Emerging technologies and signals intelligence with the ASD's Jessica Hunter

Technology and Security (TS)

In this episode, Jessica Hunter from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) joins Dr Miah Hammond-Errey to talk about emerging technologies and signals intelligence. They cover ASD’s role in Australian intelligence, REDSPICE, offensive and defensive operations and the Russia–Ukraine conflict, technology as statecraft and cybercrime. They also discuss alliances, the security of everyday technology, the Optus and Medibank hacks, international standards, and the value of creativity and vulnerability for leadership in intelligence.

Jess is a First Assistant Director-General at the ASD, working at the Australian Cyber Security Centre under Access & Effects. She has worked in the intelligence and security community for almost 20 years, including postings at agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom. She has held leadership roles in offensive and defensive cyber security, cyber resilience, threat assessment and disruption.

Technology and Security (TS) is hosted by Dr Miah Hammond-Errey, the inaugural director of the Emerging Technology program at the United States Studies Centre, based at the University of Sydney.

Resources mentioned in the recording:

• Secrecy, sovereignty and sharing: How data and emerging technologies are transforming intelligence
• Technology trust polling data — Collaboration with trusted allies and distrust in Chinese technology: American, Australian and Japanese views on technology
• ASD Resources for cybersecurity
• Book: The Factory, The Official History of the Australian Signals Directorate

Get in touch with Miah via Twitter or email.

Learn more about the Emerging Technology program at the United States Studies Centre.

Making great content requires fabulous teams. Thanks to the great talents of the following.

Research support and assistance: Tom Barrett

Production: Elliot Brennan

Podcast Design: Susan Beale

Music: Dr Paul Mac

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