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SEASON 1 – Episodes

Episode 1 – Martin Lee: Threat Intelligence

Martin is technical lead of security research and EMEA Lead within Cisco Talos. He is the author of the recently published book “Cyber Threat Intelligence.” With 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, he is CISSP certified, a Chartered Engineer, and holds degrees from several universities including Cambridge and Oxford.

Episode 2 – Jane Frankland MBE: Cybersecurity Advisor, Entrepreneur & Speaker

Jane Frankland is a British cybersecurity thought leader, entrepreneur, and author with 25+ years of experience in the field. She serves on the board of Black Hat Executive Summit (EU), and her authority is recognised by Wiki, LinkedIn (Top Voices), and UNESCO. Jane’s best-selling book, ‘IN Security: why a failure to attract and retain women is making us all less safe’ has established her as a leading voice on the subject of women in tech.

Episode 3 – Arron Dowdeswell: Principal Security Consultant, CISO/vCISO

Arron has a wide background in cybersecurity, supporting organisations spanning most sectors. His consulting experiences cover everything from conducting technical engagements such as penetration testing, to risk assessments, enterprise architecture, training and awareness and even CISO advisory. In the past Arron has proudly supported some of the world’s largest events, developed country-wide security training and worked on security architectures for various environments.

Episode 4 – Jessica Barker MBE: Cybersecurity Expert, Author & Speaker

Dr Jessica Barker MBE is an award-winning leader in the human side of cyber security and has delivered face-to-face awareness sessions to over 50,000 people. Jessica is the go-to expert for media such as BBC, Sky News and Wired and she has delivered over 80 keynotes including NATO, the World Government Summit and RSA. She serves on numerous boards, including the UK Government Cyber Security Advisory Board. She is the author of the best-selling book ‘Confident Cyber Security’ and in June 2023, Jessica was awarded an MBE for services to cyber security by King Charles in his first Birthday Honours.

Episode 5 PART 1 & PART 2 – Musa Ayoob: Cybersecurity Recruiter

Musa Ayoob is a seasoned entrepreneur with a robust track record in the recruitment and cybersecurity sectors. With over 12 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity recruitment, Musa has honed a deep expertise in delivering top-tier technical talent to a diverse client base. His entrepreneurial journey encompasses the establishment of two core businesses: NQB Recruitment Solutions, a leader in recruitment services with a proven track record spanning 6.5 years, and NQB Cybersecurity Solutions, a dynamic new venture focused on providing specialised cybersecurity fractional services.

Episode 6 – Beth Jenkins: Digital Forensics

Beth Jenkins is a Lecturer in Digital Forensics & Cyber Security at the University of South Wales, bringing her expertise as a former Forensic Quality Specialist for Gwent Police. A triple-award winner, she has been recognised as Cyber Newcomer of the Year, Cyber Personality of the Year, and has received the prestigious Alan Turing Award. Beth is passionate about forensic accreditation and has spoken at leading conferences, including Europol’s Forensic Experts Forum, Magnet’s Virtual Summit, and CityForum’s Digital Forensic Summit. She is dedicated to advancing the field of digital forensics and shaping the future of cyber security professionals.