Defence & Security Podcast Network

Momentum Media

Cybersecurity

2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy

AUKUS

Australian Defence Force

Critical Infrastructure

Iot Devices

Indo-Pacific

Credential Stuffing

Electronic Warfare

Australia

Claroty

Training

C4isrew

Data Breach

Northrop Grumman

Privacy Regulations

Defence Strategic Review

Buzzworks

Nathalie Sarlin

Rhysida

The Defence & Security Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence and security industry. The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community. By aligning ou... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	831	Founded	9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Fleet readiness, future warfare and Australia's naval strategy, with Commodore Antony Pisani

What does it take to lead the Royal Australian Navy in an increasingly uncertain world?

Courage, integrity, service, respect and excellence.

Defence Connect senior journalist Robert Dougherty holds a rare in-depth conversation with Royal Australi... more

9 Apr 2026 • 15 min

CYBER UNCUT: Lloyds Bank AI woes and wins, Aussie toy store hacked, and a new Children's Online Privacy Code

On this not-to-be-missed podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft look at the AI best of times and worst of times for the UK's Lloyds Bank, see what LockBit's up to in the ransomware space, and have a look at Australia's new draft Children's Onli... more

6 Apr 2026 • 36 min

THE PROGRESS REPORT: Direct hit over Baghdad – the pilot who outflew a surface-to-air missile

How do you stay composed when your aircraft is struck by a surface-to-air missile over enemy territory, your hydraulics fail, and you're staring down at the city of Baghdad? For Colonel (Ret'd) Kim Campbell, the answer wasn't luck – it was 24 years o... more

2 Apr 2026 • 46 min

SPOTLIGHT: Subs may be the centrepiece – but infrastructure, workforce and sovereign capability will decide the outcome, with Stantec's Chris Waywell, Rob Sansbury and Robert Fogel

The AUKUS partnership represents one of the most ambitious defence industrial undertakings in modern history, and in this episode, host Steve Kuper is joined by Chris Waywell, Rob Sansbury and Robert Fogel of Stantec to explore what it will really ta... more

1 Apr 2026 • 49 min

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Recent Guests

Rob Fogel

From Stantec, nuclear-ready infrastructure and safety culture advocate

Stantec

Episode: SPOTLIGHT: Subs may be the centrepiece – but infrastructure, workforce and sovereign capability will decide the outcome, with Stantec's Chris Waywell, Rob Sansbury and Robert Fogel

Rob Sansbury

From Stantec, infrastructure and constructability expert

Stantec

Episode: SPOTLIGHT: Subs may be the centrepiece – but infrastructure, workforce and sovereign capability will decide the outcome, with Stantec's Chris Waywell, Rob Sansbury and Robert Fogel

Chris Waywell

From Stantec, international regulator and interoperability perspective

Stantec

Episode: SPOTLIGHT: Subs may be the centrepiece – but infrastructure, workforce and sovereign capability will decide the outcome, with Stantec's Chris Waywell, Rob Sansbury and Robert Fogel

Ben Dullroy

Beaten Zone Ventures; veteran and strategic policy commentator

Beaten Zone Ventures

Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: Apathy, complacency and the 'Lucky Country', Australia's predicament is entirely self-inflicted, with Ben Dullroy

Jennifer Parker

Defence Expert and former Royal Australian Navy Officer, Adjunct Fellow in Naval Studies at UNSW Canberra, Non-Resident Fellow at Lowy Institute, Adjunct Professor at UWA Defence and Security Institute

University of New South Wales Canberra; Lowy Institute; UWA Defence and Security Institute

Episode: SPECIAL EDITION PODCAST: 125 years of the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army

Peter Jones

Retired Vice Admiral, former Royal Australian Navy Officer, Surface Warfare Specialist

Royal Australian Navy; Australian Naval Institute

Episode: SPECIAL EDITION PODCAST: 125 years of the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army

Richard Dunley

Senior Lecturer in History and Maritime Strategy, UNSW Canberra

UNSW Canberra

Episode: SPECIAL EDITION PODCAST: 125 years of the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army

Dr Marcus Thompson

Major General, retired, guest in studio

Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: Australian resilience during a crisis and sovereign industrial capability

Tom Panos

Real estate commentator and columnist at News Corp

Real estate industry

Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: From Tehran to Sydney – why war could reshape Australian property

Hosts

Robert Dougherty

Senior Journalist with a focus on defence topics.

Bethany Alvaro

Co-host of Cyber Uncut and journalist specializing in defence issues.

David Hollingworth

Deputy Editor focused on cybersecurity and defence journalism.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings

Bias affecting reporting
Some episodes are better than others. Steve and Liam do a great job of discussing the spread of misinformation and disinformation through our communities, providing examples and some sound discussion. I appreciate them taking the time to repeat facts that need repeating all while remaining entertaining. And then in the same episode they will repeat false information and dramatic headlines that align with their personal biases. Steve and Liam get excited and feed off each other’s energy. Its appa... more
Apple Podcasts
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matter of pins
Australia3 months ago
Yikes! Peddling Right wing narratives
Letting politicians spread falsehoods and chipping in conspiracy theories isn't a great look. Save your time.
Apple Podcasts
2
Aussie Political Punter
Australia7 months ago
THE Defence Media Channel
Thanks to Tash and Steve for their detailed coverage of the emerging and critical dialogues across defence - the team at WiDA love listening in.
Apple Podcasts
5
Reviewsfordays8302:
Australia9 months ago
Insanity
The hosts of this podcast are simply Trump apologists. They manage to spin everything to justify Trump’s chaotic actions.
Apple Podcasts
1
Rocket54
Australiaa year ago
Demystifying Deterrence
Thank you, Steve and the Defence Connect Team. We really enjoyed discussing Deterrence Down Under with you!
Apple Podcasts
5
Natalie Treloar
Australia2 years ago

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Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging discussions with a variety of informed guests.

Great resource for staying current with industry trends and challenges.

Some listeners critique biases in reporting perspectives.

Provides valuable insights into the defence sector.

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Apple Podcasts	#27	Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts	#66	France/Government
Apple Podcasts	#29	Israel/Government
Apple Podcasts	#37	Hong Kong/Government
Apple Podcasts	#39	New Zealand/Government
Apple Podcasts	#60	India/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

SPOTLIGHT: Subs may be the centrepiece – but infrastructure, workforce and sovereign capability will decide the outcome, with Stantec's Chris Waywell, Rob Sansbury and Robert Fogel

Q: What does nuclear readiness entail for Australia in the Aukus context?

It centers on organizational readiness, skilled personnel, appropriate culture, physical infrastructure, and independent oversight to ensure safe operation and regulation of nuclear propulsion rather than weapons or deterrence.

CONTESTED GROUND: Apathy, complacency and the 'Lucky Country', Australia's predicament is entirely self-inflicted, with Ben Dullroy

Q: What's the one thing in this area that we're not talking about that we should be?

A broader, bipartisan discussion about population dynamics, immigration, and long-term demographics as foundational elements of national resilience, including how fertility rates and immigration levels affect social cohesion and economic capacity.

CYBER UNCUT: Meta buys out Moltbook, and understanding insider threats with special guests from Clayton Utz

Q: What practical steps can CISOs take to reduce insider risk without hampering business speed?

Tie risk to business priorities, map who has access to critical data, implement transparent security programs, and deploy monitoring that doesn't feel like policing, plus HR collaboration to address culture and reporting mechanisms.

CYBER UNCUT: Meta buys out Moltbook, and understanding insider threats with special guests from Clayton Utz

Q: What are the core forms of insider threat you've seen, and how should companies watch for them?

The discussion covers access control to crown jewels, the difference between malicious and non-malicious insiders, and how monitoring and data classification at Uber helps identify risky exfiltration patterns like emailing data to personal accounts.

CYBER UNCUT: Meta buys out Moltbook, and understanding insider threats with special guests from Clayton Utz

Q: Lou, could you briefly walk us through the highlights of your career and how that shaped your approach to insider threats?

Lou describes a 20-year FBI career focusing on counterintelligence and espionage, then transitioning to EY to help build insider threat programs for clients, emphasizing how understanding access to crown jewels and data flow informs defense and response strategies.

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1. Rob Fogel
2. Rob Sansbury
3. Chris Waywell
4. Ben Dullroy
5. Jennifer Parker
6. Peter Jones
7. Richard Dunley
8. Dr Marcus Thompson

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