Talking Cyber Security

Episode 104: Episode 105 - Top 10 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Episode 103: Episode 103 - Part 4 - Security knowledge alone is not enough.

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 102: Episode 102 - Part 3 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 102: Episode 102 - Part 3 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard continues his discussion of the non-security skills required to excel.

Episode 101: Episode 101 - Part 2 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this series, Richard continues with the lessons needed to get you to the next level in your security journey.

Episode 101: Episode 101 - Part 2 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this series, Richard continues with the lessons needed to get you to the next level in your security journey.

Episode 100: Episode 100 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard is of the opinion that security knowledge is just not enough to succeed in this field.

Episode 100: Episode 100 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard is of the opinion that security knowledge is just not enough to succeed in this field.

Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 98: Episode 98 - CyberCon Melbourne 2025

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 98: Episode 98 - CyberCon Melbourne 2025

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 97: Episode 97 - Part 2 - Scattered Spider

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard completes his 2 part series on hacking group Scattered Spider.

Episode 97: Episode 97 - Part 2 - Scattered Spider

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard completes his 2 part series on hacking group Scattered Spider.

Episode 96: Episode 96 - Scattered Spider - Part 1 of 2

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard commences his look into infamous hacking group Scattered Spider.

Episode 96: Episode 96 - Scattered Spider - Part 1 of 2

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard commences his look into infamous hacking group Scattered Spider.

Episode 95: Episode 95 - Security Awareness - What works?

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard has a deep dive into Security Awareness. What works? What doesn't?

Episode 95: Episode 95 - Security Awareness - What works?

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard has a deep dive into Security Awareness. What works? What doesn't?

Episode 94: Episode 94 - DLP Revisited Part 2

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 94, Richard concludes his in depth discussion about Data Loss Protection...or was that Data Loss Prevention. DLP by any other name.

Episode 94: Episode 94 - DLP Revisited Part 2

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 94, Richard concludes his in depth discussion about Data Loss Protection...or was that Data Loss Prevention. DLP by any other name.

Episode 93: Episode 93 - Data Loss Protection - revisited

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 93: Episode 93 - Data Loss Protection - revisited

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 92: Episode 92 - Day 2 - Gartner Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richard completes his summary of the March 2025 Gartner Risk and Security Conference held in Sydney Australia.

Episode 92: Episode 92 - Day 2 - Gartner Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richard completes his summary of the March 2025 Gartner Risk and Security Conference held in Sydney Australia.

Episode 91: Episode 91 - Day 1 of Gartner's Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richard describes Day 1 of Gartner's Sydney and Risk Conference held recently in Sydney.

Episode 91: Episode 91 - Day 1 of Gartner's Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richard describes Day 1 of Gartner's Sydney and Risk Conference held recently in Sydney.

Episode 90: Episode 90 - Introduction to Crisis and Incident Management

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard introduces basic concepts of Crisis and Incident Management. This is the first of a few episodes where Crisis and Incident Ma...

Episode 90: Episode 90 - Introduction to Crisis and Incident Management

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard introduces basic concepts of Crisis and Incident Management. This is the first of a few episodes where Crisis and Incident Ma...

Episode 89: Episode 89 - Lessons I have learnt along the way

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard discusses 10 lessons and approaches that will help you survive in cyber security.

Episode 89: Episode 89 - Lessons I have learnt along the way

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard discusses 10 lessons and approaches that will help you survive in cyber security.

Episode 88: Episode 88 - 2024 Talking Cyber Security Recap

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard covers the top 25 lessons derived from the 2024 Talking Cyber Security podcast.

Episode 88: Episode 88 - 2024 Talking Cyber Security Recap

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard covers the top 25 lessons derived from the 2024 Talking Cyber Security podcast.

Episode 87: Episode 87 - Leaning Forward - From 2024's stories to 2025's goals

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard does a bit of a reflection of 2024, and prompts your thinking for the upcoming year.

Episode 87: Episode 87 - Leaning Forward - From 2024's stories to 2025's goals

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard does a bit of a reflection of 2024, and prompts your thinking for the upcoming year.

Episode 86: Episode 86 - A bit of everything!

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard covers various topics including CyberCon Melbourne 2024, 2 new starters in the Cyber industry, some cyber personalities and p...

Episode 86: Episode 86 - A bit of everything!

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard covers various topics including CyberCon Melbourne 2024, 2 new starters in the Cyber industry, some cyber personalities and p...

Episode 85: Episode 85 - BSides Melbourne 2024

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard describes his experiences of Day 1 at Melbourne BSides 2024.

Episode 85: Episode 85 - BSides Melbourne 2024

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard describes his experiences of Day 1 at Melbourne BSides 2024.

Episode 84: Episode 84 - Q & A - Part 2

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard continues answering commonly asked security questions.

Episode 84: Episode 84 - Q & A - Part 2

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard continues answering commonly asked security questions.

Episode 83: Episode 83 - Security Q & A - Part 1

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard starts to answer many common security questions. More questions to come in future episodes.

Episode 83: Episode 83 - Security Q & A - Part 1

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard starts to answer many common security questions. More questions to come in future episodes.

Episode 82: Episode 82 - AISA CyberCon 2024

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard mentions last episode's Essential 3 basic hygiene practices as well as touching on the upcoming AISA CyberCon 2024 Conference...

Episode 82: Episode 82 - AISA CyberCon 2024

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard mentions last episode's Essential 3 basic hygiene practices as well as touching on the upcoming AISA CyberCon 2024 Conference...

Episode 81: Episode 81 - Back to basics

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard discusses 3 basic security hygiene activities that you're probably not doing as a diligent security staff member.

Episode 81: Episode 81 - Back to basics

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard discusses 3 basic security hygiene activities that you're probably not doing as a diligent security staff member.

Episode 80: Episode 80 - Part 2 - Interviewing for less experienced security roles

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard finishes his discussion regarding questions and answers to expect when interviewing for less experienced security roles.

Episode 80: Episode 80 - Part 2 - Interviewing for less experienced security roles

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard finishes his discussion regarding questions and answers to expect when interviewing for less experienced security roles.

Episode 79: Episode 79 - Part 1 - Interviewing for less experienced cyber roles

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard discusses the types of questions you can expect in interviews if you are applying for "junior" roles.

Episode 79: Episode 79 - Part 1 - Interviewing for less experienced cyber roles

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard discusses the types of questions you can expect in interviews if you are applying for "junior" roles.

Episode 78: Episode 78 - Be ready for the phone screening call

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard discusses with a friend the merits of doing 'phone screening' before the official interview process commences. It is amazing ...

Episode 78: Episode 78 - Be ready for the phone screening call

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard discusses with a friend the merits of doing 'phone screening' before the official interview process commences. It is amazing ...

Episode 77: Episode 77 - Know your presentation style

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Da...

Episode 77: Episode 77 - Know your presentation style

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Da...

Episode 76: Episode 76 - Melbourne CISO 2024

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 76: Episode 76 - Melbourne CISO 2024

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 75: Episode 75 - We all need a bit of patching from time to time.

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 75: Episode 75 - We all need a bit of patching from time to time.

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 74: Episode 74 - The music of Cyber Security

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 74: Episode 74 - The music of Cyber Security

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 73: Episode 73 - Your personal Balanced Scorecard

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 pie...

Episode 73: Episode 73 - Your personal Balanced Scorecard

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 pie...

Episode 72: Episode 72 - Are passwords getting easier or harder to crack?

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 72: Episode 72 - Are passwords getting easier or harder to crack?

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 71: Episode 71 - Cracking the CISO Code - Revelations from the Interview Room

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 71: Episode 71 - Cracking the CISO Code - Revelations from the Interview Room

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 70: Episode 70 - The Imposter in the Mirror: Reflecting on Self-Perception in Cybersecurity

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 70: Episode 70 - The Imposter in the Mirror: Reflecting on Self-Perception in Cybersecurity

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 69: Episode 69 - Artificial Intelligence Revisited

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard revisits the current capabilities of AI voice capabilities. He runs the same dialogue against 3 AI voice tools to determine whether they have ...

Episode 69: Episode 69 - Artificial Intelligence Revisited

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard revisits the current capabilities of AI voice capabilities. He runs the same dialogue against 3 AI voice tools to determine whether they have ...

Episode 68: Episode 67 - Credential Stuffing - Part 3

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 68: Episode 67 - Credential Stuffing - Part 3

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 67: Episode 67 - Credential Stuffing - Part 2

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 67: Episode 67 - Credential Stuffing - Part 2

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 66: Episode 66 - Credential Stuffing - Part 1

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 66: Episode 66 - Credential Stuffing - Part 1

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 65: Episode 65 - Artificial Intelligence

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 65: Episode 65 - Artificial Intelligence

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 64: Episode 64 - The Essential 8

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 64: Episode 64 - The Essential 8

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 63: Episode 63 - Data Loss Protection Part 2

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard wraps up his discussion on DLP.

Episode 63: Episode 63 - Data Loss Protection Part 2

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard wraps up his discussion on DLP.

Episode 62: Episode 62 - DLP Part 1

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 62: Episode 62 - DLP Part 1

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 61: Episode 61 - Recap Episodes 41 - 52

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard provides the highlights of episodes 41 to 52.

Episode 60: Episode 60 - Recap Episodes 31 - 40

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard continues recapping his first 50 episodes. 

Episode 59: Episode 59 - Recap Episodes 21 - 30

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard reviews episodes 21 to 30 of Talking Cyber Security.

Episode 58: Episode 58 - Recap Episodes 11-20

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard summarizes the main points within each episode between 11 and 20.

Episode 57: Episode 57 - Recap Episodes 1-10

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard discusses the key points from the first 10 episodes of the 'Talking Cyber Security' podcast.

Episode 56: Episode 56 - Questions CISOs get asked

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 56: Episode 56 - Questions CISOs get asked

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 55: Episode 55 - Life as a Security Engineer - Part 3

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this final installment of "Life as a Security Engineer", John discusses Capture the Flag contests, how to join a team and other related security ta...

Episode 54: Episode 54 - Life as a Security Engineer with "John" - Part 2

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard and John continue to discuss Life as a Security Engineer.

Episode 53: Episode 53 - Life as a Security Engineer with "John" - Part 1

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a 3 part series, Richard finds out what the "Life of a Security Engineer" is like by interviewing his friend John.

Episode 52: Episode 52 - Louay Ghashash (Spartans Security) - Part 3/3

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard and Louay complete their discussion about all things security.

Episode 52: Episode 52 - Louay Ghashash (Spartans Security) - Part 3/3

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard and Louay complete their discussion about all things security.

Episode 51: Episode 51 - Louay Ghashash - Part 2

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard and Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security continue their discussion and cover topics such as SOCs, 3rd party questionnaires, ISO 27001, risk b...

Episode 51: Episode 51 - Louay Ghashash - Part 2

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard and Louay Ghashash from Spartans Security continue their discussion and cover topics such as SOCs, 3rd party questionnaires, ISO 27001, risk b...