Cyber Sound Bytes

Join us as we chat with the Training and Development Lead for Governance, Risk & Compliance in Defence Digital about all things Cyber Training related.

Join our very own James Wood has he gives us an insight into this years Challenge Me campaign. He’ll explain what it is and why we do it, keep your eyes peeled as we may be visiting your site in March 2024.

John Cook is the Head of Defence’s Cyber Security Assessment and Advisory Services. Listen as he talks us through what Secure by Design is and how it is being implemented.

Mike Antcliffe, who is a Cyber Security Specialist, talks about all things security and how you can keep on top of your own personal online security.

This podcast talks through all things MFA, why it is important and why we want to use it.

The importance of protecting defence data in the digital world including tips on how to protect your personal data with our guest Ian Henderson.

October is Cyber Awareness Month, and we at Cyber Confident have been focusing 'On the Horizon'. In this podcast, host Ben Cook caught up with Will from the UK National Authority for Counter Eavesdropping (NACE) to discuss all things IoT (Internet of Things). How do hackers infilterate our personal devices? Is Alexa really always listening? Tune in to find out more!

Whilst you may not personally interact with it on a daily basis, almost every business out there has some form of supply chain that they utilise. This could be for catering, cleaning, equipment, consultancy, or any other internal or external supplier. This opens up businesses to different security risks that need mitigating. In this episode, host Ben Cook invites Sally, the leader of the supply ch...

Cyber is becoming a more diverse field every day, with perceptions being changed as more knowledge becomes available, and more people start to talk about diversifying the industry. People like this month’s guest, Lisa Ventura. Lisa is the founder of Cyber Security Unity, and a clear advocate around a variety of issues within cyber, including mental health, imposter syndrome, equality, and diversit...

This June see's the return of Front Liners, Cyber Confident's annual gameshow. But what does that actually mean, and what happened in the 2022 edition? In this episode host Ben Cook invites the winner of Front Liners 2022, Capt Elaine Gibbs of the British Army, to share her perspective on all things Front Liners. Why did she enter last year? What was her favorite part of the experience? An...

In the age of technology, the vast majority of us carry around at least one device, whether for work, for personal use, or both. These devices are unfortunately easy to lose or misplace, and are a high value target for those with malicious intent, making theft a very real risk. Have you ever considered what happens to a device when it is stolen? In this episode, host Ben Cook invites Ed Cummings,...

When it's your job to break in to places, how do you know who to trust? Or more importantly, how should others know when to trust an unfamiliar face or someone demonstrating suspicious behaviour?  In this episode, host Ben Cook talks to Bridget Sargeng, an ethical hacker from Norway. With part of her job being to break into systems and sites, she's seen many people conduct both constructive c...

For many people, the word 'hacker' is synonymous with trouble - they are the people you want to avoid and will do anything to protect yourself and your technology from. But contrary to popular belief, some types of hackers can be good. Ethical hackers in particular are growing in popularity as a way to check how secure your systems really are.  In this episode we are joined by Richard Smith a...

For many of us, the start of the new year means looking at setting new resolutions and goals, many of which are centred around health and fitness. This often means turning to one of the many available fitness tracking apps to help monitor our progress. Whilst these can be a really useful tool in helping you to stay positive on your journey, if used incorrectly, they can also pose a risk to your sa...

The vast majority of people now have some form of online network, be that their social media presence, or an online business. But how many of us know how to keep it secure? In this episode of Cyber Sound Bytes, Jess Sands, the founder of the Milspo Network, shares with us her insight into keeping the Milspo network secure, and how she navigates her business around the many cyber threats out there....

Have you ever seen someone doing something risky, but not challenged them out of courtesy or a feeling that you are not in a position to? If so, this episode will be of real benefit to you. Challenge culture is centred around raising constructive challenges when risky or suspicious behaviours are demonstrated. Yet do you know what scenarios you would do this, or how to raise a constructive challen...

For many of us the Dark Web seems like a mysterious and dangerous place. In this episode of Cyber Sounds Bytes Symon Kendall from South Wales Police shares his opinions and experiences dealing with the Dark Web aiming to debunk the myths that we may believe. 

Online gaming is a fun and exciting way to pass the time and connect with friends, and other gamers around the world. But, due to the popularity of online gaming, many cyber criminals prey on innocent players, making them vulnerable to cyber attack. In this episode we speak to Gordon Jones, chair of Royal Navy esports to hear his experiences of online gaming and get some top tips on how to play sa...

In this episode, head of the MOD Cyber Awareness, Behaviour and Culture project Simon Pavitt sits down with Cyber Confident spokesperson CeCe to discuss all things Cyber Awareness Month! CeCe talks about her experience as a female in cyber, some of the main tactics that cyber criminals prey upon and the importance of strong cyber security behaviours. 

Did you know 95% of cyber attacks are due to human error? In this episode we are joined by Behavioural Scientist Libby Mayfield to discuss the human factors behind cyber security. 

As lockdown measures are easing, it is likely that many of us will be returning to our normal workplace setting. Since it's been so long, we may have forgotten the key cyber security behaviours that were once second nature.  In this episode John Cranmer, senior information and cyber security manager from HS2 gives his personal experiences and top tips on how to stay cyber confident whilst out...

What is social engineering and how is it similar to hypnosis? Here we delve into the many types of attacks malicious actors will try via social engineering with top tips on how to keep safe from them. Listen to Graham Webber from Ministry of Defence to find out more. Don't forget to contact cyberconfident@mod.gov.uk for any queries.

When at war, information becomes a key factor in the fight. Just how does the Government handle this whilst keeping enemies at bay? Listen to this episode to find out how from the Cabinet Office. For more information, reach out to the team at cyberconfident@mod.gov.uk.  

A digital footprint is a term used to describe the data that’s left behind whenever a person uses a digital service. It’s normal to have a digital footprint, and everyone is likely to have one.  However, if it's not protected properly, it can leave you vulnerable to attacks. Remember, once something is shared online, it can be there forever.  Hear from John...

We're all spending time online more than ever before, especially with the help of social media. But, sharing too much information on the internet can leave us vulnerable.  Listen to this episode with Sam Pinkham, Virgin radio DJ on his experiences with online incidents.