At Cyber Node, we’re passionate about building stronger, safer digital environments for Australian businesses. Recently, our Director, Matt Breuillac, took to the airwaves to raise awareness about the very real and growing cyber threats facing organisations, particularly in Western Australia’s mining sector and broader business community.

Appearing on both ABC WA Country Hour and ABC Radio Perth Breakfast, Matt delivered crucial insights on why cybersecurity is no longer optional, especially for SMEs and critical infrastructure operators.

WA Country Hour: Cybersecurity Risks in the Regions

In his interview on ABC’s WA Country Hour, Matt spoke candidly about the cybersecurity challenges affecting regional Western Australia, especially in the mining and resources sector.

Key topics discussed:

• SME mining companies are prime targets. Many small and medium mining operations in WA lack adequate cybersecurity controls and, as Matt explained, without penetration testing, they're "easy to be hacked."
• What is penetration testing? Matt broke it down for listeners, describing it as a controlled, ethical attempt to breach systems in order to identify and fix vulnerabilities before real attackers find them.
• Worst-case scenarios. He outlined what happens when systems are infiltrated, everything from loss of data and halted operations to long-term reputational damage and legal consequences.

🎧Listen to the segment (Skip to 38:00)

ABC Perth Breakfast: The Bigger Picture of Cyber Risk

Matt’s conversation continued on ABC Perth Breakfast with Mark Gibson, where he addressed broader concerns about cybersecurity for all Australian businesses and not just the mining sector.

Key talking points:

• How exposed are we? Matt shared how WA’s mining and energy companies are alarmingly easy to hack, especially if they’ve never assessed their systems with modern security testing.
• Who are ethical hackers? He explained how Cyber Node’s team uses the same tactics as real-world attackers to test and strengthen clients’ security.
• Why cybersecuritymatters for everyone. From large enterprises to small startups, Matt urged listeners to understand that cyber risk affects all sectors, and ignoring it carries serious financial, legal, and operational risks.

🎧 Listen to the segment (Skip to 1:47:00)

Matt’s radio appearances highlight our commitment to public education and proactive cybersecurity. At Cyber Node, we believe that awareness is the first layer of defence and we’re proud to lead these conversations across media, industries, and regions.

Worried about your cybersecurity exposure?

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