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PODCAST: Becoming the world’s most cyber-secure nation, with Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil

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.

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.

  • 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 11: PODCAST: A taste of things to come, with shadow minister for defence Andrew Hastie
Episode 10: PODCAST: Getting our naval force structure right, with Jennifer Parker
Episode 9: CONTESTED GROUND: The expanding world of state-sponsored cyber warfare
Episode 8: SPOTLIGHT: Training – key to the National Defence Strategy, with CAE’s James Digges
Episode 7: PODCAST: Unpacking the impacts of a disruptive new US Defense secretary
Episode 6: PODCAST: Threats, theatre and tariffs in Trump’s world, with the Defence Connect team
Episode 5: CONTESTED GROUND: Regaining the qualitative advantage
Episode 4: CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025? Part 2
Episode 3: PODCAST: Boosting women’s involvement in defence industry, with Rachel Falzon, Women in Defence Association
Episode 2: SPOTLIGHT: Delivering a sovereign small arms and load carriage capability, with Aquaterro’s Graeme Bulte

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