Cyber Leaders

In this special bonus episode, Ciaran and James tackle one of their favorite cybersecurity acronyms: FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Here our hosts break down what exactly FUD means for cybersecurity, why it matters, and the real-world risks it presents. Highlights:Notable Example of FUD- The Killer Drones story; FUD in action and then retraction- Highlights from the RAeS Future Combat Air & Space Capabilities Summit- BBC article on viral report Malware attacks - WannaC...

In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with investigative journalist and author, Geoff White, to explore the booming business of cyber crime. Geoff sheds light on this murky criminal underworld, its far-reaching consequences, and how cybersecurity has evolved in the public eye.Highlights:[1:30] Overview of Geoff’s notable work[4:00] Cybersecurity in the Limelight[10:15] Transformative Hacking Stories[20:00] Global Cyber Criminals Overview[30:00] Gripping Stories Covered by Geoff in his la...

In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Helen Rabe, CISO for the BBC, to discover the challenges of breaking into the industry and her experiences leading security for one of the world’s largest broadcasters. Helen shares her expertise as a certified industry leader, discussing the rising tide of personal liability for CISOs and the intense media scrutiny that comes with managing incident responses in the public eye. Highlights: [8:30] The Evolution of Organizational Securit...

In this episode, Ciaran and James welcome their first guest from the SANS Institute, Frank Kim, to share insights on bridging the gap between cybersecurity and business leadership. Frank unpacks why cybersecurity is often overlooked by business leaders and discusses effective strategies to elevate its importance in boardrooms and beyond.Highlights:[4:30] Cyber on the World Stage[12:00] Dispelling FUD and Finding What ResonatesLinks:Crowdstrike Outages Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) Contac...

In this episode, Ciaran and James meet Jen Ellis, founder of NextJenSecurity, to discuss the pervasive threat of ransomware, the power of cyber security advocacy and importance of security best practices. Jen shares her expertise on humanising security and working with governments to build robust defenses against cyber attacks. Highlights: [3:00] Overview of Jen’s achievements and engagements[8:30] Legislating Cyber Crime[11:00] Notable Ransomware Attacks[18:00] Ransomware Task Forc...

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Christine Bejerasco, the CISO of WithSecure, for an insightful conversation about navigating the complexities of cybersecurity in today’s global landscape. Christine shares her experiences; from the wild early days of network worms and mobile malware, to the evolving role of the modern CISO and what it takes to lead cybersecurity experts towards a safer digital world.Highlights:[3:00] After GDPR: the regulations defining how organisations do pri...

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist, to discuss the geopolitics of cyber security. Shashank offers his expert analysis on critical cyber security events, strategies, and their global implications.Highlights[2:00] Entry into Cyber[5:00] Iran-Israel Cyber Skirmishes[8:00] The XZUtils Story[11:00] Historical example highlighting the human side of technological advancement[14:00] Cyber warfare and geopolitical tensions[23:00] US-China co...

Join us for an unfiltered journey into the minds of the leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity. In each episode, we embark on a curiosity-driven exploration to uncover hidden truths, share unlearned lessons, and offer critical insights to help you enhance your knowledge, sharpen your strategies, and lead the way in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org

Join Mr Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor of the Economist, who discusses the whole political and geopolitical backdrop to cyber security. If the world were a more peaceful, harmonious place, we might not have as many of these horrible cyber attacks as we do. But all sorts of different actors use cyber to advance their aims.