Razorwire Cyber Security & InfoSec Insights

Defence in depth has evolved every time the technology landscape has shifted. The internet, virtualisation, cloud, SaaS. AI is the next shift, and the old model isn't keeping up. Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode, I'm joined once again by Mart...

AI used to be something security vendors built into their own products. Now OpenAI is going direct, positioning itself as the layer that security runs on. What does that mean for the rest of the industry? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode, I'm...

Your vendors are adopting AI faster than you can assess them. What does that mean for your third party risk? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this Spotlight on Technology episode, I'm joined by Jeffrey Wheatman, Senior Vice President and Cyber Risk Strate...

It took 10 minutes and a free online tool to deepfake Jim's voice, with no expertise and no cost involved. Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode, I'm joined again by Alexandra Jorissen from identifAI, alongside Lorenzo Zoffoli, a cybersecurity pro...

Why do so many vendors still get it wrong when selling to security leaders? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode, I'm joined by Marius Poskus, CISO at a fintech organisation and host of the Cyber Diaries podcast, and Simon Woods, co-founder of On...

What happens when an AI model can find more vulnerabilities in a day than a red team could find in a year? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode, I'm joined by Martin Voelk, penetration tester and AI red teamer, and Jonathan Care, lead analyst at...

What happens when your organisation adopts AI faster than your security strategy can keep up? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim, and in this episode, I'm joined by Martin Voelk, penetration tester and AI red teamer, and Jonathan Care, lead analyst covering the in...

The industry is full of people making security sound complicated so they can sell you the fix. Gary Hibberd and Jim talk about what actually works in cybersecurity. Welcome to Razorwire, where we bring you directly into honest conversations with the minds shaping our industry. I’m your host, Jim, and in this episode, I sit down with Gary Hibberd, co-founder of Consultants Like Us and a veteran of...

Are you confident you could spot a deepfake in your next meeting, or could someone be using your identity without you knowing? Welcome back to Razorwire, the cybersecurity podcast where we explore the challenges professionals face at the cutting edge of threat intelligence. In this episode, I sit down with Alexandra Jorissen, a specialist in deepfake detection and digital identity safeguards. We d...

Are you ready for the cybersecurity incident that could bring your business to a standstill? On this episode of Razorwire, I sit down with Marius Poskus, a CISO and vCISO, to tackle one of the most crucial yet overlooked aspects of information security: incident response. Whether you’re leading a cyber team, supporting your board, or simply keen to sharpen your readiness, we dig into what happens...

Is there really honour amongst cybercriminals or is it every hacker for themselves? On this episode of Razorwire, I’m joined by Martin Voelk, a seasoned ethical hacker, to take a look at how the world’s most notorious cybercriminal groups really operate. We trace the journey from early hacking culture to today’s sprawling underworld of digital organised crime. Along the way, we ask: What does "hac...

What threats should CISOs prioritise as we move into 2026? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode, we're looking ahead to the challenges facing security leaders in 2026. I'm joined by Richard Cassidy, EMEA CISO at Rubrik, and together, we discuss t...

Are cryptocurrencies revolutionising finance, or are they simply empowering cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim, and in this episode, we're tackling one of the most polarising topics at the intersection of finance and sec...

What happens when you gather some of the sharpest minds in cybersecurity for an end-of-year chat about where we've been and where we're heading? Welcome to Razorwire's Christmas special. Today I’m chatting with some of our favourite guests from 2025: clinical traumatologist Eve Parmiter, cyber futurist Oliver Rochford, CISO and podcast host Marius Poskus and occupational psychologist Bec McKeown f...

Is burnout in cybersecurity inevitable, or are we finally learning how to prevent it? Welcome to Razorwire. In this episode, I sit down with clinical traumatologist Eve Parmiter and occupational psychologist Bec McKeown to talk about what's really happening in high pressure cyber roles. This isn't about vague wellness advice or corporate tick-box exercises. We're looking at the actual mechanics of...

Is passwordless authentication finally ready for prime time, or are we just replacing one set of problems with another? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode, we're tackling one of the oldest challenges in information security: identity and access...

How can small and medium businesses protect themselves from cyber threats without spending a fortune or just ticking boxes for compliance? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I’m Jim and in this episode, we’re taking a look into the challenges faced by SMEs on the journey...

What happens when the dark side gets its hands on cutting-edge AI and why might even seasoned defenders find themselves playing catch-up? Welcome back to Razorwire, where I’m joined by Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy to discuss how criminals are using AI, what's actually working and how the threat landscape is changing. We explore how adversaries are using AI, what’s actually working in the wi...

Are you making career moves in cybersecurity or is cybersecurity making moves around you? Welcome to Razorwire. In this episode, I sit down with Marius Poskus - CISO, consultant, podcaster and all-round cyber expert - to how to succeed in cybersecurity. We discuss career paths, why security culture fails in most organisations and the risks of rushing into AI without understanding what you're doing...

Is your security stack making you safer or just adding to the chaos? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we unravel the mess, myths and market realities behind today’s cybersecurity challenges. I’m your host Jim and in this episode, I’m joined by our favourite regulars Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy to tackle a topic that irritates every CISO: the security solution stack. We discuss the b...

Are you prepared for the psychological toll that comes with handling disturbing content in the cybersecurity world? Welcome to Razorwire, where today we’re exploring into the realities behind a career in cyber, from technical warfare to the often-overlooked human cost.  In this episode, I’m joined by therapist and consultant Eve Parmiter to examine the real psychological impact of repeated ex...

Understanding AI security threats before they become your next crisis On this episode of Razorwire, I explore the emerging frontier of AI security with leading experts Jonathan Care and Martin Voelk. We examine the latest risks, show you how adversaries are exploiting AI systems and share practical advice for professionals working with these rapidly advancing technologies. We move past the marketi...

Is your compliance strategy making life easier or just adding more chaos? Welcome to Razorwire, where we take you to the heart of cybersecurity with voices that have seen it all. I’m Jim, your host and in this episode, I’m joined by Martin Davies (Audit Alliance Manager at Drata ) and Patrick Sullivan (VP of Strategy and Innovation at A-LIGN ). Together, we explore how to cut the compliance overhe...

Why venture capitalists have abandoned cybersecurity and what this means for real innovation Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we go beyond the headlines to dig into what really matters in information security. I'm your host, James Rees and this week we're pulling back the curtain on the world of venture capital in cybersecurity. The brutal truth is that VC money has dried up, innovation has...

Are small and medium-sized businesses finally getting the cybersecurity solutions they deserve - or is the market still leaving them exposed? Welcome back to Razorwire, the podcast where I investigate the real world challenges and breakthroughs in cybersecurity, bringing you the stories and advice of the industry’s leading minds. I’m Jim, and in this episode, I’m sitting down with Piers Morgan - n...