CyberSpark

Cyberspark Podcast

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The Cyberspark podcast takes you inside the fast-moving world of cyber, innovation, and the young minds shaping the future. From breaking down everyday cyber threats to exploring the rise of hackathons, each episode dives deep into the people, projects, and ideas driving change across the UK and beyond. We’ll meet industry leaders, educators, and the next generation of cyber talent, exploring how initiatives like Cyberspark and Hack the Isles are creating opportunities, sparking creativity, and building a thriving cyber ecosystem. Whether you’re a student, professional, or just curious about t...

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Everyday Cyber Threats 13.01.2026 13:37

Cyber attacks don’t just target big organisations, they affect all of us. In Episode 3 of the CyberSpark Podcast , Everyday Cyber Threats , Will Leitch is joined by Daz Preuss , Chief Operating Officer for CybExer UK , to explore the risks people and businesses face every day online. From phishing and ransomware to social engineering and data breaches, Daz shares real-world insight into how these...

The Rise of the Cyber Industry 06.01.2026 17:06

In this episode, Will Leitch is joined by Peter Leitch , a leading cyber expert from Northern Ireland , to explore how the cyber industry has expanded and evolved into a critical pillar of the modern economy. Together, they discuss the rapid growth of the sector, how major cyber challenges have been addressed over time, and the practical steps now being taken to strengthen cybersecurity for the fu...

What is Cyber, Really? 30.12.2025 18:16

In our very first episode of the CyberSpark Podcast, host Will Leitch sits down with Richard Coates, CEO of CyberSpark , to strip back the buzzwords and get to the heart of what “cyber” actually means in today’s world. From everyday online behaviour to national infrastructure and future careers, this conversation explores why cyber matters to everyone, not just people in tech and how understanding...