Man In The Middle Podcast · 2025-02-14 · 46 min
Welcome to the latest episode of the Man in the Middle Podcast , diving into stories from the world of Cyber Security. This episode, we interview Meg Tapia, Managing Director of Novexus , a national security expert with over 20 years of experience in intelligence, diplomacy, and tackling disinformation. Meg has served as a diplomat, earned national and international medals including from NATO, and is a leader in addressing Australia's evolving security challenges. In this episode, we explore the rise of disinformation and its impact on national security, the role of technology in both spreading and combating misinformation, and how Australia can build resilience against cyber threats. We also discuss cyber warfare as the 'Fifth Domain,' its unique challenges, and lessons from Meg's diplomatic career that inform today's security landscape . Tune in for an insightful discussion on defending truth in the digital age and safeguarding democracy from the threats of disinformation. Meg also gave a book recommendation called Foolproof which you can find through this link: You can learn more about Meg and Novexus by following the links below:
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S02E04 - Inside the Mind of a Top Bug Hunter: Shahmeer Amir on Security & Innovation
S02E03 - Inside the Dark World of Doxing: Cybercrime Meets Real-World Threats w/Jacob Larsen
S02E01 - Strategic Security: How to get the Most Value from Your Cyber Investment w/Nikki Peever
S01E13 - Cyber Herd Immunity: Collective Defence in the Digital Age w/Yuval Hertzog & Michael Loewy