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In this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, Suthagar Seevaratnam, a former CISO at the Australian National University, shares his journey into cybersecurity and the challenges faced during a significant data breach. He discusses the importance of addressing organizational trauma, effective leadership during crises, and the human element in cybersecurity. The conversation delves into the details of the breach, including the attack vector, the role of phishing, and the impact of legacy systems. Suthagar emphasizes the need for calmness, compassion, and effective communication in crisis management, highlighting the lessons learned from the incident.

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Chapters

1. Cold Open & Sponsor (00:00:00)

2. Guest Intro And Background (00:01:47)

3. From Economics To Cybersecurity (00:04:50)

4. First CISO At ANU (00:09:15)

5. Culture After The First Breach (00:12:00)

6. Discovery Of The Second Breach (00:16:20)

7. Briefing The Vice Chancellor (00:19:00)

8. Human Impact And Resolve (00:23:00)

9. Leadership Under Pressure (00:27:10)

10. Reconstructing The Attack Path (00:31:20)

11. The Email That Triggered Compromise (00:35:10)

12. Clarifying The “No Click” Myth (00:40:00)

13. Chaining Techniques And MITRE Mapping (00:44:20)

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