Talking Cyber Security Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/talking-cyber-security 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 talkingcybersec@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. Copyright 2026 Richard Heron b6b7860e-6116-5578-8bfc-0dda4ba6efe6 yes en-au Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:02:40 +0000 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:03:11 +0000 https://dashboard.transistor.fm/shows/talking-cyber-security https://img.transistorcdn.com/hCdeHFJd3gB44Tt_-GhFgJdMUcwVNrXfaGqMx_2op9Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNzJm/MzAyMTIwOTZiMjUx/NzNiZmZkMGM3MjY0/ZWZkMi5wbmc.jpg Talking Cyber Security https://dashboard.transistor.fm/shows/talking-cyber-security episodic Richard Heron 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 talkingcybersec@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. 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, Richard Heron No No Episode 107 - Crisis Management - The six signals 107 107 Episode 107 - Crisis Management - The six signals full b4788bd7-61b3-4ffe-afb2-207dc100eb55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f001f46 Learn this framework to recognise when it's time to invoke the Crisis / Incident Management team.

]]> Learn this framework to recognise when it's time to invoke the Crisis / Incident Management team.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:48:48 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 699 Learn this framework to recognise when it's time to invoke the Crisis / Incident Management team.

]]> cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 106: Episode 106 Mythos, Quantum and the Canvas Breach 106 106 Episode 106: Episode 106 Mythos, Quantum and the Canvas Breach full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2026-05-30T23_46_47-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a9ff20d In this episode, Richard briefly discusses Anthropic's Mythos, Quantum computing and the recent Canvas Breach.

]]> In this episode, Richard briefly discusses Anthropic's Mythos, Quantum computing and the recent Canvas Breach.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1361 In this episode, Richard briefly discusses Anthropic's Mythos, Quantum computing and the recent Canvas Breach. In this episode, Richard briefly discusses Anthropic's Mythos, Quantum computing and the recent Canvas Breach. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 104: Episode 105 - Top 10 - Security knowledge alone is not enough 104 104 Episode 104: Episode 105 - Top 10 - Security knowledge alone is not enough full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2026-03-10T02_08_05-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef4e9696 In this 40 minute episode, Richard provides the top 10 recommendations to help you get to the next level. You can have all the certifications in the world, but without the non-security related skills... you will find it hard to progress. 

]]> In this 40 minute episode, Richard provides the top 10 recommendations to help you get to the next level. You can have all the certifications in the world, but without the non-security related skills... you will find it hard to progress. 

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 2460 In this 40 minute episode, Richard provides the top 10 recommendations to help you get to the next level. You can have all the certifications in the world, but without the non-security related skills... you will find it hard to progress.  In this 40 minute episode, Richard provides the top 10 recommendations to help you get to the next level. You can have all the certifications in the world, but without the non-security related skills... you will find it hard to progress.  cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 103: Episode 103 - Part 4 - Security knowledge alone is not enough. 103 103 Episode 103: Episode 103 - Part 4 - Security knowledge alone is not enough. full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2026-02-21T21_04_45-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93cca731 In this episode, Richard finishes off the discussion on all the non-security related skills you will need to climb the corporate security ladder.

]]> In this episode, Richard finishes off the discussion on all the non-security related skills you will need to climb the corporate security ladder.

]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 986 In this episode, Richard finishes off the discussion on all the non-security related skills you will need to climb the corporate security ladder. In this episode, Richard finishes off the discussion on all the non-security related skills you will need to climb the corporate security ladder. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 102: Episode 102 - Part 3 - Security knowledge alone is not enough 102 102 Episode 102: Episode 102 - Part 3 - Security knowledge alone is not enough full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2026-01-13T01_36_41-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e91f77e Richard continues his discussion about the non-security skills you require to be successful in a cyber role.

]]> Richard continues his discussion about the non-security skills you require to be successful in a cyber role.

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1118 Richard continues his discussion about the non-security skills you require to be successful in a cyber role. Richard continues his discussion about the non-security skills you require to be successful in a cyber role. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 101: Episode 101 - Part 2 - Security knowledge alone is not enough 101 101 Episode 101: Episode 101 - Part 2 - Security knowledge alone is not enough full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-12-20T21_54_54-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7de529ee 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.

]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1502 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 100: Episode 100 - Security knowledge alone is not enough 100 100 Episode 100: Episode 100 - Security knowledge alone is not enough full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-11-21T22_51_22-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8e84bf6 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.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1684 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage 99 99 Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-11-01T03_11_39-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e0736eb In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025.

]]> In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025.

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 425 In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025. In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage 99 99 Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-11-01T03_12_36-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b0bd2cf In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025.

]]> In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025.

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 425 In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025. In this episode, Richard briefly gives his thoughts about CyberCon Melbourne 2025. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 98: Episode 98 - CyberCon Melbourne 2025 98 98 Episode 98: Episode 98 - CyberCon Melbourne 2025 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-10-11T22_00_31-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9c05782 In this episode, Richard discusses what to expect from CyberCon Melbourne 2025.

]]> In this episode, Richard discusses what to expect from CyberCon Melbourne 2025.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 719 In this episode, Richard discusses what to expect from CyberCon Melbourne 2025. In this episode, Richard discusses what to expect from CyberCon Melbourne 2025. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 97: Episode 97 - Part 2 - Scattered Spider 97 97 Episode 97: Episode 97 - Part 2 - Scattered Spider full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-09-13T01_35_37-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df005885 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.

]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1072 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 96: Episode 96 - Scattered Spider - Part 1 of 2 96 96 Episode 96: Episode 96 - Scattered Spider - Part 1 of 2 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-08-09T03_59_08-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4c889da 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.

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 888 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 95: Episode 95 - Security Awareness - What works? 95 95 Episode 95: Episode 95 - Security Awareness - What works? full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-07-06T03_12_04-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52579c8b 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?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1363 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? cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 94: Episode 94 - DLP Revisited Part 2 94 94 Episode 94: Episode 94 - DLP Revisited Part 2 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-06-08T02_08_29-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25bf0be3 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.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1531 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 93: Episode 93 - Data Loss Protection - revisited 93 93 Episode 93: Episode 93 - Data Loss Protection - revisited full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-05-04T03_44_09-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82f7cbdb Richard revisits the very important Cyber field of Data Loss Protection.

]]> Richard revisits the very important Cyber field of Data Loss Protection.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1808 Richard revisits the very important Cyber field of Data Loss Protection. Richard revisits the very important Cyber field of Data Loss Protection. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 92: Episode 92 - Day 2 - Gartner Risk and Security Conference (Sydney) 92 92 Episode 92: Episode 92 - Day 2 - Gartner Risk and Security Conference (Sydney) full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-03-29T03_35_39-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/619dd9bb 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.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 645 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 91: Episode 91 - Day 1 of Gartner's Risk and Security Conference (Sydney) 91 91 Episode 91: Episode 91 - Day 1 of Gartner's Risk and Security Conference (Sydney) full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-03-14T14_00_00-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92db06ea 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.

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 909 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 90: Episode 90 - Introduction to Crisis and Incident Management 90 90 Episode 90: Episode 90 - Introduction to Crisis and Incident Management full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-03-01T02_07_36-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0efb33cf 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.

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 833 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 89: Episode 89 - Lessons I have learnt along the way 89 89 Episode 89: Episode 89 - Lessons I have learnt along the way full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-01-27T01_07_47-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd253c46 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.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1046 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 88: Episode 88 - 2024 Talking Cyber Security Recap 88 88 Episode 88: Episode 88 - 2024 Talking Cyber Security Recap full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2025-01-04T21_41_46-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f20e2565 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.

]]> Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 823 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 87: Episode 87 - Leaning Forward - From 2024's stories to 2025's goals 87 87 Episode 87: Episode 87 - Leaning Forward - From 2024's stories to 2025's goals full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-12-21T23_16_00-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c95dd128 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.

]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1312 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 86: Episode 86 - A bit of everything! 86 86 Episode 86: Episode 86 - A bit of everything! full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-12-08T03_31_22-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8af61a69 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!

]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 684 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 l cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 84: Episode 84 - Q & A - Part 2 84 84 Episode 84: Episode 84 - Q & A - Part 2 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-11-03T23_33_49-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/addc3147 Richard continues answering commonly asked security questions.

]]> Richard continues answering commonly asked security questions.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1143 Richard continues answering commonly asked security questions. Richard continues answering commonly asked security questions. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 83: Episode 83 - Security Q & A - Part 1 83 83 Episode 83: Episode 83 - Security Q & A - Part 1 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-10-27T00_08_21-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e7188ef 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.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1121 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 82: Episode 82 - AISA CyberCon 2024 82 82 Episode 82: Episode 82 - AISA CyberCon 2024 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-10-19T00_13_21-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66b865df 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.

]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1151 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 81: Episode 81 - Back to basics 81 81 Episode 81: Episode 81 - Back to basics full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-09-28T01_21_14-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e78bad2 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.

]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 761 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 80: Episode 80 - Part 2 - Interviewing for less experienced security roles 80 80 Episode 80: Episode 80 - Part 2 - Interviewing for less experienced security roles full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-09-13T23_05_50-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06cb83df 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.

]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1458 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 79: Episode 79 - Part 1 - Interviewing for less experienced cyber roles 79 79 Episode 79: Episode 79 - Part 1 - Interviewing for less experienced cyber roles full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-09-01T00_51_19-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcc52369 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.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1370 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 78: Episode 78 - Be ready for the phone screening call 78 78 Episode 78: Episode 78 - Be ready for the phone screening call full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-08-14T14_00_00-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a96a835 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.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1647 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. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 77: Episode 77 - Know your presentation style 77 77 Episode 77: Episode 77 - Know your presentation style full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-07-27T00_52_28-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/366fcbd8 In this episode, Richard discusses the various presentation styles he has witnessed. Are you a newsreader? Are you a Storyteller? A Ted Talker or a Data Diver?

]]> In this episode, Richard discusses the various presentation styles he has witnessed. Are you a newsreader? Are you a Storyteller? A Ted Talker or a Data Diver?

]]> Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1181 In this episode, Richard discusses the various presentation styles he has witnessed. Are you a newsreader? Are you a Storyteller? A Ted Talker or a Data Diver? In this episode, Richard discusses the various presentation styles he has witnessed. Are you a newsreader? Are you a Storyteller? A Ted Talker or a Data Diver? cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 76: Episode 76 - Melbourne CISO 2024 76 76 Episode 76: Episode 76 - Melbourne CISO 2024 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-07-20T06_21_33-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fc29808 In this episode, Richard covers the recent Corinium Intelligence's Melbourne CISO 2024 and briefly mentions the recent world-wide IT outage.

]]> In this episode, Richard covers the recent Corinium Intelligence's Melbourne CISO 2024 and briefly mentions the recent world-wide IT outage.

]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1220 In this episode, Richard covers the recent Corinium Intelligence's Melbourne CISO 2024 and briefly mentions the recent world-wide IT outage. In this episode, Richard covers the recent Corinium Intelligence's Melbourne CISO 2024 and briefly mentions the recent world-wide IT outage. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 75: Episode 75 - We all need a bit of patching from time to time. 75 75 Episode 75: Episode 75 - We all need a bit of patching from time to time. full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-07-13T04_07_29-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3eedf080 In this episode, Richard asks us all to consider personal patches we could apply to ourselves to improve our own performance.

]]> In this episode, Richard asks us all to consider personal patches we could apply to ourselves to improve our own performance.

]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1529 In this episode, Richard asks us all to consider personal patches we could apply to ourselves to improve our own performance. In this episode, Richard asks us all to consider personal patches we could apply to ourselves to improve our own performance. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 74: Episode 74 - The music of Cyber Security 74 74 Episode 74: Episode 74 - The music of Cyber Security full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-06-23T00_49_50-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65f74206 In this episode, we discuss the music that reminds us of Cyber Security events.

]]> In this episode, we discuss the music that reminds us of Cyber Security events.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1022 In this episode, we discuss the music that reminds us of Cyber Security events. In this episode, we discuss the music that reminds us of Cyber Security events. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 73: Episode 73 - Your personal Balanced Scorecard 73 73 Episode 73: Episode 73 - Your personal Balanced Scorecard full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-06-10T02_48_45-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/684f2d49 Many of us use business "balanced scorecards", but have you ever thought of a personal scorecard for the work you do in Security? Richard tries to piece one together.

]]> Many of us use business "balanced scorecards", but have you ever thought of a personal scorecard for the work you do in Security? Richard tries to piece one together.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 602 Many of us use business "balanced scorecards", but have you ever thought of a personal scorecard for the work you do in Security? Richard tries to piece one together. Many of us use business "balanced scorecards", but have you ever thought of a personal scorecard for the work you do in Security? Richard tries to piece one together. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 72: Episode 72 - Are passwords getting easier or harder to crack? 72 72 Episode 72: Episode 72 - Are passwords getting easier or harder to crack? full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-06-01T23_44_44-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/121df363 In this episode, we revisit the latest statistics behind time to crack passwords. Are they getting easier or harder to crack?

]]> In this episode, we revisit the latest statistics behind time to crack passwords. Are they getting easier or harder to crack?

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 771 In this episode, we revisit the latest statistics behind time to crack passwords. Are they getting easier or harder to crack? In this episode, we revisit the latest statistics behind time to crack passwords. Are they getting easier or harder to crack? cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 71: Episode 71 - Cracking the CISO Code - Revelations from the Interview Room 71 71 Episode 71: Episode 71 - Cracking the CISO Code - Revelations from the Interview Room full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-05-20T04_43_37-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f290a67 Listen to Richard as he dissects CISO Interview questions and answers.

]]> Listen to Richard as he dissects CISO Interview questions and answers.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1558 Listen to Richard as he dissects CISO Interview questions and answers. Listen to Richard as he dissects CISO Interview questions and answers. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 70: Episode 70 - The Imposter in the Mirror: Reflecting on Self-Perception in Cybersecurity 70 70 Episode 70: Episode 70 - The Imposter in the Mirror: Reflecting on Self-Perception in Cybersecurity full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-05-08T05_18_13-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6f1730b In this episode, Richard discusses Imposter Syndrome and the Kruger-Denning Effect with respect to the cyber security industry.

]]> In this episode, Richard discusses Imposter Syndrome and the Kruger-Denning Effect with respect to the cyber security industry.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1182 In this episode, Richard discusses Imposter Syndrome and the Kruger-Denning Effect with respect to the cyber security industry. In this episode, Richard discusses Imposter Syndrome and the Kruger-Denning Effect with respect to the cyber security industry. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 69: Episode 69 - Artificial Intelligence Revisited 69 69 Episode 69: Episode 69 - Artificial Intelligence Revisited full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-04-28T04_12_13-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71f2ac9c Richard revisits the current capabilities of AI voice capabilities. He runs the same dialogue against 3 AI voice tools to determine whether they have improved since his last AI voice experiment 11 months ago.

]]> Richard revisits the current capabilities of AI voice capabilities. He runs the same dialogue against 3 AI voice tools to determine whether they have improved since his last AI voice experiment 11 months ago.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 681 Richard revisits the current capabilities of AI voice capabilities. He runs the same dialogue against 3 AI voice tools to determine whether they have improved since his last AI voice experiment 11 months ago. Richard revisits the current capabilities of AI voice capabilities. He runs the same dialogue against 3 AI voice tools to determine whether they have improved since his last AI voice experiment 11 months ago. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 68: Episode 67 - Credential Stuffing - Part 3 68 68 Episode 68: Episode 67 - Credential Stuffing - Part 3 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-04-19T16_00_00-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd50b4d0 Richard and his guest Olly Stimpson (CyberArk) complete their discussion on credential stuffing.

]]> Richard and his guest Olly Stimpson (CyberArk) complete their discussion on credential stuffing.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1315 Richard and his guest Olly Stimpson (CyberArk) complete their discussion on credential stuffing. Richard and his guest Olly Stimpson (CyberArk) complete their discussion on credential stuffing. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 67: Episode 67 - Credential Stuffing - Part 2 67 67 Episode 67: Episode 67 - Credential Stuffing - Part 2 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-04-13T23_32_03-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58bbd51a Richard continues his discussion with Olly Stimpson from CyberArk around the protection measures available for credential stuffing.

]]> Richard continues his discussion with Olly Stimpson from CyberArk around the protection measures available for credential stuffing.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1338 Richard continues his discussion with Olly Stimpson from CyberArk around the protection measures available for credential stuffing. Richard continues his discussion with Olly Stimpson from CyberArk around the protection measures available for credential stuffing. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 66: Episode 66 - Credential Stuffing - Part 1 66 66 Episode 66: Episode 66 - Credential Stuffing - Part 1 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-04-08T05_07_37-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/863a5f08 In this episode, Richard discusses 'credential stuffing' with Olly Stimpson from CyberArk.

]]> In this episode, Richard discusses 'credential stuffing' with Olly Stimpson from CyberArk.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1465 In this episode, Richard discusses 'credential stuffing' with Olly Stimpson from CyberArk. In this episode, Richard discusses 'credential stuffing' with Olly Stimpson from CyberArk. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 65: Episode 65 - Artificial Intelligence 65 65 Episode 65: Episode 65 - Artificial Intelligence full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-04-01T00_33_30-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc652c8d In this episode, Richard introduces the basics of Artificial Intelligence and has a good look at the EU Artificial Act introduced in March 2024.

]]> In this episode, Richard introduces the basics of Artificial Intelligence and has a good look at the EU Artificial Act introduced in March 2024.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1082 In this episode, Richard introduces the basics of Artificial Intelligence and has a good look at the EU Artificial Act introduced in March 2024. In this episode, Richard introduces the basics of Artificial Intelligence and has a good look at the EU Artificial Act introduced in March 2024. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 64: Episode 64 - The Essential 8 64 64 Episode 64: Episode 64 - The Essential 8 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-03-20T04_27_25-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d20f887e In this episode, Richard discusses the ASD's Essential 8 controls.

]]> In this episode, Richard discusses the ASD's Essential 8 controls.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 849 In this episode, Richard discusses the ASD's Essential 8 controls. In this episode, Richard discusses the ASD's Essential 8 controls. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 63: Episode 63 - Data Loss Protection Part 2 63 63 Episode 63: Episode 63 - Data Loss Protection Part 2 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-03-10T00_06_07-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b61b980a Richard wraps up his discussion on DLP.

]]> Richard wraps up his discussion on DLP.

]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1398 Richard wraps up his discussion on DLP. Richard wraps up his discussion on DLP. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 62: Episode 62 - DLP Part 1 62 62 Episode 62: Episode 62 - DLP Part 1 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-03-03T03_43_24-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04d99896 In Part 1, of a 2-part episode, Richard discusses all things Data Loss Protection (DLP).

]]> In Part 1, of a 2-part episode, Richard discusses all things Data Loss Protection (DLP).

]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1353 In Part 1, of a 2-part episode, Richard discusses all things Data Loss Protection (DLP). In Part 1, of a 2-part episode, Richard discusses all things Data Loss Protection (DLP). cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 56: Episode 56 - Questions CISOs get asked 56 56 Episode 56: Episode 56 - Questions CISOs get asked full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2024-01-21T02_53_03-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f38cef96 In this episode, Richard answers questions some CISOs get asked.

]]> In this episode, Richard answers questions some CISOs get asked.

]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1144 In this episode, Richard answers questions some CISOs get asked. In this episode, Richard answers questions some CISOs get asked. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 52: Episode 52 - Louay Ghashash (Spartans Security) - Part 3/3 52 52 Episode 52: Episode 52 - Louay Ghashash (Spartans Security) - Part 3/3 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-12-22T19_00_00-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96790706 Richard and Louay complete their discussion about all things security.

]]> Richard and Louay complete their discussion about all things security.

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1728 Richard and Louay complete their discussion about all things security. Richard and Louay complete their discussion about all things security. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 51: Episode 51 - Louay Ghashash - Part 2 51 51 Episode 51: Episode 51 - Louay Ghashash - Part 2 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-12-15T21_31_22-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b634549 Richard and Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security continue their discussion and cover topics such as SOCs, 3rd party questionnaires, ISO 27001, risk based approaches, an analysis of security frameworks (NIST, Essential 8, ASD 35, ISO 27001) and other matters.

]]> Richard and Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security continue their discussion and cover topics such as SOCs, 3rd party questionnaires, ISO 27001, risk based approaches, an analysis of security frameworks (NIST, Essential 8, ASD 35, ISO 27001) and other matters.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1545 Richard and Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security continue their discussion and cover topics such as SOCs, 3rd party questionnaires, ISO 27001, risk based approaches, an analysis of security frameworks (NIST, Essential 8, ASD 35, ISO 27001) and other matters. Richard and Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security continue their discussion and cover topics such as SOCs, 3rd party questionnaires, ISO 27001, risk based approaches, an analysis of security frameworks (NIST, Essential 8, ASD 35, ISO 27001) and other matt cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 50: Episode 50 - Louay Ghashash - Spartans Security - Part 1 50 50 Episode 50: Episode 50 - Louay Ghashash - Spartans Security - Part 1 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-12-09T21_44_39-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0e4be0f Richard is Talking Cyber Security with Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security.

]]> Richard is Talking Cyber Security with Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1373 Richard is Talking Cyber Security with Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security. Richard is Talking Cyber Security with Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 46: Episode 46 - Board Dashboards 46 46 Episode 46: Episode 46 - Board Dashboards full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-11-18T21_27_59-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aff39ad8 In this episode, Richard discusses Board Reporting, with emphasis on a Board Dashboard. 4 examples of his Board Dashboard are available to anyone. Listen to the episode to hear where to get your copy. 

]]> In this episode, Richard discusses Board Reporting, with emphasis on a Board Dashboard. 4 examples of his Board Dashboard are available to anyone. Listen to the episode to hear where to get your copy. 

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1023 In this episode, Richard discusses Board Reporting, with emphasis on a Board Dashboard. 4 examples of his Board Dashboard are available to anyone. Listen to the episode to hear where to get your copy.  In this episode, Richard discusses Board Reporting, with emphasis on a Board Dashboard. 4 examples of his Board Dashboard are available to anyone. Listen to the episode to hear where to get your copy.  cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 45: Episode 45 - Austyn Guo from Tesserent 45 45 Episode 45: Episode 45 - Austyn Guo from Tesserent full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-11-11T18_37_56-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb1d9d15 We hear from Austyn Guo (Managing Consultant - Offensive Security at Tesserent) talk about his job and discussing a much forgotten aspect of security - physical security.

]]> We hear from Austyn Guo (Managing Consultant - Offensive Security at Tesserent) talk about his job and discussing a much forgotten aspect of security - physical security.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 941 We hear from Austyn Guo (Managing Consultant - Offensive Security at Tesserent) talk about his job and discussing a much forgotten aspect of security - physical security. We hear from Austyn Guo (Managing Consultant - Offensive Security at Tesserent) talk about his job and discussing a much forgotten aspect of security - physical security. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 40: Episode 40 - S.O.A.P. incl ADAPT Security Edge Conference 40 40 Episode 40: Episode 40 - S.O.A.P. incl ADAPT Security Edge Conference full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-10-14T00_52_18-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cfc530f Richard's 'Security Out and About Podcast' episode where he covers the ADAPT Security Edge Conference in Melbourne.

]]> Richard's 'Security Out and About Podcast' episode where he covers the ADAPT Security Edge Conference in Melbourne.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1022 Richard's 'Security Out and About Podcast' episode where he covers the ADAPT Security Edge Conference in Melbourne. Richard's 'Security Out and About Podcast' episode where he covers the ADAPT Security Edge Conference in Melbourne. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 39: Episode 39 - Part 2 - Daisy Wong - Security Culture and Awareness Lead 39 39 Episode 39: Episode 39 - Part 2 - Daisy Wong - Security Culture and Awareness Lead full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-10-06T02_41_35-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/345caf62 Richard completes his interview with Security Culture and Awareness Lead Daisy Wong. The discussion covers many topics. By all means - 

]]> Richard completes his interview with Security Culture and Awareness Lead Daisy Wong. The discussion covers many topics. By all means - 

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1482 Richard completes his interview with Security Culture and Awareness Lead Daisy Wong. The discussion covers many topics. By all means - Join 'The Australian CISO' LinkedIn group for upcoming downloads of information. Feel free to join 'The Australian CISO Community' WhatsApp group to share ideas with people willing to help us all. Richard completes his interview with Security Culture and Awareness Lead Daisy Wong. The discussion covers many topics. By all means - Join 'The Australian CISO' LinkedIn group for upcoming downloads of information. Feel free to join 'The Australian CISO cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 38: Episode 38 - Part 1 - Daisy Wong - Security Culture and Awareness Lead 38 38 Episode 38: Episode 38 - Part 1 - Daisy Wong - Security Culture and Awareness Lead full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-09-29T03_42_39-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4f6cfc6 At BSides Melbourne 2023, I had the pleasure of interviewing security awareness superstar Daisy Wong. This is Part 1 of 2.

]]> At BSides Melbourne 2023, I had the pleasure of interviewing security awareness superstar Daisy Wong. This is Part 1 of 2.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1430 At BSides Melbourne 2023, I had the pleasure of interviewing security awareness superstar Daisy Wong. This is Part 1 of 2. At BSides Melbourne 2023, I had the pleasure of interviewing security awareness superstar Daisy Wong. This is Part 1 of 2. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 37: Episode 37 - Nigel Phair - Part 2 - Melbourne BSides 37 37 Episode 37: Episode 37 - Nigel Phair - Part 2 - Melbourne BSides full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-09-23T16_00_00-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28068ac4 This is the continuation of the previous episode recorded at BSides Melbourne 2023, where we discuss everything and anything with well known security personality, Nigel Phair.

]]> This is the continuation of the previous episode recorded at BSides Melbourne 2023, where we discuss everything and anything with well known security personality, Nigel Phair.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 996 This is the continuation of the previous episode recorded at BSides Melbourne 2023, where we discuss everything and anything with well known security personality, Nigel Phair. This is the continuation of the previous episode recorded at BSides Melbourne 2023, where we discuss everything and anything with well known security personality, Nigel Phair. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 36: Episode 36 - Nigel Phair - Part 1 - Melbourne BSides 36 36 Episode 36: Episode 36 - Nigel Phair - Part 1 - Melbourne BSides full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-09-16T14_59_13-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2e97465 In Part 1, listen to Richard and Nigel 'free flow' with their conversation about Security which covers a variety of topics including BSides, CREST, Nigel's journey through Security, Board involvement, and Risk Management.

]]> In Part 1, listen to Richard and Nigel 'free flow' with their conversation about Security which covers a variety of topics including BSides, CREST, Nigel's journey through Security, Board involvement, and Risk Management.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1155 In Part 1, listen to Richard and Nigel 'free flow' with their conversation about Security which covers a variety of topics including BSides, CREST, Nigel's journey through Security, Board involvement, and Risk Management. In Part 1, listen to Richard and Nigel 'free flow' with their conversation about Security which covers a variety of topics including BSides, CREST, Nigel's journey through Security, Board involvement, and Risk Management. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 35: Episode 35 - BSides Melbourne 2023 Walkthrough 35 35 Episode 35: Episode 35 - BSides Melbourne 2023 Walkthrough full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-09-12T05_33_11-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a1bbd21 Day 1 and Day 2 walk through of the magnificent BSides Melbourne 2023 hosted by SEEK.

]]> Day 1 and Day 2 walk through of the magnificent BSides Melbourne 2023 hosted by SEEK.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1389 Day 1 and Day 2 walk through of the magnificent BSides Melbourne 2023 hosted by SEEK. Day 1 and Day 2 walk through of the magnificent BSides Melbourne 2023 hosted by SEEK. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 34: BSides Melbourne 2023 - Lukasz Gogolkiewicz 34 34 Episode 34: BSides Melbourne 2023 - Lukasz Gogolkiewicz full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-09-09T00_58_19-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f9fc79c Day 1 of BSides Melbourne 2023 with Lukasz Gogolkiewicz from SEEK.

]]> Day 1 of BSides Melbourne 2023 with Lukasz Gogolkiewicz from SEEK.

]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1105 Day 1 of BSides Melbourne 2023 with Lukasz Gogolkiewicz from SEEK. Day 1 of BSides Melbourne 2023 with Lukasz Gogolkiewicz from SEEK. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 32: Episode 32 - Who was Kevin Mitnick? 32 32 Episode 32: Episode 32 - Who was Kevin Mitnick? full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-08-26T21_58_22-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2c1afd7 Richard describes some of Kevin Mitnick's life. Unfortunately, we lost the world's greatest social engineer in July 2023.

]]> Richard describes some of Kevin Mitnick's life. Unfortunately, we lost the world's greatest social engineer in July 2023.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 865 Richard describes some of Kevin Mitnick's life. Unfortunately, we lost the world's greatest social engineer in July 2023. Richard describes some of Kevin Mitnick's life. Unfortunately, we lost the world's greatest social engineer in July 2023. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 26: Episode 26 - Part B - Interview - Darren Arnott 26 26 Episode 26: Episode 26 - Part B - Interview - Darren Arnott full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-07-16T00_05_49-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4356c564 Darren Arnott, Head of Cyber Security and Operations at Trusted Impact and author, speaks to Richard about all things security. Darren has also written a fascinating book titled, "No regard for the truth".
https://darrenarnott.com/

]]> Darren Arnott, Head of Cyber Security and Operations at Trusted Impact and author, speaks to Richard about all things security. Darren has also written a fascinating book titled, "No regard for the truth".
https://darrenarnott.com/

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 680 Darren Arnott, Head of Cyber Security and Operations at Trusted Impact and author, speaks to Richard about all things security. Darren has also written a fascinating book titled, "No regard for the truth".https://darrenarnott.com/ Darren Arnott, Head of Cyber Security and Operations at Trusted Impact and author, speaks to Richard about all things security. Darren has also written a fascinating book titled, "No regard for the truth".https://darrenarnott.com/ cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 24: Episode 24 - Part B - Showing value as a CISO 24 24 Episode 24: Episode 24 - Part B - Showing value as a CISO full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-07-02T16_00_00-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16c03a35 Richard discusses an easy way to show value to the Board.

]]> Richard discusses an easy way to show value to the Board.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 611 Richard discusses an easy way to show value to the Board. Richard discusses an easy way to show value to the Board. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 24: Episode 23 - Part B - Want to become a CISO? Be careful what you wish for! 24 24 Episode 24: Episode 23 - Part B - Want to become a CISO? Be careful what you wish for! full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-06-25T15_00_00-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/497d3c2a Hear the great aspects and pitfalls of being a CISO.

]]> Hear the great aspects and pitfalls of being a CISO.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1337 Hear the great aspects and pitfalls of being a CISO. Hear the great aspects and pitfalls of being a CISO. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 21: Episode 21 - Part B - Board Reporting and Questions to ask in your first 30 days 21 21 Episode 21: Episode 21 - Part B - Board Reporting and Questions to ask in your first 30 days full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-06-11T21_52_14-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff22e4cf Richard briefly touches on Board Reporting before getting stuck right into the questions YOU need to ask your new company in the first 30 days.

]]> Richard briefly touches on Board Reporting before getting stuck right into the questions YOU need to ask your new company in the first 30 days.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1134 Richard briefly touches on Board Reporting before getting stuck right into the questions YOU need to ask your new company in the first 30 days. Richard briefly touches on Board Reporting before getting stuck right into the questions YOU need to ask your new company in the first 30 days. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 20: Episode 20 - Part B - Quick Wins 20 20 Episode 20: Episode 20 - Part B - Quick Wins bonus https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-06-03T20_06_37-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69ad893a Richard addresses a listener's request to provide them with 5 quick wins once you start in a new Security role. Richard provides 5 and a few more... 

]]> Richard addresses a listener's request to provide them with 5 quick wins once you start in a new Security role. Richard provides 5 and a few more... 

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1222 Richard addresses a listener's request to provide them with 5 quick wins once you start in a new Security role. Richard provides 5 and a few more...  Richard addresses a listener's request to provide them with 5 quick wins once you start in a new Security role. Richard provides 5 and a few more...  cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 19: Episode 19 - Risk Management and a little about AI. 19 19 Episode 19: Episode 19 - Risk Management and a little about AI. full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-05-28T05_31_24-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61380e14 Richard discusses Risk Management and how most of us have probably been applying it incorrectly. In other news, Richard's back from interstate talking with customers and security people. And of course, Richard announces a surprise during the podcast.

]]> Richard discusses Risk Management and how most of us have probably been applying it incorrectly. In other news, Richard's back from interstate talking with customers and security people. And of course, Richard announces a surprise during the podcast.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1332 Richard discusses Risk Management and how most of us have probably been applying it incorrectly. In other news, Richard's back from interstate talking with customers and security people. And of course, Richard announces a surprise during the podcast. Richard discusses Risk Management and how most of us have probably been applying it incorrectly. In other news, Richard's back from interstate talking with customers and security people. And of course, Richard announces a surprise during the podcast. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 18: Episode 18 - 10 things you've got to do NOW! 18 18 Episode 18: Episode 18 - 10 things you've got to do NOW! full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-05-21T00_25_50-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9704f832 This is a wake up call to CISOs, Head of Security and Security Managers. The podcast contains a rundown of some really important tasks you really need to consider...NOW!

]]> This is a wake up call to CISOs, Head of Security and Security Managers. The podcast contains a rundown of some really important tasks you really need to consider...NOW!

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1665 This is a wake up call to CISOs, Head of Security and Security Managers. The podcast contains a rundown of some really important tasks you really need to consider...NOW! This is a wake up call to CISOs, Head of Security and Security Managers. The podcast contains a rundown of some really important tasks you really need to consider...NOW! cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 17: Episode 17 - CISO Perspectives 17 17 Episode 17: Episode 17 - CISO Perspectives full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-05-13T16_00_30-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0292a890 How would you answer these 3 questions - 

  1. How do you determine whether a CISO is doing a good job?
  2. What 5 questions would you ask a CISO at an interview and how would you answer them?
  3.  What advice would you give a CISO?

Listen as Richard relays an associate's answers to these 3 questions. The ending will surprise you!

]]> How would you answer these 3 questions - 

  1. How do you determine whether a CISO is doing a good job?
  2. What 5 questions would you ask a CISO at an interview and how would you answer them?
  3.  What advice would you give a CISO?

Listen as Richard relays an associate's answers to these 3 questions. The ending will surprise you!

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1148 How would you answer these 3 questions - How do you determine whether a CISO is doing a good job?What 5 questions would you ask a CISO at an interview and how would you answer them? What advice would you give a CISO?Listen as Richard relays an associate's answers to these 3 questions. The ending will surprise you! How would you answer these 3 questions - How do you determine whether a CISO is doing a good job?What 5 questions would you ask a CISO at an interview and how would you answer them? What advice would you give a CISO?Listen as Richard relays an associate's cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 13: Episode 13 - CISO Interviews Part 2 13 13 Episode 13: Episode 13 - CISO Interviews Part 2 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-04-24T05_30_08-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7e0b31c Hear the common questions asked at a CISO or Head of Security interview with suggested answers. Hopefully these hints will help you get that job!

]]> Hear the common questions asked at a CISO or Head of Security interview with suggested answers. Hopefully these hints will help you get that job!

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1241 Hear the common questions asked at a CISO or Head of Security interview with suggested answers. Hopefully these hints will help you get that job! Hear the common questions asked at a CISO or Head of Security interview with suggested answers. Hopefully these hints will help you get that job! cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 12: Episode 12 - CISO Interviews - Part 1 12 12 Episode 12: Episode 12 - CISO Interviews - Part 1 full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-04-17T05_15_04-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0777796 In Part 1 of "CISO Interviews", this episode provides guidelines for applying for CISO/ Head of Security roles. Following these guidelines will optimise your chances of being interviewed for a CISO or Head of Security position. Tune in to Part 2 to help you prepare for the interview!

]]> In Part 1 of "CISO Interviews", this episode provides guidelines for applying for CISO/ Head of Security roles. Following these guidelines will optimise your chances of being interviewed for a CISO or Head of Security position. Tune in to Part 2 to help you prepare for the interview!

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1343 In Part 1 of "CISO Interviews", this episode provides guidelines for applying for CISO/ Head of Security roles. Following these guidelines will optimise your chances of being interviewed for a CISO or Head of Security position. Tune in to Part 2 to help you prepare for the interview! In Part 1 of "CISO Interviews", this episode provides guidelines for applying for CISO/ Head of Security roles. Following these guidelines will optimise your chances of being interviewed for a CISO or Head of Security position. Tune in to Part 2 to help y cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 11: Episode 11 - 10 years on. What have we learnt from the 2013 Target US breach? 11 11 Episode 11: Episode 11 - 10 years on. What have we learnt from the 2013 Target US breach? full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-04-11T20_57_05-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b3e9e54 In December 2013, Target US experienced a significant data breach. 70 million customer records and 40 million credit and debit records were exfiltrated. Richard walks through the findings from 2013, and asks listeners to consider whether they have addressed the vulnerabilities that gave rose to the 2013 breach.   TheAustralianCISO@gmail.com

]]> In December 2013, Target US experienced a significant data breach. 70 million customer records and 40 million credit and debit records were exfiltrated. Richard walks through the findings from 2013, and asks listeners to consider whether they have addressed the vulnerabilities that gave rose to the 2013 breach.   TheAustralianCISO@gmail.com

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1238 In December 2013, Target US experienced a significant data breach. 70 million customer records and 40 million credit and debit records were exfiltrated. Richard walks through the findings from 2013, and asks listeners to consider whether they have addressed the vulnerabilities that gave rose to the 2013 breach.   TheAustralianCISO@gmail.com In December 2013, Target US experienced a significant data breach. 70 million customer records and 40 million credit and debit records were exfiltrated. Richard walks through the findings from 2013, and asks listeners to consider whether they have address cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 9: Episode 9 - Interview with Veronica Hall 9 9 Episode 9: Episode 9 - Interview with Veronica Hall full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-04-02T01_07_25-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7037e12 Listen to Richard interview Veronica Hall as she recounts her journey from Engineer to Audit to Security while assisting listeners on their journey through Security.

]]> Listen to Richard interview Veronica Hall as she recounts her journey from Engineer to Audit to Security while assisting listeners on their journey through Security.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1061 Listen to Richard interview Veronica Hall as she recounts her journey from Engineer to Audit to Security while assisting listeners on their journey through Security. Listen to Richard interview Veronica Hall as she recounts her journey from Engineer to Audit to Security while assisting listeners on their journey through Security. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 8: Episode 8 - Ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? 8 8 Episode 8: Episode 8 - Ring, ring, why don't you give me a call? full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-03-28T05_23_56-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e79a8f53 In this episode, Richard provides -

  1. detailed advice how to map out your security career to achieve your goal(s) quicker and
  2. provides criteria to help you analyse potential roles against your set goal(s). 

This episode is a must for ambitious security personnel. 
At the end of the episode he summarises both approaches.

]]> In this episode, Richard provides -

  1. detailed advice how to map out your security career to achieve your goal(s) quicker and
  2. provides criteria to help you analyse potential roles against your set goal(s). 

This episode is a must for ambitious security personnel. 
At the end of the episode he summarises both approaches.

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1147 In this episode, Richard provides -detailed advice how to map out your security career to achieve your goal(s) quicker andprovides criteria to help you analyse potential roles against your set goal(s). This episode is a must for ambitious security personnel. At the end of the episode he summarises both approaches. In this episode, Richard provides -detailed advice how to map out your security career to achieve your goal(s) quicker andprovides criteria to help you analyse potential roles against your set goal(s). This episode is a must for ambitious security personn cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 7: Episode 7 - 3rd Party Questionnaires and a PII Standard 7 7 Episode 7: Episode 7 - 3rd Party Questionnaires and a PII Standard full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-03-25T22_19_02-07_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb7493b7 In this episode, Richard discusses the merits of 3rd Party Questionnaires and has a "call to action" regarding a Personally Identifiable Information Data Security Standard (well...legislation really). 
Richard also gives listeners a "heads up" on a future episode regarding 2 phone calls he recently received...the analysis of which will help you realise whether you are on the 'right path'. 

]]> In this episode, Richard discusses the merits of 3rd Party Questionnaires and has a "call to action" regarding a Personally Identifiable Information Data Security Standard (well...legislation really). 
Richard also gives listeners a "heads up" on a future episode regarding 2 phone calls he recently received...the analysis of which will help you realise whether you are on the 'right path'. 

]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1048 In this episode, Richard discusses the merits of 3rd Party Questionnaires and has a "call to action" regarding a Personally Identifiable Information Data Security Standard (well...legislation really). Richard also gives listeners a "heads up" on a future episode regarding 2 phone calls he recently received...the analysis of which will help you realise whether you are on the 'right path'.  In this episode, Richard discusses the merits of 3rd Party Questionnaires and has a "call to action" regarding a Personally Identifiable Information Data Security Standard (well...legislation really). Richard also gives listeners a "heads up" on a future cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 3: Ep3 - Lessons learnt from a "Red Team-Blue Team" Penetration Test 3 3 Episode 3: Ep3 - Lessons learnt from a "Red Team-Blue Team" Penetration Test full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-03-05T03_19_52-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e49f4ebf Episode 3 of The Australian CISO continues on from the previous episode that described a surprise "Red Team-Blue Team" penetration test. This episode walks through the "attack" and highlights the low cost, highly effective controls that every organisation could benefit from. This episode is a must if you want to strengthen your environment.

]]> Episode 3 of The Australian CISO continues on from the previous episode that described a surprise "Red Team-Blue Team" penetration test. This episode walks through the "attack" and highlights the low cost, highly effective controls that every organisation could benefit from. This episode is a must if you want to strengthen your environment.

]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 1371 Episode 3 of The Australian CISO continues on from the previous episode that described a surprise "Red Team-Blue Team" penetration test. This episode walks through the "attack" and highlights the low cost, highly effective controls that every organisation could benefit from. This episode is a must if you want to strengthen your environment. Episode 3 of The Australian CISO continues on from the previous episode that described a surprise "Red Team-Blue Team" penetration test. This episode walks through the "attack" and highlights the low cost, highly effective controls that every organisation cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 1: Ep1 - Trailer. Welcome to The Australian CISO 1 1 Episode 1: Ep1 - Trailer. Welcome to The Australian CISO full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-02-26T02_01_12-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/044d0eec The trailer episode introducing all listeners to The Australian CISO podcast.

]]> The trailer episode introducing all listeners to The Australian CISO podcast.

]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 260 The trailer episode introducing all listeners to The Australian CISO podcast. The trailer episode introducing all listeners to The Australian CISO podcast. cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No Episode 2: Ep2 - The Surprise Penetration Test...be careful what you wish for! 2 2 Episode 2: Ep2 - The Surprise Penetration Test...be careful what you wish for! full https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/talkingcybersecurity/episodes/2023-02-26T02_45_52-08_00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/383f2b3c This episode delves into the world of the surprise penetration test. 
Is it a good approach or is it better to let everyone know that you are about to conduct a penetration test? i.e. if no-one knows about it, then the "attack" will be handled as it should. That is unexpected and using all the people, processes and technology that one would expect when an attack occurs...a good test of the organization's ability to respond and recover.

Does the surprise attack pose problems though? What can go wrong?
Listen to this episode where someone's decision to conduct a surprise penetration test had deep consequences.

]]> This episode delves into the world of the surprise penetration test. 
Is it a good approach or is it better to let everyone know that you are about to conduct a penetration test? i.e. if no-one knows about it, then the "attack" will be handled as it should. That is unexpected and using all the people, processes and technology that one would expect when an attack occurs...a good test of the organization's ability to respond and recover.

Does the surprise attack pose problems though? What can go wrong?
Listen to this episode where someone's decision to conduct a surprise penetration test had deep consequences.

]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0100 Richard Heron Richard Heron 784 This episode delves into the world of the surprise penetration test. Is it a good approach or is it better to let everyone know that you are about to conduct a penetration test? i.e. if no-one knows about it, then the "attack" will be handled as it should. That is unexpected and using all the people, processes and technology that one would expect when an attack occurs...a good test of the organization's ability to respond and recover.Does the surprise attack pose problems though? What can go wrong?Listen to this episode where someone's decision to conduct a surprise penetration test had deep consequences. This episode delves into the world of the surprise penetration test. Is it a good approach or is it better to let everyone know that you are about to conduct a penetration test? i.e. if no-one knows about it, then the "attack" will be handled as it should cyber, ,security, ,chief, ,information, ,security, ,officer, No