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Formerly a software engineer, today Edwin Kwan is Head of Application Security and Advisory at Tyro Payments. Edwin is also a contributing journalist to the It’s 5:05 Podcast, which highlights cybersecurity and open source software news. 

Host Cole Cornford chats with Edwin about transitioning from focusing on the nitty gritty challenges of an engineer to the very different challenges of overseeing a team, the importance of due diligence when using open source software, the pros and cons of end to end encryption, and plenty more.

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2:55 - Importance of listening.

3:50 - Edwin’s current role.

4:28 - A recent news story: end to end encryption & Google.

7:30 - Unintended results from security decisions.

8:38 - Security about making "an informed risk decision."

9:50 - Edwin’s background and career trajectory.

12:50 - The challenges of doing intangible work vs. work you can see the tangible impact of in the real world.

13:30 - Edwin: "Changing from a technical challenge to a people and culture challenge," i.e., going from a technical role to a manager role.

15:50 - Cole: Would you want to go back to a technical role?

18:30 - Edwin: In security, there’s this idea that security is a blocker.

20:30 - Edwin: "What you know today is obsolete in 11 months."

23:40 - Cole: I think AI is a really good example of security not having a proactive mindset.

25:00 - Edwin: Security team always chasing its tail.

26:30 - Cole: I always worry when cybersecurity teams advocate for having more money.

27:30 - Edwin: Security is seen as a "cost centre," not revenue generation.

30:30 - Advice for young people wanting to enter the industry/tech more generally.

32:40 - Rapid fire questions.

35:50 - Edwin’s favourite book to recommend: How To Win Friends and Influence People.

37:30 - Edwin’s 1 piece of advice: "Look at your open source supply chain."

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Uncover the compelling story of a global citizen's quest to tackle the climate crisis, as she empowers farming communities around the world and drives the expansion of climate solutions through pioneering technology and collaborative partnerships.

In this captivating podcast episode, Anastasia, founder of Regrow, delves into her remarkable journey and valuable perspectives on empowering farmers and scaling climate solutions. The discussion emphasizes the significance of customized approaches for diverse regions and the integration of digital technologies in agriculture.

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Resources

Regrow Ag: https://www.regrow.ag/

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction: In this episode, Anastasia, the founder of Regrow, discusses her journey and shares insights into empowering farmers and expanding climate solutions in Australia's climate tech landscape.

03:27 Tailored Solutions for Diverse Regions: Anastasia stresses the importance of bespoke solutions for farmers in different regions, with a focus on understanding their unique challenges and conditions.

08:13 The Role of Non-Profit Sectors: The conversation brings to light the vital role non-profit sectors play in supporting the uptake of digital technologies in agriculture, acting as a catalyst for sustainable farming practices.

12:22 Female Breadwinners and Global Food Pathways: Anastasia acknowledges the pivotal role of female farmers as breadwinners and their part in bolstering global food pathways through technology-driven solutions.

13:46 Capitalising on Economies of Scale and Partnerships: The discussion examines the benefits of capitalising on economies of scale and forging partnerships with global organisations to broaden the reach of climate tech solutions.

14:08 Applying Space Tech Knowledge for Climate Action: Anastasia talks about her background in space tech and explains how satellite data can be utilised in agricultural practices for climate action.

16:42 Making Complex Data Actionable: The challenge of processing intricate data and making it actionable for farmers is explored, underlining the need for practical insights and scenario-based guidance.

18:37 Carbon Sequestration and Regenerative Agriculture: Anastasia clarifies the concept of carbon sequestration and underscores the significance of regenerative practices in creating resilient farming systems.

21:58 Global Adoption and Scalability: The discussion delves into the worldwide adoption of climate tech solutions and the scalability of Regrow's offerings through partnerships and government support.

33:49 Encouragement for Climate Entrepreneurs: Anastasia offers advice to climate entrepreneurs, encouraging them to attract top talent and highlighting the varied skill sets required in climate tech companies.

35:42 Finding Hope in Climate Solutions: The episode wraps up with a reflection on the hope sparked by climate solutions and the potential for positive change in addressing the climate crisis.

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

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00:00 - Toby Amodio and Cole Cornford start their discussion about the Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ACSC) Information Security Manual (ISM) Control 2023 Updates, focusing initially on the encryption and handling of passwords.

03:38 - Toby highlights a humorous typo on a 30-character limit for "break glass" accounts, which was later corrected by the ACSC.

06:04 - Cole discusses the ISM Control 1171 update which relates to password managers. They explore the pros and cons of using these tools.

09:00 - Toby introduces a change in ISM Control 1492, which now requires password changes only when there are indications of compromise, marking a shift from regular password changes.

11:08 - Cole discusses changes in ISM Control 1428, highlighting how security is shifting towards a more risk-based approach rather than blanket mandates.

14:15 - Toby talks about Control 1371, which emphasises procurement processes and "secure-by-design" practices. However, he also acknowledges the practical challenge of enforcing such a control.

18:43 - Cole and Toby discuss ISM Control 1431 which focuses on scalability in cloud environments. They delve into how most government systems might not be architected to handle dynamic scaling.

25:46 - Toby introduces the concept of continuous real-time monitoring. They debate the removal of Control 1518, which pertains to maintaining a low-bandwidth version of a website as a form of backup.

28:51 - Cole argues against maintaining a low-bandwidth website. He emphasises the need to build more resilient applications that can handle load effectively.

31:42 - Toby and Cole discuss the practical impact of the changes, noting how it creates a competitive vector for businesses and promotes better cultural change in the security space.

33:18 - Toby summarises the overall changes in the ISM guidelines, focusing on the blend of security by design and resilience of websites and external services.

34:51 - Cole shares his viewpoint on why it's better to focus on resilience rather than having a low bandwidth backup.

36:07 - They discuss the potential negative implications of switching to a low-bandwidth version during high load, such as causing alarm and potential reputational damage.

37:41 - Toby and Cole discuss their favourite parts of the updates, appreciating the indirect promotion of better cultural change in security through the ISM.

40:46 - They conclude their conversation, expressing their gratitude to the ACSC for the constant improvement of the ISM document and its value to the cybersecurity community.

Resources

https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-cyber-security/ism

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In this episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Maykot, Product Design Manager at REA Group, to discuss her career to date. Amanda shares insights from working in product design and management, including what she's learned from women in leadership positions and the importance of mentorship.

We also discuss career advice for younger designers and how mentorship can help guide your professional development. If you're interested in a career in product design or management, this episode is a must-listen.

After beginning her career as a management consultant, Sheena Peeters has worked in a variety of roles within tech and cybersecurity, including founding her own startup, and executing digital strategies for companies like NAB and Australia Post in key management positions. Sheena chats with Cole Cornford about aligning cybersecurity strategy with business strategy, fostering a culture of shared responsibility, the challenges of measuring ROI in cybersecurity, and plenty more.

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6:00 - Discussion on Sheena’s career background.

8:00 - Sheena discusses the start of her career in consulting, highlighting its benefits.

10:30 - Cole shares his experience and challenges moving into consulting.

13:30 - Cole asks about the essential qualities required for leaders of companies.

17:00 - Cole addresses the challenges of having just a one or two-person cybersecurity team.

20:20 - Sheena shares strategies on how to encourage shared responsibility throughout a company.

23:30 - Cole discusses the negative dynamic between security teams and the rest of the company.

25:20 - Sheena emphasizes that the security architect should be part of the architecture team.

26:20 - Cole presents two models that security architects typically fall into.

32:20 - Cole asks about decision-making strategies regarding resource allocation.

32:40 - Sheena insists that the cybersecurity strategy needs to align with the business strategy.

34:20 - Sheena highlights the rapid changes in the cybersecurity field.

34:50 - Sheena asserts that compliance is not a strategy.

36:50 - Cole addresses the difficulty in measuring ROI in cybersecurity and asks about Sheena's strategies.

42:50 - Rapid fire questions begin.

49:00 - Sheena's piece of advice: the importance of collaboration and cooperation.

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Here are three ways generative AI is able to empower Account Executives and the broader teams within the company: 

1) New generative AI tools are perfect for Account Executives to leverage the opportunity to learn from their peers and foster a collaborative environment within the company.

2) When AEs are torn between giving their full attention to their customers during meetings and taking notes. With generative AI tools, AEs are now able to give their full attention to the customer and run thorough discoveries, with the AI tools taking care of the heavy administrative lifting. 

3) Further to fostering a collaborative environment, generative AI tools are able to provide summarise of the sales conversations the teams are having to the broader team to improve the sales performance of the other AEs and ADRs. 

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro to Shruti, Wingman and Clari

08:40 - The impact of having alignment between product, sales, marketing, and all other departments within the company

11:00 - When new generative AI tech is introduced into an organisation, what is the response from AEs and how does that improve their performance?

20:20 - How sophisticated will AI get into the future and what capabilities will companies have with these tools

33:00 - What generative AI will hold for future job opportunities

27:00 - How sales team structures will change in the future due to AI

29:00 - How sales people can stay relevant in this new world of AI and sales tech

Here's how to get in touch with Shruti Kapoor: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutikapoor/

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Today we chat to Melissa Donnelly from Affinity Communications. The firm is a strategic communications agency for businesses that are serious about growth or transformation. Their clients want expert advice to help them find and amplify their voices.

Melissa and I chat about the importance of branding, trust, integrity as well as some tips for fintech founders.

We also chat about her cooking!

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Today's episode is with Briam Pham from Litecard. Litecard is helping leading brands across the world generate more sales, increase membership and license renewals and make marketing more effective.

In this episode we chat about the history of the business, the progress and the future plans - as well as Brian's table tennis prowess!

Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stories of Australian fintechs and founders whilst using broader content as the catalyst to enable fintech companies to grow. 

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

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2:30 - Benefits of shared workspace.

5:30 - Shubham’s background.

9:00 - Bug bounty hunting.

10:45 - Developing a good work ethic from crappy jobs.

15:00 - Video game hacking.

21:00 - Tying video game hacking to cybersecurity.

22:40 - Shubham: got in trouble for hacking in high school.

24:20 - Shubham: had to convince his parents to let him study computer science.

26:00 - Shubham was working an unpaid internship.

26:50 - Cole: pros and cons of uni education.

29:20 - Shubham: I don’t discourage people from going to uni.

32:00 - Assetnote - discussing the company.

34:00 - Shubham started commercialising but “had no idea what I was doing”.

36:45 - Cole reflects on his early naivety when starting Galah Cyber.

38:30 - Pros and challenges of bootstrapping a business.

39:00 - Shubham: came close to running out of money.

40:45 - Cole: I see a vacuum for app sec talent in smaller orgs.

41:30 - Cole: software has eaten the world. Now AI is eating software.

43:10 - Shubham: division of work between Shubham and co-founder.

44:30 - Doing any job to move the business forward.

47:00 - Rapid-fire questions.

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Today we chat to Stuart Alsop - Head of Sales at intelliflo Australia via a call.

Stuart talks about what intelliflo is , the background and why it has entered Australia recently.

He also talks about the macro landscape, the threats, the opportunities as well their vision.

Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stories of Australian fintechs and founders whilst using broader content as the catalyst to enable fintech companies to grow. 

The information is prepared by Sub11 Pty Ltd ACN: 658 287 220 CAR: 001301214, who is an authorised representative of Cache Investment Management Ltd (ACN 624 306 430 AFSL 514 360) (Cache). All information is general information only and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial situation or needs.

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