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AUSCERT is Australia's pioneer Cyber Emergency Response Team, proudly a part of The University of Queensland. We help our members prevent, detect, respond and mitigate cyber-based attacks.

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October 16, 202624 min

Ep 68: The Accidental Security Architect with Lidia Giuliano

In this episode of Share Today, Save Tomorrow, host Bec Cheb sits down with cyber security leader and security architect Lidia Giuliano to explore the evolving role of security architecture and why so many cyber professionals find themselves in the field by accident. Drawing on more than two decades of experience across industries including finance, telecommunications, healthcare, energy and defence, Lidia shares insights into the importance of trust, communication and experience in building effective security programs. The conversation also covers mentoring, overcoming imposter syndrome, the challenges of balancing business needs with security requirements, and practical advice for aspiring conference speakers. Throughout the discussion, Lidia highlights the power of community, knowledge sharing and helping the next generation of cyber professionals find their place in the industry.

October 2, 202629 min

AUSCERT Podcast Ep 67: Data Breaches, Disclosure and the Gaps in Between with Troy Hunt

In this episode of Save Today, Tomorrow, host Bec Cheb sits down with renowned security researcher Troy Hunt to discuss the evolving landscape of data breaches, breach notifications, and privacy regulations. From the realities of incident disclosure to the limitations of current reporting frameworks, Troy shares his insights on how organisations handle breaches, what individuals should know about their data, and why transparency remains a critical component of cyber resilience.

September 18, 202631 min

066 - Night Markets to Cyber Mindsets: Rethinking Security Awareness with Eric Pinkerton

Why does traditional cyber security awareness training so often fail to change behaviour? In this episode of Share Today, Save Tomorrow, Bec Cheb sits down with Eric Pinkerton to explore the gap between compliance-driven training and genuine cyber resilience. Through relatable real-world analogies, Pinky explains how adopting a mindset of situational awareness, much like navigating an unfamiliar foreign city, can help individuals better recognise and respond to online threats. The conversation challenges conventional approaches to security education and offers practical insights into building lasting security culture.

September 4, 202617 min

Podcast ep 65: Challenging Quantum Hype, Human Error and AI Myths with Peter Guttmann

Podcast ep 65: Challenging Quantum Hype, Human Error and AI Myths with Peter Guttmann by AUSCERT

August 17, 202630 min

064 - The Human Side of Cyber: Changing Security Behaviours with Kelsy Luengen

Kelsy Luengen returns to Share Today, Save Tomorrow to explore why effective cyber security starts with understanding people, not just technology. Drawing on her background in criminology and her role as Senior Security Influencer at SEEK, Kelsy discusses how organisations can move beyond awareness training to address the behaviours, norms and motivations that shape security culture. Tune in to discover why changing security behaviours starts with understanding the humans behind the keyboard.

August 3, 202623 min

063- When Critical Infrastructure Is Hacked: Inside Industrial Incident Response with Lesley Carhart

What happens when a power plant, train network or other critical infrastructure is targeted by a cyber attack? In this episode of Share Today, Save Tomorrow, Lesley Carhart shares what it's really like investigating cyber incidents affecting industrial systems, an area of digital forensics and incident response that few people ever get to see. Lesley discusses the different types of incidents impacting operational technology (OT) environments, from ransomware and insider threats to nation-state activity, and explains why understanding how systems fail is essential to building resilient critical infrastructure.

July 21, 202623 min

062 - Cyber Security Through the Eyes of a Teenager with Somindu Abeydeera

In this episode of Share Today, Save Tomorrow, AUSCERT’s Business Manager Bek Cheb sits down with one of the youngest voices in Australia's cyber security community, Somindu Abeydeera. What started with a lockpick set at six years old has grown into a passion for ethical hacking, conference speaking and continuous learning. Somindu shares how physical security sparked his interest in cyber security, why curiosity has been his greatest teacher, and how he made the leap from lockpicking competitions to presenting at industry events. The conversation also explores the importance of hands-on learning, the value of community, the future of cyber security for young people, and Somindu’s perspective on Australia's social media age restrictions.

July 7, 202628 min

061 - Bridging Academia and Industry: Leadership, Quantum Security and the Future of Cyber

Our new season of Share Today, Save Tomorrow kicks off with AUSCERT2026 keynote speaker Dr. Kawin Boonyapredee. Hosted by our General Manager, Ivano Bongiovanni, this episode explores how Kawin’s journey as a seasoned CISO and cyber security researcher translates into real-world security outcomes. The conversation also dives into the growing impact of quantum computing on cyber security, the value of bridging academic research with industry practice, and how cultural differences influence the way security professionals communicate and collaborate around the world.

May 11, 202623 min

060 - Building Defensible Architecture: Bridging Business and Cyber Security

Cyber security architecture is about far more than technology, it’s about designing resilient systems that align people, process, and business strategy. In this episode, host Bek Cheb sits down with Bruce Large to unpack what security architecture actually means, why “defensible architecture” matters, and how frameworks like SABSA help organisations connect high-level risk strategy with real-world implementation. Bruce shares practical insights into balancing technical detail with broader organisational goals, the importance of service management, and why good architecture is often about asking the right questions rather than having all the answers. If you’re curious about how resilient systems are built, this episode offers an accessible look into the thinking behind modern security design.

April 29, 202622 min

059 - Making Cyber Frameworks Actually Work with Dan Goldberg

Why do cyber security frameworks get such a bad reputation, and how can organisations turn them from a compliance headache into a genuine business advantage? In this episode, Bek Cheb sits down with cyber security and GRC expert Dan Goldberg to unpack the evolving world of ISO 27001, governance, risk, and compliance. With more than 25 years of experience spanning network transformations, cyber security, project management, and executive leadership, Dan shares how an unexpected career pivot led him to discover a passion for frameworks and continual improvement.