CYBER CONNECT PODCAST

Your identity system is vulnerable to deepfake attacks. Your passwords can be hacked. Your audit logs can be deleted. And quantum computers will break traditional encryption within the next decade. What if there's a way to eliminate all of these vulnerabilities at once? In this episode, Hamid Pishdadian and Mike Goodwin reveal how rethinking cybersecurity from scratch led to something the industry...

The reality of working in Cybersecurity: Burnout, diversity, culture, innovation failures & what actually works. Five security leaders from the UK and Europe sat down to have the conversation the industry avoids: Why are our teams burning out? Why is diversity in cyber still a struggle? Why do innovation initiatives fail? What does leadership actually look like when you're managing real risk, real...

Why 73% of digital transformations FAIL and what the frontline leaders at DTX 2025 actually discovered about fixing it. Live from Digital Transformation Expo 2025, we caught up with industry leaders tackling the uncomfortable truths: real failures, real breaches, real team burnout and the strategies that actually work. Hear from: 🔹 Michael Tarbard (Every Child Online) – CEO & Founder tackling dig...

What are the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity leaders TODAY? Part 2 Live from ICE 2025, continues the conversation with industry leaders tackling the human side of security, the productivity crisis, and how organizations actually scale their security posture without burning out. In Part 2, hear from: 🔹 Tim Ward (Redflags) – Co-founder and CEO delivering secure behaviour change through next...

What are the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity leaders TODAY? Live from ICE 2025 with 7,543 attendees across 94 countries, we asked industry leaders the question everyone's asking: "What's REALLY breaking security teams right now?" The answers? Eye-opening. Honest. And packed with actionable strategies. In Part 1, hear from: 🔹 Chris Jefferson (ADVAI) – Co-Founder protecting AI and ML applic...

Most cyber defences are waiting for an alert - by the time it rings, it’s often too late. What if you could trace the attack before it happens? In this episode, Drilon Balaj - founder of XY CYBER and creator of the MOLE predictive threat-intelligence platform – reveals how his team hunts nation-state adversaries, tracks advanced persistent threats (APTs), and applies AI and large language models t...

Building elite Security Operations teams isn’t just about playbooks and malware detection - it’s about creating human-centric, resilient teams that move fast, think offensively, and protect what matters without burning out. In this episode, Nate Dunning - cybersecurity expert, Co-Founder of Ossprey Security, and champion of diversity in cyber - shares real-world strategies for spotting malicious p...

Most security programmes don’t fail because the technology isn’t good enough, they fail because leaders overlook identity risk, lack adversarial thinking, and fail to elevate security from a technical function to a true business enabler. The era of perimeter defence is gone. Success now demands identity-centric security, deception-driven defence, and executive-level cyber leadership capable of ant...

Are you ready to launch or advance a career in cybersecurity? Becoming a successful cybersecurity consultant isn’t just about certifications-it’s about practical experience, mentorship, awareness and understanding real-world security challenges. In this Cyber Leaders’ Summit Special Edition, Nicholas Jackson, Global Director of Cyber Security Services at Bitdefender, Startup Advisor & Career Mento...

Is your cyber security strategy relying too much on AI? Real resilience starts with incident response, culture, and processes, not just tools. Chris Leppard and Josh Pribanic share actionable lessons from organisations across industries. Most organisations rush to AI in cyber security, hoping it will solve everything. The reality? AI alone won’t protect you when incident response, human oversight,...

How safe is the water you drink and what role does it play in the UK’s AI and tech future? Water systems aren’t just critical for daily life; they’re vital for powering AI centers and technological infrastructure. In this Cyber Leaders’ Summit Special Edition Episode, Matthew Greaves from Yorkshire Water shares how cyber security protects our most critical systems while supporting the UK’s positio...

Most AI initiatives fail, not because the technology doesn’t work, but because organisations forget the one thing that drives real success: strategic leadership, governance and people. Skip the Big 4 consulting hype, endless meetings and inflated delivery estimates. Get practical AI strategies from leaders who have been driving transformation across public and private, giving you a genuine competi...

How can AI be used responsibly while protecting citizens from scams, misinformation, and ethical pitfalls? We’re privileged by Praveen Tomar, Head of Data Automation at Ofgem. With 23+ years in IT transformation, automation, and data strategy across Government and global organisations, Praveen has led large-scale AI and automation projects that enhance efficiency, public trust, and inclusivity. An...

How can we build a more inclusive and diverse cybersecurity workforce while inspiring the next generation of tech professionals? We’re thrilled to welcome Beth Rosary and Valeria Santamato to the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast. Beth is a Technical Programme Manager and Head of Education at Women in Tech UK, and Founder of the Future FoundHER’s Podcast, amplifying women’s stories and shaping indust...

How can organisations succeed in digital transformation when technology alone isn’t enough? What if the key to lasting change isn’t AI, but people, culture, and inclusion? Join us for the third of four DTX Special Edition Episodes of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast with Jay Adamson & Warren Atkinson, as we introduce Sophia Adhami, Executive Leader at Sage. With a career spanning Government, Cyb...

Are you truly getting paid what you’re worth, or is self-doubt silently holding your career back? Yota Trom is on a mission to transform how leaders see themselves, turning self-doubt into unstoppable confidence. Whether you’re a founder aiming to build a standout brand, a senior leader seeking an authentic leadership style, or a professional ready to step up in your career, Yota shows exactly how...

How do you shift organisational culture to make Cyber Security truly people-first? What if the most overlooked risk isn’t technology, but human behaviour? Join us for the second of four DTX Special Edition Episodes. We’re thrilled to introduce Charlie Sinclair, Head of Cyber Culture & Human Risk at Unilever. With two decades of experience delivering award-winning creative communications, employee...

Why does cybersecurity fail without humans? What if the solution isn't more technology, but understanding psychology? Join us for the third of four: Cyber Leaders' Summit Special Edition Episodes. Meet Veerle Peeters, People-Powered Cybersecurity Strategist and founder of Cyb-HER-Strong, who's revolutionising human-centred cyber defence globally. With 18+ years transforming security cultures at Pw...

How do you turn chaos into clarity across multi-million-pound Cyber Security & Digital Transformation programmes? Join us for the first of four DTX Special Edition Episodes of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast with Jay Adamson & Warren Atkinson, introducing Gurps Khaira, a global leader with 15+ years managing high-stakes change across Cyber, IT, Banking, and Construction. From APAC to Europe, ME...

We’re thrilled to welcome Iryna Volnytska, founder of SET University. Iryna is developing tech education in Ukraine through SET University, a non-profit institution established to educate tech leaders. She has 10+ years of experience in executive positions. Iryna is one of the few women leading cybersecurity transformation, and has co-founded two cybersecurity startups: SET Cyber Labs and IronCybe...

How do you build resilience that goes beyond firewalls and zero trust? What if the most underestimated factor in cyber crisis recovery isn't technology—but authentic leadership? Join us for the second of four: Cyber Leaders' Summit Special Edition Episodes. Meet Charmaine Sipin Tumalad, Global Information Security Risk & Compliance Manager at Bridgestone EMEA, who's redefining cyber leadership thr...

Think cyber security isn’t for everyone? Think again. Discover how inclusion and accessibility are transforming the industry and strengthening our digital defences. In this special ICE edition, we’re honoured to introduce Emma Philpott MBE is the CEO of IASME Consortium Ltd, the UK Government’s sole delivery partner for the Cyber Essentials scheme, providing accessible cyber security certification...

How do you build a security-first culture, tackle insider threats, and secure the future of connected technology in a rapidly evolving cyber world? We’re thrilled to welcome Amir Vashkover, a seasoned cyber security leader with over 20 years of global experience across information security, compliance, and leadership. Currently Head of Data Security at Philips, Amir drives enterprise-wide strategi...

What does it take to defend the NHS, lead through cyber crises, and shape global security? We are thrilled to welcome Mike Fell, a highly respected Security & Risk Management leader, trusted advisor to government and industry, and a driving force behind UK and international cyber resilience. He has protected over £600bn in revenue, led the teams defending the NHS in England from cyberattacks, and...

Are you confident your business is truly protected from cyber threats or waiting for a costly attack to teach the lesson? Protect your business with essential cybersecurity strategies every leader, IT manager, and security professional needs to know. When a ransomware attack brought a business to its knees, Robert Connor realised cyber security could no longer be “just IT’s job.” Now a CISSP-certi...