation, featuring: Dr Clare Murphy, assistant secretary, strategy and business operations at the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator. Brigadier Hugh Meggitt, AM, CSC Director General, Special Operations, modernisation. Group Captain Jesse Laroche, Director, Jericho Disruptive Innovation. Captain Dean Battilana, Director Undersea Warfare and Data. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: How quantum will revolutionise PNT and RF sensing, with DSTG’s Andrew Seedhouse and QuantX’s Andre Luiten 1:00:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this special ADSTAR series of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Andrew Seedhouse, chief of space, intelligence, national security and cyber division at Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), and Andre Luiten, co-founder and managing director of QuantX Labs, to examine the world of quantum technology. Throughout the podcast, the trio discuss how quantum technology works, before explaining how it can be used to revolutionise the future battlefield from radio frequency (RF) sensing to precision navigation and timing (PNT). They then discuss how Australian researchers have become world leaders in this field and how we can expand the quantum industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Investing in property from post to post 40:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedForesight and a resourceful approach are two traits that soldiers embody, and translate seamlessly into property investment success. On this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury are joined by Major Ben Vitale, whose property investment journey started when he served alongside Kane in the Australian Defence Force. Ben discusses the keys to success around property investment in the military, highlighting that planning ahead and strategic rentvesting can enable soldiers to build a robust portfolio even when moving from post to post. The trio also highlight the importance of making use of the grants available to ADF members, and how additional grants and rental assistance can be used all at once to maximise a property portfolio.…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Preparing for attacks on ICS/OT infrastructure, with Dragos’ Dawn Cappelli 37:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Dawn Cappelli, head of OT-CERT at Dragos, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how governments and the industry are responding to current and emerging ICS/OT threats. The pair begin the podcast by examining how operational technology is becoming more interconnected with the digital world and what emerging vulnerabilities providers should be aware of for the future. Cappelli and Garman then look into whether government regulations are keeping pace with evolving threats and whether artificial intelligence is transforming the world of operational technology. They wrap up the podcast by discussing some pertinent case studies, zero trust, and what the landscape of operational technology security will look like over the next decade. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Unpacking resource and food security, with Senator Matt Canavan 38:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Liam Garman is joined by senator for Queensland Matthew Canavan to discuss resource and food security, international politics and Australian domestic policy. The pair begin the podcast discussing voting trends in Australia and the results of the recent Queensland election. They then examine the need for a robust policy platform that supports Australia’s resources industry, protecting national sovereignty, delivering jobs and economic growth. Senator Canavan and Garman then unpack the economic impact of trade embargoes on Australia’s finances, before examining the need for effective biosecurity legislation to protect Australian farmers. Finally, the pair discuss the intersection between resources and building a skilled workforce. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Quantum – revolutionising Defence, health and energy – with Dr Cathy Foley, Australia’s chief scientist 31:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this special ADSTAR series of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Australia’s chief scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, to discuss quantum technology and how we can facilitate the growth of quantum in Australia. Dr Foley begins the podcast defining quantum – and how this dual-use technology will revolutionise healthcare, energy and even sports science. The pair then look at quantum in a national security context, and how it can be employed to understand the impact of disinformation on the human brain, before wrapping up with an analysis of the National Quantum Strategy. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Commercialising academic and industry research, with Defence Trailblazer’s Dr Sanjay Mazumdar 1:19:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the ADSTAR podcast series, host Liam Garman is joined by Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of the Defence Trailblazer, to discuss the commercialisation of research to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities. The pair then discuss key focus areas for the Defence Trailblazer and their achievements to date, before examining some challenges they’ve faced along the way. The podcast will then showcase a live discussion from ADSTAR on accelerating innovation, featuring: Karl Hanmore, first assistant director-general mission capability and chief technology officer at the Australian Signals Directorate. Dr Rick Muller, director of the US’ Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity. Jay Dryer, director of the US’ Strategic Capabilities Office. Professor Emily Hilder, head of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator. Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of the Defence Trailblazer. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: More cyber security platforms won’t necessarily keep you safe, with Check Point’s Sadiq Iqbal 49:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Sadiq Iqbal, sales engineering lead and evangelist, office of the CTO at Check Point Software, joins host Liam Garman to discuss platformisation in cyber security and the importance of interoperability for cyber security tools. The pair begin the podcast by looking at recent developments in cyber security and why businesses continue to be breached despite the wide range of cyber security solutions available today. They then examine how to ensure that third-party tools can collaborate to provide holistic security and how Check Point’s Infinity platform can keep users safe. They wrap up the podcast by discussing how Infinity can ensure regulatory compliance and how Check Point has been able to leverage lessons from its reverse engineering department to support clients. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: Pitching to Defence, with Professor Emily Hilder and Dan Bennett 1:36:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this special ADSTAR series of the podcast, Defence Connect partnered with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking research undertaken by industry and academia in collaboration with Defence. In this episode, Defence Connect editor Liam Garman sits down with Professor Emily Hilder, Head of Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), and Dan Bennett, co-founder of Salus Ventures, to provide invaluable advice to start-ups and small businesses on how they can make a difference in the world of defence and dual-use technologies. The podcast then showcases the ASCA Pitch Day presentations as recorded live from the conference. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 Contested battlespace, with former prime minister Scott Morrison 44:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by returning guest, former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison. Morrison, non-executive vice chairman of American Global Strategies, has recently announced a new role as chairman of Space Centre Australia, a planned spaceport in far north Queensland. He has also recently concluded a lecture at the Yomiuri International Economic Society in Tokyo in September. The pair discuss: The Australian government’s priorities for space policy and support of the domestic space industry, and comparisons to the current defence industry outlook. The sudden blooming of interest in space innovation and its increasingly contested environment between international players. The AUKUS and QUAD alliances in regard to the Indo-Pacific. The upcoming US presidential election on 5 November and forecasts for Australian policy under a Republican or Democratic victory. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 SPOTLIGHT: The Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy, with Professor Tanya Monro 57:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this special ADSTAR series of the podcast, Defence Connect partners with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking research undertaken by industry and academia in collaboration with Defence. In this episode, Defence Connect editor Liam Garman sits down with Professor Tanya Monro, Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist and head of the DSTG, to unpack the Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy which lays out a 10-year vision for the Defence IS&T ecosystem. Following the interview, we share Professor Monro’s discussion with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on why the strategy is critical for Australia’s national security. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 Rodney Cottam’s 560km run to support veterans 22:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Rodney Cottam to discuss his work with Invictus Australia and his 560-kilometre run in seven days. The pair unpack Cottam’s military service and injury which left him with brachial plexus palsy. They then discuss the support offered to Australia’s veteran community by Invictus. Cottam wraps up unpacking his approach to resilience and veteran wellbeing. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team…
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1 CYBER UNCUT: Staying ahead of threat actors with ThreatLocker's Seamus Lennon 29:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Seamus Lennon, vice president of operations for EMEA at ThreatLocker, joins host Liam Garman to unpack why businesses need to strengthen their endpoint security and implement a zero-trust strategy in today’s security environment. The pair begin the podcast by looking at today’s cyber security environment, unpacking why businesses have overlooked endpoint security and the need for zero trust. They then examine ThreatLocker’s future innovation and how it will continue defending businesses amid increasing sophistication from threat actors, including current ransomware trends. They wrap up the podcast by discussing the company’s continued Australian growth, including helping local organisations implement the Essential Eight. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team…
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1 CONTESTED GROUND: Divisions spike ahead of the US election 38:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, co-host Liam Garman is joined by Steve Kuper, senior analyst and government relations manager at Defence Connect, to unpack deepening social tensions in the United States ahead of the US election. The pair begin the podcast discussing whether modern journalism, with a focus on opinion over reporting, has worsened the political divide in the US. Kuper and Garman then discuss Russian interference during the 2016 election and give insight into the Senate’s findings on how protest movements were exploited to achieve Russia’s political objectives. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team…
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The show that helps you maximize your wealth by turning complex financial situations into actionable advice. On Your Money. Your Mission., we answer the questions you’ve been asking about -- financial planning, investing, retirement and everything in between. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of the market or looking for the best ways to save or spend your money, tune in to hear from experienced financial advisors with JFG. Walk away from each episode with savvy tips and financial t ...
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Android Backstage, a podcast by and for Android developers. Hosted by developers from the Android engineering team, this show covers topics of interest to Android programmers, with in-depth discussions and interviews with engineers on the Android team at Google. Subscribe to Android Developers YouTube → https://goo.gle/AndroidDevs
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The election has been decided, and Donald J. Trump is the United States’ 47th president. With 15 years of experience covering politics, Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri is here to bring you all the latest news and developments from Trump’s second term, including her exclusive reporting and interviews with the smartest political brains to discuss all the latest developments from the front page to behind the scenes in Washington, D.C.
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Some Goodness is hosted by Richard Ellis, a seasoned sales leader passionate about inviting top business minds to share their wisdom. Each episode is only 15-20 minutes, perfect for your commute or workout.
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What if instead of being on the brink of disaster, we’re on the cusp of a better world? No one can deny the challenges the world faces, from pandemics to climate change to authoritarianism. But pessimism and despair are too easy a response. Each week, Progress Network Founder Zachary Karabell and Executive Director Emma Varvaloucas convene a diverse panel of experts to discuss the central issues of our era, including sustainability, polarization, work, and the economy, and make the case for ...
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America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world’s most influential thinkers spanning s ...
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