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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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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.

April 15, 202623 min

058 - Steering Through Icebergs: Rethinking Vulnerability Management in a Complex Threat Landscape

Vulnerability management is often treated as a simple patch-and-move-on exercise, but as Peter Gigengack explains, that mindset only scratches the surface. This episode explores the reality of managing risk in modern environments, where unknown vulnerabilities, human error, and expanding attack surfaces make security feel like steering through an iceberg field with limited visibility. Drawing on real-world experience, Peter unpacks why patching alone isn’t enough, how factors like misconfigurations and supply chain complexity create hidden risks, and why traditional tools like CVSS scores don’t always tell the full story. He also explores the growing impact of AI on software development, the challenges of prioritisation in an overwhelming volume of vulnerabilities, and the importance of adopting an attacker mindset.

March 30, 202624 min

057 - From Gut Feel to Dollar Value: Making Cyber Risk Decisions That Stick

Cyber risk is often talked about in colours, heatmaps, and assumptions, but what happens when you put a dollar value behind it? In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Ha to unpack the evolving world of cyber risk quantification and why it’s becoming a critical tool for modern organisations. From his early days in “infosec” to helping businesses translate technical risk into boardroom language, Jason shares practical insights on turning uncertainty into actionable data. We explore why many organisations struggle to quantify cyber risk, how to get started without overcomplicating the process, and why communication is the real game changer.

March 16, 202624 min

056 - Building Better Cyber Teams: What LEGO Can Teach Us About Security

What do LEGO bricks have to do with cyber security? In this episode of Share Today, Save Tomorrow, we’re joined by Vannessa Van Beek, Global CISO at Fortescue, to explore an unexpected but powerful tool for improving collaboration, creativity, and insight in cyber teams. Drawing on the LEGO Serious Play methodology, Vannessa shares how hands-on, creative exercises can unlock new ways of thinking, surface hidden perspectives, and give quieter voices in technical teams the space to contribute. If you’ve ever wondered how to make meetings more meaningful, bring introverted experts into the conversation, or reimagine how cyber teams solve problems, this episode might just inspire you to think with your hands.

March 2, 202639 min

055 - World Cup of Cyber: Inside the International Cybersecurity Challenge 2026

What happens when the world’s top cyber talent goes head-to-head on a global stage? This episode of Share Today, Save Tomorrow dives into the excitement behind the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC). Host Bek Cheb is joined by Ryan Ko and Kana Smith from the UQ Cyber Research Centre at The University of Queensland to unpack what makes this competition one of the most prestigious events for young adults in the cyber security space. From elite attack-and-defence Capture the Flag challenges to global talent pipelines, ICC is about shaping the future of cyber security. With teams representing every continent and real-world scenarios unfolding over two intense days, ICC 2026 marks a major milestone as Australia hosts for the first time at AUSCERT2026 Cyber Security Conference. If you’ve ever wondered what elite cyber competition looks like, how global collaboration fuels innovation, or why ICC competitors are often snapped up by industry leaders, this episode gives you a front-row seat. Want to see it play out on the big stage? Register for AUSCERT2026 now: https://conference.auscert.org.au/