The 2025 Cyber Security Landscape in SA: Navigating the Year Ahead - Darren Van Sommeren - Episode 129
In this episode, Darren Van Sommeren discusses the future of cybersecurity in South Australia heading into 2025. He outlines the rise in sophisticated cyber threats, driven by geopolitical instability, and calls for collaboration over fear as the key to resilience. Darren also unpacks how AI is reshaping the threat landscape, from deepfakes to phishing, and highlights the need for proactive defence strategies like threat hunting and clear communication to stay ahead. He emphasises that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, requiring coordination across government, industry, and the community. With a realistic yet hopeful outlook, Darren encourages organisations to stay alert, informed, and united in the face of growing digital threats. Darryn Van Someren Acting Government Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Treasury and Finance, SA For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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Advancing SA’s Defence Capabilities: Fostering a Vibrant Defence and Space Research and Innovation Ecosystem - Matt Opie - Episode 128
In this episode, we join Matt Opie in a deep dive into the future of defence innovation and workforce development in South Australia. This episode explores key defence and space sector priorities for 2025 and beyond, strategies to build a skilled workforce pipeline, and how to accelerate innovation within SA’s defence ecosystem. Matt also discusses the power of collaboration between industry, government, academia, and defence to drive technological advancements and strengthen Australia’s defence capabilities. Tune in to gain insights on how South Australia is positioning itself as a leader in defence innovation and capability development. Matt Opie, CEO, Defence SA For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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‘Future Health’: Driving Service Excellence and Intuitive Interactions to Build Trust and Deliver the Next Generation of Health Care - Susan Pearce - Episode 127
Join Susan Pearce as she explores the future of personalised, digitally enabled healthcare in New South Wales, unpacking key successes and priorities for 2025. In this episode, she discusses how value-based care is transforming patient outcomes, the importance of integrating digital tools with human connection, and how collaboration and partnerships are driving innovation across the healthcare sector. Susan shares insights on striking the right balance between digitisation, self-service, and maintaining the human touch, ensuring that technology enhances rather than replaces meaningful patient care. Tune in to discover how NSW Health is reshaping healthcare delivery to be more connected, efficient, and patient-focused. Susan Pearce, Secretary, NSW Health For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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Workforce Challenges in Canadian Healthcare - Danielle Sanagan - Episode 126
In this episode, Danielle from Trillium Health Partners discusses strategies for addressing workforce challenges in Canadian healthcare. She shares insights on optimizing staffing models through flexible work arrangements and task delegation, while balancing cost control and preventing burnout. Danielle highlights the importance of training and upskilling initiatives, which have improved staff retention and patient care, and calls for broader support for professional development. She also explores how Trillium leverages technology, like automation and AI, to reduce administrative burdens and enhance efficiency. Addressing the skilled worker shortage, Dannielle emphasizes collaboration between healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government agencies for sustainable solutions. Looking ahead, she shares trends in workforce management and offers advice for HR leaders navigating labor cost and staffing challenges. A valuable listen for healthcare professionals seeking innovative solutions. Danielle Sanagan Chief Human Resources Officer/VP People Servces, Trillium Health Parnters For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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Adopting Zero Trust Strategies to Strengthen Cybersecurity - Jennifer Franks - Episode 125
In this episode Jennifer Franks reveals how Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is revolutionising cybersecurity in government. Unlike traditional security models, ZTA eliminates implicit trust by enforcing continuous verification, strict identity authentication, and least privilege access, ensuring robust protection against unauthorised access and data breaches. The discussion highlights critical gaps in inventory and access management faced by federal agencies and emphasises the need for continuous monitoring and cataloging of data and network assets. We also examine how ZTA is an ongoing security process, requiring a phased implementation approach and continuous security awareness training to adapt to emerging cyber threats. Tune in to learn how Zero Trust is transforming cybersecurity into a proactive and resilient defence model for the public sector. Jennifer Franks, Director Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, GAO For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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