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Cyber Uncut

Momentum Media
Cybersecurity
Australia
Ransomware
Artificial Intelligence
China
Cyber Security
National Security
Ukraine
Information Warfare
Russia
Gray Zone Warfare
Openai
United States
AUKUS
Deepseek
Qantas
Lockbit
Iran
Critical Infrastructure
Threatlocker

Cyber Uncut brings you the key decision makers and cutting edge innovators shaping Australia's cyber revolution. From cyber security to artificial intelligence and information systems, discover how businesses and government are navigating the transition to a digital future. Join Momentum Media's Phil Tarrant, defence and national security podcaster, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson AM – fo... more

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In this episode of Cyber Uncut, Cyber Daily's Liam Garman is joined by Alex Nehmy, who explains why securing critical infrastructure requires a different approach to traditional IT security. Discover why operational technology has become one of the h... more

Dr Ross Babbage warns that without urgent economic reform and industrial recalibration, Australia risks becoming a client state of Beijing.

Returning to the Defence Connect Podcast, strategic analyst Dr Ross Babbage delivers an unsparing diagnosis:... more

In this week's podcast, Cyber Daily's Daniel Croft and David Hollingworth argue for sovereign Australian AI, catch up with the Origin Energy data breach, uncover a Court Services Victoria hack, and ponder the efficacy of taking a foreign chat platfor... more

In this week's podcast, Cyber Daily's Daniel Croft and David Hollingworth cover what happens when AI goes wild, one of Australia's biggest energy providers discloses a data breach, and Premier Jacinta Allan goes after big tech. The podcast kicks off ... more

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Recent Guests

Ross Babbage
Strategic adviser, defence industry expert
Strategic Forum
Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: Weak, vulnerable, backwater – Australia's choice between strategic camps and managed decline
Richard Dunley
Senior lecturer and maritime historian
UNSW Canberra / ADFA
Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: The blind faith factor – why Australians trust an ADF they don't understand
Nicole Townsend
Lecturer in war studies
UNSW Canberra
Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: The blind faith factor – why Australians trust an ADF they don't understand
Ajay Biyani
Senior Vice President for APJ region, Securonix
Securonix
Episode: AI won't replace security teams – it will decide whether they keep you, with Securonix's Ajay Biyani
Mike Pezzullo
Former Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs and former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Defence
Australian Government
Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: Shots fired! Chinese missile test shatters Australia's "fog of peace", with Mike Pezzullo
Ben Dullroy
Managing Director, Bravo Delta Advisory
Bravo Delta Advisory
Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: Lessons from the UK in political polarisation, generational dislocation and intergenerational warfare, with Ben Dullroy, Bravo Delta Advisory
Sumedh Thakar
CEO of Qualys
Qualys
Episode: Why cyber security's next battle will be won by speed, with Qualys CEO Sumedh Thakar
Dave Grosvenor
Guest speaker with defence/industrial background
(not explicitly stated)
Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: Australia's sovereign capability reckoning – why the system is no longer fit for purpose
Steve Hayes
Guest speaker
(not explicitly stated)
Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: Australia's sovereign capability reckoning – why the system is no longer fit for purpose

Hosts

David Hollingworth
Host of Cyber Uncut; Deputy Editor of Cyber Daily; Momentum Media
Daniel Croft
Co-host, Deputy Editor of Cyber Daily; provides commentary and analysis
Liam Garman
Host of Cyber Uncut; Editor for Cyber Daily
Steve Kuper
Host of Contested Ground; focuses on security and strategy discussions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Must listen!

    Love this podcast, current and informative news on cybercrime actually happening here and around the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jo Hurley
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alfie Lancaster bomber
    Australia4 months ago
  • Informative

    Good to hear what’s going on. I enjoy the discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drsmith78
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great chat

    Really relaxed but super informative discussion. Great chemistry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ekka the wrecker
    Australia5 years ago
  • About time!

    Informative podcast on something every Australian company needs to be vigilant about. A great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cybernerd123
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Good balance of news and expert analysis; keeps topics relevant to business and government.
Shows clarity and practical takeaways for Australian cyber risk.
Guests consistently bring depth on strategy, policy, and real-world security challenges.
Listeners appreciate discussions on governance and resilience in a rapidly changing cyber landscape.
Discussions are relaxed yet informative with strong guest insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#33
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#187
Germany/Government
Apple Podcasts
#77
Singapore/Government
Apple Podcasts
#99
New Zealand/Government
Apple Podcasts
#113
Russia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#133
South Africa/Government

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Trust is the new attack surface, with ThreatLocker APAC director of operations Emile Barakat
Q: What practical steps can smaller businesses take to defend against these trust-based attacks?
Establish isolated testing environments, implement clear phishing and threat-reporting workflows, enforce identity vetting for leads, and integrate sandboxes and strict access controls so questionable content can be tested safely before it can cause harm.
Trust is the new attack surface, with ThreatLocker APAC director of operations Emile Barakat
Q: How is trust being weaponized as an attack vector?
Trust is being weaponized through prolonged, believable interactions on platforms like LinkedIn, where attackers cultivate relationships over months to direct victims toward sensitive data or access, effectively turning people into the strongest link in the security chain.
ThreatLocker's Emile Barakat talks Essential Eight, cyber policy, and security as a human challenge
Q: How does ThreatLocker help organizations manage user and AI-driven risks, such as agentic AI or chatbots?
We use ring-fencing to restrict what AI agents can do, ensuring they operate within tightly defined boundaries to prevent lateral movement or data exfiltration, while still enabling beneficial automation.
ThreatLocker's Emile Barakat talks Essential Eight, cyber policy, and security as a human challenge
Q: Can you take us through why ThreatLocker appreciates the Essential Eight and how it maps to your platform?
The Essential Eight aligns closely with ThreatLocker's Zero Trust and endpoint protection capabilities, providing a practical, easy-to-follow framework that helps customers rapidly reduce risk and guide their security maturity journey.
CONTESTED GROUND: Fortune favours the bold – building a national security strategy for the 21st century, with Marc Ablong
Q: If you could give the government and the opposition one bit of advice on developing a whole-of-nation national security strategy, what would it be?
Open the process beyond a white paper by actively engaging sub-national governments, industry, and communities, ensuring there is an overarching architecture with a National Security Advisor and a cross-agency council to drive implementation and accountability.

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A practical, hard-edged look at cyber security, AI governance, and national security in Australia, with hosts unpacking breaking news, policy changes, and real-world incidents through a business and government lens. Episodes frequently mix timely case studies (ransomware, third-party risk, regulatory shifts) with thoughtful interviews and analysis on how organisations can strengthen governance, risk management, and resilience while balancing innovation and speed to market. Notable traits include a strong emphasis on practical controls, executive storytelling to translate security into business outcomes, and a leaning toward policy-informed, regional perspectives that resonate with Australian enterprises and public sector teams.

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2. Richard Dunley
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4. Ajay Biyani
5. Mike Pezzullo
6. Ben Dullroy
7. Sumedh Thakar
8. Dave Grosvenor

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