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* Chinese AI App DeepSeek Banned From Australian Government Devices* OpenAI Data Breach Alleged: 20 Million Logins Reportedly Stolen* Apple Removes Apps Infected with "SparkCat" Malware* Australian Healthcare Sector Hardest Hit by Cyberattacks: Report* Securing the No-Code SDLC: A New Approach NeededChinese AI App DeepSeek Banned From Australian Government Deviceshttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/chinese-ai-app-deepseek-banned-on-all-australian-government-devices/lm9udv4etThe Australian government has banned the use of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek on all government-issued devices, citing national security concerns. This decision, effective immediately, follows warnings from intelligence agencies about the potential risks associated with the app.The ban comes amidst growing global concerns about the security and privacy implications of AI technologies developed in China.While the ban applies only to government entities, the government has urged Australians to be mindful of how their data is used online. This move follows a similar ban on the Chinese social media app TikTok earlier this year.DeepSeek's rapid rise to prominence has sparked a global debate about the future of AI development and the potential for geopolitical competition in this emerging field.OpenAI Data Breach Alleged: 20 Million Logins Reportedly Stolenhttps://gbhackers.com/openai-data-breach/A concerning claim has emerged on dark web forums, alleging the theft and subsequent sale of over 20 million OpenAI user login credentials.The anonymous threat actor, who posted the claim, is offering the credentials for sale, raising serious concerns about the security of OpenAI's user data.While the authenticity of this claim remains unconfirmed, the potential impact of such a breach is significant. OpenAI accounts are often used for critical tasks, including academic research, professional projects, and sensitive content generation.OpenAI has not yet publicly addressed these claims. However, users are advised to take immediate precautions, such as changing passwords and enabling two-factor authentication, to protect their accounts.This incident serves as a stark reminder of the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape and the importance of robust security measures for all online platforms, especially those handling sensitive user data.Apple Removes Apps Infected with "SparkCat" Malwarehttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/06/apple-removed-screen-reading-malware-apps/Apple has removed 11 iOS apps from the App Store after they were found to contain malicious code designed to steal sensitive information from users' devices.Security firm Kaspersky discovered the malware, dubbed "SparkCat," which utilizes Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to scan user photos for sensitive data, such as cryptocurrency recovery phrases.The malware targeted users in Europe and Asia, attempting to gain access to user photos and extract valuable information.Apple also identified an additional 89 apps that had previously been rejected or removed from the App Store due to fraud concerns and found to contain similar malicious code.This incident serves as a reminder for users to be cautious when downloading and installing apps from the App Store, particularly those from unknown developers. Apple recommends utilizing the App Privacy Report feature within the Settings app to monitor app access to sensitive data and avoid granting unnecessary permissions.By taking these precautions and exercising caution when downloading apps, users can significantly reduce their risk of exposure to malware and other malicious threats.Australian Healthcare Sector Hardest Hit by Cyberattackshttps://cybercx.com.au/resource/dfir-threat-report-2025/https://www.smh.com.au/technology/healthcare-and-finance-the-hardest-hit-by-cyberattacks-20250205-p5l9ns.htmlThe Australian healthcare sector faced the brunt of cyberattacks in the past year, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm CyberCX.The report revealed that healthcare accounted for 17% of all cyberattacks in Australia, followed by the financial services sector at 11%. The 2024 MediSecure data breach, impacting over 12 million Australians, stands as a stark reminder of the severity of these attacks.The report highlights a concerning trend: a significant increase in the time it takes to detect cyber espionage incidents, now averaging over 400 days. This suggests that attackers are becoming more sophisticated and persistent, operating within networks for extended periods.The report also emphasizes the growing prevalence of financially motivated attacks, with 65% of incidents driven by financial gain.These findings underscore the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across all sectors, particularly in healthcare and finance where sensitive data is highly valuable.Securing the No-Code SDLC: A New Approach Neededhttps://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/02/10/securing-the-sdlc-for-no-code-environments/Traditional software development relies heavily on a structured SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) with security baked in at every stage. However, the rise of no-code development platforms has disrupted this model, presenting unique challenges for security teams.No-code platforms, which empower citizen developers to create applications with minimal coding, often bypass crucial SDLC stages like planning, analysis, and design. This lack of structured oversight can lead to critical security vulnerabilities.Traditional security measures, such as threat modeling and secure coding practices, are often impractical or inapplicable in the no-code environment.To effectively secure no-code development, organizations must adapt their approach. This involves:* Focusing on later stages: Shifting the focus towards later stages of the SDLC, such as implementation, testing, and maintenance, where security measures can be most effectively applied.* Implementing real-time security detection: Integrating automated tools that can detect vulnerabilities in real-time within the no-code platform itself.* Establishing robust testing and deployment policies: Mandating rigorous testing procedures and enforcing strict security checks before applications are deployed to production environments.* Leveraging platform-level security: Advocating for no-code platforms to incorporate built-in security features, such as pre-configured secure connectors and automated compliance checks.By adapting their approach and focusing on these key areas, organizations can empower citizen developers to innovate while ensuring the security and integrity of their no-code applications.Special Thanks to Bradley Busch for contributing some of the interesting stories for this week's cyber bites. 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Government departments in South Korea have followed Australia and Taiwan in blocking the Chinese AI tool DeepSeek. Cyber security company CyberCX has warned the government it should also put protections in place. It's Chief Strategy Officer, Alastair MacGibbon, joins us now.

In this episode we cross examine Alastair MacGibbon, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX and one of Australia's leading cyber security commentators. Alastair works with corporate Australia to advise on cyber risk, respond to incidents and build cyber resilience. Alastair has had a remarkable career, with 15 years in the Australian Federal Police, where he established Australia's High Tech Crime Centre. He then went on to hold senior cyber security and safety roles across the private sector, including head of eBay's Asia Pacific Trust & Safety team. Upon rejoining the public service, Alastair was appointed Australia's inaugural eSafety Commissioner, before going on to roles as National Cyber Security Adviser, head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security. We recorded this discussion last year, at the back-end of a cold Canberra winter…but we saved the conversation for our summer holiday special. Our conversation is wide ranging, looking at the threat landscape, the keys to good cyber advice, Alastair's varied (and similar) experiences working in the private and public sectors and guidance on corporate governance. Alastair is well known and very well regarded in board rooms across the country, and his observations on good governance are incredibly insightful. I hope you enjoy the discussion. This is Cross Examining Alastair MacGibbon. Here we go…

In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Mansted, Director of Cyber Intelligence at CyberCX, to explore the world of cyber threat intelligence and how it impacts organisations and individuals alike. Katherine shares insights into her daily routines, the collaborative nature of her work, and the strategies her team uses to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats. Whether you're a cyber security enthusiast or just curious about how this field affects your day-to-day life, this episode will spark your interest and leave you with a deeper understanding of the vital role cyber intelligence plays in keeping us secure.

Ransomware & Cyber Extortion: Don't panic and dismay. Think before you pay! Let's dive into the critical topic of ransomware and cyber extortion with Alastair MacGibbon, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, Alastair provides profound insights into the human and organisational impacts of ransomware attacks. Join us as we explore the psychological toll on response teams, strategic approaches to managing incidents, and the urgent need to address the cybersecurity talent shortage. Alastair's inspiring view of cyber security as a noble profession with a strong sense of mission is not to be missed. #BytesWithBecAndBenji #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #Podcast #TechTalk #CyberAwareness

Join us for an insightful discussion on the complex legal and ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence. Our expert, Chris Sibree (Head of Legal at CyberCX) bytes into the key issues organisations and society must grapple with as AI becomes increasingly prevalent - from ensuring fairness and transparency to determining liability when AI makes mistakes. What governance approaches taking shape across the globe, and what practical steps for managing AI risks can individuals take? Whether you're an AI developer, business leader, policymaker, or concerned citizen, this conversation discusses the critical decisions that will shape our AI-powered working future.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Alastair MacGibbon, chief strategy officer of CyberCX, joins host Steve Kuper to unpack the importance of cyber security in delivering our nation's most important defence projects – including nuclear-powered submarines. The pair begin the podcast unpacking how cyber security is critical for defending defence supply chains and protecting the equipment used by Australia's soldiers, sailors, and aviators. MacGibbon and Kuper then discuss how threat actors always target the most vulnerable parts of the supply chain, usually smaller subcontractors, before examining some trends in cyber security. The podcast wraps up with a discussion into the role of cyber security in AUKUS Pillars I and II, and how it is essential for Australian organisations to enhance their cyber security standards as we become the custodians of nuclear technology. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Did you know there's a cyber-attack reported in Australia every six minutes? In the past 18 months, we've seen some of the biggest hacks in our history, including against Optus and Medibank. There are criminal groups trying to disrupt our lives and steal our data, but it's countries like China and Russia that are also becoming more aggressive in targeting Australian businesses and government secrets.  Today, executive director of cyber intelligence at CyberCX Katherine Mansted explains why the threat is increasing and how we can protect ourselves. Featured: Katherine Mansted, executive director of cyber intelligence at CyberCX

Australian schools could soon ­be the next major target for cyber criminals who are already targeting students across the globe, particularly the US, as a way to gain access to teachers and administrators. Katherine Mansted, Executive Director of Cyber Intelligence at CyberCX joined Julie-anne to explain why and what Australia needs to do, to prepare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a special cybersecurity awareness month edition of With Interest. Governments, businesses large and small, and individuals – no-one is safe from man in the middle attacks. Just ask Google, Facebook or Puerto Rico. Also known as payment redirection or invoice fraud, these schemes are devasting, highly profitable, growing and evolving. Join our cyber and consumer experts to find out what it takes to defeat these money mules. Tune in now.   Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guests: Alastair MacGibbon is Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. He's has spent 20 years in the cyber security space, including as a former special advisor to the Australian Prime Minister on cyber security. Delia Rickard is a former Deputy Chair at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and has spent a decade fighting scammers. Show notes The ACCC's Scamwatch website includes fraud prevention advice, case studies and up-to-date data on what different types of frauds are costing the Australian people. If you'd like to read more about invoice fraud, including the schemes discussed in this episode, these links have information through press releases, documents and news articles.  ·        Puerto Rican fraud  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/us/puerto-rico-phishing.html ·        https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hk-en/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/puerto-rico-loses-millions-in-email-scam ·        https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/puerto-rico-says-it-was-scammed-out-2-6-million-n1136191 ·        Toyota fraud Toyota Parts Supplier Hit By $37 Million Email Scam (forbes.com) ·        https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/toyota-subsidiary-loses-37-million-due-to-bec-scam/ ·        Facebook, Google fraud Lithuanian pleads guilty in U.S. to massive fraud against Google, Facebook | Reuters ·        Barbara Corcoran fraud How Barbara Corcoran almost lost $400,000 to an email scam (cnbc.com) ·        Phishing in Australia Phishing - scam emails | Cyber.gov.au CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

True crime fans: no agony aunt can help with romance scams, but accountants can.  Romance scams are frauds that not only break hearts, they destroy bank accounts. In this podcast, our experts use real-life case studies to reveal the heartless tactics deployed and show you how to unveil a fake relationship.  Tune in now.   Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guests:  Former deputy chair at the ACCC, Delia Rickard spent a decade fighting scammers. She currently sits on the board of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority. Dr Cassandra Cross is an associate professor in the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology. She has been researching fraud victimisation for more than a decade. Alastair MacGibbon is chief strategy officer at CyberCX. He's has spent 20 years in the cyber security space, including as a former special advisor to the Australian Prime Minister on cyber security. Research, scripting and editing: Susan Muldowney Studio production and sound editing: Garreth Hanley Additional research and scripting: Jacqueline Blondell If you want to know more about romance frauds, including those discussed in this episode, check out these news articles: Romance fraud losses Scams robbed Australians of more than $2 billion last year | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (accc.gov.au) Dating app responses Tinder, Match Group rolls out campaign to stop romance scams | Mashable Simon Leviev 'The Tinder Swindler' True Story: Where Is Simon Leviev Now? (esquire.com) Thai case  Thailand's biggest romance scam snagged a chief financial officer and convinced her to steal millions - ABC News Florida case Florida woman accused of scamming Holocaust survivor out of $2.8m in dating site fraud | The Independent Reverse image https://www.labnol.org/reverse/ The West Australian https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/wa-farmer-loses-life-savings-to-catfish-scam-ng-b881800123z The Tinder Swindler https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/who-is-tinder-swindler-real-shimon-hayut CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Governments, businesses large and small, and individuals – no one is safe from man in the middle attacks. Just ask Google, Facebook or Puerto Rico. Also known as payment redirection or invoice fraud, these schemes are devasting, highly profitable, growing and evolving. Join our cyber and consumer experts to find out what it takes to defeat these money mules. Tune in now.   Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guests: Alastair MacGibbon is Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. He's has spent 20 years in the cyber security space, including as a former special advisor to the Australian Prime Minister on cyber security. Former Deputy Chair at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Delia Rickard spent a decade fighting scammers. Research, scripting and editing: Susan Muldowney Studio production and sound editing: Garreth Hanley Additional research and scripting: Jacqueline Blondell The ACCC's Scamwatch website includes fraud prevention advice, case studies and up-to-date data on what different types of frauds are costing the Australian people. If you'd like to read more about invoice fraud, including the schemes discussed in this episode, these links have information through press releases, documents and news articles.  Puerto Rican fraud  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/us/puerto-rico-phishing.html https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hk-en/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/puerto-rico-loses-millions-in-email-scam https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/puerto-rico-says-it-was-scammed-out-2-6-million-n1136191 Toyota fraud Toyota Parts Supplier Hit By $37 Million Email Scam (forbes.com) https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/toyota-subsidiary-loses-37-million-due-to-bec-scam/ Facebook, Google fraud Lithuanian pleads guilty in U.S. to massive fraud against Google, Facebook | Reuters Barbara Corcoran fraud How Barbara Corcoran almost lost $400,000 to an email scam (cnbc.com) Phishing in Australia Phishing - scam emails | Cyber.gov.au CPA Australia publishes three podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast app.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

A cyber security firm is warning of an increasing risk of cyber attacks targeting healthcare. A CyberCX report shows it's in the top five most targeted sectors in Australia and New Zealand by cyber extortion groups. It ranks third alongside IT and wholesale and retail services. Chief Strategy Officer Alastair MacGibbon told Tim Dower it's the sensitive and important information that's attractive to cyber thefts. He says criminal groups take the information and use it as leverage to demand money. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cyber security firm is warning of an increasing risk of cyber attacks targeting healthcare. A CyberCX report shows it's in the top five most targeted sectors in Australia and New Zealand by cyber extortion groups. It ranks third alongside IT and wholesale and retail services. Chief Strategy Officer Alistair MacGibbon told Tim Dower it's the sensitive and important information that's attractive to cyber thefts. He says criminal groups take the information and use it as leverage to demand money. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technological innovation is now one of the most consequential realms of geopolitical contestation. And in the era of big tech, the private sector has assumed power that once resided with governments. In response, we've seen a reassertion of industry policy, with governments trying to re-establish control. What happens to Australia's national security when private companies, such as TikTok, are in the geopolitical driver's seat? And how can policymakers keep up with this ever-changing industry?In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Bec Shrimpton from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, joins Katherine Mansted in conversation to explore the rapidly changing landscape of big tech.Bec Shrimpton is a Director at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, responsible for convening The Sydney Dialogue. Katherine Mansted is a Senior Fellow at the ANU National Security College, and the Director of Cyber Intelligence and Public Policy at CyberCX. Show notes: National Intelligence Community and National Security College Scholarship for Women: find out more We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kate and Claire chat about Squizers' affinity for animals, the most recent economic news and what's happening with those tech industry layoffs. Plus, the big defence news coming up next week and a few Oscar-themed recommendations. LINKS Sign up to our Saturday Squiz newsletter A Koala wanders into a petrol station The NYT's long read about the campaign behind Oscar nominations. And the full list of nominees Read about the Bold Glamour TikTok filter here Find out more about the CyberCX academy intake here Want to get in touch with Kate? Send her an email at kate@thesquiz.com.au HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate Watson PRODUCER: Annelise Taylor

Devicie, a Sydney, Australia-based software startup that helps companies secure their workers' laptops, announced that it raised $14 million AUD in Series A funding. The round was led by New York-based private equity and venture capital firm Insight Partners, with participation from leading Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX. Devicie previously raised $1.3 million in seed capital from angel investors and the cybersecurity venture accelerator program CyRise. I interviewed Martin McGregor, CEO and co-founder. Devicie was born out of a cybersecurity consultancy in 2020. $15.3M AUD raised in total Founded 2020 Staff of 18 Millions of ARR, hoping to double Early prospects did not believe their product claims Would have been more selective with time spent with VC's What's next; automate onboarding Martin McGregor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdmc/ Fundraising Story: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/devicie-raises-14-million-in-series-a

Geopolitical tensions are playing a significant role in the growth of cybercrime and New Zealand should consider following Australia's lead and having a Minister of Cyber Security.That's the view of Adam Boileau, Executive Director of security, testing and assurance at cyber security provider CyberCX.Speaking in a new episode of interest.co.nz's Of Interest podcast, Boileau says it's clear cybercrime is getting worse. Criminal gangs can make good money out of computer crime, and when the likes of Russia won't extradite criminals, doing so has become a viable occupation, Boileau says."The world around us has shaped how computer security has become relevant to individual people and to businesses, to enterprises, to government," says Boileau.In the podcast Boileau explains why he's closely watching Australia, where Minister for Cyber Security Clare O'Neil pledges to "punch back at the hackers," taking the attack to cyber-criminals. He describes the Aussie approach as "a pragmatic answer to a very real problem"New Zealand, Boileau adds, should also have a Cyber Security Minister."Computers are so important to everything now. ..This is no longer a thing [just] for nerds."I have a message for all cybercriminals: Australia is fighting back.#Insiders pic.twitter.com/jEyk6rzgGj— Clare O'Neil MP (@ClareONeilMP) November 13, 2022

In this special re-run of one of our most popular episodes of 2022, we feature the late Brendan Sargeant, who was the Professor of Practice in Defence and Strategic Studies and Head of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University (ANU), former Associate Secretary of Defence, and long-time supporter and Deputy President of IPAA ACT. Professor Sargeant sadly passed away shortly after the recording of this episode, leaving a legacy of invaluable contributions to ANU, the Australian Public Service, the Australian Defence Force, the wider Canberra community and the nation. Brendan was joined by Katherine Mansted, Director of Cyber Intelligence and Public Policy at CyberCX and Senior Fellow at the ANU National Security College.Discussed in this episode:A rapidly changing Asia-Pacific region and its impact on Australia.Articulating difficult conversations to develop a robust sense of defence in a complex time.The impact of climate change on the strategic order.The APS response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to one of our current students, Michael Koopmans. Michael has just accepted a role at CyberCX after being with us for less than 3 months. He shares some great insights into the interview process and also has some great tips for people just starting out in their journey into cyber security.

In this episode Adam is joined by a team member of CyberCX. Josh Mason is responsible for running the CyberCX Academy Program, a program that employs hundreds of entry level roles each year.

Trev is taking your calls on technology, if you're buying something or wondering how something works then get in touch - Trev's taking your calls. This week, everything from remote communications through to concerns about cyber crime. Plus, Alastair MacGibbon Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX and former government cyber-advisor joins to talk about what Government and Business should be doing and what the real risks to individuals are. If you've got a question, get in touch at EFTM.com

Taking your calls on technology, if you're buying something or wondering how something works then get in touch - Trev's taking your calls. This week, everything from remote communications through to concerns about cyber crime. Plus, Alastair MacGibbon Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX and former government cyber-advisor joins to talk about what Government and Business should be doing and what the real risks to individuals are. If you've got a question, get in touch at EFTM.com

In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Australia's Minister for Cyber Security Clare O'Neil MP and the former head of Britain's National Cyber Security Centre Ciaran Martin join Katherine Mansted in conversation.The recent data breaches at Optus and Medibank remind us how valuable, yet vulnerable, Australians' personal data is. The hacks — which are two of the worst in the country's history — highlight the need for a rethink of the nation's approach to cyber security. In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Australia's Minster for Cyber Security the Hon Clare O'Neil MP and former head of the United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre Professor Ciaran Martin join Katherine Mansted in conversation. This episode was recorded at an event hosted by ANU National Security College, in partnership with CyberCX, on 9 November 2022.The Hon Clare O'Neil MP is Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security in the Australian Government. She Labor member for the federal seat of Hotham in Victoria. Professor Ciaran Martin is the former Chief Executive of the United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre and is a Professor of Practice in the Management of Public Organisations at the University of Oxford. Katherine Mansted is a Senior Fellow in the Practice of National Security at ANU National Security College. She is also the Director of Cyber Intelligence at CyberCX. Major General Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC (Retd) is a Professor in the Practice of National Security at ANU National Security College. He concluded his 47-year career in the Australian Government as Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Organisation.We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Aaron Pollard — managing consultant, protective security at CyberCX — and Andrew Robinson — founder and chief information security officer at 6clicks — unpack supply chain risk management amid an evolving threat environment. Topics discussed include: The fundamentals of supply chain risk management. Learnings from the SolarWinds hack. Securing defence industry supply chains. The importance of investigating the security posture of third-party suppliers before onboarding. Educating the workforce to ensure they're equipped to identify threats and employ cyber-safe practices. The changing critical infrastructure environment. The next steps for CyberCX and 6clicks. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team

Gil is a former student of ours who came to us feeling like he wasn't going to grow in his role in HR. Without any IT knowledge he decided to change careers and is now a GRC Cyber consultant for CyberCX. Listen to how he did it.

In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Aaron Pollard — managing consultant, protective security at CyberCX — and Andrew Robinson — founder and chief information security officer at 6clicks — unpack supply chain risk management amid an evolving threat environment. Topics discussed include: The fundamentals of supply chain risk management. Learnings from the SolarWinds hack. Securing defence industry supply chains. The importance of investigating the security posture of third-party suppliers before onboarding. Educating the workforce to ensure they're equipped to identify threats and employ cyber-safe practices. The changing critical infrastructure environment. The next steps for CyberCX and 6clicks. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team

Steve Price speaks to Katherine Mansted, Cyber Intelligence Director at CyberCX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX, Alastair MacGibbon, says if the personal information of Optus customers becomes public, it could cost lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cyber security expert says Optus customers should be on high alert for potential scam calls and emails after a major data breach on Thursday. CyberCX chief strategy officer Alastair MacGibbon told Michael Genovese, in for Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast, the massive data breach from Australia's second-largest telco was concerning, with the personal information of millions of customers potentially compromised. The attack exposed passport details, driver's licence and phone numbers, email and home addresses and dates of birth of 2.8 million customers. A further 7 million Optus users had their dates of birth, email addresses and phone numbers stolen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of cyber intelligence at CyberCX, Katherine Mansted, said while Australia has increased its cyber security, it's not enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are currently experiencing a reset of the strategic order and rules that have governed our region for more than 70 years. China is challenging American dominance. We're seeing the rise of other powers such as India and Indonesia, and a more assertive Japan. This, compounded with climate change, stress on the natural systems and food sources, has created a strategic environment that Australia hasn't had to deal with before. Policy makers – in fact all Australians - need to reconsider how we operate in the region, how we contribute, how we exercise leadership and what role we will play in responding to these enormous changes.This episode is a special one, as it was recorded shortly before the untimely passing of Brendan Sargeant. Brendan was the Professor of Practice in Defence and Strategic Studies and Head of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University (ANU), former Associate Secretary of Defence, and long-time supporter and Deputy President of IPAA ACT. In the episode, Brendan is joined by Katherine Mansted, Director of Cyber Intelligence and Public Policy at CyberCX and Senior Fellow at the ANU's National Security College. Discussed in this episode:A rapidly changing Asia-Pacific region and its impact on Australia.Articulating difficult conversations to develop a robust sense of defence in a complex time.The impact of climate change on the strategic order.The APS response. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Infant Formula Problem and Emergency ManagementI have talked about supply chain issues on The Todd DeVoe Show and Business Continuity Today. And When we discussed this issue, it was more about how the cost of items across the spectrum are increasing. The other day, I was grocery shopping with my 9-year-old daughter, and she noticed that when we checked out, the baby formula was behind a locked cabinet. She is a very observant child and inquisitive.  She asked me what was that and why was it protected. I told her that it was baby formula and that because it was so expensive, at times, people try to steal it.On our way home, she contemplated that problem for a while and asked me why can't we help babies with getting the formula. I am always honest with her and explained that the government has programs. My wife is a social worker and I used her as an example of how social services work.  And then we discussed Women Infant and Children (WIC) support, and more specifically how that helps with buying food for babies. She was satisfied with that answer. Until we got home. It is strange how the world works because when we got home, the news story on TV was about the infant formula shortage and how online, private sellers are gouging prices, marketing cans for double or triple their usual price and many large retailers are sold out altogether. Then our conversation we got into was about how the supply of the formula was disrupted, which caused the price to increase and that some people cannot afford the formula and resort to thievery. I share this story with you because the collective we (or the royal we) have decided that society will look after those in need when it comes to infants and children. That there is a role for government agencies to perform.  However, in this crisis, should it be more than social services responding to the event? Is This Crisis an Emergency? This got me thinking about how as emergency managers, how do we look at each crisis that comes across our news wire. I am not arguing that we need to have emergency management involved in the supply chain crisis or even the issues of the formula shortage. However, the formula problem can become, and I might say, is a true health care crisis for the poor and women and children on the margins. How did This Crisis Start? Let's first explore how the formula shortage began. As I stated, the ongoing supply chain disruptions have been the cause of shortages of a wide range of consumer goods. In February, the current lack of baby formula became worse after manufacturer Abbott issued a recall for products made at a Michigan plant and sold under the Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare labels. The reason for the recall call Four children — one in Minnesota, one in Texas, and two in Ohio — fell ill with bacterial infections, and two died.  The deaths of the infants, caused the FDA to shut the factory down. What is the impact of the shutdown? The states seeing the worst shortages include Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota — all with out-of-stock rates of about 50 percent. A total of 26 states have out-of-stock rates of 40 to 50 percent.San Antonio's out-of-stock rate has climbed to 57 percent among metro areas, with Memphis and Nashville at 52 percent and Houston and Des Moines at 50 percent.According to news reports, Abbot is working to address the issues and resume production of infant formula products. Brian Dittmeier, senior director of public policy at the National WIC Association stated that Abbott is the exclusive supplier for more than half the nation's WIC agencies, through which more than 1.2 million infants receive formula benefits, Dittmeier said. Such benefits are typically limited to various formulas, but agencies have waived some requirements to give families more flexibility during the shortage.Formula Has Become A Public Policy IssueWhy is this critical for public officials to aggressively address this shortage? Because infant formula recall is having severe issues for babies and could lead to additional health problems in the future. Dittmeier said that the National WIC Association has been sounding the alarm about "risky behaviors" amplified on social media, "including the use of homemade formulas, diluting infant formula, consuming recalled formula products, or introducing cow's milk earlier than recommended."With the trust of the national government at an all-time low, the formula shortage is causing additional concern about how government agencies are prepared to deal with any crisis. Resources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/05/11/baby-formula-shortage-similac-alimentum-elecare-fda/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/10/us/baby-formula-shortage.htmlhttps://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2021/05/17/public-trust-in-government-1958-2021/PodcastsThe Todd De Voe ShowAsk Todd, Explore Insightful and Humble Answers to Life’s QuestionsTodd DeVoe shares his perspective on the questions that we all have asked ourselves. The only thing I know is that I know nothing This statement is known as the Socratic Paradox. True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.⁣  So let’s dive into the questions and have a great conversation.prepare. respond. recover Keeping Your Business Valuable During a Crisis, Why Planning MattersFor our first episode, we welcome Ambi Silk, Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Mohinder Kainth, Senior Global Risk Consultant both from CyberCX. CyberCX provides business continuity services for a range of global clients including RELX and its exhibitions subsidiary Reed Exhibitions, host of this podcast. Ambi and Mohinder dive into a range of topics including the current COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain management, the importance of the “pivot”, risk management for your staff in the office or working from home, and more. The episode wraps up with the importance of a robust incident management plan using the real-life example of when Reed Exhibitions employees were in Las Vegas for one of RX’s largest trade shows during the 2017 mass shooting.Business Continuity TodayWhy Fire Drills Are CriticalWhat do you do after your emergency procedures and evacuation plans are complete? It is time to exercise them. Your team must know what to do in an emergency at work and home. And How you are going to communicate with them. A vital part of this training is a fire drill, which puts the emergency procedures into practice to see if they work. If they don’t work, and there is a fire, it can have devastating consequences. Fire drills are often perceived as an unnecessary nuisance and disturbance, but they are critical in safety plans. What To ReadInsights into the Emergency Management Hiring ProcessPart 2: Tips for New and Aspiring Emergency ManagersBy: Tobias WatsonI sought to gather information for Aspiring and New Emergency Managers. I asked a series of questions aimed at hiring managers to understand their evaluation criteria so I could help educate others on how to leverage themselves better in the hiring process.Emergency Management: Is It The Hero or the Villian?By: Todd T. DeVoeThe profession of emergency management is evolving. We are moving away from the lights and sirens of public safety and expanding the idea of what emergency management ought to be. When we talk about Emergency Management, what are we talking about? What does this emergency management system look like to the public we serve? Emergency management is changing, and it is time we challenge the current leaders in the profession to grow. The Crisis Response JournalDisasters are the new business as usualAvnesh Ratnanesan and Derrick Tin contend that disasters are fast becoming the new normal or business as usual (BAU) in the corporate world and suggest ways that future preparedness might be enhancedSupply Chain Chaos Continues Bill Peterson takes a closer look at the conditions and factors that continue to cause supply chain challenges and offers a view of what might be in store in the months – and possibly years – to comeSupportershttps://www.disastertech.com/https://titanhst.com/https://www.ndemevent.com/en-us/show-info.html Get full access to The Emergency Management Network at emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

In all likelihood you'll come across a sexist boss in your career. Maybe you're dealing with one right now, or can remember a time you've witnessed your coworkers put up with prejudice. So how should you handle sexism, and how do we craft diverse environments that cull sexist cultures altogether? Speaking at the 2022 Future Women Leadership Summit, Mary Wooldridge, Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Dr Victor Sojo, Senior Lecturer in Leadership at the University of Melbourne and Jessica Smith, Senior Security Consultant at CyberCX discuss their experiences and research surrounding gender inequality at work and give their advice on how you can deal with, and prevent future displays of discrimination. The Future Women Leadership Series is hosted by Helen McCabe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special final episode of 2021 – the 100th National Security Podcast – a team of experts from ANU National Security College examine the security dimensions of the year that was and, looking forward to 2022, explore what might be in store in the year ahead.As a turbulent year for Australia and its region ends, looking back at how 2021 unfolded has much to reveal about where national security policymakers can go from here. In the 100th episode of National Security Podcast, host Chris Farnham is joined by national security experts Katherine Mansted, Will Stoltz, and Rory Medcalf to explore the big events from the last 12 months and analyse how they might shape the security landscape in 2022.Katherine Mansted is Senior Fellow in the Practice of National Security at the ANU National Security College. She is also the Director of Cyber Intelligence at Australia's largest independent cyber security services company, CyberCX.Dr William Stoltz is the Senior Adviser for Public Policy at ANU National Security College. He is responsible for mobilising the College's research and resident expertise to influence and inform current public policy debates.Professor Rory Medcalf is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than two decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, and journalism.Chris Farnham is the Senior Outreach and Policy Officer at the ANU National Security College. After serving as a soldier in the Australian Army, he worked in roles throughout East Asia with a focus on geopolitics and regional security.You can find out more about the Master of National Security Policy here, and the National Intelligence Community and National Security College Scholarship for Women program here.We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or find us on Facebook. The National Security Podcast and Policy Forum Pod are available on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second half of their conversation arising out of the US National Intelligence Council publication “Global Trends 2040: A More Contested World”, Allan and Darren, along with guests Heather Smith and Katherine Mansted, turn to remaining sections. Section 2 of the report concerns “emerging dynamics”, and asks how the structural forces outlined in the first section (and discussed in Part 1)—demographics, economics, technology and the environment—interact with other factors at three levels of analysis. Katherine speaks to the level of individuals and society, Heather to the level of the state, and Allan to the level of the international system. The major theme of this section is greater debate and contestation, and the consequences for the cohesiveness of societies and the resilience of states. The report's authors see growing pessimism around the world regarding the future, and greater distrust of leaders and institutions. They foresee a growing imbalance between public demands and governments' ability to deliver on those demands. Section 3 concludes the report by looking at possible scenarios for the world in 2040. The report's authors stress these are not intended to be predictions, but to present a broad spectrum of possibilities that explore how various combinations of structural forces and emerging dynamics, along with other uncertainties, could play out. Each discussant offers their take on which of the five scenarios described is most resonant: (i) Renaissance of Democracies; (ii) A World Adrift; (iii) Competitive Coexistence; (iv) Separate Silos; and (v) Tragedy and Mobilisation. As Katherine astutely observes in her concluding thoughts, it is right and proper to maintain a clear distinction between intelligence and policy. Nevertheless, a publication such as this will leave many wanting more—more actionable and more persuasive policy insights. Navigating a way through the dark clouds on the horizon is not however the role of the intelligence community... but someone will have to do it. Heather Smith is a Professor at the ANU's National Security College, following a distinguished career in the Australian public service including serving as Deputy Director-General of ONA, Deputy Secretary of DFAT, and Secretary of the Departments of Communications and of Industry, Innovation and Science. Katherine Mansted is a Senior Fellow in the Practice of National Security at the ANU's National Security College, and also the Director of Cyber Intelligence at CyberCX. We thank Mitchell McIntosh for his help with research and audio editing and Rory Stenning for composing our theme music. Relevant links “Global Trends 2040: A More Contested World”, a publication of the National Intelligence Council, March 2021: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/gt2040-home

In a double episode recorded on Thursday 14 October, Allan and Darren welcome the ANU National Security College's Heather Smith and Katherine Mansted to talk about the future. The basis of their discussion is the publication “Global Trends 2040: A More Contested World”, which was released by the US National Intelligence Council in March. This is the 7th edition of Global Trends, which has been published every four years since 1997. As explained in the document's Foreword: “Global Trends is designed to provide an analytic framework for policymakers early in each  administration as they craft national security strategy and navigate an uncertain future. The goal is not to offer a specific prediction of the world in 2040; instead, our intent is to help policymakers and citizens see what may lie beyond the horizon and prepare for an array of possible futures”. Part 1 begins with Allan and Heather describing the context for Global Trends and why it is a worthwhile exercise, while Katherine and Darren offer initial thoughts from the perspective of those outside of government on what the publication represents and how they would go about doing a equivalent futures exercise themselves. The report has three sections--“Structural Forces”, “Emerging Dynamics” and “Future Scenarios”--which are used to organise the rest of the conversation. The remainder of Part 1 covers four “Structural Forces”: demographics and human development, environment, economics and technology. These were identified by the authors on the basis that they will be foundational in shaping future dynamics and are relatively universal in scope, while also having sufficient data available now to make projections with some confidence. Heather tackles demographics and economics, Katherine addresses technology and Darren offers some thoughts on the environment. In Part 2 to come, the conversation will turn to the second and third sections of the report: “emerging dynamics” and “future scenarios”. Heather Smith is a Professor at the ANU's National Security College, following a distinguished career in the Australian public service including serving as Deputy Director-General of ONA, Deputy Secretary of DFAT, and Secretary of the Departments of Communications and of Industry, Innovation and Science. Katherine Mansted is a Senior Fellow in the Practice of National Security at the ANU's National Security College, and also the Director of Cyber Intelligence at CyberCX. We thank Mitchell McIntosh for his help with audio editing and Rory Stenning for composing our theme music. Relevant links “Global Trends 2040: A More Contested World”, a publication of the National Intelligence Council, March 2021: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/gt2040-home

Alastair MacGibbon, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX and former special adviser to the Prime Minister, explained more on 3AW Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our first episode, we welcome Ambi Silk, Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Mohinder Kainth, Senior Global Risk Consultant both from CyberCX. CyberCX provides business continuity services for a range of global clients including RELX and its exhibitions subsidiary Reed Exhibitions, host of this podcast. Ambi and Mohinder dive into a range of topics including the current COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain management, the importance of the “pivot”, risk management for your staff in the office or working from home, and more. The episode wraps up with the importance of a robust incident management plan using the real-life example of when Reed Exhibitions employees were in Las Vegas for one of RX's largest trade shows during the 2017 mass shooting.CQR - https://www.cybercx.comNDEMhttps://www.ndemevent.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

For our first episode, we welcome Ambi Silk, Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Mohinder Kainth, Senior Global Risk Consultant both from CyberCX. CyberCX provides business continuity services for a range of global clients including RELX and its exhibitions subsidiary Reed Exhibitions, host of this podcast. Ambi and Mohinder dive into a range of topics including the current COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain management, the importance of the “pivot”, risk management for your staff in the office or working from home, and more. The episode wraps up with the importance of a robust incident management plan using the real-life example of when Reed Exhibitions employees were in Las Vegas for one of RX's largest trade shows during the 2017 mass shooting.CQR - https://www.cybercx.comNDEMhttps://www.ndemevent.com/

Australia's digital infrastructure and the data it carries are core to the value and growth of the nation's economy.In this episode, we dive into AustCyber's new report – Australia's Digital Trust Report 2020 – which highlights the role digital trust plays in attracting investment and driving jobs growth.Guests include John Paitaridis (CEO of CyberCX), Matthew Wilson (CEO of Penten) and Sam Crowther (Founder of Kasada).For more information about AustCyber, visit www.austcyber.com. 

Last month our Prime Minister, side by side with the Defence Minister gave us a very strong warning about cyberattacks. Along with that warning here in Australia, there's been a concerning development in the UK after they accused a Russian hacking group of trying to steal COVID-19 research.   On todays episode we find out what harm these attacks could actually do., and what we really need to worry about. Our guest today is Alastair MacGibbon: Chief Strategy Officer, CyberCX and former National Cyber Security Advisor & Head of Australian Cyber Security Centre.   In today's news headlines: JobKeeper: payments reduced from October, extended to 2021 NSW at a “critical point” as person in their 30s in ICU Major development in UK Covid-19 vaccine trial   In today's Briefing we ask: Why are cyberattacks a threat to us all? How do they really affect our lives? And what harm could these attacks actually do? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.