The Podcast
No vendor pitches. No theoretical nonsense. Just the brutal truth about what's targeting your business and how to stop it.
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Why This Podcast Exists
Most cybersecurity advice is written by people who've never actually stopped a real attack. We're different. We've been on the frontlines of the world's biggest cyber incidents, and we know what actually works when criminals come calling.
No vendor pitches. No theoretical nonsense. Just the brutal truth about what's targeting your business and how to stop it.
What You'll Get
- Real-World Threat AnalysisThe actual attacks hitting UK businesses today — not vendor marketing scenarios.
- Practical ProtectionBudget-conscious solutions for 5-person startups and 500-person enterprises alike.
- Industry War StoriesFirst-hand accounts from major incidents, anonymised to protect the guilty.
- SMB-FocusedEverything filtered through UK small business reality: limited budgets, small IT teams, regulatory compliance.
Your Hosts
Noel Bradford
Four decades of enterprise experience, from managing security operations at Disney, BBC, and Intel to serving as CIO/CISO of a cryptocurrency exchange. Known for his uncompromising stance on cybersecurity fundamentals and zero tolerance for vendor snake oil.
Mauven Macleod
Former Government Cyber analyst with deep expertise in the UK threat landscape. Provides an insider perspective on government security initiatives, regulatory compliance realities, and the gap between policy and practice.
Stay Updated
New episodes drop every Monday at noon.