Defence & Security Podcast Network

In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Lani Refiti, regional director – Australia/New Zealand at Claroty, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the relationship between cyber security, critical infrastructure and national security — and how this evolving sector impacts every Australian. The pair begin the podcast discussing how IT security incidents relate to critical infrastructure, and Claroty's expertise in protecting the nation's essential assets. Refiti then details some of the emerging cyber trends impacting Australian industry, civilian infrastructure and national security. The pair wrap up the podcast discussing those emerging cyber and geopolitical risks that threaten Australia over the short and medium term.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Adam Thorn, editor of Australian Aviation, joins host Liam Garman to discuss Australia's long-range strike capability options.

• The pair begin the podcast discussing the political appetite for long-range strike, before discussing recent debate on the B-21 program;
• The podcast continues with an assessment of the US' decision to base the B-52 in Australia;
• The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking future technological improvements to the B-52, and the future of hypersonic missiles.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Matthew Kluken, vice president and general manager at global information security provider archTIS, joins host Liam Garman to discuss the importance of data-centric security frameworks to protect organisational and business information.

• The pair begin the podcast assessing how current cyber security practices are insufficient, examining case studies in which network-wide cyber architectures have nevertheless allowed hackers to access critical data.
• The podcast then unpacks the importance of attribute-based access control to keep information secure, ensuring that only relevant stakeholders can access specific datasets.
• Kluken then provides essential advice to small and medium-sized businesses that are starting to navigate their cyber security journeys in light of recent large-scale hacks.
• The pair wrap up the podcast analysing how archTIS keeps Australian enterprises and defence organisations safe amid an increasingly challenging cyber industry.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight, Mitchell Pakes, regional manager, rescue firefighting at Ventia joins host Liam Garman to unpack Ventia's recent technological advancements that have revolutionised defence firefighting.

• The podcast begins with a discussion surrounding Ventia's approach to innovation in Defence, and how employees are all encouraged to innovate in the workspace.
• Pakes then explains how Ventia's rescue firefighting team developed a new firefighting filter adaptor, and their recognition at the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2022.
• The pair then discuss Ventia's strategic pillars, and how the company has embodied sustainability across its entire workforce.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson unpack the latest in the cyber security industry, providing the fundamental tips and tricks for businesses to maintain their cyber resilience.

• The podcast begins with a reflection on the recent challenges within the cyber security industry, discussing the swathe of cyber breaches confirmed over the past few weeks.
• The pair then discuss matching cyber risk profiles with investment, and how to utilise Australian cyber security providers to provide frontline defence to protect businesses.
• The podcast wraps up discussing how businesses can build a cyber security framework to inform business practices.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Daniel Keighran VC, account manager - key capabilities at Thales, and Peter Bull, vice president - digital systems at Thales, join host Phil Tarrant to discuss veteran transition into defence industry.

• The podcast begins by unpacking Thales' support for the veteran community, including their support to critical veteran charities, and how Australia's veterans and their unique skills support corporate Australia.
• The guests then provide essential tips to Australia's veterans who are looking to transition into the civilian community.
• The podcast wraps up with a discussion of how industry can streamline the move from fulltime service into defence industry.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Duncan Watt, general manager of guided weapons and hypersonics at Thales, and Mat Jones, head of future business at BAE Systems Australia, join host Phil Tarrant to discuss how the companies have teamed up to build a sovereign hypersonics and guided weapons capability.

• The podcast begins with a discussion of the Thales and BAE Systems Australia partnership, where homegrown intellectual property is being utilised to build a unique missile solution.
• They continue discussing how Australia is well positioned to develop hypersonic deterrent, having maintained significant research from Nulka and the Evolved SeaSparrow.
• Watt and Jones also discuss the broader concept of hypersonic deterrence, explaining that the industry is not simply aiming to develop one single prototype but an entire industrial ecosystem to produce capabilities at scale.

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Aaron Pollard — managing consultant, protective security at CyberCX — and Andrew Robinson — founder and chief information security officer at 6clicks — unpack supply chain risk management amid an evolving threat environment. Topics discussed include:

• The fundamentals of supply chain risk management.
• Learnings from the SolarWinds hack.
• Securing defence industry supply chains.
• The importance of investigating the security posture of third-party suppliers before onboarding.
• Educating the workforce to ensure they're equipped to identify threats and employ cyber-safe practices.
• The changing critical infrastructure environment.
• The next steps for CyberCX and 6clicks.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Jon Hawkins, group CEO of Omni, joins editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman to discuss how Australia can strengthen its defence and security posture. Topics discussed include:

• The growing complexities in the geostrategic environment.
• The development of Australia's sovereign industrial capability.
• Strengthening the global competitiveness of local defence SMEs.
• Emerging defence technologies and the future of autonomous capability.
• Bolstering cyber resilience and building secure defence networks.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Ben Kelly — director, protected vehicles at Thales Australia — and John Fry — general manager at Kongsberg — discuss their joint efforts to develop next-generation, land-based maritime strike capability for the Australian Defence Force. Topics discussed include:

• Leveraging the tried-and-tested Bushmaster PMV to develop a new mobile strike platform, the StrikeMaster.
• The evolution of the program, from concept to proposal for LAND 4100 Phase 2.
• Thales and Kongsberg's sovereign collaboration and their respective contributions to the project.
• Features and capabilities of the StrikeMaster, including the range of missile systems.
• The strategic importance of the capability and its deployment potential.

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