In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the ADF's Information Warfare Division, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the importance of long-range strike as a deterrent and how Australia is uplifting its cyber and information warfare capabilities.

• MAJGEN (Ret'd) Thompson begins unpacking the benefits of establishing the ADF's Cyber Command, drawing together the cyber capabilities of each of the services and enhancing the integrated force's warfighting effects.
• They then examine Iran's cyber operations against the Republican Party in the US, and whether Australia and the US should consider expanding ANZUS.
• The trio then discuss the acquisition of the B21 to provide redundancy as Australia procures nuclear-powered submarines and the need to develop clear doctrine across the electromagnetic spectrum.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Steve Kuper, Robert Dougherty and Liam Garman unpack Ukraine's Kursk offensive, Australia's exposure to global economic headwinds and Iran's mooted response to Israel's assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

The podcast commences with an analysis of Ukraine's offensive in Kursk, before examining whether the sanctions have had the desired effect on Russia's economy.

Kuper, Dougherty and Garman then assess how a growing axis of authoritarianism is creating a parallel global economy, and whether Australia would have the means to survive economic headwinds if it experienced a sharp decrease in commodity demand.

The podcast wraps up discussing Iran's mooted response to Haniyeh's assassination, and how actors would respond to regional conflict.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Christopher Groves, former Royal Navy submariner and underwater business development lead at QinetiQ, and Graeme Bick, QinetiQ's global test and evaluation campaign chief solution architect, join host Liam Garman to unpack how test and evaluation will be critical for the success of Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program.

• The trio begin the podcast examining the role of T&E in submarine operations, especially in ensuring that the capability remains undetectable while on deployment.
• Groves and Bick then discuss Australia's unique geography and oceanographic conditions, and how the transition from conventionally powered to nuclear-powered submarines will pose interesting challenges for Defence and industry.
• Bick continues the podcast by unpacking how the Submarine Rotational Force - West will shake up naval operations in Australia before Groves wraps up, looking at how T&E will be fundamental for the introduction of emerging capabilities into the Australian Defence Force.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson discuss how the industry can leverage recommendations put forward by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to build a stronger cyber security industry and how cyber can be used as a tool for diplomacy.

• The pair begin the podcast by discussing breaking news in the cyber security industry with the acquisition of ParaFlare by Deloitte Australia.
• Dr Thompson and Tarrant then discuss the lack of confidence in Australia's cyber security industry and examine how recommendations within the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's three-year strategic plan can be leveraged to keep Australian businesses safe.
• The pair wrap up the podcast discussing identity reform and how the Commonwealth can leverage cyber security as a tool of diplomacy.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Stephen Kuper examine how the Commonwealth's upcoming surface fleet review will shape the future of Australian naval power projection and the impact of workforce shortages on Defence and defence industry.

• The pair begin the podcast examining Babcock's recent pitch to enhance the Royal Australian Navy's firepower, and how it may shape Australian naval power.
• Kuper and Garman then unpack the Albanese government's response to ongoing workforce shortages in Defence and defence industry.
• The podcast wraps up unpacking China's waning economy and Australia's exposure to global economic fluctuations.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Professor Peter J Dean, PhD SFHEA, foreign policy and defence director at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney.

Professor Dean was previously first chair of defence studies at the University of Western Australia and the inaugural director of the UWA Defence and Security Institute. He has also authored books and articles on the US-Australian alliance, Australian defence policy, and military operations.

The pair discuss the changing geopolitical relationships in the Indo-Pacific, including outcomes from the recent AUSMIN 2023 meetings between the US and Australia.

They then discuss America's search for an effective defence partner in the Indo-Pacific, and whether Australia fits the criteria.

They also discuss the AUKUS defence agreement, the release of a recent defence paper by Russian and Chinese research institutes against AUKUS, and the USS North Carolina submarine visiting Perth, Western Australia.

They then discuss the LAND 400 Phase 3 decision announcing that Hanwha Defense Australia has been successful in its bid to provide the Australian Army with a fleet of 129 infantry fighting vehicles.

Finally, the pair take a quick look into the chaotic crystal ball of US politics and discuss the impacts a US election next year will have on the dynamic between the US and Australia.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Ed Groch - Indigenous Engagement Manager, and Ranjan Rajagopal - General Manager Commercial at Downer Defence, join host Liam Garman to unpack Downer Defence's SME incubation model and the hard lessons learned that have helped shape it.

This episode dives deep into the unique challenges that Indigenous businesses face entering defence industry, and provides some insights on the barriers that face all SMEs. From their own experiences and lessons learned, Ed and Ranjan discuss the challenges, the learnings and the continual refinements that have been instrumental in achieving some great successes for Downer Defence's SME supply chain. Addressing the phases that defence industry SMEs encounter throughout their business growth cycle, the trio then discuss how other primes and defence businesses can employ the SME incubation model to support the sustainable growth of Australia's defence ecosystem.   Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Liam Garman and Daniel Croft unpack the social paradigm of post-truth and how Russia's Internet Research Agency has exploited this to prosecute online disinformation campaigns.

• The pair begin defining post-truth and how individuals are increasingly using emotion and affiliative sensemaking to cut through information on the internet.
• They then look into case studies of how Russia's Internet Research Agency prosecutes online information campaigns.
• Garman and Croft wrap up the podcast by examining how artificial intelligence will be used in future information environments.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman, Stephen Kuper, and Robert Dougherty unpack plans for the acquisition of corvettes for the Royal Australian Navy, and emerging defence capabilities shaping Ukraine's battlefield.

• The trio unpack Luerssen's plans to develop corvettes for the Royal Australian Navy and the future of Australian shipbuilding.
• They then discuss unmanned capabilities shaping Ukraine's battlefield.
• Garman, Kuper, and Dougherty then wrap up the podcast discussing the latest news shaping Australia's geopolitical landscape.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Stephen Kuper and Liam Garman discuss LAND 400 Phase 3 and recent changes in the UK's national security posture.

• The pair begin the podcast discussing Hanwha Defense Australia's Redback and its role in Australia's future combined arms capability.
• They then unpack the United Kingdom's recent Defence Command Paper 2023 and how it will reshape the British military.
• Kuper and Garman then wrap up the podcast discussing the recent commissioning of the USS Canberra in Sydney.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Liam Garman and Daniel Croft discuss the impact of the major HWL Ebsworth attack and the response given by Australia's first cyber security coordinator, Air Marshal Darren Goldie, while diving into the latest news in cyber security.

• The podcast begins with a discussion of ANZ bank CEO's decision not to sign up to a voluntary anti-scam code that would see banks required to reimburse those who fall victim to scams.
• Garman and Croft then discuss the impact of the HWL Ebsworth breach and the statement that cyber security coordinator Air Marshal Darren Goldie released regarding his response to the attack.
• They then wrap up the podcast by outlining the current status of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and the concerns raised by both governments and the private sector regarding the risks of AI development with disinformation and more.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman, Robert Dougherty, and Stephen Kuper unpack the latest news in Defence and defence industry, discussing< Australia's industrial capacity for the development of maritime and guided weapons, as well as an ongoing mishap that has seen millions of emails intended for the US military sent to Mali.

• The trio begin the podcast by looking at the commissioning of the USS Canberra in Sydney and a recent US report that raises concerns about a maintenance backlog in the nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
• They then unpack revelations that a common spelling error threatens to expose sensitive US military information, with millions of misspelled email addresses destined for members of the US military and DOD sent to Mali.
• Garman, Kuper, and Dougherty wrap up the podcast discussing the latest developments in the land domain, including a recent live fire Boxer exercise.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Robert Dougherty, Stephen Kuper, and Liam Garman unpack Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to NATO and the European Union, and Australia's changing geopolitical environment.

• The podcast begins by unpacking the Prime Minister's visit to NATO and the proposed Australia-EU free trade agreement, before looking into the benefits and risks behind the RAAF's deployment of an E-7A Wedgetail to Germany.
• Dougherty, Kuper, and Garman then unpack the $1 billion agreement to export 100 Brisbane-made Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles to Germany. 
• They wrap up the podcast discussing recruitment to the Australian Defence Force in the event of a military crisis, and the growing multipolarity in the region.

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In this episode of the Cyber Daily podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, and Liam Garman unpack how society must come to terms with the growing magnitude of IT mishaps and recent changes to Australia's cyber security leadership. 

• The podcast begins by analysing the CrowdStrike IT outage and how IT mishaps will increasingly threaten society as we know it – discussing alternatives, including supplier diversification for business and government redundancies. 
• They then discuss the appointment of Minister Tony Burke as Australia's new cyber security minister and whether his responsibilities – including the portfolios of home affairs, immigration, arts and cyber security, will give cyber enough time around the cabinet table. 
• They wrap up by looking at how local government continues to be a weak link in Australia's cyber security chain. 

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, David Connors, chief technology officer and chief information security officer at Australian Defence Apparel, and Narelle Dimopoulos, governance and risk manager, join Liam Garman to unpack ADA's DISP accreditation and what DISP means for Australia's national security.

• Connors and Dimopoulos begin the podcast explaining that ADA is Australia's only uniform provider with a DISP-certified factory, and how this accreditation will help ADA serve the Australian Defence Force.
• They then unpack some of the cyber security obligations as part of the DISP membership, and those risks facing businesses which fail to implement stringent cyber security protocols.
• Connors, Dimopoulos, and Garman wrap up the podcast discussing how ADA has integrated with the Australian Defence Force and the first responder community to get needed equipment into the hands of Australian servicemembers quicker.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack the hostile cyber threat environment facing Australia's financial institutions.

• The pair begin the podcast by unpacking workforce challenges in Australia's cyber security sector, with professionals tempted overseas with compelling salary packages.
• Dr Thompson and Tarrant continue the podcast by analysing the recent findings from APRA on the common cyber shortfalls among regulated entities, detailing six core areas of concern.
• The podcast continues by analysing recent breaches among Australian financial institutions and how upstream and downstream attacks can impact businesses of all sizes.
• The pair wrap up the podcast by looking at the changing regulatory nature of cyber security in the financial services market.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Dr Ross Babbage, CEO of Strategic Forum and senior non-resident fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments.

• The pair discuss Dr Babbage's background working as a senior policymaker and public servant in Australia through to his role working to reform Australian defence industry and the launch of his new book.
• They then discuss the reasoning behind the writing of Dr Babbage's new book, The Next Major War, which takes a detailed look at the economic, industrial and strategic challenges facing the United States, Australia and the broader Western alliance network as they seek to respond to increased Chinese aggression.
• They also discuss the domestic challenges facing an expansion of Australia's own industrial capacity and how it can better support and benefit from the global realignment.
• Finally, the pair discuss how to engage the Australian public, in particular young Australians, to help them understand the challenges facing the nation and the opportunities presented if we act now.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Betsy Clark, former Australian government Department of Defence program reviewer for the F-35, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the history and making of the F-35 Lightning II, and her book, F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II.

• The pair begin the podcast examining the origins of the F-35 program and how Australia found itself a partner.
• Clark then details some of the hurdles faced by the program managers in developing the aircraft and how they were able to overcome them.
• The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking how seizing and maintaining air superiority is fundamental in the modern battlespace.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack the MOVEit file transfer breach and discuss proposals to label AI-generated content.

• The pair begin the podcast by discussing the recent MOVEit data breach and steps that businesses must take to improve their cyber resilience in the face of zero-day exploits.
• Dr Thompson and Garman then look into the recent HWL Ebsworth hack before diving into whether the Commonwealth should institute regulations governing ransomware payments.
• The pair wrap up the podcast by discussing recent proposals to place labels on AI-generated content and how AI-generated content can be used in information operations.

 
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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, *Mark, an Australian citizen and volunteer with the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, joins DC senior journalist Robert Dougherty to discuss military tactics, equipment, and the future of warfare in the Ukraine War.

The Australian fighter has been in combat overseas since early September, in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

• The pair begin the podcast exploring details of the Ukraine War spurred by the Russian invasion in February 2022, the areas of operation in Kharkiv, and the comradery of
• Australian and international fighters in the conflict.
  The podcast then provides insight into the powerful motivation to fight in an overseas battle far from home, battlefield equipment and adjusting to life in the warzone.
• They wrap up the podcast discussing Russian equipment and tactics, how Ukraine has changed the future of warfare and whether Australia is prepared for a similar fight on its own soil.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Vice-Admiral (Ret'd) Paul Maddison joins host Liam Garman to unpack how Australian academics have leveraged AUKUS Pillar II opportunities to build a stronger Australian Defence Force.

• VAdm (Ret'd) Maddison begins the podcast discussing his time as vice-admiral in the Royal Canadian Navy and High Commissioner of Canada to Australia before his appointment as director of the UNSW Defence Research Institute. 
• The pair then unpack the Security & Defence PLuS program, a partnership between Arizona State University, King's College London, and UNSW, to leverage opportunities provided by AUKUS and deepen academic collaboration across the three partner nations.
• The pair wrap up the podcast discussing the Trailblazer program, a nexus between Defence, industry, and academia to support Australian defence innovation.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant unpack the recent Volt Typhoon malware targeting critical infrastructure, and the motivations behind cyber security attacks.

• Dr Thompson and Tarrant begin the podcast by unpacking the financial and reputational ramifications of a cyber security breach, examining how the Latitude hack has resulted in forecast losses of $95 million to $105 million.
• The pair then discuss the recent Volt Typhoon malware that has targeted US critical infrastructure in Guam, which could disturb US military communications.
• The podcast wraps up by analysing recent comments from the AFP Commissioner on state-based hackers attacking Australian infrastructure, and how the military and law enforcement agencies can be better used to keep Australians safe.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Fullbright Scholar and Ukraine War correspondent Misha Zelinsky to unpack the impact of Australia's cultural cringe on national security

The pair discuss:

• Zelinsky's diverse employment and academic background and how they have shaped his conceptualisation of Australia's "Cultural Cringe".
• The need for Australia to begin viewing itself differently and preparing itself and the people to take on a larger role in the broader geopolitical environment.
• The podcast wraps up with the pair discussing the impact of hybrid and grey zone warfare on the national psyche and what we need to do to reshape the cultural narrative.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Steve Kuper discuss the challenges of disinformation in the era of great power competition and its implications for national security.

The pair discuss:

• The powerful influence of Russian state-backed disinformation campaigns and efficacy of these operations to undermine social, political, and economic cohesiveness in the West.
• The pair also discuss the national security implications of losing the cognitive war.
• The podcast wraps up with a discussion about what can be done to turn the tide against this new style of hybrid warfare.

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In this special episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper speaks to Taiwan's most senior representative, Douglas Hsu, to discuss the bilateral relationship and opportunities, and the China question.

The pair discuss a range of topics affecting the future of both Australia and Taiwan and the future of security in the Indo-Pacific region, including:

• The economic and industrial lessons learned by Taiwan throughout its rapid industrialisation and how they can help to shape Australia's own industrial development.
• The island democracy's growing concerns for its security and how the bilateral relationship with Australia is helping to prepare the nation in the event of the unthinkable.
• The future opportunities, risks, and state of preparedness in the nation amid mounting provocations by the People's Republic of China.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack the latest in cyber security, from national security IP theft to the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI).

• The pair begin the podcast by unpacking recent US defence technology data theft cases and recent concerns from the FBI on the US' cyber workforce, diving into how law enforcement agencies can collaborate with militaries to build a stronger cyber posture.
• Dr Thompson and Tarrant then unpack the ethics of AI, discussing recent comments from the chief executive of ChatGPT creator OpenAI calling for greater regulation of AI.
• The podcast wraps up by looking into the government's recently announced National Anti-Scam Centre and how cyber resilience is a job for everybody — not just big business.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems expert Dr S. Kate Devitt joins DC senior journalist Robert Dougherty to discuss ethical military AI in an unethical and increasingly defensive world, as well as the future of defence AI development in Australia.

Dr Devitt is a former chief scientist of Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence CRC, and current adjunct associate professor at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology. She is also the chief executive officer of BetterBeliefs and director of Augmented Decisions.

• The pair begin the podcast discussing the development of the Athena AI integrated military artificial intelligence decision support tool, and the increasing demand for innovative autonomous development.
• The podcast then discusses ethical, legal, and responsible decision making as part of the AI development process and defence applications for AI and autonomous projects.
• They wrap up the podcast discussing Dr Devitt's expectations for future international defence development and a "perfect scenario" for the innovation in sovereign projects.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Edward Farrell, director and principal consultant at Mercury Information Security Services joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the world of cyber assurance testing.

• The trio begin the podcast by defining whether "ethical hacking" is an appropriate blanket term for advisers engaged in cyber assurance testing, before assessing the relationship between ethics and ideology in penetration testing. 
• The podcast then continues unpacking the importance of grappling with multiple points of view to understand the motivations behind threat actors, before Farrell unpacks his day-to-day work in penetration testing. 
• The podcast wraps up by looking into how one might pursue a career in penetration testing, before examining the difference between external and internal pen testers and how they can help businesses.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, veteran Angela Harper joins Liam Garman to unpack her life after service, delivering critical insights for veterans looking to transition into the civilian world.

• The pair begin the podcast discussing Harper's time in the Australian Army, and what servicemen and women should consider when transitioning from the ADF.
• The podcast then discusses Harper's new mentoring program, Camouflage to Corporate, supporting female veterans in their professional careers.
• The pair wrap up the podcast discussing Harper's upcoming book which examines the lives of everyday heroes in the Australian Defence Force.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, senior analyst Steve Kuper joins Liam Garman to unpack the Defence Strategic Review – illuminating areas for revision amid increasing global uncertainty.

• The pair begin the podcast analysing how this week's federal budget aligns with the DSR, and whether the spending allocations match government rhetoric for a stronger defence force.
• Kuper then provides insight into how defence thinkers can rethink land, air and sea acquisition.
• The podcast wraps up with a discussion of how Australia can strengthen its northern bases to provide stronger national defence – and enable impactful projection.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Absolute Software cyber security evangelist Dr Torsten George joins host Liam Garman to unpack why organisations need to prioritise cyber resilience over cyber security and how a culture of resilience will enable stronger defence and recovery in the event of a breach.

• The pair begin the podcast by recapping Dr George's recent world tour, providing much-needed insight into how international organisations are refining their approaches to cyber security.
• Dr George then defines a framework of cyber resilience compared to that of cyber security and how this enables businesses to enhance their defences and resume business operations.
• The podcast wraps up by unpacking how the era of remote work is creating endpoint risks for businesses and those emerging threats that businesses must maintain awareness of.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Dr Jason Lim, from the University of Wollongong, joins host and former student Steve Kuper to discuss China's history of engaging with Southeast Asia, the impact of the Cold War, and the political concerns of the region's Chinese diaspora.

• The pair begin the podcast detailing China's long history of engaging and influencing the Southeast Asian nations, dating back to the pre-colonial era, and the role this long history continues to play in the way Southeast Asian nations engage with the rising superpower.
• They then discuss how the Cold War never really ended in the region, with the ideological, economic, political, and strategic competition between China and the United States continuing to simmer behind the scenes despite the collapse of the Soviet Union.
• Finally, the pair discuss the economic, political, and cultural influence of the region's Chinese diaspora and how Australia's neighbours have embraced members of the Chinese community and a shared history to help balance national interests with national security concerns.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Steve Kuper and Liam Garman analyse the Commonwealth's Defence Strategic Review and Australia's most recent iteration of a defence by denial strategy.

• The pair begin the podcast unpacking the fundamentals of Australia's future procurement program and how Australia would seek to deter future adversaries through denial.
• Kuper and Garman then unpack the history of denial strategies employed by the Australian Defence Force and Commonwealth.

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In this special episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack how the Commonwealth's recently unveiled Defence Strategic Review will influence Australia's cyber security industry.

• The pair begin the podcast by unpacking how the DSR was fundamental to give certainty to industry and how it is encouraging that cyber is acknowledged among the traditional warfighting domains of land, air and sea.
  Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret'd) Dr Thompson then examine how the space domain is expected to play a bigger role in the ADF — and how this can apply to the continuing growth of cyber in Defence.
  The podcast wraps up by analysing the future of information and cyber warfare in Australia.

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In this special edition of the Defence Connect podcast, Defence Connect's Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman, and Steve Kuper unpack the key takeaways from the Defence Strategic Review — and how they will impact the defence industry

• The hosts analyse how the Defence Strategic Review will impact Australia's land, air, sea, space, and cyber capabilities — identifying which programs are at risk and which will gain from   Australia's renewed force structure.
• The podcast then unpacks how the Defence Strategic Review forms part of   Australia's whole-of-government national security framework, before discussing how the Commonwealth can better integrate with our AUKUS partners.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Nova Systems CEO Dean Rosenfield and chief people officer Shelley Willsmore join host Liam Garman to unpack key lessons from the war in Ukraine for Australia's industrial base and how Australia can better collaborate with its AUKUS partners.

• Rosenfield and Willsmore begin the podcast examining key lessons from the British and European defence industries following Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
• They then unpack the concept of diversification across the tripartite AUKUS alliance, ensuring that defence industry and allied militaries don't duplicate efforts, before examining the role of capability audits in defence.
• The trio wrap up the podcast looking into overcoming workforce challenges and the importance of ensuring Australia gets Test and Evaluation capability right, following the release of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Tony Howell, global chief architect, defence and intelligence at archTIS, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 and how the new government obligations will impact Australian businesses.

• The pair commence the podcast by discussing what obligations the SLACIP Act will place on businesses and which businesses will have to meet higher cyber security standards.
• Howell and Garman then discuss what happens to businesses that fail to meet their cyber obligations and what constitutes requirements to identify threats "as far as reasonably practicable".
• The podcast wraps up by unpacking how archTIS can help businesses meet their cyber security requirements in an era of new and emerging legislative frameworks.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Luke Gosling OAM, MP, Member for Solomon, joins host Liam Garman to discuss the Albanese government's plans for building a more resilient Australian Defence Force and defence industry in the Northern Territory.

• The pair begin the podcast unpacking the Member's time in the Australian Defence Force and his key lessons from service.
• The Member then details his vision for Australia's defence policy and outlines the steps that the Albanese government is taking to build a stronger Australian Defence Force and defence industry.
• The podcast wraps up defining the role that Northern Australia will play in defending our shores.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman joins Cyber Security Connect journalist Daniel Croft to unpack whether the Commonwealth should ban ransomware payments, before turning to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber security.

• The pair begin the podcast by assessing whether legislation to ban ransoms would, in fact, hurt the victims yet further and whether it will create additional illicit markets for threat actors.
• Garman and Croft then unpack how AI and advanced machine learning can be used to improve business practices, and how these new systems can be exploited by threat actors.
• They wrap up the podcast by examining the ethical and security risks of data aggregation in the era of information operations.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by LTC (Ret'd) Dave Grossman, author of On Killing and On Combat, to discuss the psychology of killing.

• The podcast begins unpacking LTC (Ret'd) Grossman's books and research on the topic of violence, including On Killing and On Combat, and how militaries overcome the innate human resistance to taking a life.
• LTC (Ret'd) Grossman then unpacks how this impacts military training, as well as those social conditions which spur violence.
• The pair wrap up the podcast discussing the concept of "The Bulletproof Mind" and discuss what's next on the horizon for LTC (Ret'd) Grossman.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Matt Wilcox, founder and chief executive of FifthDomain, joins host Liam Garman to unveil the company's new Cyber National Assessment Program for Skills and Employment (CYNAPSE).

• The pair begin the podcast unpacking how the CYNAPSE program will advance Australia's cyber security industry and how pre-employment testing will support cyber security companies in growing their talent base.
• Wilcox and Garman then continue to unpack early insights into the program's success and how they've enabled partner companies to hire a diverse talent pool of cyber security professionals.
• The podcast wraps up by unpacking what steps Australians can take to improve their cyber security posture and how FifthDomain has proactively supported the cyber security industry.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, founder of Anduril, Palmer Luckey, and David Goodrich, executive chairman and CEO of Anduril APAC, join host Liam Garman to discuss how the company is innovating the autonomy and AI sector.

• The pair begin the podcast unpacking Luckey's recent visit to Australia and the company's ongoing collaboration with Defence.
• Luckey and Goodrich then explain the genesis of Anduril and how the founder of Oculus Rift was inspired to start a defence company to keep allied warfighters safe.
• The podcast wraps up discussing what is on the horizon for Anduril in Australia, including the Ghost Shark program and their strategy to make Australia a regional export hub.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant cover the latest breaking news in cyber security and question whether Australia needs more stringent data retention regulations.

• The pair begin the podcast unpacking the fallout from the war in Ukraine and how conflict prompts actors to rethink the application of technology in conflict.
• Dr Thompson and Tarrant then analyse the breadth of the recent Latitude Financial hack and how it only takes a short window prior to detection and response for threat actors to steal or encrypt critical data.
• The podcast wraps up with a discussion surrounding data retention and whether companies should retain identification documentation, prompting Dr Thompson to suggest a rethink in how companies retain sensitive data.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Malcolm Davis, senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), joins host Stephen Kuper to unpack the economic and geopolitical implications of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

• The pair begin the podcast assessing how a failure of the US to defend Taiwan could create a broader fallout in the Indo-Pacific.
• Davis and Kuper then unpack the economic and industrial ramifications of an invasion, especially in areas of high technology which rely on semiconductors and microchips.
• The podcast wraps up discussing what lessons could be taken from the invasion of Ukraine, and how Australia could plan for a potential conflict in Taiwan.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Tony Howell, global chief architect, defence and intelligence at archTIS, joins host Liam Garman to assess how Australian businesses can utilise the AUKUS agreement to expand into British and American markets.

• The podcast begins with a discussion as to whether the introduction of critical military technologies under AUKUS, including nuclear propulsion, will make Australian companies the targets of sophisticated overseas cyber threat actors, before unpacking how local companies can protect themselves.
• Howell then provides insight for Australian defence companies looking to expand into the US and the UK markets, and what regulatory and legislative data requirements they are likely to face.
• The pair then wrap up the podcast analysing the future of ITAR, and how archTIS can support companies navigating ITAR requirements in their growth cycle.

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Cyber Security Uncut presents a new quarterly podcast series with Claroty. In this first episode, the company's vice-president of cyber safety strategy, Joshua Corman, talks to host Liam Garman to shed light on how cyber criminals can remotely access medical devices and healthcare infrastructure — threatening human safety.

• The pair begin the podcast discussing Corman's experience as a white hat hacker, before analysing the extent to which medical devices can be accessed by cyber criminals.
• Corman and Garman then discuss how attacks against healthcare providers can be a simple task for some hackers, and those fundamental steps that hospitals and infrastructure providers must take to reduce their threat surface and keep people safe.
• The podcast wraps up by unpacking the must-need tools for businesses to protect their operations, including Claroty's asset discovery and proprietary protocol offerings to build a resilient OT network.

Future quarterly episodes will feature Claroty subject matter experts providing insight into how businesses can secure cyber physical assets across different industries.

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The Cyber Security Uncut team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Australian Army veteran and judoka Scott Steer joins Liam Garman to discuss how he and his team are supporting Australia's veteran community through martial arts with the Veterans Grappling Foundation.

• The pair discuss Steer's career in judo before joining the Australian Army, and where he developed the idea of the Veterans Grappling Foundation.
• Steer then explains how the principles of martial arts – in particular, grappling arts such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo – are important tools in facilitating the transition from military to civilian life.
• Steer and Garman wrap up the podcast looking at some of the challenges in establishing the charity and its next steps.

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The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Elastic Security product lead and vice-president Mike Nichols joins senior journalist Robert Dougherty to discuss the future trends in cyber attacks and cyber security in the defence industry internationally and in Australia.

The pair begin the podcast discussing the trends of cyber attacks and defence facing Australia, while Mike Nichols shares his experience dealing with the new "openness" of cyber attack tools and security such as in Ukraine.

The podcast continues with a discussion of the classic cyber attack pattern, using analytics such as machine learning as cyber detectives, and how companies can put enough "noise" in the way to stop a data breach in time.

The pair wrap up the podcast by exploring concepts of hardening security of supply chains and skills shortages in the cyber defence sector to combat state-sponsored, automated, and targeted cyber attacks.

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The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Tim Jones, managing director of Hyprfire, joins hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr  Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant to discuss the importance of an active defence system and the nexus between academia and the cyber security industry.

• The podcast begins unpacking why businesses are not sufficiently protected if they rely solely on passive protection frameworks, as well as the growing endpoint risk posed by increased interconnectivity.
• The trio then unpack some fundamental lessons for cyber start-ups, and discuss the transference of knowledge between academia and the cyber industry.
• The podcast wraps up with a discussion around how sales teams and product development teams can best work together to grow their cyber security businesses.
  
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  The Cyber Security Uncut team

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the future of the Australian Defence Force and defence industry amid the evolving domestic and global geopolitical environments.

• The pair begin the podcast discussing the geopolitical and economic uncertainties facing Australia, while MAJGEN (Ret'd) McLachlan shares his lessons on how to build a stronger and more resilient defence industry
• The podcast continues unpacking the future of combined arms and multidomain battle management, including requirements for a robust information capability to link Australia's diverse fighting force.
• The pair wrap up the podcast by unpacking some of the priorities facing the Australian Defence Force and the Commonwealth, and what the sovereign industrial capability will look like in the future.

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The Defence Connect team