Defence & Security Podcast Network
Momentum Media
The Defence & Security Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence and security industry.
The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community.
By aligning ourselves with the ADF and the Commonwealth government, we are uniquely placed to deliver a dynamic 360° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry.
We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams:
- Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber
- Key Enablers
- Air and Sea Lift
- Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare
- Strike and Air Combat
- Land Combat and Amphibious Warfare
As Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success.
The Defence & Security Podcast Network will provide you and your business with valuable lessons, tips and insights into the industry, putting your company in the best position to take part in the increased Defence spending.
We'll cover every aspect of doing business in the defence industry, from the tender process to recruitment, success stories, access points to Defence, smart business strategies, and geopolitical insights.
Subscribe to the Defence & Security Podcast Network and be part of this exciting and innovative industry.
The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community.
By aligning ourselves with the ADF and the Commonwealth government, we are uniquely placed to deliver a dynamic 360° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry.
We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams:
- Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber
- Key Enablers
- Air and Sea Lift
- Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare
- Strike and Air Combat
- Land Combat and Amphibious Warfare
As Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success.
The Defence & Security Podcast Network will provide you and your business with valuable lessons, tips and insights into the industry, putting your company in the best position to take part in the increased Defence spending.
We'll cover every aspect of doing business in the defence industry, from the tender process to recruitment, success stories, access points to Defence, smart business strategies, and geopolitical insights.
Subscribe to the Defence & Security Podcast Network and be part of this exciting and innovative industry.
Episodes
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Apr 27, 2023 • 23min
The DSR and Australia's new denial strategy
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Steve Kuper and Liam Garman analyse the Commonwealth's Defence Strategic Review and Australia's most recent iteration of a defence by denial strategy. The pair begin the podcast unpacking the fundamentals of Australia's future procurement program and how Australia would seek to deter future adversaries through denial. Kuper and Garman then unpack the history of denial strategies employed by the Australian Defence Force and Commonwealth. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Apr 25, 2023 • 22min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: How the Commonwealth's Defence Strategic Review will impact Australia's cyber resilience
In this special episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack how the Commonwealth's recently unveiled Defence Strategic Review will influence Australia's cyber security industry. The pair begin the podcast by unpacking how the DSR was fundamental to give certainty to industry and how it is encouraging that cyber is acknowledged among the traditional warfighting domains of land, air and sea. Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret'd) Dr Thompson then examine how the space domain is expected to play a bigger role in the ADF — and how this can apply to the continuing growth of cyber in Defence. The podcast wraps up by analysing the future of information and cyber warfare in Australia. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Apr 24, 2023 • 40min
Unpacking the Defence Strategic Review
In this special edition of the Defence Connect podcast, Defence Connect's Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman, and Steve Kuper unpack the key takeaways from the Defence Strategic Review — and how they will impact the defence industry The hosts analyse how the Defence Strategic Review will impact Australia's land, air, sea, space, and cyber capabilities — identifying which programs are at risk and which will gain from Australia's renewed force structure. The podcast then unpacks how the Defence Strategic Review forms part of Australia's whole-of-government national security framework, before discussing how the Commonwealth can better integrate with our AUKUS partners. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Apr 24, 2023 • 39min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: How your business can navigate the new Commonwealth cyber security regulations, with Tony Howell
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Tony Howell, global chief architect, defence and intelligence at archTIS, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 and how the new government obligations will impact Australian businesses. The pair commence the podcast by discussing what obligations the SLACIP Act will place on businesses and which businesses will have to meet higher cyber security standards. Howell and Garman then discuss what happens to businesses that fail to meet their cyber obligations and what constitutes requirements to identify threats "as far as reasonably practicable". The podcast wraps up by unpacking how archTIS can help businesses meet their cyber security requirements in an era of new and emerging legislative frameworks. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Apr 20, 2023 • 38min
Strengthening Australia's defence readiness in the Top End, with Luke Gosling OAM, MP
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Luke Gosling OAM, MP, Member for Solomon, joins host Liam Garman to discuss the Albanese government's plans for building a more resilient Australian Defence Force and defence industry in the Northern Territory. The pair begin the podcast unpacking the Member's time in the Australian Defence Force and his key lessons from service. The Member then details his vision for Australia's defence policy and outlines the steps that the Albanese government is taking to build a stronger Australian Defence Force and defence industry. The podcast wraps up defining the role that Northern Australia will play in defending our shores. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Apr 17, 2023 • 38min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Banning ransom payments? The success is in the details
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman joins Cyber Security Connect journalist Daniel Croft to unpack whether the Commonwealth should ban ransomware payments, before turning to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber security. The pair begin the podcast by assessing whether legislation to ban ransoms would, in fact, hurt the victims yet further and whether it will create additional illicit markets for threat actors. Garman and Croft then unpack how AI and advanced machine learning can be used to improve business practices, and how these new systems can be exploited by threat actors. They wrap up the podcast by examining the ethical and security risks of data aggregation in the era of information operations. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Apr 13, 2023 • 58min
On killing, with LTC (Ret'd) Dave Grossman
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by LTC (Ret'd) Dave Grossman, author of On Killing and On Combat, to discuss the psychology of killing. The podcast begins unpacking LTC (Ret'd) Grossman's books and research on the topic of violence, including On Killing and On Combat, and how militaries overcome the innate human resistance to taking a life. LTC (Ret'd) Grossman then unpacks how this impacts military training, as well as those social conditions which spur violence. The pair wrap up the podcast discussing the concept of "The Bulletproof Mind" and discuss what's next on the horizon for LTC (Ret'd) Grossman. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Apr 11, 2023 • 39min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Enhancing your cyber security recruitment strategy, with FifthDomain's Matt Wilcox
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Matt Wilcox, founder and chief executive of FifthDomain, joins host Liam Garman to unveil the company's new Cyber National Assessment Program for Skills and Employment (CYNAPSE). The pair begin the podcast unpacking how the CYNAPSE program will advance Australia's cyber security industry and how pre-employment testing will support cyber security companies in growing their talent base. Wilcox and Garman then continue to unpack early insights into the program's success and how they've enabled partner companies to hire a diverse talent pool of cyber security professionals. The podcast wraps up by unpacking what steps Australians can take to improve their cyber security posture and how FifthDomain has proactively supported the cyber security industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Apr 6, 2023 • 45min
Making Australia a defence export hub, with Palmer Luckey and David Goodrich
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, founder of Anduril, Palmer Luckey, and David Goodrich, executive chairman and CEO of Anduril APAC, join host Liam Garman to discuss how the company is innovating the autonomy and AI sector. The pair begin the podcast unpacking Luckey's recent visit to Australia and the company's ongoing collaboration with Defence. Luckey and Goodrich then explain the genesis of Anduril and how the founder of Oculus Rift was inspired to start a defence company to keep allied warfighters safe. The podcast wraps up discussing what is on the horizon for Anduril in Australia, including the Ghost Shark program and their strategy to make Australia a regional export hub. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Apr 3, 2023 • 29min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Rethinking Australia's data retention regulations
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant cover the latest breaking news in cyber security and question whether Australia needs more stringent data retention regulations. The pair begin the podcast unpacking the fallout from the war in Ukraine and how conflict prompts actors to rethink the application of technology in conflict. Dr Thompson and Tarrant then analyse the breadth of the recent Latitude Financial hack and how it only takes a short window prior to detection and response for threat actors to steal or encrypt critical data. The podcast wraps up with a discussion surrounding data retention and whether companies should retain identification documentation, prompting Dr Thompson to suggest a rethink in how companies retain sensitive data. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
