Series 2: NCSC Cyber Series Podcast
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Episode 1: Reflections on his First 100 Days: A Conversation with Richard Horne
In this episode, we sit down with Richard Horne, our CEO, as he reflects on his first 100 days in the role.
From surprises and challenges to insights on the evolving cyber security landscape, Richard shares his experiences and key takeaways from his time in post. Tune in for an inside look at his journey so far!
Episode 2: Passkeys in practice
In this episode, we are joined by Ollie Whitehouse NCSC CTO, and Google VP Cyber Security Resilience Officer, Heather Adkins to unpack passkeys.
They break down what passkeys are, why they matter, and how they’re being adopted across industries. From user experience to cost savings and security, this episode explores the future of authentication and why it might be time to move on from passwords.
Episode 3: Communications in an incident
When a cyber incident hits, what you say and how you say it can make all the difference. In this episode of The Cyber Series, we’re joined by Nicola Hudson, Partner at Brunswick and Global Lead for Cybersecurity, Data & Privacy, and Beth Maundrill, Editor at Infosecurity Magazine.
Together, we unpack why strong communication is vital during a crisis, common mistakes organisations make, and how to prepare your messaging strategy before an incident strikes. From leadership’s role to the risks and rewards of social media, this is essential listening for anyone involved in incident response.
Episode 4: Professional Standards in cyber security
What does it mean to be a cyber professional today? In this episode, we explore how professional standards are shaping the field with guests from the Bank of England.
From qualifications to cross-sector collaboration, we unpack what’s needed to thrive in a complex threat landscape.
Episode 5: Post-Quantum Cryptography
In this episode of Cyber Series, Darragh sits down with Dr Jeremy Bradley Principal TD for Crypt and High Threat Technologies, and Flo D Deputy CTO for Cyber Policy, NCSC-CAP to explore what “the quantum threat” really means and how organisations should prepare.
From international standards and timelines for migration, to challenges facing critical national infrastructure, our guests break down the opportunities and obstacles of post-quantum cryptography.
Whether you’re a CISO, IT leader, or simply curious about the future of cyber security, this conversation sheds light on the steps we all need to take as we enter the quantum era.
Episode 6: Cyber Essentials
In this episode of Cyber Series, we explore the foundations of effective cyber security with experts Mary Haigh BAE Systems, Emma Philpott IASME Consortium, and Chris Ensor NCSC.
They discuss the purpose of Cyber Essentials, the five core technical controls, and why “getting the basics right” remains a challenge for organisations of all sizes.
From practical implementation tips to tackling ransomware and myths around Cyber Essentials, this episode highlights how businesses and government can work together to build resilient cyber practices. Learn how Cyber Essentials helps organisations protect themselves and their supply chains, and what the future holds for this vital UK standard.