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“Secured” is the podcast for software security enthusiasts. Host Cole Cornford sits down with Australia’s top software security experts to uncover
their unconventional career paths and the challenges they faced along the way.

Listen in as they share their insights on the diverse approaches to AppSec, company by company, and how each organisation’s security needs are distinct and require personalised solutions.

If you’re entering the world of application security and need a helping hand or a veteran, you’ll find something valuable in every episode.

Latest episodes:

  • AI in AppSec: Hype, Layoffs and What’s Actually Real

    AI in AppSec: Hype, Layoffs and What’s Actually Real

    Cole Cornford

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  • How AI Pen Testing Actually Works (and Where It Breaks)

    How AI Pen Testing Actually Works (and Where It Breaks)

    Brendan Dolan-Gavitt

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  • AI, Hiring, and Trust: Why Shortcuts Break Interviews

    AI, Hiring, and Trust: Why Shortcuts Break Interviews

    Kim Acosta

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  • PSPF Changes Explained for Security Leaders

    PSPF Changes Explained for Security Leaders

    Toby Amodio

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  • The Architect’s Dilemma: Why Security Design Keeps Failing (and How to Fix It)

    The Architect’s Dilemma: Why Security Design Keeps Failing (and How to Fix It)

    Ken Fitzpatrick

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  • Fix the Flag: Rethinking Secure Code Training with Pedram Hayati

    Fix the Flag: Rethinking Secure Code Training with Pedram Hayati

    Pedram Hayati

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  • ISM 2025 Explained: What CISOs, Devs and Security Leads Need to Know

    ISM 2025 Explained: What CISOs, Devs and Security Leads Need to Know

    Toby Amodio

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  • Securing the Gaps: M Brennan on Integration, Context, and Developer Experience

    Securing the Gaps: M Brennan on Integration, Context, and Developer Experience

    M Brennan

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  • From Cryptography to AppSec: Scott Contini on Building Practical Security

    From Cryptography to AppSec: Scott Contini on Building Practical Security

    Scott Contini

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  • AI in AppSec: Hype, Layoffs and What’s Actually Real

    AI in AppSec: Hype, Layoffs and What’s Actually Real

    Cole Cornford

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    How AI Pen Testing Actually Works (and Where It Breaks)

    Brendan Dolan-Gavitt

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  • AI, Hiring, and Trust: Why Shortcuts Break Interviews

    AI, Hiring, and Trust: Why Shortcuts Break Interviews

    Kim Acosta

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  • PSPF Changes Explained for Security Leaders

    PSPF Changes Explained for Security Leaders

    Toby Amodio

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  • The Architect’s Dilemma: Why Security Design Keeps Failing (and How to Fix It)

    The Architect’s Dilemma: Why Security Design Keeps Failing (and How to Fix It)

    Ken Fitzpatrick

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  • Fix the Flag: Rethinking Secure Code Training with Pedram Hayati

    Fix the Flag: Rethinking Secure Code Training with Pedram Hayati

    Pedram Hayati

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  • ISM 2025 Explained: What CISOs, Devs and Security Leads Need to Know

    ISM 2025 Explained: What CISOs, Devs and Security Leads Need to Know

    Toby Amodio

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  • Securing the Gaps: M Brennan on Integration, Context, and Developer Experience

    Securing the Gaps: M Brennan on Integration, Context, and Developer Experience

    M Brennan

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  • From Cryptography to AppSec: Scott Contini on Building Practical Security

    From Cryptography to AppSec: Scott Contini on Building Practical Security

    Scott Contini

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  • Engineering Security: Bridging DevOps and AppSec with Jon-Anthoney de Boer

    Engineering Security: Bridging DevOps and AppSec with Jon-Anthoney de Boer

    Jon-Anthoney de Boer

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  • Scaling Cyber at Fujitsu: Laura O’Neill on Strategy, Risk and Growth

    Scaling Cyber at Fujitsu: Laura O’Neill on Strategy, Risk and Growth

    Laura O'Neill

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  • Balancing Compliance and Risk: Kat McCrabb on Cybersecurity for Mission-Driven Organisations

    Balancing Compliance and Risk: Kat McCrabb on Cybersecurity for Mission-Driven Organisations

    Kat McCrabb

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  • Breaking into Cyber: Kiera Farrell on Growth, Networking & Early-Career Lessons

    Breaking into Cyber: Kiera Farrell on Growth, Networking & Early-Career Lessons

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  • The Story So Far: Inside Secured’s Growth and What’s Coming Next

    The Story So Far: Inside Secured’s Growth and What’s Coming Next

    Cole Cornford

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  • Gaming Her Way to the Top: Madhuri Nandi on Security & Diversity

    Gaming Her Way to the Top: Madhuri Nandi on Security & Diversity

    Madhuri Nandi

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  • The Secured Christmas Special | Your Questions Answered

    The Secured Christmas Special | Your Questions Answered

    Cole Cornford

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  • Leading the Digital Front: Military Lessons in Cybersecurity with Elizabeth Stephens

    Leading the Digital Front: Military Lessons in Cybersecurity with Elizabeth Stephens

    Elizabeth Stephens

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  • Navigating the PSPF 2024 Updates: Expert Insights with Kat McCrabb and Toby Amodio 

    Navigating the PSPF 2024 Updates: Expert Insights with Kat McCrabb and Toby Amodio 

    Kat McCrabb
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  • Secure Robotics: Exploring Safety, Trust, and Cybersecurity with Prof. Damith Herath and Adam Haskard

    Secure Robotics: Exploring Safety, Trust, and Cybersecurity with Prof. Damith Herath and Adam Haskard

    Adam Haskard
    Prof. Damith Herath

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  • Open-Source Software: Balancing Innovation and Security with Ilkka Turunen, CTO of Sonatype

    Open-Source Software: Balancing Innovation and Security with Ilkka Turunen, CTO of Sonatype

    Ilkka Turunen

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  • Building Cybersecurity Culture: Marketing, Awareness, and Diversity with Daisy Wong

    Building Cybersecurity Culture: Marketing, Awareness, and Diversity with Daisy Wong

    Daisy Wong

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  • From Physics to Cybersecurity: Antonio Deliseo’s Journey from Goldmines to Telstra

    From Physics to Cybersecurity: Antonio Deliseo’s Journey from Goldmines to Telstra

    Antonio Deliseo

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  • AI-Driven AppSec: Shan Kulkarni on Nullify, Hiring Challenges, and the Future of Cybersecurity in Australia

    AI-Driven AppSec: Shan Kulkarni on Nullify, Hiring Challenges, and the Future of Cybersecurity in Australia

    Shan Kulkarni

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  • Cryptography & Startups: Insights from CipherStash’s Dan Draper

    Cryptography & Startups: Insights from CipherStash’s Dan Draper

    Dan Draper

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  • Behind Elttam: Matt Jones Discusses Infosec Innovations and Australia’s Cybersecurity Landscape

    Behind Elttam: Matt Jones Discusses Infosec Innovations and Australia’s Cybersecurity Landscape

    Matt Jones

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  • Bruce Large discusses the importance of threat modelling in operational technology security

    Bruce Large discusses the importance of threat modelling in operational technology security

    Bruce Large

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  • Australia’s Cybersecurity Evolution: A Veteran’s Perspective with Paul McCarty

    Australia’s Cybersecurity Evolution: A Veteran’s Perspective with Paul McCarty

    Paul McCarty

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  • Are You Speaking the Same Cybersecurity Language as Your CEO with Jay Hira?

    Are You Speaking the Same Cybersecurity Language as Your CEO with Jay Hira?

    Jay Hira

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  • Leading Change in Cybersecurity: Tara Whitehead’s Approach to Security Engagement

    Leading Change in Cybersecurity: Tara Whitehead’s Approach to Security Engagement

    Tara Whitehead

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  • Cracking Cybersecurity Myths: A Candid Chat with Daniel Grzelak

    Cracking Cybersecurity Myths: A Candid Chat with Daniel Grzelak

    Daniel Grzelak

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  • Breaking the Code: Jacqui Loustau on Diversifying Australia’s Cybersecurity

    Breaking the Code: Jacqui Loustau on Diversifying Australia’s Cybersecurity

    Jacqui Loustau

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  • From Australia Post to Cynch Security: Susie Jones’s Journey to Safeguard Small Businesses

    From Australia Post to Cynch Security: Susie Jones’s Journey to Safeguard Small Businesses

    Susie Jones

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  • Powering Resilience: Nathan Morelli on Securing South Australia’s Electricity Grid

    Powering Resilience: Nathan Morelli on Securing South Australia’s Electricity Grid

    Nathan Morelli

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  • Building a Cybersecurity Team with a Difference with Mat Franklin

    Building a Cybersecurity Team with a Difference with Mat Franklin

    Mat Franklin

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  • Systems Thinking in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Michael Collins

    Systems Thinking in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Michael Collins

    Michael Collins

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  • Bridging the Divide: How Communication Can Unite Developers and AppSec

    Bridging the Divide: How Communication Can Unite Developers and AppSec

    Jeanette Gill

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  • The Evolution of Cyber Defence: Edward Farrell’s Journey from IT Ops to InfoSec

    The Evolution of Cyber Defence: Edward Farrell’s Journey from IT Ops to InfoSec

    Edward Farrell

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  • Podcasting and Cybersecurity: Karissa Breen’s Insights and Advice

    Podcasting and Cybersecurity: Karissa Breen’s Insights and Advice

    Karissa Breen

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  • From Mary Poppins of Security to Startup Founder: Laura Bell Main’s Journey

    From Mary Poppins of Security to Startup Founder: Laura Bell Main’s Journey

    Laura Bell-Main

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  • An Agnostic Approach to AppSec: Ken Johnson on Navigating the Future with AI

    An Agnostic Approach to AppSec: Ken Johnson on Navigating the Future with AI

    Ken Johnson

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  • ComfyCon, Risk-Based Cybersecurity, and Reconsidering Breach Penalties with Iain Dickson

    ComfyCon, Risk-Based Cybersecurity, and Reconsidering Breach Penalties with Iain Dickson

    Iain Dickson

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  • Unleashing the Power of Sales: A Must-Have Skill for Cybersecurity Pros

    Unleashing the Power of Sales: A Must-Have Skill for Cybersecurity Pros

    Ian Yip

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  • From Code to Cybersecurity: A Deep Dive into Open Source, Encryption, and Leadership with Edwin Kwan

    From Code to Cybersecurity: A Deep Dive into Open Source, Encryption, and Leadership with Edwin Kwan

    Edwin Kwan

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  • BONUS: Cole & Toby Review The Cyber Bible

    BONUS: Cole & Toby Review The Cyber Bible

    Cole Cornford
    Toby Amodio

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  • Hacking the Game of Life: From Gaming Exploits to Cybersecurity Giant with Shubham Shah of Assetnote​

    Hacking the Game of Life: From Gaming Exploits to Cybersecurity Giant with Shubham Shah of Assetnote​

    Shubham Shah

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  • The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Toby Amodio’s Journey and Insight on Collaboration, Communication and Auditing

    The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Toby Amodio’s Journey and Insight on Collaboration, Communication and Auditing

    Toby Amodio

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