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Send us Fan Mail In Episode 185 of The Security Circle Podcast , Yolanda Hamblen welcomes back cyber security advisor, entrepreneur and AI strategist Don Morrow  for an eye-opening conversation that moves beyond the hype and tackles the questions every business leader should be asking before deploying AI. From the rapid emergence of advanced AI models such as Mythos and Fable 5 to the realities of...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ EP 184: The Board Said "Cut Costs." The CISO Asked for More… And Got It. With Jennifer Selby-Long and Flutter CISO Billy O'Brien Podcast Description What do you do when the business is cutting budgets, but your security programme needs more investment, not less? That's exactly the challenge faced by Flutter CISO Billy O'Brien in his first CISO role. Ins...

Send us Fan Mail When AI Learns to Lie: Trust, Deepfakes and the Fight for Reality with Tom Vazdar Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than any technology we have seen before, but are we truly prepared for the risks that come with it? In Episode 183, returning guest Tom Vazdar , cybersecurity expert, AI governance specialist and CEO of Riskoria, joins Yoyo for a fascinating and, at times, s...

Send us Fan Mail "You are literally there for them in their lowest and most vulnerable moments." "You are letting someone into the most intimate parts of your life — your home, your work, your family. There has to be trust there." Executive protection is often misunderstood. Popular culture paints a picture of dark sunglasses, earpieces, and imposing figures standing between a...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary – EP 181 | The Return of Dr Matt Todd Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones switch off. Others quietly change the trajectory of an entire podcast. When Dr Matt Todd first joined The Security Circle Podcast back in Episode 113 , listeners around the world connected with something extraordinary. It wasn't just the stories from a former host...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary 🎙️ EP 180: Russia Wants You Angry: A Spy's Warning to the West What if the greatest threat facing Western democracies isn't a missile, a tank, or even a cyberattack? What if it's distrust? This week on The Security Circle Podcast, I sit down with former CIA case officer and Russian intelligence specialist Sean Wisswesser to explore the hidden battlef...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary EP 178 The Future of Fraud: There Is a Scam for Everyone with Becky Holmes This week on The Security Circle Podcast, we welcome back fraud expert, author, and social engineering commentator Becky Holmes for a gripping conversation about the rapidly evolving world of deception, manipulation, and digital trust. Following the success of her bestselling book Keanu Reev...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary From Costa Rica’s escalating violence and drug trafficking routes to complexity theory, semiotics, cultural anthropology, and the psychology of human behaviour — this week’s episode of The Security Circle Podcast goes far beyond traditional security conversations. Joining me is Erik D. Erikson, a Costa Rica-based security professional, trainer, coach, and systems t...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Security Circle Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of the most fascinating minds in modern security and operational resilience — Bruce McIndoe. Bruce’s career journey is extraordinary. From working in astrophysics and NASA missions, through intelligence operations supporting military environments where decisions could mean life or death, to pioneerin...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary Paul reflects on his extraordinary journey researching AI agents nearly 30 years ago — long before the world was paying attention — while Jaci shares practical insights into how organisations are struggling to balance innovation with control. Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future problem. It is already shaping how businesses operate, how decisions are made,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary In Episode 175 of The Security Circle Podcast, Yolanda (Yoyo) Hamblen is joined by Elizabeth Parks, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Parks Associates and fellow 2025 Life Safety Alliance winner, for a fascinating deep dive into the realities of our hyperconnected world. From smart homes and surveillance tech to AI companions and the hidden risks of convenie...

Send us Fan Mail EP 174 Ransomware Nation: Why Business Is Still Getting Punched in the Face with Jamie MacColl Ransomware is no longer “just an IT problem.” It is a national security threat, an economic threat, and a direct threat to business survival. In this explosive episode of The Security Circle, Yolanda interviews cybercrime expert Jamie MacColl, whose recent appearance on BBC Panorama put...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary In this powerful episode of The Security Circle Podcast , we welcome back Lena Sisco to explore her latest work, The 13 Power Moves of Dark Psychology —and what it really means to face manipulation head-on. Drawing from her experience as a former Department of Defense interrogator, Lena breaks down the subtle and often invisible tactics used by narcissists, manipul...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Podcast Summary In this episode of The Security Circle Podcast , we are joined by Nicholas Wright, neuroscientist, former Pentagon advisor, and author of Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain . Nicholas brings a rare perspective that connects neuroscience, human behaviour, and global conflict—exploring how the most powerful weapon in any war is not technolo...

Send us Fan Mail Get in Touch! Eva’s Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evabenn/ www.evabenn.com https://www.youtube.com/@evabennofficial https://www.instagram.com/evabennofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@evabennofficial Bio: Eva Benn is a Principal Security Program Manager for the Microsoft Security and Response center. Eva has spent more of her security in red teaming and penetration testing,...

Send us Fan Mail “We don’t rise to the plan. We fall back on experience — and that’s where the real gap is.” Dr Carl Gibson’s career is nothing short of extraordinary — a journey that spans science, national security, aviation, government strategy, academia, and frontline emergency response. In this episode, Carl takes us from his early beginnings in the north of England, through military service...

Send us Fan Mail Summary This week on The Security Circle Podcast , Yolanda sits down with Anna Rowe, founder of Catch the Catfish and co-founder of LoveSaid , to expose the hidden reality of romance fraud. What starts as connection quickly becomes manipulation. From love bombing and trauma bonding to financial exploitation and psychological control, Anna shares her personal experience and the pat...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Why Is Security by Design Still an Afterthought? The Security Circle Podcast with Pablo Breuer Security leaders have been talking about “security by design” for years. The principle is simple: build security into systems, technology, and processes from the very beginning — not bolt it on once the damage is already done. So why does it still so often arrive too late ? In this ep...

Send us Fan Mail The SIA Update: What’s Changing in 2026 (And Why It Matters) The regulatory landscape of UK security is shifting — and 2026 could be a defining year. In this exclusive return to The Security Circle , Michelle Russell, CEO of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), shares a major update on the direction of travel for the regulator and the wider industry. From a landmark move under t...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Podcast Summary The Security Institute: Standards, Leadership, and the Future of the Profession with Sarah Austerberry (CEO) and Julie Nel (Chair) In this episode of the Security Circle Podcast, Yolanda Hamblen is joined by Sarah Austerberry, CEO of the Security Institute, and Julie Nel, Chair of the Institute, for a candid discussion about professional standards, leadership un...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙 Podcast Summary The War We’re Already In: Intelligence, Identity, and the Fight for Critical Thinking In this episode of The Security Circle Podcast , Yoyo sits down with Dr. Gustav A. Otto — an internationally recognised national security, defence, and strategic intelligence leader with more than 30 years of experience across HUMINT, counterintelligence, defence operations, and...

Send us Fan Mail “A credible award doesn’t celebrate popularity — it recognises provable impact.” Summary 🎙️ "Beyond the Trophy: How Security Awards Shape a Global Standard" with Professor Martin Gill What does a security award really represent? In this powerful episode of the Security Circle Podcast , Yoyo Hamblen sits down with Professor Martin Gill, founder of the Outstanding Security...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary In this special episode of The Security Circle Podcast , Yolanda “Yoyo” Hamblen is joined by three outstanding women in security — Gigi Agassini , Kehkashan Dadwani and Deb Anderson — to explore a subject that sits at the heart of modern risk management: The Risk of Being Human . Originally presented at GSX, this conversation examines how rapid technological change...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary In this episode of The Security Circle Podcast , Yolanda “Yoyo” Hamblen is joined by Dean Armstrong KC , one of the UK’s leading barristers at the intersection of law, technology, and accountability. Dean brings rare clarity to some of the most complex and consequential issues facing society today — from AI regulation and agentic systems , to crypto and blockchain...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary In this episode of The Security Circle Podcast , Yolanda “Yoyo” Hamblen is joined by Jennifer Ewbanks , former Deputy Director of the CIA for Digital Innovation, for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about intelligence, trust, and the evolving nature of security. Drawing on more than three decades in human intelligence and senior leadership at the CIA, J...