Podcasts
The Silent Risk in M&A: Cyber Security Oversights That Cost Millions
Steve Durbin and Tavia Gilbert unpack how cyber reviews fit into mergers and acquisitions, why they matter, and what can go wrong without them.
Rest After Stress: The Psychology of High Performance
Psychotherapist Lauren Farina joins Steve Durbin to explore how cyber security professionals can manage stress, high expectations, and the burden of digital responsibility in a demanding landscape.
Retaining Control: Empowering Innovation Without Losing Sight of Risk
Explore how ethical AI, governance, and leadership can drive innovation without losing control in today’s fast-changing tech landscape.
Leading Through Disruption: Managing Risk and Resilience
Learn how cyber security leaders can manage stress, embrace a growth mindset, and lead with resilience in a rapidly changing world.
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.
The Human Advantage: Thriving in Times of Technological Uncertainty
Join Steve Durbin and Tavia Gilbert as they delve into how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping our world.
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.
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.
Robot Ethics and the Future of Human-Robot Interaction
Dr. Kate Darling discusses how emotional connections with robots will impact the way businesses engage with their customers.
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.
A Sneak Peak into Season 32...
Tune in to a collection of standout segments and impactful moments to look forward to in the upcoming season of the ISF Podcast.
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: 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.
BONUS: Brian Lord - AI, Mis- and Disinformation in Election Fraud and Education
In this throwback conversation, Brian Lord, CEO of PGI gives his assessment of AI cyber security threats during election years.
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.
Deep Fakes: An attack on human identity
Dr. Andrew Newell, Chief Scientific Officer at iProov outlines how deepfakes threaten to undermine digital communications and identity systems
Unity Amid the Chaos: Finding common ground in a de-stabilised society
Steve Durbin explores how technology; social media are shaping new forms of division defined by personal identities, interests, and beliefs.
The AI-Quantum Revolution: Today, tomorrow and the future
Steve Durbin discusses the impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity and the need for enterprises to prioritise legacy technology updates.
SUMMER LISTENING: Steve Wozniak in conversation with Steve Durbin
Apple Co-founder, Steve Wozniak reflects on journey into Big Tech. He voices concerns about large companies stifling creativity by acquiring startups.
Safeguarding Your Business in Times of Instability
Interviewed by Julie MacDonald of The European, Steve discusses the need for organisations to prioritise the protection of their crown jewels
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.
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.
The Never Normal
Peter Hinssen, a returning guest, discusses the future of work, emphasising leaders' role in guiding their workforce through constant change.
A sneak peek into Season 24
The ISF Podcast returns for Season 24. In this week's episode, we're previewing some of the best moments from the episodes you’ll be hearing.
Emerging Threats for 2024
ISF Chief Executive Steve Durbin explores proactive measures to help security and business leaders to stay ahead of 2024's emerging threats.
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.
What ChatGPT did next
Cloud security engineer - Patricia Rodrigues talks about how she uses AI-driven tools and debates what their ultimate impact will be
Threat Horizon 2025 - The Future of International Relations: Ideologies clash in the hyperconnected world
Steve explores the cyber risks and uncertainties brought about by the convergence of politics, technology and international relations.
Threat Horizon 2025 - The Future of Data: Regulation plays catch-up with value
Steve Durbin explores the potential challenges around confidentiality, availability and quality as the growth of data turns exponential.
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.
Sharing Perspectives on Cloud Controls
ISF analysts are joined by Ross Johnston from Bupa to provide his perspective on cloud services: how they are used and the risks they pose.
The Business Leader's Guide to Culture and Innovation
Steve Durbin reflects on the key advice for business leaders from Season 18, exploring building resilient teams and adapting to technologies.
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…
Breaking Through the Virtual Wall With Effective Communication
CEO and Founder of Cascade Insights, Sean Campbell, explores how to make the most out of the remote working environment.
Mapping the Future of AI
David Sully from Advai explores how the use of AI is likely to shape the future of our professional and personal lives.
Achieving Cyber Resilience Through Influence
Drawing from his experience as a former CISO, Jim Routh delves into the ways that CISOs can lead their organisations towards cyber resilience.
Managing Human Behaviour to Keep Pace With Digital Acceleration
Dr. Christopher Hand returns to explore online human behaviour, focussing on the post-pandemic consequences of digital acceleration.
Threat Roundup: Securing information in an uncertain landscape
Steve Durbin returns to the cyber hot-seat as journalist Kirsty Lang hosts a discussion reflecting on the exponential threats of today.
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.
The Democratisation of Cybercrime
Expert in online culture and technology, Jamie Bartlett, shares insights from his journey across the far reaches of the dark web.
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.
Cyber, CISO and the Board: Turning awareness into action
Leveraging her vast boardroom experience, Margaret Heffernan provides advice on ensuring best practice is cascaded through the business.
The Battle Against Burnout: Shaping a vibrant digital work culture
Executive Director at Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture, Rahaf Harfoush, shares her insights into how today's remote workers can thrive.
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.
Navigating the Intersection of People and Technology
This season preview provides a glimpse into the compelling discussions Steve has had around key topics at the top of the board agenda.
Emerging Threats for 2023
ISF Chief Executive Steve Durbin uses this ISF Podcast to explore how you can be proactive and get ahead of the cyber threats of 2023.
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.
Security Beyond the Checkbox
Deborah Wheeler discusses her journey to the role of CISO at Delta Airlines, and explores the balance of compliance and security priorities.
The Pragmatic Approach to Tackling Cybercrime
The panel delve into the CC-Driver project, and expand upon the new methods detailed in the report aimed at mitigating cybercrime in Europe.
Embedding Altruism into the Development of a Digital City
The Mayor of Greater Manchester (UK) discusses the ongoing pursuit of synergy between social and industrial progress in the city.
Operational Opportunities
Thomas Wegner, ICS Cyber Security Lead at Yara, hones in on the pertinent questions surrounding the protection of industrial control systems.
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.
The Ethical Dilemma of AI & Innovation: Part two
Steve wraps up the second part of two episodes discussing the ethical dilemmas that are posed by AI and innovation.
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.
Threat Horizon 2024: Risk and reward
Amanda Hallett and Karan Randhawa from Maersk offer insight into how they use Threat Horizon in their internal threat monitoring systems.
Beyond Buzz Words: AI, ML, and the Future of Cyber
A discerning conversation between Göran Walles and Steve Durbin on the double-edged sword of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Cyber, CISO and the Board: Security means business
Steve Durbin explores the five business priorities CISOs must be considering to ensure resilience through 2022 and beyond.
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.
Keeping the M&A Process Secure
Carl Allen discusses the resurgence of M&A activity and the need for CISOs and security to take a front seat in the process.
The Cost of the FUD Approach to Security
Mark Ralls touches on the current threat landscape, security by design, and developing the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
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.
Organised Crime Goes Digital
With first-hand account from his fieldwork in criminal gangs, Prof. Varese provides context to the history and evolution of organised crime.
The Next Age of Uncertainty
Stephen Poloz, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, draws on his 40 years of experience and how to prepare for the Next Age of Uncertainty.
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.
Zero Trust in Action: Using blockchain to keep out the bad actors
Lou Senko from Q2 explores the limitations of adopting zero trust, and how blockchain has created an almost impenetrable defence.
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'.
The New World Order
In this episode, Steve focusses on The New World Order where he outlines the areas of cybersecurity that are likely to be impacted by the increase of data volumes and usage as a result of deploying advanced technologies.
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.
Steve Wozniak in conversation with Steve Durbin
ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin, speaks with computer programmer, philanthropist, and co-founder of Apple, Steve…
Minimising Your Attack Surface
Listen to more from Digital 2021 keynote Professor Sadie Creese, founding Director of the Global…
Securing Containers with people, process and technology
Paul Holland, Principal at the ISF and author of Securing Containers: Keeping pace with change…
Cyber Insurance and the danger of 'silent cyber'
ISF Senior Analysts Mark Ward and Emma Bickerstaffe in conversation with Simon Meech, Cyber Practice…
Digital Transformation in Review
In this episode, ISF Chief Executive Steve Durbin and podcast host Tavia Gilbert dive deeper…
Next-Gen Cyber Security Software Tips for Vendors & CISOs
ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin speaks with Mel Shakir, Managing Director of DreamIt Ventures, about his…
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.
AI, Automation and Cyber Ethics: Changing the Game
Steve and Josh discuss the future of AI, how the workforce can survive the coming robot takeover, the role of government in regulating AI and cyber, and more.
Survive and Profit from Radical Change
Jonathan Brill explores institutional resilience, and highlights strategies to facilitate sound decision-making in the boardroom.
Global Cyber Crisis
We focus on cyber attacks by both state-backed and independent actors, the geopolitical dimension of the cyber crisis and how the COVID-19 pandemic gave an unprecedented impetus...
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...
Training for Digital Transformation
Thomas Erl discusses resolving the skills shortage, the purpose of vendor-neutral training, and the disruption of digital transformation.
Machines Seize Control
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF and producer Tavia Gilbert discuss the ISF’s latest…
The Role of Analogue in the Digital Age
Steve Durbin speaks with Dr. Kate Stone, a "creative scientist" whose company, Novalia, blends art and…
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…
Challenging orthodox thinking
In this episode, Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF, speaks with a guest whose…
What Data Can and Can't Tell Us About Ourselves
In this conversation, Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF and Hannah Fry discuss the…
Technology in a brave new world
In this week's podcast, ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin and ISF Podcast host Tavia Gilbert…
Threat Horizon 2022: Digital and physical worlds collide
We are heading into an era, unlike anything we've ever seen before. Digital and physical…
The CEO vs the CISO: The security breach blame game
Organisations focus most of their efforts on meeting strategic and financial targets. However, the board…
The growing pressure on critical infrastructures
In today’s ISF Podcast, Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF is joined by Sherina…
Cyberpsychology and the Impact of Technology on Human Behaviour
In this ISF Podcast, Cyberpsychologist Dr Mary Aiken sits down with ISF Chief Executive, Steve…
An Astronaut's Guide to Managing Risk
What can space travel teach us about how to approach information security? In this week's…
The Zero-Trust Network Security Model
In this ISF Podcast, Christopher Frenz, AVP of Information Security for Interfaith Medical Centre, sat…