Episodes 75
Avg. Duration 18m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
39%
Hosting
talkingcybersecurity.podomatic.com

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About This Podcast

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 [email protected] 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.

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Recent Episodes

S1E106 Episode 106: Episode 106 Mythos, Quantum and the Canvas Breach

May 31, 2026 22m

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

S1E104 Episode 104: Episode 105 - Top 10 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

Mar 10, 2026 40m

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…

S1E103 Episode 103: Episode 103 - Part 4 - Security knowledge alone is not enough.

Feb 22, 2026 16m

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

S1E102 Episode 102: Episode 102 - Part 3 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

Jan 13, 2026 18m

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

S1E101 Episode 101: Episode 101 - Part 2 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

Dec 21, 2025 25m

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

S1E100 Episode 100: Episode 100 - Security knowledge alone is not enough

Nov 22, 2025 28m

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

S1E99 Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage

Nov 01, 2025 7m

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

S1E99 Episode 99: Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage

Nov 01, 2025 7m

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

S1E98 Episode 98: Episode 98 - CyberCon Melbourne 2025

Oct 12, 2025 11m

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

S1E97 Episode 97: Episode 97 - Part 2 - Scattered Spider

Sep 13, 2025 17m

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

S1E96 Episode 96: Episode 96 - Scattered Spider - Part 1 of 2

Aug 09, 2025 14m

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

S1E95 Episode 95: Episode 95 - Security Awareness - What works?

Jul 06, 2025 22m

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

S1E94 Episode 94: Episode 94 - DLP Revisited Part 2

Jun 08, 2025 25m

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

S1E93 Episode 93: Episode 93 - Data Loss Protection - revisited

May 04, 2025 30m

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

S1E92 Episode 92: Episode 92 - Day 2 - Gartner Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)

Mar 29, 2025 10m

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

S1E91 Episode 91: Episode 91 - Day 1 of Gartner's Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)

Mar 14, 2025 15m

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

S1E90 Episode 90: Episode 90 - Introduction to Crisis and Incident Management

Mar 01, 2025 13m

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.

S1E89 Episode 89: Episode 89 - Lessons I have learnt along the way

Jan 27, 2025 17m

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

S1E88 Episode 88: Episode 88 - 2024 Talking Cyber Security Recap

Jan 05, 2025 13m

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

S1E87 Episode 87: Episode 87 - Leaning Forward - From 2024's stories to 2025's goals

Dec 22, 2024 21m

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

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Talking Cyber Security has published 75 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Business, Management.

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