In episode 1 of season 2, First Assistant Secretary Sally Pfeiffer of the Critical Infrastructure Partnerships and Policy Division sits down with Dawn Cappelli from Dragos. They discuss the business challenges associated with OT cyber security and the national level implications.

In this episode Deputy Secretary Hamish Hansford speaks with Louise Petschler, General Manager Education & Policy Leadership at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, about how Boards and Directors can address cyber risks.

In this episode Deputy Secretary Hamish Hansford and Ambassador of Ukraine in Australia, His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko, discuss protecting critical infrastructure assets and supply chains during times of conflict.

In episode 3, Deputy Secretary Hamish Hansford speaks with Dr Marcus Doherty from the College of Science at the Australian National University. They discuss quantum technology's role in Australia's critical infrastructure and the capabilities, and risks, it will bring in the future.

In Episode 2 of ‘Critical Conversations’, the National Cyber Security Coordinator speaks with Mr Brendan Dowling, Australian Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. The discussion canvasses cyber security in the Pacific, attribution of cyber incidents, and the importance of strong international partnerships.

Tune in, turn the volume up, and hit ‘subscribe’ because our new podcast series ‘Critical Conversations’ is available now. In this introductory episode, co-hosts Deputy Secretary Hamish Hansford and National Cyber Security Coordinator Air Marshal Darren Goldie discuss the critical conversations they'll have with a range of expert guests about all things cyber and infrastructure security.

We close the first season by speaking with Griffith University to understand what industries can do to mitigate trusted and malicious insiders in high risk settings, especially in the aviation sector.

In episode three, we’re joined by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute for a discussion on efforts to counter foreign interference, and the steps being taking to manage insider risks.