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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Stephen Kuper is joined by James Rabey, principal consultant at Macquarie Government, to explore how AUKUS and broader Defence reforms are reshaping security requirements across Australia’s defence industry supply chain.
As part of this in-depth conversation, the pair discuss a range of subjects, including the following:
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- How AUKUS and the expansion of Australia’s sovereign capability are increasing cyber security obligations for both traditional defence primes and non-traditional suppliers entering the market.
- What the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requires across personnel, physical and cyber security, and the key decisions that businesses must make before committing to accreditation.
- Why achieving Essential Eight maturity model level two should be considered baseline cyber hygiene for any organisation, not just defence suppliers.
- The growing threat environment facing Australia, including state-sponsored actors, low-and-slow intrusions, and the targeting of operational technology and internet-facing devices.
- How businesses can balance investment, risk and reward when engaging with Defence, and the broader commercial benefits of uplifting cyber posture, including reduced insurance premiums and stronger resilience.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Spotlight team
