Podcasts
Christopher Sestito - Stay Ahead or Fall Behind: The AI Challenge for Modern Businesses
Explore Christopher Sestito's insights on AI's industry impact, regulatory hurdles, and essential strategies for business leaders.
Threat Horizon 2027: Grasping for Control
Explore ISF's 'Threat Horizon 2027' report with insights from Steve Durbin on emerging cyber threats and resilience strategies.
BONUS: Ellie Pavlick - Balancing the Risk and Reward of AI
Ellie Pavlick highlights the urgent need for AI regulation and the imperative for organisations to develop the talent required to effectively implement AI.
BONUS: Federico Varese - Organised Crime Goes Digital
Prof. Varese shares account from his fieldwork in criminal gangs over the last three decades to explore what the future holds for cybercrime.
Deborah A. Coviello - The Drop In Podcast: Steve Durbin's Journey and Advice to Leaders
Steve Durbin guests on The Drop In CEO, unveiling his journey from literature to cybersecurity and offers strategies for navigating cyber threats and business challenges.
Neil Coole - Building Trust and Transparency in your Supply Chain
Neil Coole delves into the importance of understanding your supply chain story to enhance security and protect your brand.
Kailyn Johnson - C-Suite Guide to Navigating Cyber and Geopolitical Risks
Kailyn Johnson delves into the democratisation of the dark web and its implications for organisations.
Embedding a Culture of Innovation into Everyone's DNA
Disney's former Head of Innovation and Creativity offers strategies for fostering a culture of creativity, risk-taking and collaboration.
The New Front Lines: How we win the war on misinformation
Paul Bartel leverages his background with the Defense Intelligence Agency to discuss how businesses can tackle misinformation head-on.
Emerging Threats for 2025: Q&A
ISF CEO Steve Durbin answers the questions that are top-of-mind for our live audience of security and business leaders ahead of 2025.
Why Cyber Security Deserves a Place in the Political Spotlight
ISF CEO Steve Durbin discusses the overlooked role of cyber security in political manifestos, highlighting its importance to national security.
Stephen Pritchard - Insights Interview: Geopolitics and cyber threats, with ISF's Steve Durbin
Appearing as a guest speaker on Security Insights Podcast, ISF CEO Steve Durbin explores if the current level of cyber threats could spill over into a more overt conflict.
BONUS: Raffael Marty - Getting Inside the Mind of the Hacker
Raffael Marty, EVP at ConnectWise shares strategies for better understanding the hacker mindset, and securing data integrity.
BONUS: Geoff White - From Cartels to Crypto: The digitalisation of money laundering
ISF CEO Steve Durbin, and investigative journalist Geoff White, discuss the interplay between levels of cybercrime.
Clean Energy: A CISO’s perspective on cyber security challenges
David Weisong, CIO at Energy Solutions, shares his experiences overseeing a full migration of the company’s security framework.
Threat Horizon: Net gains and losses
auDA's Sophie Mitchell, Mathew Finch from Oxford's Said School, and Mark Ward explore the potential shifts in internet governance and examine who stands to benefit or lose.
Rethinking Technology Governance in a Fragmented Policy Landscape
ISF CEO Steve Durbin shares his perspectives on how today's global dynamics are shaping the future of technology policy.
Redefining Data to Reinvent the Market Economy
Professor at the London School of Economics, Jannis Kallinikos, challenges the traditional view of data as mere statistics.
Desert Island Risks
Seasoned security leader, Petri Koivisto and current CISO at Finnish steel giant Outokumpu shares the experiences that have shaped his career.
Creating a CERT on Jersey - Part Two
Matt Palmer Director of the Jersey Cybersecurity Centre shares his future plans for the centre now that it is fully operational.
Creating a CERT on Jersey - part one
Matt Palmer, Director of the Jersey CERT explains the circumstances that led to its necessity and the efforts involved in its fruition.
Dear Infosec: Can you help?
In this first episode of the re-branded podcast, host Mark Ward, and his guests delve into Infosec problems submitted by listeners.
Risky Business: Aligning enterprise strategy with human-centred security
Interviewed by Julie Macdonald, Steve Durbin shares his thoughts on the intricate balance between risk management, regulations, and growth.
Leading From Afar: Getting the best out of our remote workforce
Jane Hyun, Global leadership strategist and author, joins ISF CEO Steve Durbin to discuss tactics for enhancing remote team performance.
A Regular Review of Research
In a follow-up episode to 'Research in 2024', ISF's Richard Absalom and Mark Ward outline what can be expected from new research initiatives.
From Cartels to Crypto: The digitalisation of money laundering
Steve Durbin, ISF CEO, and investigative tech journalist Geoff White, discuss the interplay between levels of cybercrime, from nation-states to Cartels.
Boosting Business Success: Unleashing the potential of human and AI collaboration
ISF CEO Steve Durbin is joined by Tavia Gilbert to review how ISF's early predictions on AI's threat evolution have materialised.
AI Mis-and-Disinformation in Election Fraud and Education
Brian Lord and Steve Durbin discuss how AI could manipulate voter opinions through disinformation campaigns, urging source verification education to combat it.
The Promise and Peril of AI
AI is everywhere, but is it a security risk? Technology Expert Yngvar Ugland and ISF analysts Lee Munson, Mark Ward and Luka Ivezic debate AI's impact on information security.
Lost in Regulation: Bridging the cyber security gap for SMEs
Former civil servant Brian Lord examines the cybersecurity challenges and regulatory hurdles for SMEs within government supply chains.
Bonus: Cyber Exercises: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
Daniel Norman, Regional Director EMEA at the ISF, and Steve Durbin share insights on implementing resilient cyber incident response plans.
Cyber Threats: Old and new
Paul Ducklin, Alice Violet, Lee Munson, and Mark Ward explore the evolution of ransomware and cyber scams since its emergence in 1989.
Threat Horizon: All about AI
AI can be a useful tool, in the right hands. Performer and broadcaster LJ Rich explores the promise and peril of AI tech tools
The Best of the ISF Podcast
2023... So Far
As we enter Season 22, we thought we would take a moment to reflect a handful of notable discussions from our guest interviews so far.
Threat Horizon 2025 - Scenarios for an Uncertain Future
Steve Durbin sets the stage for the creation of Threat Horizon 2025, offering guidance for both security and business-focussed audiences.
Balancing the Risk and Reward of AI
Ellie Pavlick highlights the need for regulation in AI and how organisations implementing it must also develop the talent to support it.
AI Futures: Assessing the danger
Having explored the staggering potential of AI in business, the focus now shifts to questioning…
Rethinking Risk to Empower Innovation
Mo Gawdat returns to provide his perspective on balancing a culture of security with the continuous need to innovate.
Rethinking the Paradigm of Artificial and Human Intelligence
Mo Gawdat raises awareness on how we as humans can begin navigating a world already governed by artificial intelligence.
Scenarios for an Uncertain Future
ISF Analysts explore the changes in Threat Horizon, expanding on how to make the most out of the report in your organisational context.
The Evolution of ISF Research: Insights into the future
Listen as the ISF research team explain the topics selected for 2023 and outline how the rhythm of research releases is changing this year.
Keeping Abreast of Cyber Threats
ISF Analysts further expand upon the latest ISF Threat Intelligence: React and prepare report to talk everything 'threats'.
Getting Inside the Mind of the Hacker
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF, sits down with Raffael Marty, Executive Vice President at ConnectWise.
The Business Leader's Guide to Risk Management
Steve outlines how to cultivate a resilient security culture by balancing risk, opportunity and investment effectively.
The Best of the ISF Podcast
2022... So Far
As we look ahead to Season 14, we are looking back on the standout moments from our guest interviews during 2022 so far.
Getting Smart About Threats
ISF analysts debate the past and future of threat intelligence, and explore how you can stay one step ahead of the evolving threat landscape.
The Ethical Dilemma of AI & Innovation: Part one
Steve explores how organisations can establish responsible practices that mitigate bias in the design and deployment of AI systems.
Dirty Data Disrupts Business
The final episode in the Threat Horizon 2024 series, Steve explores issues that could arise from organisations' dependence on 'dirty data'.
The Disintegration of Trust
In this episode, Steve Durbin, ISF Chief Executive, sets the stage for the creation of this year's Threat Horizon 2024 report.
Protecting IP in a World of Streaming and Sharing
This episode expands upon the challenges of protecting content and intellectual property in today's rapidly expanding digital sphere.
Deepfakes and Biometric Security Breakthroughs
Brett Beranek discusses the potential, and challenges of biometrics in the security space, expanding upon deep neural networks and deep fakes.
Threat Horizon 2024: The cyber crime underworld
The fourth in a series of podcasts exploring Threat Horizon 2024, ISF Analysts discuss the history and evolution of cybercrime.
Threat Horizon 2024: How dirty is your data?
The third in a series of podcasts exploring Threat Horizon 2024, ISF Analysts discuss how organisations can ensure data sources are clean.
Threat Horizon 2024: Themes and variations
The second in a series of podcasts exploring Threat Horizon 2024, ISF Analysts discuss the implications of the disintegration of trust.
Threat Horizon 2024: Where did the trust go?
The first in a series of podcasts exploring Threat Horizon 2024, ISF Analysts discuss how the overall research project has been guided.
Managing Cyber Threats During Times of Instability
Steve Durbin considers the key takeaways from Season 10 both in terms of business leadership, as well as the actionable insights.
Is 5G Expanding the Cybersecurity Attack Surface?
Steve Durbin discusses 5G - what it is, what changes it will affect, and how we can keep our operations and supply chains secure.
The Race for Tech Dominance
The second of two episodes around ISF Chief Executive Steve Durbin's research on: 'The New World Order and the Race for Tech Dominance'.
Best of 2021
In today's episode, we're sharing a compilation of some of our listeners favourite episodes from…
Emerging Threats for 2022: Q&A
In this episode, we’ll hear the presentation’s Q&A session, in which Steve responds to the audience questions.
The Future of Digital Governance
Viviane Reding, former First Vice-President of the European Commission, sits down with ISF Chief Executive,…
Rethinking Trust
Steve sits down with Rachel Botsman to discuss the nature of trust, how it differs from transparency, and how to build a culture of trust.
A framework for communicating a cyber attack
Dr Jason Nurse of the University of Kent is in conversation with Andy Jones, Distinguished…
Cyber Insurance and the danger of 'silent cyber'
ISF Senior Analysts Mark Ward and Emma Bickerstaffe in conversation with Simon Meech, Cyber Practice…
The Role of Collaboration and Compartmentalisation
Steve and Jonathan discuss digital transformation, creating zero trust models that work, and the future of information security and Big Tech.
Digital Totalitarianism
Steve outlines the implications that communication platforms have on our data and privacy both now and into the future, the unambiguous definition of digital sovereignty...
Global Disruption
We start with a discussion on digital totalitarianism, then move on to the global cyber crisis before writer and advisor Jonathan Brill joins Steve to discuss “rogue...
Scaling Up Your Business
Steve and Matt discuss the ups and downs of starting a business in 2020, inclusion in the boardroom and beyond, and what a functional executive team looks like.
Exit Rich: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business
Michelle speaks with Steve about her newest book, Exit Rich: The 6P Method to Sell Your Business for a Huge Profit. They discuss tips on selling a business at a profit, the current state of M&A business in the COVID...
You Are What You Risk...
Steve and Michele discuss individual and collective risk appetite, the concept of a risk ecosystem, and how to build a culture and team that can balance your organization’s risk appropriately.
Training for Digital Transformation
Thomas Erl discusses resolving the skills shortage, the purpose of vendor-neutral training, and the disruption of digital transformation.
Influencing Security Behaviour
In this ISF Podcast, we’re bringing you a conversation between ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin,…
Identity is Weaponised
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF and producer Tavia Gilbert discuss the ISF’s latest…
Machines Seize Control
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF and producer Tavia Gilbert discuss the ISF’s latest…
Security at a Tipping Point
This podcast begins a special four-episode series focusing on the ISF’s latest report, Threat Horizon…
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF, speaks with Harvard professor, social psychologist, philosopher, and…
ISF Annual Threat Update: Emerging Threats for 2021 with Steve Durbin
As we approach the start of the new year, ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin, breaks…
Bringing your home to work
In this podcast, Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF speaks with Reggie Butler, Founder…
Threat Horizon 2022: Digital and physical worlds collide
We are heading into an era, unlike anything we've ever seen before. Digital and physical…
Human-Centred Security: Managing human vulnerabilities
In this ISF Classics episode of the Information Security Forum’s Human-Centred Security podcast series, we…
Human-Centred Security: Exploiting human vulnerabilities
In this ISF Classic podcast, we rewind to Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF,…
Human-Centred Security: The human vulnerabilities
In this ISF Classic podcast, we rewind to the popular Human-Centred Security series which explores…
Cyber Resiliency in a defining moment in history
Cyber Resilience - Reaping the Benefits In this podcast episode, William and Steve explore how…
Cyber 2025: This Time it's Personal
In this ISF Podcast, James Arroyo OBE, Director of the Ditchley Foundation, sits down with…