Cyber Leaders

• The Hidden Conflicts Inside Every Cyber Team with Dr. Nikki Robinson

  In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Dr. Nikki Robinson – author, professor, and Senior Technical Staff Member and Senior Manager for Platform Development at IBM – about vulnerability management and human factors in cybersecurity. Nikki shares insights from her research into vulnerability chaining and how organisations can strengthen their approach to managing technical risk, as well as the human dynamics that shape security behaviour across teams.Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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• Inside Digital Forensics: Hunting for Truth in the Dark with Heather Barnhart

  In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Heather Barnhart, Senior Director of Forensic Research at Cellebrite and Head of Faculty and DFIR Curriculum Lead at SANS, about the challenging world of digital forensics. Heather shares her experiences working on high-profile criminal cases, discusses the importance of thorough logging, and reflects on the real-world impact of cybersecurity on people’s lives.Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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• Quantum’s Leap: How Cyber Leaders Are Preparing for the Post-Encryption Era with Applied Quantum

  In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Marin Ivezic and Dr. Kawin Boonyapredee of Applied Quantum to discuss one of the biggest strategic challenges in the future of cybersecurity: quantum computing. Marin and Kawin share their insights on quantum and how it could reshape security; from the existential risk of Q-Day to the regulations driving quantum readiness.Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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• How Modern Threats Are Redefining the Rules of Defense with Paul Chichester

  In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Paul Chichester CMG, MBE, Director of Operations at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, to explore how cyber threats have evolved over the decades. Drawing on more than 30 years experience at GCHQ, Paul reflects on the progression, from early digital espionage to major nation-state attacks and the rise of ransomware, and explains why collaboration and partnership remain essential to building a safer online world.Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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• Bonus Episode: The Human Edge of AI

  In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by SANS Chief of Research and Head of Faculty, Rob Lee, to tackle the one big issue on everyone’s mind, AI. Rob shares his expert insight on the rapid rise of AI, from mainstream adoption to cognitive impact, and examines the threats, opportunities, and where human judgment still matters.Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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