Vote Now for the iTnews Podcast in the Listeners' Choice Award at the Australian Podcast Awards! VOTE HERE

This week's episode brought to you by Stellar Cyber and the 2024 State of Security report.

NBN Co has launched a new five-year security strategy to align with the Australian government's cyber security initiatives, while reinforcing the role of security as a business enabler. Chief Security Officer Darren Kane, in a recent iTnews Podcast interview, discussed how NBN Co’s strategy integrates physical and cyber security into a unified model. The strategy emphasises the quantification of security risks in financial terms to enhance communication with executives and the board.

We love to hear from our readers and advertisers, so please get in touch and let the friendly iTnews team help with your enquiry.

As part of the 2024 iTnews State of Data report, iTnews speaks with Ashley Taylor, Global Voice of Customer Lead at Flight Centre.

This week's episode brought to you by NRI

Checkout the inaugural State of Data report.

We explore the trends that are driving data analytics through to the latest strategies for how data is stored and secured, and focus on the rapidly maturing disciplines of data governance and AI governance.

We love to hear from our readers and advertisers, so please get in touch and let the friendly iTnews team help with your enquiry.

iTnews Associate Editor Eleanor Dickinson interviews David Griffiths, the Chief Information Security Officer of Northern Beaches Council. Griffiths shares insights on developing and implementing a cohesive security strategy for the council, emphasizing the importance of understanding information control, applying appropriate security measures, and building a roadmap for the future. He also discusses his transition from state to local government, highlighting the unique challenges of managing security across a diverse range of services and the importance of leveraging external partners and tools to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.

iTnews Podcast sponsored by Lacework and the 2024 State of Security Report

Stay tuned until the end to hear Anthony Rees, Field CTO at Lacework, discuss the importance of security hygiene, cloud posture, and code security, along with the need for visibility and prioritizing internet-facing assets to protect critical data and infrastructure.