Lost In Cyberia

Ep. 24 Exploring the Minds of Cyber Defenders and Attackers with Rue Maharaj

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In this episode of Lost In Cyberia, we’re joined by Rue Maharaj. Rue shares his extensive background, detailing his journey from South Africa to Australia via New Zealand, and his transition from private sector IT roles to public sector cybersecurity. 

Focusing on his current role in cybersecurity defence management at Melbourne Water, Rue highlights the critical importance of incident response and psychological resilience in cybersecurity. The discussion dives deep into various profiles of cyber attackers, cybersecurity awareness, and the essential role of human psychology in both defending against and responding to cyber threats.

 Rue also emphasises the need for diverse skill sets in the industry, advocating for the integration of fields such as psychology and criminology into cybersecurity practices.

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