{"podcast":{"title":"Defence & Security Podcast Network","slug":"defence-security-podcast-network-607233","podcast_index_feed_id":607233,"rss_url":"https://defenceconnect.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.defenceconnect.com.au/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/7/3/9/b739dd59f139871816c3140a3186d450/Defence__Security_podcast_network.jpg","author":"Defence Connect","episode_count":912,"summary":"The Defence & Security Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence and security industry. The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community. By aligning ourselves with the ADF and the Commonwealth government, we are uniquely placed to deliver a dynamic 360° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry. We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams: - Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber - Key Enablers - Air and Sea Lift - Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare - Strike and Air Combat - Land Combat and Amphibious Warfare As Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success. The Defence & Security Podcast Network will provide you and your business with…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-15T14:18:02.070344+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defence-security-podcast-network-607233"},"episode":{"title":"SPOTLIGHT: Cyber warfare, autonomy and the future of defence, with Palo Alto Networks' Tom Scully and MAJ GEN (Ret'd) John Davis","slug":"spotlight-cyber-warfare-autonomy-and-the-future-of-defence-with-palo-alto-networks-tom-scully-and-maj-gen-ret-d-john-davis","published_at":"2026-06-19T04:56:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defence-security-podcast-network-607233/spotlight-cyber-warfare-autonomy-and-the-future-of-defence-with-palo-alto-networks-tom-scully-and-maj-gen-ret-d-john-davis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defence-security-podcast-network-607233","url":"https://defenceconnect.libsyn.com/cyber-warfare-autonomy-and-the-future-of-defence-with-palo-alto-networks-tom-scully-and-maj-gen-retd-john-davis","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/defenceconnect/DCS_Tom_Scully_260603_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=715252","summary":"How is artificial intelligence changing the world of modern defence operations, cyber security and military decision making? In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Palo Alto Networks' Tom Scully, director and principal architect for government and critical industries Asia-Pacific and Japan, and US Army Major General (Ret'd) John Davis, vice president of public sector. The discussion explores how AI is accelerating change across defence and cyber operations, from autonomous systems and edge computing through to intelligence, trust and decision making. Scully and Davis also examine the growing role of commercial innovation in national security and the need to secure AI-enabled capabilities from the outset. The podcast conversation includes the following topics: The growing use of AI, autonomy and edge computing in defence operations. How cyber threats are evolving through AI-enabled speed, scale and sophistication. Why governments are increasingly adopting commercial technology and industry innovation. The importance of identity, zero trust and secure AI-by-design frameworks. Challenges around trust, governance and human oversight in AI-enabled decision making. The role of public-private partnerships in strengthening cyber resilience. Finally, the conversation examines how defence leaders can prepare for the next generation of conflict while ensuring AI remains secure, trusted and operationally effective. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Spotlight team","meta_description":"How is artificial intelligence changing the world of modern defence operations, cyber security and military decision making? 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