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Razorwire Cyber Security Insights

Razorthorn Security

Cybersecurity is evolving — and so should you. Razorwire brings the open conversations that give you the edge. Welcome to the Razorwire podcast — your resource for practical advice, expert insights, and real-world conversations on cybersecurity, information security (InfoSec), risk management, governance, security leadership, human factors, and industry trends. Our mission is to help you build a stronger cybersecurity career while supporting a dynamic, agile community of professionals committed to

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54:34

What To Do If You Are A Victim Cybercrime: The...

Razorwire Cyber Security Insights ·

2023/07/19

Welcome to the latest episode of Razorwire, where we delve into the world of cybersecurity and the challenges faced by experts in the field. Our guests today, Joe Hancock, and Paul Hemmings, work together at Mishcon, and I’m delighted to be able to share their expertise with you today. We’re discussing high profile cybersecurity incidents and how they are handled by the experts.We talk about the best ways to prepare for these incidents and the best approach strategies to handle them along with what

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52:44

The Reality Of Cyber Warfare

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2023/07/05

Welcome to the Razorwire podcast. In this episode, we explore cyber warfare. We discuss the challenges of defending against cyber attacks and the power imbalance between nations in the cyber domain. We have some fantastic guests on this week who know a thing or two about this: Oliver Rochford and Victor Acin shed some light on the issue of plausible deniability and the potential consequences of our lack of preparedness for defence in critical infrastructure. We also touch on the psychological and

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54:37

Security vs Privacy: The Ethics of Data Collection

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2023/06/21

In this episode of Razorwire, we delve into the ongoing debate between privacy and security in the world of cyber security.Our guests this week, Iain Pye and Chris Dawson, offer different perspectives on this issue, exploring the meaning of privacy, the significance of security and the accumulation of data. Our discussion also touches on topics such as government surveillance, commercial tracking and the use of AI to compile reports. While we agree that technology is advancing too quickly for

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50:26

Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Cybersecurity:...

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2023/06/07

Welcome to the Razorwire podcast. In this episode, I delve into the turbulent waters of cyber security with Razorwire favourite, Oliver Rochford. We'll be discussing a range of topics that are currently shaping the industry, including economic challenges, nationalism and the continuing impact of the pandemic.We'll also be exploring the use of acronyms, consolidation and rationalisation in the vendor space, and the development and potential dangers of AI. But that's not all! We'll also be taking a

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36:00

ChatGPT Reveals Top 5 Cybersecurity Concerns for...

Razorwire Cyber Security Insights ·

2023/05/24

Welcome to a special edition of Razorwire, where I had the pleasure of interviewing AI language model, ChatGPT. Our discussion revolved around various topics related to information security and cybersecurity. ChatGPT shared valuable insights on how AI can assist in securing organisations against cyber attacks but also emphasised that it should be considered just one tool in a broader cybersecurity strategy. We delved into the future of cybersecurity, key technologies for a defence in depth approach,

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49:14

Trust & Culture as Cornerstones of Cyber Security...

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2023/05/10

Welcome to Razorwire, where I have the pleasure of interviewing cyber security legend Paul Dwyer, president of the International Cyber Threat Task Force and CEO of Cyber Risk International.In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics within cyber security. Paul shares his extensive background and experience in the industry, highlighting the need for a cultural shift towards cyber security.We discuss the challenges of regulating and controlling the metaverse, as well as the devastating effects

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43:29

Cyber security and Critical Infrastructure: Are We...

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2023/04/26

In this episode of Razorwire, I had the pleasure of speaking with Phil Tonkin from Dragos about securing critical infrastructure. Phil and I delved into the definition of critical infrastructure, the fragility of supply chains and the importance of preparing for potential attacks. We also talked about the Colonial Pipeline incident and the inextricable link between IT and OT in critical infrastructure.Phil tells us how we should be advancing the development of defensive capabilities and safeguard

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47:33

Defence in Depth: Strengthening your Cyber Security...

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2023/04/12

Welcome back to the show! In this episode of the Razorwire podcast, I have the pleasure of discussing defence in depth with Razorthorn’s own illustrious consultants, Jamie Hayward and Tom Mills. During our conversation, we talked about the increasing number of tools and solutions available, the perils of ‘reactive’ budget allocation, as well as the changes we’re seeing in the industry and within our clients’ requirements.We also highlighted the need for a holistic approach to defence in depth, the

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50:09

A Snapshot in Time: Why Penetration Testing Is...

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2023/03/29

When Megan Brown, Jonathan Care, and I explore the world of penetration testing, we uncover the missing links between the testing itself and having a secure organisation and patched vulnerabilities.In this episode, you will learn how to maximise the potential of your penetration tests and increase the depth of your organisation's cyber security.“Pen tests on their own don’t do anything if you don’t have a way of tracking the issues, resolving the issues.” Jonathan CareWe cover the following

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50:39

Strengthening Cyber Security: The Impact of...

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2023/03/15

Josh Davies, Keith Christie-Smith, and I dive into the world of legislation and compliance and explore the stark contrast between the need for rigorous security and the burden placed on businesses to comply.“One of the big problems we have in security is that you spend all this money pre-empting your defence in depth to try to protect you against things that you could perceive could happen to you." Josh DaviesListen to this episode on your favourite podcasting platform:

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55:19

Ransomware Sanctions: Exploring the Fallout

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2023/03/01

In this podcast episode, Jamie Hayward, Tom Mills, Michael Aguilera and I explore the perplexing irony of the UK government's recent proposal to ban payments to Russian ransomware groups. We debate the ethical, legal and financial implications of such a move and challenge organisations to pre-emptively defend against cyber attacks. "The best way to defeat exfiltration of your data - one of the best ways, there's a few - is using encryption." - Jamie Hayward We were discussing the recent news about

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56:22

How to Negotiate with Ransomware Groups

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2023/02/15

Are you concerned about the recent ransomware attacks? Listen to this episode to learn important things about how hard it is to talk to a ransomware group.In this episode, I am joined by cyber security experts, Richard Cassidy and Oliver Rochford, to share their experiences and knowledge to help you understand the impact of ransomware and how best to respond to ransomware groups if you find yourself in that situation.In this episode, we covered the following topics:How ransomware became both a

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46:09

The Business of Biometrics: Data Protection and...

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2023/02/01

In this episode, I am joined by Chris Dawson and Iain Pye to talk about the biometric technology, what can be done to improve it, and how it might be utilised in the future.In this episode, we covered the following topics:How biometrics has been altered and adapted since its early daysHow biometric data are being storedWhat damage can a personal data breach cause to consumersIs personal data at risk of deepfake technology?What do we as consumers really know about how our data is stored and

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46:15

Ex-Military Cyber Security Experts: How Military...

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2023/01/18

Today we discuss recruiting in the cyber security field from a forces perspective - what to expect coming out of the military, recruiting people from the forces, and how we can bring people into this particular field to address the cyber security skills gap.In this episode, we cover:The experience of veterans and services leavers when they came out of the military – what can a leaver expect?How to prepare yourself, mentally and practically, for leaving the militaryCauses of underemployment among

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Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Strategies for...

Razorwire Cyber Security Insights ·

2022/12/07

Whether you are training to become an information security professional or if you are more seasoned in the cyber security industry, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.In this episode, I am joined by Josh Davies and Keith Christie-Smith to talk about what the cyber security skills shortage means for the industry and how we can address this.Josh explains how the pandemic affected the problem while Keith emphasises how essential people, policies and procedures are in cyber security in addition

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59:41

Threat Intelligence: Why Awareness is Critical, and...

Razorwire Cyber Security Insights ·

2022/11/23

Collecting information on cyber threats and analysing data on a regular basis is essential to ensure your defences are tight and to allow you to pre-empt potential attacks.Richard Cassidy and Josh Davies, experts in the cyber threat intelligence field, join us today to discuss how collaboration between cyber professionals when it comes to data and intelligence is essential for keeping your environment secure in a world where threats evolve on a daily basis.Hear from the experts on the benefits of

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53:52

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cyber Insurance: Is...

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2022/11/09

Most businesses will have a plethora of insurances - employer liability, public liability and indemnity, for example - but what about cyber insurance? It is a relatively new area of insurance, although the risk has existed almost since we started using computers and mobile devices.According to the UK Government Cyber Security Breaches report, 39% of UK businesses have identified at least one cyber attack in the past 12 months, making cyber insurance more crucial than ever.Nobody knows more about

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54:40

Criminal Minds: How the Cyber Crime World Works

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2022/10/26

Sun Tzu wrote that if you know your enemy and yourself then you need not fear the outcome of all your battles. In this episode, we discuss the enemy, how they work, how the larger gangs are set up and the dangers of large, organised cybercrime gangs vs the smaller gangs. We also take a look at how they chose a target and why.And for this, we have been joined by two new guests today - Richard Cassidy, Cyber Security Consultant and Victor Acin, leader of the Kraken Labs unit at Outpost24.Further,

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37:18

Women in Cyber Security

Razorwire Cyber Security Insights ·

2022/10/12

We're back with another episode of the Razorwire Podcast!In our new episode, we're going to talk about women in cyber security.As part of this, I've invited three fantastic women on this podcast who are leaders in their fields. Firstly, we have Megan Brown, our guest host for this episode. Megan is currently Head of International Sales at LogicGate.Megan’s guests today may be familiar to you from previous episodes: Stefania Chaplin, a solutions architect at GitHub, and Claire Davies, CISO at Arriva

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Cyber Security Professionals Shortage, Burnout & How...

Razorwire Cyber Security Insights ·

2022/09/28

Welcome to another episode of Razorwire Podcast!In this episode, our guests are Oliver Rochford of Securonix, who you've met in earlier episodes, and Stefania Chaplain, a solutions architect, discussing the skills shortage, burnout in cyber careers, and remote working.Cybersecurity offers both rewards and challenges simultaneously. Security providers in their early careers struggle to find work, while recruiters struggle to find the proper role and qualification for their security needs as

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