Best Cyber Cher Podcasts (2025)

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CYBER UNCUT: SA launches EdChat, a new ‘sophisticated’ ransomware gang, and Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters finished? 49:48

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and David Hollingworth touch on the latest in AI and its incorporation in Australian education, the latest from ransomware operators targeting Australian organisations, and the alleged retirement of Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters. Croft and Hollingworth begin by discussing UNSW and its partnership…

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: How Niru Verma turned Post-it notes into a blueprint for breaking barriers in cyber 40:04

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What happens when a woman with the “how hard can it be” gene takes on the male-dominated world of cyber and national security? In this episode of The Progress Report, Defence Connect’s Tash Taylor sits down with Niru Verma, partner at Excelium, to unpack the twists and turns of her career – from 11 years in the APS to launching her own business, to…

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SPOTLIGHT: Shaping Australia’s maritime future – Serco’s role in supporting the RAN and ADF 24:50

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Peter Behrendt, managing director of defence for Serco Asia-Pacific, to unpack the role of Serco in supporting the Royal Australian Navy. They discuss the countdown to Indo Pacific 2025, with much of the spotlight falling on Australia’s maritime capabilities – p…

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CYBER UNCUT: AI’s impact on Aussie kids, ransomware attacks in Australia rise, and Warner Bros sues Midjourney 44:36

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and David Hollingworth touch on the latest in AI news, concerning developments in the world of cyber crime, and recommendations by the Law Council of Australia regarding the next phase of the nation’s Cyber Security Strategy. Croft and Hollingworth begin by discussing eSafety and changes made…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Andrew Hastie on espionage, resilience, and the new front lines of national security 24:47

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the Honourable Andrew Hastie MP, shadow minister for home affairs, for a hard-hitting discussion on the shifting nature of Australia’s national security challenges. No longer confined to conventional defence or counter-terrorism, the security debate now spans economic so…

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SPOTLIGHT: From training target to tactical edge, with QinetiQ Australia’s Andrew Forbes and Cher Min Teo 31:50

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Andrew Forbes, chief growth officer, and Cher Min Teo, campaign director for capability assurance, training and simulation at QinetiQ Australia, to discuss the role of Australia's sovereign test and evaluation capabilities and the role it plays in sharpening Aus…

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CYBER UNCUT: ‘Nudify’ app ban, hacker threatens artists with AI punishment, and fake ID marketplace takedown 35:09

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss the latest AI news, some worrying trends in cyber crime, and this year’s largest supply chain hack, impacting hundreds of companies worldwide. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off by looking at the NSW government embracing AI and the federal government’s timel…

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CONTESTED GROUND: When information becomes the battlefield 37:59

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack the escalating role of information warfare in today’s conflicts. From the mobile phone’s transformation into a weapon to the blurred lines between propaganda and “information operations”, the team dissects how truth itself …

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Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Female Defence Leader of the Year (SME), Sarah Bailey 28:45

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by the Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Female Defence Leader of the Year (SME), Sarah Bailey, to discuss the nature of leadership, courage, and opportunity as the chief executive of PentenAmio Australia. Bailey has previously held senior leadership role…

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: Leading at sea and beyond: A conversation with Rear Admiral Van Stralen 28:55

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How do you forge a trailblazing path and rise to leadership in the Australian Defence Force? In this episode of The Progress Report, Defence Connect’s Tash Taylor sits down with Rear Admiral Letitia Van Stralen, head of Military Personnel for the Australian Defence Force. ADML Van Stralen shares how her 30-year journey began with a law degree, whic…

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CYBER UNCUT: OpenAI under fire, WSU cyber attack update, and letters of marque for hackers 42:53

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss a pair of lawsuits targeting ChatGPT’s maker, cyber crime news, and one US politician’s novel solution to combat hackers. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off by addressing a pair of lawsuits targeting OpenAI and the tragic case of a teenager who was allegedly…

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Veterans, leadership and returning home, with former commando Heston Russell 50:17

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Heston Russell – a public speaker, author and former Australian Special Forces officer – to discuss the 2025 Veteran Games and the recent regional heat held in Darwin on 22 August and later this year on the Gold Coast (11 and 12 October). Russell has pre…

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DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: From DHOAS to rentvesting – unlocking smarter strategies for Defence investors 49:38

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In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman, editor of Smart Property Investment, tackle the property questions that Australian Defence Force members can’t afford to ignore. They explore how the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate cut could impact borrowing capacity and why understandin…

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SPOTLIGHT: Defence industry testing and evaluation, with Harry Hickling 28:04

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty sits down with Harry Hickling, managing director at APV Corporation, to discuss the importance of rigorous testing and evaluation in the evolving landscape of defence and automotive industries. Hickling takes listeners behind the scenes, sharing how the com…

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CYBER UNCUT: CommBank rolls out AI anti-scam measures, iiNet hacked, and AI-powered toys for your kids 41:23

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss CommBank’s use of AI to stop scams, local hacks and international cyber news, creepy AI toys for kids, and the alarming fact that what we know about ransomware attacks is just the tip of the iceberg. Hollingworth and Croft begin the podcast with two Commonwealth…

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Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Rising Star of the Year, Gitarth Vaishnav 30:16

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by the Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Rising Star of the Year, Gitarth Vaishnav, to discuss the inspiring award and his efforts as a software engineer in the sensor fusion team at DroneShield headquarters in Sydney. The University of Technology Sydney …

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: From curiosity to career – breaking into the space industry 31:35

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What does it really take to find your place in one of Australia’s most niche industries – and how do you turn curiosity into a meaningful career? In this episode of The Progress Report, Defence Connect’s Tash Taylor sits down with Mary Pillay, a space and robotics engineer and ambassador of the Australian Space Diversity Alliance. Mary shares how h…

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SPOTLIGHT: The leading edge of defence and law enforcement study 43:30

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In this episode of Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Sibel Aktim, a Macquarie University graduate and intelligence officer, to explore postgraduate courses that are available to assist people with their careers in defence and law enforcement. Inspired by a lecturer, Aktim pursued a master of intelligence, finding a pract…

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CONTESTED GROUND: From housing to subs – the economics behind military power 32:07

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman dissect the forces shaping Australia’s national security in an increasingly volatile world. From the shortage of tradespeople to the sustainability of the nuclear submarine program, the team explores how domestic economic realitie…

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Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Executive of the Year, Tim Walmsley 36:52

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by the Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Executive of the Year, Tim Walmsley, to discuss the momentous award and his leadership of the BenchOn global resource and supply platform. The retired Australian Army Major has completed two master’s degrees – in c…

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SPOTLIGHT: The future of Defence training and simulation 35:24

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In this episode of Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Dr Gary Eves, principal technology officer at CAE, to explore how cutting-edge training and simulation are reshaping the way the ADF prepares for tomorrow’s battles. The discussion dives into CAE’s Integrated Learning Environment, a platform that unites instructors, si…

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CYBER UNCUT: Productivity Commission goes pro-AI, ShinyHunters continues Salesforce hacking spree, and a new ransomware operator emerges 43:12

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss the future of AI and copyright in Australia, ShinyHunters and their relationship to the Scattered Spider hacking collective, and a new ransomware operator targeting small businesses in the ANZ region. Hollingworth and Croft kick open things up with a discussion …

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CONTESTED GROUND: Inside the information battlespace – how the creative industry supports national security 48:41

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant are joined by Simon Bergman, CEO of M+C Saatchi World Services, to unpack the evolving landscape of grey zone warfare and the role of creative industries in modern conflict. Drawing on decades of operational and commercial experience, Bergman …

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SEA 3000 decision and advanced Mogami Class frigates, with Jennifer Parker 19:55

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by naval warfare expert Jennifer Parker to discuss the recent decision by the Australian government to select the advanced Mogami Class frigate, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding, for the $10 billion SEA 3000 General Pu…

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: From resilience to real impact – supporting veterans and their families through change 45:06

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What does it really take to build strength and community when your family is moving at a moment’s notice – and how do you turn that experience into creating meaningful support for veterans and their spouses? In this episode of The Progress Report, Defence Connect’s Tash Taylor sits down with Julie Hall who comes from a proud family with deep roots …

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CYBER UNCUT: Atlassian layoffs, Qantas hackers revealed, and hacking on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine 40:06

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss the Commonwealth Bank and Atlassian laying off staff to make way for AI, new developments in the Qantas hack, and Ukrainian hackers targeting Aeroflot. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with some worrying AI news: one of Australia’s largest banks and Atlass…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Regional flashpoints and economic headwinds – Australia’s strategic dilemma 41:45

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the Cambodia–Thai military confrontation and Australia’s economic landscape. Tarrant and Thompson begin the podcast reflecting on Exercise Talisman Sabre, highlighting how the biennial drills continue to grow in scale and s…

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DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Why your ‘analysis paralysis’ could cost you thousands 44:04

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In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Kane Dury from Discover Buyers Agency and Liam Garman, editor of Smart Property Investment, dive into two of the most overlooked but critical aspects of property investing: opportunity cost and due diligence. They unpack the hidden cost of waiting too long to invest and how analysis paralysi…

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CYBER UNCUT: Trump and AI, Qantas hacker comms, and Aussie political party hacked 42:05

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss Donald Trump’s use and support of AI, the Genea fertility and Qantas hacks, and the United Australia Party hanging its members out to dry in the wake of a data breach. The pair open up with news of Trump’s posting of an AI rendition of Barack Obama being arreste…

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CONTESTED GROUND: TomorrowX’s disruptive approach to legacy system protection 25:28

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman, editor of Cyber Daily, is joined by Kostas Siourthas, founder and CEO of TomorrowX; Rob Parker, partner at Deloitte; and cyber security leader Dr Marcus Thompson for an in-depth discussion on the future of data protection and innovation in the digital age. The episode was recorded at Del…

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Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Academic of the Year, Dr Oleksandra Molloy 38:42

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by the Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Academic of the Year, Dr Oleksandra Molloy, to discuss the momentous award and her research into the use of drones in the war in Ukraine. The University of NSW senior lecturer has conducted significant research int…

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CYBER UNCUT: TomorrowX’s disruptive approach to legacy system protection 25:00

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman, editor of Cyber Daily, is joined by Kostas Siourthas, founder and CEO of TomorrowX; Rob Parker, partner at Deloitte; and cyber security leader Dr Marcus Thompson for an in-depth discussion on the future of data protection and innovation in the digital age. The episode was recorded at Del…

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CONTESTED GROUND: How Australia is walking the China and United States relations tightrope 40:34

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack the latest news and events contributing to national security in Australia. They begin the podcast discussing Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, including how important these kinds of joint military training activities are for the intero…

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Making and managing your defence prime, with EDGE Group’s Miles Chambers 32:59

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Miles Chambers, senior vice president of international business development at EDGE Group, to discuss how the United Arab Emirates established and manages its own defence prime to work collaboratively with government, provide leadership in industry and c…

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: Building a more inclusive orbit – one space tech leader at a time 27:57

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What do a high school teacher, a psychologist, and a mother of two have in common with a space tech founder? In this episode of The Progress Report, Defence Connect’s Tash Taylor sits down with Sheila Maria Gough Kenyon – co-founder of Starbound Space Solutions and national committee member of the Australian Space Diversity Alliance – to explore wh…

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CYBER UNCUT: Protecht’s Mike Franklin on the importance of creating a strong company cyber security culture and prioritising critical assets 52:15

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Mike Franklin, Australian cyber security lead at Protecht, to discuss the current cyber security landscape, the importance of top-down cyber security culture, and the impact of AI on cyber security. Garman and Franklin begin with a discussion on the current cyber security lan…

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CONTESTED GROUND: AUKUS, Middle East tensions, and Australia’s strategic future 25:38

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson explore Australia’s readiness to meet its military needs and examine the country’s role amid a rapidly changing global landscape. They kick things off with a discussion on Commonwealth funding, before exploring the AUKUS agreement and wh…

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SPOTLIGHT: On the front lines of international drone warfare, with Simon Olsen 34:19

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Simon Olsen, chief executive officer and co-founder of Arkeus autonomous optical systems, to discuss the changing world of drone warfare and what Australia is trying to achieve in the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) strategic space. Olsen, the commercial-savvy CEO…

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CYBER UNCUT: Qantas hacked, AI to power the Australian economy, and women’s health clinic hacked 39:57

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft are joined by Australian Aviation’s Jake Nelson to talk about the Qantas data breach before our usual suspects talk up the latest AI news, followed by some alarming local hacks. AI is the topic for Hollingworth and Croft as the pair start with a chat about News Corp’s n…

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The true costs of an ‘independent’ foreign and defence policy, with Strategic Analysis Australia’s Michael Shoebridge 37:44

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Michael Shoebridge, Strategic Analysis Australia director, to unpack the debate about Australia’s level of defence spending and a host of other topics. The pair discuss a range of issues, including: Responding to calls for Australia to shake off the “shackles” of the Aust…

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: Mentorship matters – how women are thriving and transforming Australia’s defence sector 19:49

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In this episode of The Progress Report, Defence Connect’s Natasha Taylor sits down with Rachel Falzon, founder and national president of the Women in Defence Association, to explore the power of mentorship in shaping meaningful careers. From informal guidance over coffee to a groundbreaking, free national mentoring program, Rachel shares stories of…

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SPOTLIGHT: Defence industry collaboration and the need for an Australian prime, with Dean Rosenfield 28:28

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Nova Systems chief executive officer Dean Rosenfield to explore the increasing importance of the defence industry to the nation’s security and why it’s time for an Australian “prime” contractor. Rosenfield, a highly experienced senior business leader, has more t…

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CYBER UNCUT: News Corp’s AI push, hackers arrested at home and abroad, and War Thunder does it again 49:30

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft talk about good and bad AI use cases, dramatic hacker arrests in Australia and France, printer vulnerabilities, and why War Thunder is a national security risk. AI is the topic for Hollingworth and Croft as the pair start with a chat about News Corp’s new drive to integ…

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DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: What the SAS taught me about property investment, with Mark Donaldson VC 48:39

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In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson joins host Kane Dury to explore the parallels between service life and strategic property investment – and why calculated risk-taking is second nature for Australian Defence Force personnel. Donaldson shares how his military mindset, forged in some of the most …

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SPOTLIGHT: Assured position, navigation, and timing data for defence – the Australian cutting edge 42:57

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Douglas Abdiel, think tank author, Marine Corps officer and now global vice president - defence at Advanced Navigation, to explore how assured PNT is shaping the future of autonomous capability across land, sea, and air. The discussion begins by unpacking the me…

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CYBER UNCUT: OpenAI’s big defence contract, Israel and Iran square off in cyber space, AI chatbots in the ER 37:44

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss military AI, cyber warfare in the Middle East, the week in cyber security, and why the Pope is coming out swinging against AI. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with AI news, including AI tech bros earning a military commission in the efforts to build battl…

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Balancing military capability and clean energy transition, with Felix Bowman-Derrick 22:36

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In this renewable energy and environment-focused episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Felix Bowman-Derrick, Assistant Secretary of Environment and Engineering in the infrastructure division of the Department of Defence’s security and estate group. Bowman-Derrick holds a bachelor of environmental sc…

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THE PROGRESS REPORT: From pink suits to progress – finding your place in defence industry 34:13

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What do you do when you walk into your first defence event in your early 20s, wearing a bright pink suit … and realise you’re the only woman in the room? In the premiere of The Progress Report, Defence Connect’s Natasha Taylor sits down with Olivia Agate – president of Women’s Defence Connection and HR partner at Navantia – to unpack what it really…

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SPOTLIGHT: Expansion plans for the military aviation industry, with Babcock’s Duncan Milne and Pierre Basquin 27:33

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Duncan Milne, managing director of aviation and critical services at Babcock Australasia, and Pierre Basquin, chief executive of aviation and CEO France at Babcock International Group, to discuss further expansion into the military aviation industry to meet cust…

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CYBER UNCUT: Hacker furries, Global ransomware targets Aussie healthcare organisations, and cyber security for farmers 33:04

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In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft talk about furry hacking collectives, a spree of ransomware attacks targeting Australian healthcare organisations, and good news for farmers. Hollingworth and Croft start their chat by catching up on a defacement campaign targeting a website administered by the US Depar…