Hosted by Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt, the InfoSec Beat podcast is intended for cybersecurity and information security executives, and dives into current trends and tactics. In each episode, Kris and Accenture colleagues from InfoSec, IT and go-to-market teams discuss what it takes to keep client, business partner and enterprise data secure.
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Catch up on the latest information security news with our fortnightly podcast. Also, keep an eye out for webinars and author interviews, where we speak with industry experts about information security, cyber security, data privacy and much, much more.
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🔒 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 comm ...
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Catch-up on the latest information security news with our Podcast. Also, keep an eye out for our 'Author Interviews' where we speak with industry experts, covering; InfoSec, Cyber Security, IT, project management, and more.
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Welcome to the podcast: Sustainable Compliance. Are you passionate about data protection, GDPR, information security, and general compliance? Then, this podcast is dedicated to you. We delve into the intricacies of data protection and compliance. Join us as the host, Jacob Høedt Larsen, interviews experts and discusses the latest trends, insights, and advice within the realm of compliance. We also explore how we can reshape the way we think and organise ourselves around compliance, to forge ...
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How Do You Safeguard AI When Development Outpaces Security? With Ante Gojsalić - SplxAI
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46:11Can we secure generative AI before it outpaces our ability to defend it? Welcome back to Razorwire, where we have our finger on the pulse of cybersecurity’s most urgent dilemmas and future threats. I’m your host, Jim and in this episode, I sit down with Ante Gojsalić, CTO and co-founder of SplxAI, to unpick the tangled challenges of securing the ne…
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InfoSec Beat: Reacting to and Interpreting Incidents in the News
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28:34Reports of cyber incidents crowd the headlines. How do you separate truth from misinformation? What happens next? Get a behind-the-scenes look at Accenture’s cyber incident response playbook. Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt and his guests, Adam Long, global lead of Accenture’s Cyber Incident Response Team within Accenture Information Security, and Mi…
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How To Get Your Staff to Actually Care About Cybersecurity
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39:45Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that challenges conventional thinking about cybersecurity with insight, humour and a dose of reality. In this episode, James Rees is joined by security awareness specialists Amy Stokes-Waters and Jemma to dismantle outdated approaches to security training. From click-through fatigue to the critical importance of cu…
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Security Gone Mad: The Fine Art of Overdoing It
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41:41Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that challenges conventional thinking about cybersecurity with insight, humour and a dose of reality. In this brilliantly unfiltered episode, we're joined by security professionals Iain Pye and Chris Dawson for a no-holds-barred discussion about security measures that cross the line from prudent to preposterous. Fr…
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InfoSec Beat: The Golden Age of Managed Security Services Reinvention
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20:10Can the way Accenture delivers managed security services be reinvented? Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt poses this question to guest Rex Thexton, chief technology officer of Accenture Security, who gives a definite yes. Rex shares several exciting opportunities possible in the next 12 to 18 months. Listen to learn more about the prospects of AI-power…
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Unconventional Paths to Cybersecurity (AKA keeping your Nan Safe From Hackers)
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41:25How can overcoming personal adversity lead to a successful career in cybersecurity? Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that delves into the world of cybersecurity by sharing the journeys of its most inspiring figures. Join us for a truly heartwarming episode as we welcome Jemma, the brilliant mind behind CultureGem and a passionate champion for secu…
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Mastering the Art of Communication in InfoSec
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42:59In this latest episode of Razorwire, I sit down with the brilliant Stefania Chaplin to explore the often overlooked yet crucial skill of effective communication in information security. Throughout our conversation, we discuss why communication matters so much in our field, especially during critical moments when tensions run high. Stefania brings h…
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Spotlight on Technology: Mastering Attack Surface Management
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48:45In our latest episode, join me, James Rees, for a chat with Nick Palmer from Censys about the critical importance of attack surface management. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Nick explains how today's threat landscape has evolved dramatically, with attackers now discovering vulnerabilities within hours rather than weeks. We explore th…
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Data Use and Access Bill - The DPO perspective
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44:28In October 2024, the Data Use & Access Bill (DUAB) was introduced to Parliament, proposing changes to data protection rules in the UK. But what is the impact of the Bill, and what will it mean for you – the practitioners responsible for compliance in day-to-day business? Join us for a practitioner-focused discussion with Data Protection Officer Dom…
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AI Data Harvesting - Who Really Owns Your Digital Footprint?
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49:46In this episode of Razorwire, we’re looking into the contentious realm of AI and data privacy. This week, I’m joined by Amy Stokes Waters, CEO of The Cyber Escape Room Company, and Ryan Mangan, a chartered IT professional and Microsoft MVP, to explore the ethical implications of feeding our personal data into AI systems. Join our discussion on rece…
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“Data protection isn’t about law or tech—it’s about understanding how they work together” - with Yagmur Sahin
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35:41Guest: Yagmur Sahin, Information Governance and Data Protection Manager at Data Privacy Simplified Host: Jacob H. Larsen, Wired Relations In this episode, Jacob H. Larsen sits down with Yagmur Sahin, a qualified lawyer with dual master’s degrees in law and cybersecurity, to discuss her unique career journey into data protection. Yagmur shares insig…
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Inside Incident Response: Turning Chaos into Cohesive Teamwork
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47:29Our latest episode brings in security expert Iain Pye, who shares military tales with me, your host James Rees, about what really happens when everything goes wrong. We get stuck into the nitty-gritty of incident response - the sleepless nights, the pressure from executives, and how to keep your team going when they're running on fumes. From ransom…
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The Cost of Being a CISO Part 2: Ethics, Leadership and Strategic Impact
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50:28Welcome back to Razorwire! I'm your host, Jim, and in this second part of our CISO Dilemmas series, we welcome back security experts Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy. Moving beyond the challenges covered in part one, this episode explores the rewarding aspects of the role while taking a frank look at the ethical issues security leaders regularly…
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Making the basics right still matter in InfoSec, wíth Susanne Bitter
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34:23Episode Summary: In this episode of Sustainable Compliance, host Jacob H. Larsen talks with Susanne Bitter, a seasoned information security and data protection expert with over 15 years of experience. Susanne shares her insights on the transformative role of AI in cybersecurity, the challenges of governance and supply chain risks, and why getting t…
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InfoSec Beat: Careers in Information Security – Governance, Risk and Compliance
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33:28This episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast focused on careers in information security features a conversation between Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt and Paul Kunas, who led our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function for almost 10 years. Paul’s career journey involved security roles at Accenture and other companies and ultimately a return to A…
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Cybersecurity 2025 – Predictions from the Experts
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47:40Surviving and Thriving in the 2025 Cybersecurity Landscape: Predictions and Strategies Welcome back to Razorwire! Join me, Jim, as we forecast the major trends and changes for 2025 that are set to reshape the cybersecurity industry. Joining me are cyber veterans and regular guests Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy. As cybersecurity becomes increa…
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Supercharge Your Security Budget in 2025: Smarter Investments, Stronger Defence
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48:39Ever wonder how to get the most out of your cybersecurity budget without leaving your company vulnerable? Hey there, it’s Jim from Razorwire! In this episode, I sit down with cybersecurity pros Chris Dawson and Iain Pye to chat about smart spending when it comes to your cybersecurity budget. Whether you’re a big enterprise with a hefty budget or a …
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The Cost of Being A CISO Part 1: Personal, Professional & Organisational Challenges
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58:38Join us for part one of our two-part series examining the world of Chief Information Security Officers. This episode welcomes back Richard Cassidy, Field CISO at Rubrik, and Oliver Rochford, former Gartner analyst and founder of Cyberfuturist. This episode offers insights that will give you insight into what makes security leadership successful - a…
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Humans vs AI: Building a Security Culture That Actually Works with Noora Ahmed-Moshe
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49:14As AI reshapes cybersecurity threats, understanding how scams are evolving has never been more critical. Welcome to Razorwire. I'm Jim, and today I'm talking with Noora Ahmed-Moshe, VP of Strategy and Operations at Hoxhunt. We'll explore how AI is transforming cybersecurity threats and what that means for protecting ourselves and our organisations.…
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Why Schools Need DPIAs: Claire Archibald on Protecting Student Privacy
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33:09In this episode, Jacob Høedt Larsen, talks to Claire Archibald about: Claire's Background: Claire Archibald, a legal director at Browne Jacobson, specializes in data protection and information governance in education, with a strong passion for children’s and staff privacy in schools. Path into Data Protection: Claire’s career began in regulatory la…
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Mental Health, Organisational Culture & The Human Side of Cybersecurity
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40:32Are layoffs increasing your cybersecurity risk and driving your team to burnout? This episode looks into the psychological underpinnings of infosec to navigate turbulent times at work. Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that cuts through the complexities of information security with sharp insights and expert discussions. In this episode, I’m joined …
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Insider Threats & Third Party Risk: How to Manage Security Threats
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44:58Every vendor you trust and every employee you hire could be your next security crisis—explore the realities of third party risk and insider threats on this episode of Razorwire! Join us for a discussion on the multifaceted challenges of third party risk and how they can destabilise your organisation. From the growing complexities of cloud providers…
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InfoSec Beat: How to Balance Real-Time Intelligence with System Availability
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18:55Are organizations in control of updates to their environments? The July 2024 CrowdStrike disruptive update has many asking this question. Patches are essential to security, but this event and others before it have organizations asking how to strike a balance in protecting quickly with the need to be resilient? Join me and Jacky Fox, Accenture Secur…
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"All browsers should be private," with Arthur Edelstein
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21:40“Will we live in a world where tracking is the norm, or are we going to fix this global issue?” Arthur Edelstein is concerned for the future of the web and people's privacy online. He is a senior research and privacy engineer at Brave browser and founder of the project privacytests.org, where he runs objective privacy tests on major web browsers. H…
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How to Optimise Your GRC Tools Improving Value, Efficiency & True Risk Management Are your GRC tools really managing risk, or just creating noise? Welcome to the latest episode of Razorwire, where we cut through the complexities of the cybersecurity world to deliver actionable insights. I'm your host, Jim, and in this episode, we're discussing the …
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Are Red Teams the secret weapon for privacy and AI with Rebecca Balebako
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28:02In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of privacy red teams—where the goal isn’t just to protect data, but to break it first. Join us as we explore how this adversarial approach helps businesses identify and fix vulnerabilities before they become threats. Your host Jacob Høedt Larsen speaks to red team expert, Rebecca Balebako. Rebecca is …
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Navigating Mental Health, Narcissism & Burnout in Cybersecurity with Lisa Ventura MBE
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40:52Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where I, James Rees, cover the cybersecurity topics that matter with expert guests from across the industry. We aim to help cybersecurity professionals enhance their skills, improve their work performance, and boost their overall quality of life in this demanding field. The illustrious Lisa Ventura, MBE, award winn…
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ChatGPT vs Cyber Threats: The REAL Role of AI in Cybersecurity
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56:56Unlock the truth about using Large Language Models (LLMs) in cybersecurity - are they the next big thing or just another trend? In this episode of Razorwire, your host, James Rees, brings together cybersecurity expert Richard Cassidy and data scientist Josh Neil to talk about the use of AI and large language models (LLMs) in cybersecurity and their…
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"Let's make it inherently compliant," with Jonathan Craven
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38:32"Hang on, let's look at what their day to day job is, what their business processes are, and optimize those processes so they become inherently compliant," Jonathan Craven says about his perspective on creating great data protection and information security. Jonathan Craven was previously Global Privacy Operations Lead at iRythm Technologies, now a…
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DORA & NIS2: The Cybersecurity Regulation Revolution
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50:43Are you ready for DORA and NIS2? Discover how these regulations could transform your security strategy! Welcome back to another episode of Razorwire! Today we unpack the DORA and NIS2 regulations with esteemed cybersecurity expert Richard Cassidy. I’m your host, Jim Rees, and I’ll be guiding the conversation for anyone navigating the evolving lands…
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"OG privacy people! They're ready for anything." (w/Shoshana Rosenberg)
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31:06"So first of all, OG privacy people who were scrappy and had to fight really hard to get any kind of budget and to even get people to understand that this was a necessary component of a business. They're ready for anything," Shoshana Rosenberg says in this podcast. We discuss: - The future of AI and whether privacy people are equipped to take that …
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Contextual Security and Beyond: The Future of Cybersecurity
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47:45Welcome back to Razorwire! I'm Jim, your host, and joining me today are cybersecurity experts Richard Cassidy and Oliver Rochford. Following on from our last episode of Razorwire, where Oliver and I discussed the key issues that cyber professionals need to focus on in 2024, this episode centres on key takeaways from recent security conferences, par…
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The epiphanies of a data protection commissioner (with Emma Martins)
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30:29"My life has been filled with epiphany moments, you know, moments where the scales have fallen from my eyes and I thought, ah, get it," says Emma Martins in this interview. For a number of years Emma Martins was the Data Protection Commissioner at the Office of the Data Protection Authority of the Channel Islands. She now advises on data protection…
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Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that cuts through the noise of the information security industry. I'm your host, Jim, and today we're talking a look at the state of the infosec industry so far in 2024 with our guest, Oliver Rochford. If you're a cybersecurity professional taking on the evolving threats and challenges of our field, you won't want …
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What is a zero-day vulnerability and what can organizations do about them? These two questions kick off an engaging discussion on this type of threat with Accenture Security colleagues Shawn Duffy, Global Lead for Threat Exposure Management, and David Williams, Global Lead of Advanced Threat Services. Discover what they have to say and learn more a…
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DORA is Coming: Is Your Financial Institution Ready for the Digital Resilience Revolution?
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55:57The deadline for financial entities is looming – get actionable information and advice on DORA compliance with industry expert Paul Dwyer! Welcome to Razorwire, your go-to podcast for cutting edge insights and expert analysis in the world of information security. I'm your host, Jim, and in today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Pau…
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Secrets of a Cyber CEO: The Truth About Running a Cybersecurity Business
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49:49Unlock the secrets to successfully navigating the cybersecurity business landscape with insights from industry legend Jane Frankland on this episode of Razorwire. Welcome to Razorwire, I'm your host, Jim and in today’s episode, we have the privilege of discussing the intricacies of running a successful cybersecurity business with none other than Ja…
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How to create a privacy culture through governance
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53:44At TDC NET they have a strong privacy and security culture. No system or vendor enters the network without being thoroughly vetted by both data protection and information security. This happens due to a governance model that is anchored in the organisation and has buy-in at top management. TDC NET provides a great part of the digital infrastructure…
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Redefining Cyber Insurance to Meet Today’s Cybersecurity Challenges
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47:17In a landscape where cyber attacks are constantly evolving, is your business insurance keeping pace? Welcome to another episode of Razorwire! I'm your host, Jim, and today we dive deep into the dynamic world of cyber insurance. Neil Hare-Brown and Matt Clark, two industry experts, are with us to share their wealth of knowledge and insights on how c…
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Unmask the reality of the information security world in this week's episode of Razorwire! Join me, Jim, and my guests, Chris Dawson and Iain Pye, as we talk about our daily frustrations working in infosec and the pressing issues facing cybersecurity professionals. We dissect the gripes, pet peeves and laughable clichés that saturate our industry. F…
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The Art of Cyber Deception: How To Get Inside The Mind of A Hacker with Rob Black
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47:45In this episode of Razorwire, I sit down with Rob Black, a dynamic figure in the world of cybersecurity with a unique background in military strategy and defence. From the realms of computer game design to the high stakes world of defusing IEDs, Robert brings unparalleled insight into how we can revolutionise cybersecurity by understanding and mani…
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Trust vs Control – Is Zero Trust Inevitable?
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44:37Welcome back to Razorwire, the podcast slicing through the tangled world of cybersecurity! I'm your host, Jim and in this episode we’re talking about the crucial balance between trusting your workforce and exerting control over your security ecosystem. Joining me are Iain Pye, sharing his insights into privacy roles, and David Higgins from CyberArk…
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InfoSec Beat: Careers in Information Security – Tech & Ops
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21:01This episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast mini-series focused on information security careers highlights the journey of Arun Chandrasekaran in conversation with Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt. Listen to how Arun started as a senior network analyst to become infrastructure tools and standards lead today for our Information Security organization’s Tech…
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In this podcast you get a 7-step cheat sheet to securing buy-in for your data protection programme. Get the presentation here: https://3963040.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3963040/Presentations/20240425_masterclass_DPIA%20securing%20buy-in.pptx.pdf The steps are: 🎯 What do you really want? 🌍 What do they think about this right now? 🎤 What w…
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Hacking Cybersecurity Training: Escape Rooms & Entrepreneurial Thinking with Amy Stokes-Waters
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36:41On this week's edition of the Razorwire podcast, Jim sits down with Amy Stokes-Waters, CEO of The Cyber Escape Room Co. Amy brings her unique entrepreneurial perspective from a non-traditional background, transitioning into cybersecurity. The conversation provides valuable insights for security leaders as Amy candidly discusses her innovative appro…
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How to master the DPIA process - the organisational perspective
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41:45The DPIA process is important. In this podcast we look at it from the organisational perspective. How do you make it work - not legally or technically - but organisationally. You find the presentation here: https://3963040.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3963040/Presentations/20240405_masterclass_DPIA.pptx.pdf It: Supports good decision-making…
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Cybersecurity Burnout and Organisational Culture with Yanya Viskovich & Eve Parmiter
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1:15:57Welcome to Razorwire! In today’s episode, we take a look at the often-overlooked issue of professional burnout within the cybersecurity field. Joining us are two esteemed guests: Yanya Viskovich, a cyber resilience authority, and Eve Parmiter, a clinical traumatologist and consultant, both of whom bring their interdisciplinary insights to our discu…
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The Impact of FAIR on Risk Management with Jack Jones
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41:06Welcome to Razorwire, the cutting-edge podcast where we slice through the complexity of cybersecurity and risk management to bring you insights from industry leaders. I’m your host, Jim and in today’s episode, we unravel the intricacies of FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) risk methodology with none other than its creator, Jack Jones. Jack…
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The Real Impact of the Lockbit Ransomware Takedown
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51:18Welcome to Razorwire, the cutting-edge podcast for cybersecurity professionals, where we unravel the world of information security and peek into the future of technology. I'm your host, Jim, and in today's episode, we're joined by our esteemed guests, Richard Cassidy and Oliver Rochford. We’re taking a deep dive into the recent Lockbit takedown, di…
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The Rise of Cyber Mercenaries: Governments' Secret Weapons in Cyber Warfare
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45:06In this episode, we tackle some of the most pressing issues in the convergence of cyber warfare, information security and political strategy. Our guests, Iain and Chris, share their frontline insights on how the digital realm has become a playground for clandestine operations, where cyber mercenaries are the new knights, rooks and perhaps even the …
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