In this special episode of the ifa podcast, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson joins Phil Tarrant (director - Momentum Media) and MAJGEN (retired) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security.

The group begins the podcast discussing the cyber security threats facing Australia and the role of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).

Senator Paterson then details how foreign interference and espionage have overtaken terrorism as the primary security concern for Australia.

The team wraps up the podcast in outlining the importance of attracting the right talent with the right skills to power Australian cyber security businesses.