Cyber Security, data breaches, Hackers, Chief Information Security Officers, Talking Cyber Security (formerly 'The Australian CISO') is a podcast for anyone interested in Cyber Security. Hear about data breaches, cyber news, how security personnel 'tick', how to answer questions at an interview, lessons learnt while doing the security role, how security people network, how they succeed etc. Use the email address theaustralianciso@gmail.com to make comments, pose questions or even ask to be on The Australian CISO podcast.The main presenter is Richard Heron. Richard is an experienced CISO and has learnt many tough lessons during the many and varied Security Management roles he has held since 2002. He also holds some security accreditations as well. Richard enjoys AFL, podcasting, e-Biking and charity work.
In this episode, Richard finishes off the discussion on all the non-security related skills you will need to climb the corporate security ladder.
Richard continues his discussion about the non-security skills you require to be successful in a cyber role.
In Part 2 of this series, Richard continues with the lessons needed to get you to the next level in your security journey.
In Part 2 of this series, Richard continues with the lessons needed to get you to the next level in your security journey.
In this episode, Richard is of the opinion that security knowledge is just not enough to succeed in this field.
In this episode, Richard is of the opinion that security knowledge is just not enough to succeed in this field.
In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025.
In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025.
In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025.
In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025.
In this episode, Richard discusses what to expect from CyberCon Melbourne 2025.
In this episode, Richard discusses what to expect from CyberCon Melbourne 2025.
In this episode, Richard completes his 2 part series on hacking group Scattered Spider.
In this episode, Richard completes his 2 part series on hacking group Scattered Spider.
In this episode, Richard commences his look into infamous hacking group Scattered Spider.
In this episode, Richard commences his look into infamous hacking group Scattered Spider.
In this episode, Richard has a deep dive into Security Awareness. What works? What doesn't?
In this episode, Richard has a deep dive into Security Awareness. What works? What doesn't?
In Episode 94, Richard concludes his in depth discussion about Data Loss Protection...or was that Data Loss Prevention. DLP by any other name.
In Episode 94, Richard concludes his in depth discussion about Data Loss Protection...or was that Data Loss Prevention. DLP by any other name.
Richard revisits the very important Cyber field of Data Loss Protection.
Richard revisits the very important Cyber field of Data Loss Protection.
Richard completes his summary of the March 2025 Gartner Risk and Security Conference held in Sydney Australia.
Richard completes his summary of the March 2025 Gartner Risk and Security Conference held in Sydney Australia.
Richard describes Day 1 of Gartner's Sydney and Risk Conference held recently in Sydney.
Richard describes Day 1 of Gartner's Sydney and Risk Conference held recently in Sydney.
In this episode, Richard introduces basic concepts of Crisis and Incident Management. This is the first of a few episodes where Crisis and Incident Management will be discussed.
In this episode, Richard introduces basic concepts of Crisis and Incident Management. This is the first of a few episodes where Crisis and Incident Management will be discussed.
In this episode, Richard discusses 10 lessons and approaches that will help you survive in cyber security.
In this episode, Richard discusses 10 lessons and approaches that will help you survive in cyber security.
In this episode, Richard covers the top 25 lessons derived from the 2024 Talking Cyber Security podcast.
In this episode, Richard covers the top 25 lessons derived from the 2024 Talking Cyber Security podcast.
In this episode, Richard does a bit of a reflection of 2024, and prompts your thinking for the upcoming year.
In this episode, Richard does a bit of a reflection of 2024, and prompts your thinking for the upcoming year.
In this episode, Richard covers various topics including CyberCon Melbourne 2024, 2 new starters in the Cyber industry, some cyber personalities and plans for 2025. Please excuse the sound quality - it's good but not as good as it usually is. Thanks for listening!
In this episode, Richard covers various topics including CyberCon Melbourne 2024, 2 new starters in the Cyber industry, some cyber personalities and plans for 2025. Please excuse the sound quality - it's good but not as good as it usually is. Thanks for listening!
Richard describes his experiences of Day 1 at Melbourne BSides 2024.
Richard continues answering commonly asked security questions.
Richard continues answering commonly asked security questions.
In this episode, Richard starts to answer many common security questions. More questions to come in future episodes.
In this episode, Richard starts to answer many common security questions. More questions to come in future episodes.
In this episode, Richard mentions last episode's Essential 3 basic hygiene practices as well as touching on the upcoming AISA CyberCon 2024 Conference.
In this episode, Richard mentions last episode's Essential 3 basic hygiene practices as well as touching on the upcoming AISA CyberCon 2024 Conference.
In this episode, Richard discusses 3 basic security hygiene activities that you're probably not doing as a diligent security staff member.
In this episode, Richard discusses 3 basic security hygiene activities that you're probably not doing as a diligent security staff member.
In this episode, Richard finishes his discussion regarding questions and answers to expect when interviewing for less experienced security roles.
In this episode, Richard finishes his discussion regarding questions and answers to expect when interviewing for less experienced security roles.
In this episode, Richard discusses the types of questions you can expect in interviews if you are applying for "junior" roles.
In this episode, Richard discusses the types of questions you can expect in interviews if you are applying for "junior" roles.
In this episode, Richard discusses with a friend the merits of doing 'phone screening' before the official interview process commences. It is amazing what can be gleaned during the screening process.
In this episode, Richard discusses with a friend the merits of doing 'phone screening' before the official interview process commences. It is amazing what can be gleaned during the screening process.
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