Cyber Career Chat Podcast

Dr Greg Austin leads the Program on Cyber, Space and Future Conflict at the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS). He also holds an appointment  as Professor of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy at UNSW Canberra where he set up one of the world’s first Master’s programs in a public university on cyber war and peace. He has a 40-year career in international security affairs, with specialisation in cyber policy, counter-terrorism, China and Russia. He has led consultancy teams for the UK and Australian governments. Greg has worked with leaders in government and business, and with diplomats, from many countries (China, Russia, UK, USA, France, Germany) and international organisations . Greg has led several high-profile multinational research and policy projects with visible impact. He has published four books on cyber space issues and five other books on international security as author, co-author or editor. Greg is co-founder of the Social Cyber Institute and is author to several books and most recently "Cyber Security Education: Principles and Policies".  Which I would like to further explore today. I also have NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node Ambassador co-hosting today Stephen Chey. Welcome and thank you for your time today. Questions:  What are the current strengths and weaknesses of the Australian cybersecurity education system? What might we lead from international experience? What's your perspective on the opportunities for public private partnerships in cyber education? How serious is the skills gap in Australia and are we taking appropriate steps to close it? What are some examples of good practice or positive trends that we should take note of? Useful Links:  Cyber Security Education: Principles and Policies https://g.co/kgs/xYoPcx  NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node - https://nswcybersecurityinnovationnode.com.au/ Sarah Box LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-box-25670667/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam is the co-founder is Cyber Revolution, a cyber security training institute based in Sydney. He has been in the education space for close to a decade now and education is one of his core values. With a bachelors degree in Secondary Education form the University of Canberra. Questions:  What were your goals when you were in year 10? What changed? I believe you’re a qualified PE Teacher? Tell me about this experience What made you go from PE Teaching to Cyber? What is your role? What skills do you require? What are your weaknesses & how did you recognise these? Have you or are you starting to overcome these weaknesses now? What are your strengths? What are you most curious about right now? Is there something I should have asked, or you wish I did ask you before we finish? Useful Links:  Connect with Adam here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hewitt-566097101/  NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node - https://nswcybersecurityinnovationnode.com.au/ Sarah Box LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-box-25670667/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allyn has been involved in the use of technology in learning for more than 30 years across a range of industries including education, defense, aerospace and government. During that time, he has worked for organisations such as University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Open Learning Australia (now Open Universities Australia), HarvestRoad Ltd, Cisco, and the Australian Computer Society. He has led projects in Australia, the United States, Mexico and South Korea.  As inaugural CEO of DeakinDigital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deakin University, he led innovation in the development and implementation of Alternative Digital Credentials (ADCs) and developed the world’s first Masters of Professional Practice degrees based on ADCs together with Deakin University.  Allyn has been providing strategic consulting and workshops to Australian universities and international clients as an independent consultant with a special focus on transformational practices using credentialing. His work also included advisory board roles and the Academic and Quality Committee for TAFE SA.  In 2020 he also launched a new startup, C2People. This new venture is focused on career credentialing and career mapping in a powerful consortium of Australian and international companies working towards common goals. Questions:  Introductions Allyn's current focus with transforming credentials What are the key challenges addressing the skills gap- eg: in the development of work-based training and credentialling vs traditional academic education What is the role of credentialling in the solution? - what are the strengths and weaknesses of current micro credentialling offerings? What are some good examples of skilling and credentialling in Australia? What are the key challenges Allyn sees in developing our local security and STEM workforce?What assistance or collaboration would like to see among local industry players and with government and the education sector?  Useful Links:  Connect with Allyn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/innovation-microcredentials/ NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node - https://nswcybersecurityinnovationnode.com.au/ Sarah Box LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-box-25670667/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samira Tollo CTO and co-founder of Elbaite (P2P cryptocurrency exchange) and a blockchain consultant with IBM is passionate about growing Australian grown blockchain use cases. She is an electrical engineer with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours) from The University of Queensland. Samira’s accomplishments in the field have been recognised, in 2020 she was a finalist for Rising star of the year 2020 in the Women in Digital National Awards, during her time in University she was awarded with Electrical Engineering Alumni Advantage Scholarship and a Supporting Women Scholarship. Samira’s final-year thesis project was the development of an innovative smart fridge, which was recognised in an article written by The University of Queensland.  She is passionate about all things tech and wants to encourage more young Australians to start tech companies. Questions: Would you like to further explain the activity to our listeners and why the activity was selected? Did you have this type of opportunity when you were in secondary education?  Do you think it is valuable for gaining not only awareness but also engagement and aspirations? What was/is your role as a blockchain consultant? What skills do you require? You have been CEO (Chief Technology Officer) for 3.5 years now can you please explain what this role entails? What are your weaknesses & how did you recognise these? Have you or are you starting to overcome these weaknesses now? What are you most curious about right now? Is there something I should have asked, or you wish I did ask you before we finish? Useful Links: Connect with Samira here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samira-tollo-b60b8a140/  NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node - https://nswcybersecurityinnovationnode.com.au/ Sarah Box LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-box-25670667/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Turner studied for his Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology at the University of Wollongong between 2015-2018 where his highlights include; - Techniques in Biotechnology and Medical Research (Lab & Theory) - Cell and Molecular Biology (Lab & Theory) - Immunity and Infection (Lab & Theory) - Genetics (Lab & Theory) - Social Aspects of Genetics and Biotechnology - Biochemistry (Lab & Theory) - Bio-informatics of Genome and Bio-molecules (Lab & Theory) - Analytical Chemistry (Lab & Theory) - Organic Chemistry (Lab & Theory) - Organic Synthesis (Lab & Theory) - Pharm-a-cology Following this he further committed to Honours, Class 1, Immunology in 2020 and currently is a part-time research assistant at the Illawarra and medical research institute in Wollongong NSW. Ross now Manages the Oncology Biobank for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Questions: What is bio technology? Who inspired you to pursue this career path? What are your highlights so far? Biggest learning opportunities For a secondary student who has no idea or some idea of their career path what would you say? You obviously have some extremely sensitive personal information you must keep confidential, can I ask how you keep this secure in regards to linking with cyber security and what systems are in place. What skills do you value that are most important to you in this field? – what skills helped you Worst part of your job? And how do you stay positive and motivated Useful Links: Connect with Ross here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossjamesturner/  NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node - https://nswcybersecurityinnovationnode.com.au/ Sarah Box LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-box-25670667/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.