Talking Cyber Security

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By: 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 v...

Episode 105 - Top 10 - Security knowledge alone is not enough
#104
03/10/2026

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. 


Episode 103 - Part 4 - Security knowledge alone is not enough.
#103
02/22/2026

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 - Part 3 - Security knowledge alone is not enough
#102
01/13/2026

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


Episode 102 - Part 3 - Security knowledge alone is not enough
#102
01/12/2026

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


Episode 101 - Part 2 - Security knowledge alone is not enough
#101
12/21/2025

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 - Part 2 - Security knowledge alone is not enough
#101
12/21/2025

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 - Security knowledge alone is not enough
#100
11/22/2025

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


Episode 100 - Security knowledge alone is not enough
#100
11/22/2025

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


Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage
#99
11/01/2025

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


Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage
#99
11/01/2025

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


Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage
#99
11/01/2025

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


Episode 99 - Quick AISA Melbourne Cybercon 2025 coverage
#99
11/01/2025

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


Episode 98 - CyberCon Melbourne 2025
#98
10/12/2025

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


Episode 98 - CyberCon Melbourne 2025
#98
10/12/2025

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


Episode 97 - Part 2 - Scattered Spider
#97
09/13/2025

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


Episode 97 - Part 2 - Scattered Spider
#97
09/13/2025

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


Episode 96 - Scattered Spider - Part 1 of 2
#96
08/09/2025

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


Episode 96 - Scattered Spider - Part 1 of 2
#96
08/09/2025

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


Episode 95 - Security Awareness - What works?
#95
07/06/2025

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


Episode 95 - Security Awareness - What works?
#95
07/06/2025

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


Episode 94 - DLP Revisited Part 2
#94
06/08/2025

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 - DLP Revisited Part 2
#94
06/08/2025

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 - Data Loss Protection - revisited
#93
05/04/2025

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


Episode 93 - Data Loss Protection - revisited
#93
05/04/2025

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


Episode 92 - Day 2 - Gartner Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)
#92
03/29/2025

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


Episode 92 - Day 2 - Gartner Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)
#92
03/29/2025

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


Episode 91 - Day 1 of Gartner's Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)
#91
03/14/2025

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


Episode 91 - Day 1 of Gartner's Risk and Security Conference (Sydney)
#91
03/14/2025

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


Episode 90 - Introduction to Crisis and Incident Management
#90
03/01/2025

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.


Episode 90 - Introduction to Crisis and Incident Management
#90
03/01/2025

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.


Episode 89 - Lessons I have learnt along the way
#89
01/27/2025

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


Episode 89 - Lessons I have learnt along the way
#89
01/27/2025

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


Episode 88 - 2024 Talking Cyber Security Recap
#88
01/05/2025

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


Episode 88 - 2024 Talking Cyber Security Recap
#88
01/05/2025

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


Episode 87 - Leaning Forward - From 2024's stories to 2025's goals
#87
12/22/2024

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


Episode 87 - Leaning Forward - From 2024's stories to 2025's goals
#87
12/22/2024

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


Episode 86 - A bit of everything!
#86
12/08/2024

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!


Episode 86 - A bit of everything!
#86
12/08/2024

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!


Episode 85 - BSides Melbourne 2024
#85
11/17/2024

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


Episode 85 - BSides Melbourne 2024
#85
11/17/2024

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