In this launch episode, AusCERT features the following guests, in random order:  

> Dr David Stockdale, AusCERT Director 
> Mike Holm, AusCERT Senior Manager 
> Bek Cheb, AusCERT Business Manager, long-time AusCERT event convenor and producer 
> Dr Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT Principal Analyst, long-time AusCERT conference supporter and GRC presenter 
> Mandy Turner, Manager, Security Operations Centre at UQ 
> Tim Lane, AHECS Cyber Security Community of Practice (CoP) Chair 

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Laura Jiew

001 - "Share Today, Save Tomorrow" AusCERT Podcast Announcement

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests:

> Jacqui Loustau, AWSN Founder and AusCERT2021 Individual Excellence in Information Security Winner 

> Phillip "Pip" Jenkinson, CEO of Baidam Solutions and AusCERT2021 Diversity & Inclusion Champion

> Dr David Stockdale, AusCERT Director

Jacqui Loustau is the Founder and Executive Manager of AWSN, the Australian Women in Security Network.  AWSN’s mission is to support, inspire, and connect women and female-identifying professionals in the industry and those looking to enter the field with the tools, knowledge, a connected network and platforms they’ll need in order to build their confidence and cultivate their interest. AWSN has been Jacqui’s “passion project” for close to 7 years. Kudos to Jacqui for her tireless work in building the AWSN to where it is today!

At AusCERT, we believe that Diversity & Inclusion champions are leaders who take responsibility for instilling a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Pip Jenkinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Baidam Solutions is the inaugural winner of this AusCERT award. For those unfamiliar with Pip, his work at Baidam emphasises the importance of partnerships with some of Australia’s largest employers to create job opportunities and funding for cybersecurity certification training. Baidam gives a significant percentage of the company’s profits to providing pathways to employment in the IT sector for Indigenous and First Nations people. Pip’s and Baidam’s journey is an inspiring story and shows a great example of how organisations can combine profit with social good.

David discussed the many on goings at AusCERT since episode 2 of this podcast series. In particular, AusCERT's Member Security Incident Notifications (MSINs)service, the malspam "inbox-spoofing" incident and also the the recent “PrintNightmare” and Kaseya ransomware and supply chain attacks - with a reminder on how we can all continue to protect and mitigate against such incidents. 

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Laura Jiew.

003 - Passion Led Us Here

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests:

> Julie Gillespie, Mental Well Being Consultant

> Mike Holm, AusCERT Senior Manager

Julie's consulting. coaching, and training work is grounded in over 25 years of business leadership experience and technical training, supported by a Bachelor of Commerce degree and an Executive Masters of Business Administration. 

Mike provided an update on what has been happening at AusCERT since episode 4 of this podcast series. In particular, AusCERT's involvement in the APCERT Drill, the newly released AusCERT Daily Bulletin Digest and the new pilot service DFN.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

005 - Creating a Culture of Care and Weaving it into Workplaces Strategically

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests:

> Chris Gatford, Co-Founder at Hacktive

> Mike Holm, AusCERT Senior Manager

Chris Gatford is the Founder and Director of Hacktive.io in Sydney, Australia and performs penetration tests for organisations all around the world.

Chris has reviewed countless IT environments and has directed and been responsible for numerous security assessments for a variety of corporations and government departments. Specifically, and somewhat uniquely Chris has been performing Penetration Testing for over 10 years commercially. Chris has co-authored “Network Security Assessment: From Vulnerability to Patch” from Syngress Publishing.

Chris is also a frequent speaker at many security related conferences. Chris is a member of several security professional organisations and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. Chris has appeared on ABC News, Channel 10 News, Bloomberg TV and ABC’s Four Corners. 

Mike provided an update on what has been happening at AusCERT since episode 5 of this podcast series. In particular, AusCERT's new MSIN type, the recent Apache Vulnerability, expansion of services to include advisory on Data Governance and running Tabletop exercises.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

006 - Red Teaming, Social Engineering and Stolen Identities - War Stories from the Field

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests:

> Professor Ryan Ko, Chair & Director, UQ Cyber Security
> Ivano Bongiovanni, Lecturer at The University of Queensland
> Mike Holm, AusCERT Senior Manager
> Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT Principal Analyst

Ryan and Ivano talked about how UQ Cyber Security is helping build a pipeline of cybersecurity talent and the different approach their masters program takes to deliver a more diverse offering to the industry.

Mark provided insight about how AusCERT is supporting UQ 
Cyber Security through lectures as well assupervising student capstone and research projects.

Mike talked about the recent AusCERT Quarter 3 report findings as well as the recent launch of the Incident Reportal.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

007 - The future of the cyber security pipeline and education in Australia

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests:

> Lesley Carhart, Dragos
> Mike Holm, AusCERT

Anthony sits down with Lesley Carhart to discuss the intersection between cyber security and operational technology, including the increased risk and vulnerability throughout the industry. 

Bek then chats to Mike Holm as they look back at AusCERT2022 - the highlights and key learnings from this year's cyber security conference. 

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

013 - ITOT Convergence

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests:

> Shanna Daly, Cosive
> Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT

With the changing threat surface presenting new and evolving challenges, Anthony speaks with Shanna Daly to discuss her views on digital forensics and incident response. 
They delve into the ‘how’ and ‘why’, which requires looking for proof of how something happened, from low-level investigations to evidence-based hypotheses of what is likely to have occurred. 

Shanna explains how understanding the connection between digital forensics and incident response helps help paint a picture of attribution that is factually accurate but also, identifies oversights or errors that can be removed or minimised. 

The discussion then turns to cognitive bias with implications of it being ignored or dismissed, having the potential to impact individuals, businesses and, the industry as a whole. 

Co-host Bek then chats with Principal Analyst Mark about next year’s AusCERT conference and the goal to improve diversity and inclusion. 

A new element is a focus on first-time speakers with an initiative to encourage potential speakers to help identify subjects they can speak about and provide a mentorship initiative that will help guide an individual through the process that will have their voice and perspective heard and understood. 

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

017 – Digital Forensics and Incident Responses

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests:

> Dave Lewis, Cisco
> Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT 

In our final podcast for 2022, Anthony sits down with Dave Lewis, 
Global Advisory CISO for Cisco, to discuss bad cyber security habits and how to break them along with how technical debt impacts cyber security strategy and response. 

The discussion begins with digital passwords and the evolution of security parameters and requirements and, whether they’re as efficient and effective as intended.

Bek returns with colleague Mark to chat about the year that was 2022 and, what is on the horizon in 2023. 

This includes some new initiatives that are aimed at helping uncover talking points for first-time presenters and helping interested parties develop potential presentations for AusCERT2023, our annual cyber security conference. 

Also scheduled for the new year is a refreshed training and education offering for those new to the industry and, anyone wishing to update or attain new skills. 

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

018 - Bad Cyber Security Habits and Technical Debt

In this episode, AusCERT features the following guests:

> Ben Di Marco, WTW
> Mark Carey-Smith, AusCERT

Anthony sits down with Ben Di Marco, Cyber and Technology Risk Specialist for WTW (Willis Towers Watson), to discuss the different perspectives of risk and explain the landscape of cyber insurance.

Bek returns with colleague Mark to chat about working with Ben on a roadshow of events and provide an update on how conference planning is progressing for AusCERT2023.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb.

020 - Cyber Risk and Insurance

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests:

> Chris Horsley, Cosive
> David Stockdale, AUSCERT

Anthony sits down with Chris from Cosive to discuss Cyber Threat Ingelligence, the importance of information and why context matters so much.

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with David Stockdale, Director of AUSCERT to reflect on the past 12 months achievements and celebration of 30 years of AUSCERT.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

029 -CTI (The importance of information and why context matters)

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests:

> Daisy Wong, FlyBuys
> David Stockdale, AUSCERT

Anthony sits down with Daisy Wong, AUSCERT's Diversity and Inclusion Champion for 2023 to talk about her unique experience and background which has helped her become a security culture advocate and champion.

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with David Stockdale, Director of AUSCERT for an exciting announcement about a new recruitment opportunity.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

Daisy Wong

030 - Security Culture

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests:

> Nigel Phair, Monash University
> James Chadwick, AUSCERT

Anthony sits down with Nigel Phair from Monash University to discuss the murky world of Cybercrime!

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with James Chadwick, Principal Analyst of AUSCERT about the release of the NIST 2.0 Framework and the fast approaching AUSCERT Conference.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

Nigel Phair

031 -Cybercrime

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests:

> Luke Zaphir, The University of Queensland
> Mark Carey-Smith, AUSCERT

Anthony sits down with Luke Zaphir from The University of Queensland to discuss where we are in the world of AI

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Mark Carey-Smith from AUSCERT to continue the topic of AI and the value of looking for new opportunities.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

Luke Zaphir

033 - The world of AI

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guest:

> Edward Farrell, Mercury ISS

Anthony sits down with Ed Farrell from Mercury ISS, well known for his AUSCERT Conference tutorials and presentations over the years as well as his leadership across the cyber security industry.  Ed shares his perspectives on wireless in our undiscovered country.

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Anthony in anticipation of next weeks AUSCERT Conference!

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

Ed Farrell

034 - Wireless in an undiscovered country

First episode of Season 4!

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests:

> Ivano Bongiovanni, AUSCERT
> Michael McAlary, AUSCERT

Anthony sits down with AUSCERT's new General Manager, Ivano Bongiovanni to discuss his career journey and future aspirations for AUSCERT.

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Michael McAlary from AUSCERT to talk about the recent makeover and improved user experience of the AUSCERT Member Portal and future work and improvements.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

Share Today, Save Tomorrow - The AUSCERT Podcast

035 - Introducing Ivano

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests:

> Kylie Watson, DXC
> Mark Carey-Smith, AUSCERT

Anthony sits down with Kylie Watson from DXC to talk about the changing face of Incident Response and the inportance of having robust decision making processes.

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Mark Carey-Smith from AUSCERT to talk about business disruption and a deep dive into Tabletop Exercises.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

Share Today, Save Tomorrow

036 -Changing face of Incident Response

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests:

> Adam Spencer
> Ivano Bongiovanni, AUSCERT

Anthony sits down with our favourite conference MC, the one and only Adam Spencer!  So many highlights, reflections and changes across his fifteen AUSCERT conferences! 

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Ivano Bongiovanni from AUSCERT to talk about his recent travels to Fiji and Papua New Guinea for the DFAT Cyber and Critical Tech Cooperation Program.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb

037 - Conference MC Extraordinaire, Adam Spencer

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests:

> Kelsy Luengen, SEEK
> David Stockdale, AUSCERT

Anthony sits down with the amazing Kelsy Luengen, Security Influencer from SEEK to look at how security awareness and education culture come together to create behaviour change.

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with David Stockdale from AUSCERT to reflect on the year that was and what we can expect in 2025.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb


038 - Security awareness + Education culture = Behaviour change

In this episode, AUSCERT features the following guests:

> Sal Bowman, UQSchoolsNet
> Mark Carey-Smith, AUSCERT

Anthony sits down with Sal Bowman from UQSchoolsNet to discuss how she works with schools who's biggest threat comes from inside.  Sal explains how she helps schools assess and minimise risks through an effective and school appropriate threat assessment process. 

In the second half of the episode, Bek chats with Mark Carey-Smith from AUSCERT to discuss the process of narrowing almost 200 conference program submissions to just 30 and how representation of minority groups in cyber are starting to become more prominent.

This episode was hosted by Anthony Caruana and Bek Cheb


040 - Securing from insider threats


Kicking off a new season for the AUSCERT Podcast!

Announcing new changes and format for this season and an overview of the recent AUSCERT2025 Conference.

This episode was hosted by Bek Cheb


041 - New Season + AUSCERT2025 Conference Wrap Up

In this engaging conversation, Jess Modini shares insights from her extensive background in cyber security, including her five master's specialisations and current doctoral research in cyber epidemiology. She explains how principles from  computational biology and health sciences like the spread of pathogens, mirror the behaviours of malware and cyber threats. The episode dives into the parallels between public health and cyber defence, advocating for cross-disciplinary thinking to improve incident response and threat modelling.

Prefer to watch the interview?  Check out the video here:  https://youtu.be/0WoiGiAg2KU

This episode was hosted by Bek Cheb

042 - Jess Modini on Curiosity, Cyber security, and Cross-Disciplinary Thinking

In this episode of Share Today, Save Tomorrow, host Bek Cheb sits down with AUSCERT’s Team Leader of Development, Josh Hopkins, for a candid and insightful conversation. 

From his journey into cyber security to leading a dynamic dev team, Josh shares how experimentation, collaboration, and a passion for building drive innovation at AUSCERT. 

Discover the human side of tech leadership, the power of hybrid work, and why documenting everything might just be the secret to success. 

Whether you're in cybersecurity or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom.

043 - Behind the Code: Josh Hopkins on Building, Leading, and Leveling Up AUSCERT

In this powerful episode of the AUSCERT podcast, host Bek Cheb speaks with Zane, founder of Security2Cure, a charity born from personal tragedy and driven by a mission to raise awareness around cancer and health planning. Zane shares how cyber security principles like plan, prevent, detect, and respond have inspired a framework for personal wellbeing, and how the cyber security community has rallied behind his cause. From digital estate planning to emotional support, this episode explores the human side of tech and the importance of preparing for life’s unexpected challenges.

044 - Security2Cure: Where Cyber Meets Health Planning

In this episode of the AUSCERT podcast, host Bek Cheb sits down with Shane Lim, Senior Analyst at AUSCERT, for a deep dive into his journey from IT generalist to cyber security specialist. Shane shares how a cyber champions program sparked his passion for the field, and how he quickly rose through the ranks at AUSCERT thanks to his curiosity, leadership, and collaborative spirit.

Get an insider’s look at one of AUSCERT’s most vital member services, Phishing Takedowns. Shane breaks down how the process works, why phishing remains a persistent threat, and the technical and human challenges involved in taking malicious sites offline. From impersonation tactics to CAPTCHA barriers, Shane offers practical insights into how AUSCERT protects member brands and data.

Whether you're curious about career paths in cyber or want to understand the real-world impact of phishing protection, this episode is packed with relatable stories, expert knowledge, and even a few surprises.

Tune in now to hear how passion, teamwork, and a love of cars intersect in the world of cyber security.

045 - Phishing, Passion & Progress: A Conversation with Shane Lim

In this episode of the Share Today, Save Tomorrow podcast, our General Manager Ivano Bongiovanni sits down with Jess Dodson, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and long-time friend of AUSCERT. With her signature blend of technical insight and infectious enthusiasm, Jess shares her unconventional journey into cyber security, ranging from sysadmin roots to strategic security leadership.

The conversation dives into the importance of mastering the basics, the evolving role of communication in cyber strategy, and the challenges facing SMBs and government sectors. Jess also offers her take on AI’s impact on data protection, the Essential Eight (with a sci-fi twist), and why reframing cyber security as business transformation is key to resilience.

Listen now and join the conversation on how we can build a more secure, inclusive, and forward-thinking cyber industry.

046 - Jess Dodson on Security, Strategy & Sci-Fi

In this episode of the Share Today, Save Tomorrow podcast, host Bek chats with Lucas, one of our senior software developers, for a behind-the-scenes look at MSINs — a vital security service for AUSCERT members.

Lucas takes us through his development journey and explains how the dev team builds and maintains the systems that power AUSCERT’s incident response and threat intelligence capabilities. He also shares practical advice on how members can make the most of these services to strengthen their own cyber resilience.

047 - Building Cyber Resilience with Lucas from the AUSCERT Dev Team

In this episode, we are joined by two of WTW’s Cyber and Technology Risk team, Ben Di Marco & Leah Mooney, to expertly unpack the evolving landscape of AI governance, cyber risk, and insurance. They explore how voluntary guardrails are shaping future regulation, why cyber insurance is now essential (not optional), and the practical steps SMEs and large enterprises can take to boost resilience. The discussion highlights the importance of cross-functional collaboration, board-level engagement, and clear risk communication to navigate a complex threat environment. 

Whether you're in cyber security, risk, or leadership, this episode offers valuable insights to help you stay ahead of regulatory change and emerging digital risks.

048 - Cyber Resilience and AI Risk: Insurance, Regulation & Boardroom Strategy

In this episode, we’re joined by AUSCERT’s Principal Analyst, Mark Carey-Smith, and Business Manager, Bek Cheb. Together, they discuss the upcoming AUSCERT2026 Cyber Security Conference, celebrating its 25th anniversary, and explore what “Game On!” means for the cyber security community.

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049 - AUSCERT2026: Game On and Win!

In this episode of Share Today, Save Tomorrow, Ivano sits down with Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz, Chair in Digital Economy at QUT and author of The Economy of Algorithms. We explore his RACERS framework, the shift from viewing AI as a mere tool to treating it as a creative partner, and why experimentation is key to managing risks. From surprising real-world applications to global policy gaps, this conversation offers practical insights for leaders navigating the AI revolution. 

050 - The Economy of Algorithms with Marek Kowalkiewicz

In this episode, host Bek Cheb is joined by David Stockdale, Director of AUSCERT, and Ivano Bongiovanni, General Manager, for a wide-ranging conversation that goes beyond titles and roles. Together, they reflect on the personal moments that shaped their year, the lessons learned through change and growth, and the milestones that defined AUSCERT in 2025.

The discussion explores the development of AUSCERT’s long-term 2025–2030 strategy, the organisation’s evolving identity within the global CERT community, and the importance of collaboration, patience, and adaptability in a rapidly changing cyber security landscape. David and Ivano also share candid insights into leadership, change management, and what it takes to balance ambition with sustainability.

Whether you’re part of the AUSCERT community or navigating change within your own organisation, this episode offers thoughtful reflections, practical leadership insights, and a clear sense of purpose for the year ahead.

051 - Foundations for the Future: Reflecting on 2025 and Leading AUSCERT into 2026

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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