Aug 12, 202637 min
Insider incidents have steadily increased in recent years, but there's one threat that's causing particular concern: North Korean operatives posing as remote IT workers, quietly embedded inside legitimate organisations...
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The Cyber Brief
Hosted by Allens · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
The Cyber Brief is a podcast for decision-makers in cyber. Through candid conversations with the industry's best, The Cyber Brief delivers executive-level insights on cyber risk, best-practice governance and emerging threats. Join host Valeska Bloch, Head of Cyber at Allens, as she asks industry leaders to share practical insights, real-world stories and actionable advice for boards, executives and cyber professionals.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is The Cyber Brief about?
The Cyber Brief is a podcast for decision-makers in cyber. Through candid conversations with the industry's best, The Cyber Brief delivers executive-level insights on cyber risk, best-practice governance and emerging threats. Join host Valeska Bloch, Head of Cyber at Allens, as she asks industry leaders to share practical insights, real-world stories and actionable advice for boards, executives and cyber professionals.
Who hosts The Cyber Brief?
The Cyber Brief is hosted by Allens. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
What has The Cyber Brief covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The operative we hired: inside a North Korean fraud cell, with Ryan LaSalle, Nisos" (12 August 2026, 37 minutes), "Q-Day: why quantum readiness can't wait, with Vikram Sharma, QuintessenceLabs" (1 July 2026, 39 minutes), and "Q-Day: why quantum readiness can't wait, with Vikram Sharma, QuintessenceLabs" (1 July 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does The Cyber Brief publish?
The Cyber Brief publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Cyber Brief?
Booking probability for The Cyber Brief is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Cyber Brief requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Cyber Brief's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Cyber Brief?
The strongest fits for The Cyber Brief are Business & Management Consulting and IT Services & Software Development. The Cyber Brief has a technology audience.
About the host
Allens hosts The Cyber Brief, a technology podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 1, 202639 min
Within just a few years, quantum computers could render today's encryption obsolete, exposing sensitive data and disrupting critical systems. In this episode, Valeska and co-host David Rountree are joined by Dr Vikram...
- Jul 1, 202639 minS0
<p>Within just a few years, quantum computers could render today's encryption obsolete, exposing sensitive data and disrupting critical systems. In this episode, Valeska and co-host David Rountree are joined by Dr...
- Jun 17, 202651 minS0
<p>As AI drives an escalation in cyber threats, ASIC is sharpening its focus on how organisations manage cyber risk. Valeska and co-host Kate Austin are joined by ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant, author of an open...
- May 10, 202616 minS0
<p>In part two of our conversation, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins Valeska and Dominic to discuss the state of Australia's cyber startup landscape, the role of private capital and the policy settings...
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- Apr 20, 202635 minS0
<p>Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins Valeska and co-host Dominic Anderson for the first of a two-part discussion about cybersecurity as national security in Australia. As the 29th Prime Minister of Australia...
Episode #6
Beyond the dashboard: Inside cyber defence at Australia's largest bank with Martijn Verbree, CBA
Apr 1, 202641 minS0<p>Bank-grade cybersecurity is considered the gold standard of cyber best practice, but what does it look like in reality, and what can other organisations learn from it? Valeska and co-host Isabelle Guyot are joined by...
- Mar 3, 202637 minS0
<p>Valeska and co-host David Rountree speak with Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC, Australia's National Cyber Security Coordinator and leader of the National Office of Cyber Security (NOCS). Michelle dives in...
- Nov 26, 202532 minS0
<p>Valeska and co-host Chris Kerrigan are joined by Meredith Griffanti, Senior Managing Director in Strategic Communications and Global Head of Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications at FTI Consulting in New York...
- Nov 12, 202532 minS0
<p>Valeska and co-host Chris Kerrigan are joined by Ryan Macfarlane, the Unit Chief of Counter Terrorism, Advanced Projects Unit at the FBI, where he worked for more than 20 years.</p> <p>In one of his final interviews...
- Nov 11, 202531 minS0
<p>Valeska and co-host Chris Kerrigan are joined by Ryan Macfarlane, the FBI's Unit Chief of Counter Terrorism, Advanced Projects Unit for more than 20 years. In one of his final interviews before announcing his...
- Oct 28, 202539 minS1
<p>Though often overlooked, the psychological toll of cyber incidents in the workplace is significant. Research has placed the average level of burnout experienced by cyber professionals in line with or above that of...
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Malcolm Turnbull
Australia’s 29th prime minster (2015-2018), Liberal Party of Australia
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Ryan LaSalle
Nisos
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Vikram Sharma
QuintessenceLabs
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Simone Constant
ASIC
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