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In Focus: The changing face of foreign interference, with Senator James Paterson

by Reporter7 minute read

In this episode of In Focus, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson joins Momentum director Phil Tarrant and Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security. 

The last few years have seen an exponential increase in cyber attacks and cyber crime - with the need for strong cyber security of paramount importance.

In this episode of In Focus, the shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson, catches up with Momentum director Phil Tarrant and Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security. 

Tune in to find out

  • The cyber security threats facing Australia and the role of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
  • How foreign interference and espionage have overtaken terrorism as the primary security concern for Australia
  • The importance of attracting the right talent with the right skills to power Australian cyber security businesses.  

And much more!

  

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