In this special crossover episode of the Defence Connect Podcast and Cyber Uncut podcast, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security Clare O’Neil joins Liam Garman to unpack how the Albanese government aims to make Australia the world’s most cyber-secure nation by 2030 and gives firsthand insight into upcoming cyber security legislation to keep us safe online.
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- The pair begin the podcast by going behind the curtain to see what threats keep Minister O'Neil up at night, and how the government is tackling such a broad array of online threats – from phishing attacks to credential stuffing and insider threats.
- Minister O’Neil then shares her thoughts on the recent Deloitte report on the Optus attack and clears up some common questions on SOCI/SLACIP.
- The podcast wraps up by looking at upcoming cyber security legislation and what the future of digital transformation looks like in Australia.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:
Episode 492: CONTESTED GROUND: Where does the misinformation bill leave free speech?
Episode 491: SPOTLIGHT: Engaging the national innovation ecosystem, with DSTG’s Dr Robert Hunjet
Episode 490: SPOTLIGHT: Protecting your data as Australia moves to an AI future, with Hrvoje Hančević-Grabić from IT Strategy Hub
Episode 489: SPOTLIGHT: Scaling advanced manufacturing, with Anduril’s Brian Schimpf and David Goodrich
Episode 488: SPOTLIGHT: How quantum will revolutionise PNT and RF sensing, with DSTG’s Andrew Seedhouse and QuantX’s Andre Luiten
Episode 487: DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Investing in property from post to post
Episode 486: SPOTLIGHT: Quantum – revolutionising Defence, health and energy – with Dr Cathy Foley, Australia’s chief scientist
Episode 485: CONTESTED GROUND: Unpacking resource and food security, with Senator Matt Canavan
Episode 484: SPOTLIGHT: Commercialising academic and industry research, with Defence Trailblazer’s Dr Sanjay Mazumdar
Episode 483: SPOTLIGHT: Pitching to Defence, with Professor Emily Hilder and Dan Bennett