Future Secured - Shaping a Future-Proof Digital Society
Future Secured brings you in-depth conversations with Australian and global cyber security leaders, founders, CEOs, and co-founders. Hosted by Jason Murell and Tom Finnigan, each episode delves into the personal journeys of these experts as they navigate the challenges of building and scaling successful cyber security businesses. From critical industry issues to hard-learned lessons, the podcast explores the competitive global market and offers valuable insights on how to start, grow, and succeed in the cyber security space. Join us as we uncover the stories behind the industry's brightest minds and build a knowledge base to help aspiring cyber security entrepreneurs thrive.
Episodes
In this episode, Vannessa Van Beek, Global CISO at Fortescue, joins Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell to unpack what it takes to lead cyber security at the intersection of AI, mining, and innovation at scale.
She shares her unconventional journey to becoming CISO, her early adoption of AI inside security operations, and how Fortescue is using emerging tech to drive both resilience and cost-efficiency across its global footpri...
What happens when your cybersecurity team is running during a natural disaster, with no power, no cooling, and 40°C outside?
In this episode, Nigel Hedges, GM – Cyber & Risk at Chemist Warehouse, joins Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell to talk about what cyber security really looks like inside a major retail environment.
With a career shaped by enterprise security, leadership under pressure, and a pragmatic appro...
What do C-suites misunderstand most about cyber security?
Robert Le Busque, Regional VP for Asia Pacific at Verizon Business Group, joins Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell to talk about the real state of cyber readiness and the costly gaps most leaders don’t see until it’s too late.
From his background in classical music to running cyber simulations with Fortune 500 execs, Rob shares candid insights from decades on the fr...
In this episode, Casey Ellis, founder of Bugcrowd and a pioneer of the crowdsourced cyber security movement, shares the hard-earned lessons from building a category-defining company. Casey pulls back the curtain on the real startup grind: from bootstrapping Bugcrowd into a global force to navigating leadership pressures, health crises and building resilient teams.
He lays bare the hidden truths of entrepreneurship, scalin...
In this episode, Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell sit down with Rupert Taylor-Price, CEO of Vault Cloud, to dive into what it takes to build sovereign cloud infrastructure that doesn’t just host data, it protects national secrets. Rupert shares his journey from developer to hyperscale cloud builder, the decision to own source code, and why Vault refuses to compromise on security.
The conversation explores the future of AUKUS...
Why Basics Beat Buzzwords with Edward Farrell
In this episode of Future Secured, Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell sit down with Edward Farrell, CEO of Mercury Information Security Services, to talk about why cyber security has lost its way—and what it will take to fix it.
Known for his no-nonsense perspective, Edward argues that the industry is obsessed with brain surgeons when what it really needs are more good GPs...
In this hard hitting episode of Future Secured, Jason Murrell and Tom Finnigan sit down with Matt Wilcox, Founder and CEO of FIFTH DOMAIN, to unpack what it really takes to train and equip the cyber warriors of today.
With a unique background, Matt brings a rare perspective to cyber training, focusing on human performance, immersive learning, and the adversarial mindset needed to win in the fifth domain: cyber warfare.
In this special episode of Future Secured, Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell unpack the newly released Australian Cyber Network State of the Industry 2024 report, a landmark deep dive into the shape, size and urgency of Australia’s cyber security sector.
📥 Download the full ACN report:
https://stateoftheindustry.auscybernetwork.au
Jason, who also chairs the Australian Cyber Network, walks through the key insight...
Guest: Ikram Akbar, Founder & CEO, Hackers Jack
Hosts: Tom Finnigan & Jason Murrell
In this episode of Future Secured, we sit down with Ikram Akbar, the visionary founder of Hackersjack, an edtech platform combining cyber security, psychology, and pedagogy to teach kids how to stay safe online. From rejecting a PhD to building a mission-driven startup, Ikram shares the human story behind his purpose: protecting...
In this episode of Future Secured, Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell sit down with Ian Yip, founder of Avertro — a platform that bridges the gap between cybersecurity operations and executive governance.
Together, they explore:
- Why cybersecurity still isn't treated as a business priority.
- The rise of “reasonable steps” as a legal standard for boards.
- How Singapore is outpacing Australia in national cyber readiness.
- What founders n...
Red teaming isn’t new, but it is still wildly misunderstood. In this episode of Future Secured, we’re joined by Remy Coll, Founder of Redacted, to unpack what red teaming really means, why most organisations still don’t use it effectively, and how it could be the difference between surviving a breach and being blindsided by one.
Despite the buzz around cyber testing, many businesses continue to rely solely on penetration t...
In this episode of Future Secured, hosts Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell are joined by Kylie Watson, Head of Security – APJ MEA (Asia Pacific, Japan, Middle East and Africa) DXC Technology's, to explore the human side of cyber security and incident response. With over 30 years of experience spanning military service and consulting, Kylie shares her unique perspective on managing high-pressure incidents, addressing biases in dec...
"Startups die when people stop believing," says Vaughan Shanks, Co-Founder and CEO of Cydarm Technologies. In the engaging latest of Future Secured, hosted by Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell, Vaughan opens up about the lessons he’s learned navigating the complex cyber security startup landscape. From the early days of fascination with public key cryptography to leading one of Australia’s most innovative cyber security comp...
LTGEN Michelle McGuinness, Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator, joins hosts Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell and reflects on her first year in the role, sharing insights on the evolving cyber threat landscape, major legislative changes, and government-industry collaboration to strengthen Australia’s cyber defences.
The conversation highlights the importance of culture in cyber security, the challenges of engaging...
Are you ready to peek behind the curtain of one of Australia's largest retail giants and discover how they're battling cyber threats daily?
In this explosive episode of Future Secured, Jason and I interview Nigel Hedges, the mastermind behind Chemist Warehouse's cyber security strategy.
Ever wondered how industry leaders stay one step ahead of cyber criminals?
Curious about AI's ro...
Unlocking Cyber Security's Hidden Weapon: Why Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast - Future Secured 9
"Deleting protects you. Reporting protects everyone." - Daisy Wong, Security Culture Expert.
In episode nine of Future Secured, hosts Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell sit down with Daisy Wong, Security Culture and Awareness Lead at Flybuys, to uncover the often-overlooked human side of cyber security.
🌟 Daisy shares her insights on creating a great culture within cyber security organisations, emphasising...
In episode 10 of Future Secured, hosts Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell sit down with Mark Jones, Senior Partner at Tesserent, to delve into the intricate world of cyber security and the challenges businesses face today.
They kick off by discussing the merger between Tesserent and Thales, which has opened up new avenues for cyber security initiatives in Australia.
Mark shares his expert insights on the Australian C...
Future Secured Podcast EP1- Unpacking Australia's Cyber Security Strategy - Laying Cyber Foundations
In this premiere episode of the Future Secured Podcast, co-hosts Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell, along with special guest Dan Maslin, discuss Australia's ambitious 2030 cyber security strategy.
The trio discusses the pivotal role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and the critical importance of cybersecurity across various organisations.
They explore essential strategy components, particularly fo...
In episode 2, co-hosts Tom Finnigan and Jason Murrell, along with special guest Andrew Robinson, Co-Founder and CISO at 6Clicks, delve into the critical role of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in shaping Australia's cyber security posture. The conversation focuses on how GRC principles guide businesses and citizens to fortify their defences against increasing cyber threats.
Topics Covered:
- Importance of G...
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