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PODCAST: The changing face of foreign interference, with Senator James Paterson

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson joins hosts Phil Tarrant and MAGJEN (ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security.

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson joins hosts Phil Tarrant and MAGJEN (ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security.

  

 
 

The group begins the podcast discussing the cyber security threats facing Australia and the role of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).

Senator Paterson then details how foreign interference and espionage have overtaken terrorism as the primary security concern for Australia.

The team wraps up the podcast in outlining the importance of attracting the right talent with the right skills to power Australian cyber security businesses. 

Enjoy the podcast,

The Defence Connect team

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