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Cyber Voices
Welcome to CYBER VOICES, where we highlight and celebrate the diverse voices of the Australian cyber community. From top-ranking CISOs and government officials to threat hunters and vulnerability analysts, if there’s a voice to be heard, you’ll hear it on CYBER VOICES. Join us as we delve into the stories, insights, and expertise that shape the world of cybersecurity in Australia.
Episodes
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You’re Not Broken: Michalina Lisik on Discovering Autism as an Adult in Tech
Mish Lisik spent years doing everything right and still watching her peers get promoted ahead of her. In this episode of Cyber Voices, host David Savva-Willett…
Cyber VoicesConfessions of a Friendly Hacker: Keren Elazari on Why We Still Need Human Hackers
Recorded on the CyberCon 2026 expo floor in Melbourne, this episode sees host David Savva-Willett sit down with Keren Elazari, the friendly hacker, the day…
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Empowered Together: AISA Chair Michael Burchell on the Road to 2030
Recorded on day three of CyberCon 2026 in Melbourne, the first episode of the Cyber Voices CyberCon series brings AISA Chair Michael Burchell back into the…
Cyber VoicesSwag as a Hidden Attack Vector, with David Hill
There was a pen on the table at a workshop. Placed next to an unlocked phone, it opened the browser and loaded the facilitator’s website, with nobody tapping…
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Your Company Through the Eyes of an Info Stealer, with Jesse Hoppo
Information stealing malware is not new and not sophisticated. That is precisely what worries Jesse Hoppo, who leads the open source intelligence and cyber…
Cyber VoicesAgentic GRC and the Limits of AI, with Ian Yip and Jack Hedges
Governance, risk and compliance generates a great deal of manual work, and not all of it is work anyone would miss. Ian Yip's argument is that this is exactly…
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Are ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini Useful in a Breach Investigation? with Josh Lemon
Threat actors are already using large language models to accelerate the early stages of a compromise. Josh Lemon wanted to know what the same tools could do…
Cyber VoicesAI Agents as Workers, with Sharon Hunneybell
Most organisations still treat AI agents as software. Their staff do not. Agents are being used as colleagues, confidants and co-developers; they are being…
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Post-Quantum Cryptography and Passkeys, with Geoff Schomburgk and Alex Wilson (Yubico)
Quantum computers will one day break the cryptography that protects almost everything online. The harder questions are how much of the alarm is warranted, and…
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Everyone Has a Unique Talent: Christine Ferguson on Neurodiversity in Cyber
Recorded live at AISA SydneySec 2026, host David Savva-Willett is joined by Christine Ferguson, Inclusion Specialist Lead in DXC Technology's Social Impact…
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The Only Criminologist in the Room: Nakshathra Suresh on Human Centred Resilience
Recorded live at AISA SydneySec 2026, host David Savva-Willett sits down with Nakshathra Suresh, a cyber criminologist and one of very few people in Australia…
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Fighting Back: Glenn Maiden on Putting a Bounty on Cybercrime
Cybercrime is not a lone hacker in a hoodie any more. It is an economy, and by some estimates a staggeringly large one. In this episode of Cyber Voices, host…
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The Ones Who Do Nothing: Ant Cohen on What Your Phishing Metrics Are Missing
On this episode of Cyber Voices, host David Savva-Willett is at the tail end of Canberra CyberConnect 2026, AISA's first ever event in the nation's capital…
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The Human Firewall: Darren Fleming on Staying Clear Headed in a Crisis
Every playbook and SOP you have ever written assumes it will be picked up by a calm, fully regulated human. My guest this episode reckons that assumption is…
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Earning the Chair: How Graham Fairley Became PEXA's CISO
Most people arrive at the CISO chair from the outside. Graham Fairley did the opposite — he earned it from within. In this episode, host David Savva-Willett…
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Breachonomics Redux: Grant McKechnie on the Untold Cost of a Data Breach
On this episode of Cyber Voices, host David Savva-Willett is on the ground at Canberra CyberConnect 2026, AISA's inaugural event in the nation's capital…
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Rain, Hail or Shine: Chris Stannage on Cyber Run Club, Community and Mental Health
This episode is a little bit different. Yes, my guest works in cyber security, but we are not here to talk about breach containment or zero trust architecture…
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Emily Holyoake on Security Culture, Human Risk and Canberra Roundabouts
Recorded live at the inaugural Canberra CyberConnect 2026, David sits down with Emily Holyoake, Executive Director and co-founder of Not A Standard and one of…
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The Sword Cuts Both Ways: Professor Toby Walsh on AI, Mythos and the New Normal in Cyber
On this episode of Cyber Voices, host David Savva-Willett is at Canberra CyberConnect 2026, AISA's inaugural event in the nation's capital, for a wide-ranging…
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When Everything Is On Fire: Shane Fitzsimmons on Leading Through Crisis
Recorded live at CyberConnect Canberra 2026, Cyber Voices host David Savva-Willett sits down with Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM, Managing Director of SAF Leading…
Cyber VoicesTurning Off the Tap: Andrew Haschka on AI, Vulnerabilities and the Software Supply Chain | GitLab
In this episode of Cyber Voices, the official podcast of AISA, host David Savva-Willett is joined by Andrew Haschka, Field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan at…
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The Chair's Check In: Michael Burchell on AISA at the Halfway Mark of 2026 | CyberConnect Canberra
In this episode of Cyber Voices, the official podcast of AISA, host David Savva-Willett sits down with Michael Burchell, Chair of the Australian Information…
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Nicole Stephensen on Privacy Impact Assessments and Securing Personal Information | BrisSEC 2026
In this episode of Cyber Voices, the official podcast of AISA, recorded live on the floor at BrisSEC in Brisbane, host David Savva-Willett sits down with…
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The 2026 Threat Landscape, Iran, and AI-Powered Phishing with Michael Kosak
Mike Kosak joins Cyber Voices to deliver a frank assessment of the 2026 cyber threat environment: it's not great, and it's getting worse. Mike is Director of…
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Responding to a Cyber Crisis You Don’t Control with Darren Hopkins | BrisSEC 2026
In this episode of Cyber Voices, recorded live at BrisSEC 2026, host David Savva-Willett speaks with Darren Hopkins, Partner at McGrathNicol and a…
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Inside the Mind of an Attacker — Atticus D'mello on Bypassing Social Media's Security Controls | BrisSEC 2026
Recorded live on the floor at BrisSEC 2026 in Brisbane, David Savva-Willett sits down with Atticus D'mello, higher degree research student, vulnerability…
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Quantum Safe Queensland: A Practical Roadmap with Prof. Craig Costello | BrisSEC 2026
Q-Day is coming — and the encryption protecting your most sensitive data may already be on borrowed time. In this episode of Cyber Voices, host David…
Cyber VoicesInside the Dark Web Economy: Anastasia Tikhonova on 2026's Top Cyber Threats
The Problem of Trust: Identity Fraud, Deepfakes & APAC Threat Trends with Anastasia Tikhonova What happens when cybercriminals stop attacking your CEO and…
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Year One in the Seat: Tara Dharnikota on What It Really Takes to Be a CISO
What does it really take to step into the CISO seat, and thrive? In this episode of Cyber Voices, the official podcast of AISA and the home of Australia's…
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Navigating the Passkey Revolution with VicRoads
In a groundbreaking move, Igor Gjorgjioski from VicRoads embarked on a digital transformation journey to enhance security and user experience by eliminating…
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Building Cyber Communities with Jasmine McCrudden
In this episode of Cyber Voices, Jasmine McCrudden shares her inspiring journey from a tech recruiter to a key player in the Australian cybersecurity…
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Rebranding Cyber with Emily Woodhams
At CyberCon Australia 2025, Emily Woodhams shared her experience as the Cybersecurity Engagement Manager at Melbourne University. Her role involves enhancing…
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Tackling Abuse Material Online with Joel Scanlan
Content Warning In this episode, we discuss topics that some may find triggering, relating to child sexual abuse material on the internet. David Willett hosts…
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Gaurav Vikash Asks: Are Our Cars Spying on Us?
In this episode, cybersecurity expert Gaurav Vikash discusses the privacy risks associated with smart cars and connected vehicles. As vehicles become more…
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Navigating Insider Threats with Jordan Carmichael
Jordan Carmichael, CEO of Helix Services, discusses the intricacies of insider threats and digital vetting in today's cyber landscape. With a focus on critical…
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Protecting Kids Online with Bailey Marshall
In this episode of Cyber Voices, host David Willett discusses the critical issue of children's online safety with Bailey Marshall, co-founder of Future Proof…
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Unmasking Trust Attacks with Max Heinemeyer
In this insightful episode of Cyber Voices, David Willett dives into the complexities of trust attacks with Max Heinemeyer at CyberCon 2025. Max brings an…
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The Cyber Escape Room Challenge with Tony Nicholls
At the 2025 CyberCon in Melbourne, Tony Nicholls from CGI Australia introduced a new concept - a cyber escape room housed in a shipping container. Originally…
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Unmasking Insider Threat with Jason Plumridge
In this episode, Jason Plumridge from Thales Cyber discusses the growing threats posed by foreign intelligence entities. He explains how these operatives…
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Igniting a Global STEM Revolution with Kari Byron
In this episode of Cyber Voices, Kari Byron, known for her role on MythBusters, discusses her evolution from television host to STEM advocate. She is…
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Spotting Malicious Remote IT Applicants with Michael Puckridge and Jamie Lindsay
In this gripping episode of Cyber Voices, we delve into the intricate web of North Korean cyber operations, revealing how the nation operates more like an…
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From White House to CyberCon: Theresa Payton's Impactful Journey
In an engaging session at CyberCon Melbourne 2025, Theresa Payton shared insights from her pivotal career spanning from her role as the first female White…
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The Trident Exercise Series Explained with Tom Huth & Ryan Mclaren
Tom Huth and Ryan Mclaren stop by to discuss the Trident exercise series, a collaborative effort by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and Retrospect…
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Meet The Incident Response Champions
In this episode of Cyber Voices, David Willett chats with former participants of the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) and Retrospect Labs Incident…
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The Invisible Backbone: Why APIs Matter More Than Ever with Jeremy Snyder
In this episode of Cyber Voices, David discusses with Jeremy Snyder, founder and CEO of Firetail, the critical yet often overlooked significance of API…
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The Future of Non-Human Identities with Abbas Kudrati
In this episode of Cyber Voices, cybersecurity expert Abbas Kudrati discusses the emerging challenge of non-human identities in the digital landscape. These…
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Beyond the Questionnaire with Yvonne Sears
Yvonne Sears discusses innovative strategies for rethinking third-party risk assessments. Moving beyond traditional checklists, Yvonne emphasises the…
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Stop Playing Whack-A-Mole with Karl Sellmann
In this episode of Cyber Voices, host David Willett sits down with Karl Sellmann, Chief Information Security Officer at Flinders University, to discuss the…
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Kill The Runbook with Zoe Adam
In this insightful episode of Cyber Voices, David Willett interviews Zoe Adam, a seasoned cybersecurity professional leading dynamic teams at CyberCX. Newly…
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Championing Change in Cybersecurity Leadership with Dr. Susan McGinty
In this enlightening episode of Cyber Voices, host David Willett talks with Dr. Susan McGinty, a leader in the realm of cybersecurity and STEM leadership. Dr…
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Operationalising SIEM and SOAR with Jessica Clarence
In this special episode recorded live at AISA SydneySEC 2025, David Willett sits down with Jessica Clarence from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to…
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Embracing Disability Confidence in Cyber with Rudy Haruta
In this episode of CyberVoices, David sits down with Rudy Haruta, a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and program lead at the Australian Disability…
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Expanding the Third Party Risk Conversation with William Oh
In this episode of Cyber Voices, David Willett hosts William Oh, Senior VP at BlueVoyant, as they dive into the critical issue of third party cybersecurity…
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Building Trust into Biometrics with Gaurav Vikash
In this episode of Cyber Voices, David Willett interviews Gaurav Vikash, Head of Security and Risk for Asia Pacific at Axon, about the complex interplay of…
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Mastering Cyber Tabletop Exercises with Ella Donald
In this episode of Cyber Voices, Ella Donald, a change and communications manager for cybersecurity at the University of Queensland, shares her insights. Ella…
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The Power of Volunteering with James Pemberton
In this episode of Cyber Voices, host David Willett chats with James Pemberton, chair of the AISA's Tasmanian branch. James shares his journey from service…
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Rats and Freeloaders with Peter Watson
In another interview recorded live at CyberCon Canberra 2025, David chats with with Peter Watson from Recorded Future. Peter provides insights into malware…
Cyber VoicesPride in Security
In this special Pride-themed episode of Cyber Voices, host David celebrates the diverse contributions of the LGBTQIA community within the cybersecurity…
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Vanessa Van Beek Builds Cyber Defences with LEGO and Diversity
In this enlightening episode of Cyber Voices, David and Jasmine interview Vanessa Van Beek, a notable figure in the cybersecurity realm, to discuss her journey…
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AI & The Future of Cyber Threat Hunting with Paula Januszkiewicz
In this electrifying episode of Cyber Voices, David Willett sits down with Paula Januszkiewicz, a true powerhouse in cybersecurity, live from CyberCon Canberra…