Podcasts
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.
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.
Learning to Build a Tech-Savy but Emotionally Intelligent Team
Steve Satterwhite, founder of Entelligence, shares some simple but fresh ideas about why putting people first is the key to successful cyber security.
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.
Laying Down the Law on AI
Policy experts and AI wranglers take a look at the ever-growing roster of AI regulations in order to find ways for organisations to cope.
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.
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.
SUMMER LISTENING: Kate Montague - How to Rethink, Reset, and Refocus
In the final episode of our summer listening series, we revisit Kate Montague’s approach to managing stress using the RAIN method.
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.
SUMMER LISTENING: Professor Brian Cox — Intellectual Honesty & Learning to be a Leader
Professor Brian Cox, professor of Particle Physics explains the role self-awareness has in effective communication of complex, abstract ideas.
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.
SUMMER LISTENING: Sir Bob Geldof - Challenging Orthodox Thinking
Sir Bob Geldof, rock star and philanthropist reflects on a world gone wrong and how we as a society can offset the imbalance.
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.
How to be a BISO
BISOs' Adriano Pinheiro and Sneja Ahuja share their perspectives on what a BISO does and how it differs from organisation to organisation
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.
Unseen and Unheard: Creating an inclusive culture through storytelling
Diversity expert Ruth Rathblott joins ISF CEO Steve Durbin to discuss how storytelling fosters inclusive workspaces for hidden disabilities.
Celebrating Infosec and the Podcast
Drawing on testimonies from previous guests, this milestone episode celebrates all the ways InfoSec can enhance the lives of those in the field.
The Art of Cultural Fluency in the Workplace
In part two of their conversation, Jane and Steve discuss the need to adapt behaviours in multicultural settings for innovation and cohesion.
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.
The Unicorn Leader's Self-help Guide to Confidence and Competence
Amanda Fennell, CISO & CIO at Prove, joins ISF CEO Steve Durbin to discuss the role of emotional intelligence in cybersecurity leadership.
Exploring Careers: Security audit
Experienced security auditors - Aarti Ajay, Einat Segal, and Deepak Uniyal join Mark Ward, and Bharat Thakrar to discuss auditing; the role, responsibilities, and misconceptions.
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.
BISO or CISO - Which one should you hire?
Recruitment expert Ross Tanner discusses with ISF analysts Paul Watts and Mark Ward when organisations should hire a BISO versus a CISO.
Good Cyber Strategy Begins and Ends with Alignment to Business Priorities
Journalist Juliette Foster interviews ISF CEO Steve Durbin about the importance of aligning cybersecurity strategy with business goals.
Becoming a Leader of the Future: Learning to let go and trust your gut
Thom Dennis, Founder of Serenity in Leadership, discusses the complexities of modern organisational leadership with ISF CEO Steve Durbin.
Fuelling Business Growth With Modern Security Leadership
Award-winning CISO, Erik Avakian, explores the evolving CISO role and shares practical advice to secure funding and drive decision-making.
Into the Breach: Exploring the British Library incident
ISF experts delve into a comprehensive discussion uncovering what went wrong and what can be learned from the devastating incident.
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.
The AI Playbook: Leveraging machine learning to grow your business
AI expert Eric Siegel explores the considerations needed to ensure these powerful tools deliver tangible results.
From CISO to BISO and Back Again
Security leader Erhan Temurkan joins ISF analysts to dissect his journey from BISO to CISO and unpack what he saw along the way.
Cyber Warfare and Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Mariarosaria Taddeo of Oxford University and ISF CEO Steve Durbin discuss the transformative effects of AI on cyber warfare and democracy.
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.
Handling and Hiring an Infosec Team
Keith Price, CISO at National Highways, Paul Watts and Mark Ward from the ISF, explore strategies for hiring and supervising Infosec teams.
Changing Behaviours: Why facts alone don't work
Tali Sharot, Director of Affective Brain Lab, and Steve Durbin, explore behaviours and optimism bias in cybersecurity communication.
The Future of Information Integrity
Nina Schick delves into the geopolitical impact of generative AI, and the need to safeguard data integrity in vital sectors like healthcare.
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.
The Never Normal
Peter Hinssen, a returning guest, discusses the future of work, emphasising leaders' role in guiding their workforce through constant change.
Leadership Empathy and the Cultural Balance Sheet
Christy Pretzinger, WriterGirl's CEO discusses how her kindness-driven business has grown into a thriving culture of staff empowerment.
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.
AI and US: The path ahead
In this fireside chat, Steve Durbin and Kavitha Kadambi, CISO at Infosys explore the various facets of AI adoption.
Once Upon a Time in Infosec
Rouzbeh Barzegar explains to Mark Ward and Paul Watts, how he developed an epic tale of King Infosecius to illustrate the concept of people, processes, and technology.
The Power of Inclusive Leadership
Former Prime Minister of Denmark Helle Thorning-Schmidt explores the responsibility of leaders to uphold the trust that people place in them.
The Great CISO Debate
Experience an exclusive session from the ISF World Congress in Rotterdam where an accomplished panel of experts dissect the role of the CISO.
Security Professionals Aren't on Public Boards: What's holding them back?
Dr. Andrea Matwyshyn explores the robust conversations needed to get CISOs onto boards and improve the international harmonisation of cyber.
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.
Taking an Ecosystem Approach to Cyber Resilience
Dr. Keri Pearlson, discusses her research, which focuses on building a cyber resilient ecosystem.
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
How EU Legislation is Supporting Secure Innovation in Security
Despina offers her insights into European Union policies aimed at fostering stronger Cyber Resilience for businesses who operate globally.
What They Don't Teach in CISO school
Experienced CISO Ralph Benton from media group Schibsted talks about the lessons he's learned on the job and how he applies them.
How Copenhagen Is Tackling the Cyber Skills Shortage
Lisa Hartmann-Jensen from the City of Copenhagen's administrative office explores solving the challenge of attracting individuals to cyber.
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.
Exploring Careers in Information Security
ISF Principals Bharat Thakrar and Mark Chaplin begin a series dedicated to shedding light on a career in information security.
Threat Horizon 2025 - The Future of Work: Location and technology collide
Steve Durbin shares recommendations on the proactive measures you can take to mitigate the potential risks of adopting hybrid working.
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.
Engaging the Workforce for Holistic Security
Ganesh Krishnan, a cyber security expert with over 25 years of experience at companies such as…
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.
When InfoSec Gets Personal
Patric Versteeg, CISO at Viterra, shares insights into the softer skills that have become imperative to the role of the security lead.
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.
Nurturing Online Wellbeing: Exploring digital identities
Dr. Christopher Hand, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, gives his take on how society can help individuals to thrive in the digital age.
How Governance Can Guide the CISO
Director of Cyber Security Governance at Danone, Lies Alderlieste, offers advice to security leaders embarking on a governance journey.
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.
Taking the Measure of Governance
Iwona Muchin from ISF Member Ageas highlights the work, data and metrics needed to ensure governance serves an organisation as well as it can.
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.
Future-Proofing Our Supply Chains
Omera Khan explores the importance of improved collaboration and increased visibility in supply chain management.
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.
The Case for Social Responsibility in AI
Kicking-off the new season of the ISF Podcast, journalist Nicholas Witchell returns to put Steve Durbin back in the 'cyber hot-seat'.
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.
The Future of the Security Leader: Integrating security with business
Steve Durbin takes time to reflect on where CISOs are at today, and how the role is likely to evolve in the near and distant future.
Keeping Abreast of Cyber Threats
ISF Analysts further expand upon the latest ISF Threat Intelligence: React and prepare report to talk everything 'threats'.
Combining Data and Culture to Attract and Retain Talent
Tim Carmichael explores making complex topics digestible for the board, creating strong cultures globally, and the ongoing fight for talent.
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.
The Business Leader's Guide to Risk Management
Steve outlines how to cultivate a resilient security culture by balancing risk, opportunity and investment effectively.
Operational Opportunities
Thomas Wegner, ICS Cyber Security Lead at Yara, hones in on the pertinent questions surrounding the protection of industrial control systems.
Why Cyber Awareness is Imperative
With the ISF Cyber Awareness Month programme underway, Steve Durbin explores how organisations can make themselves a less attractive target.
The Art of Governance
Espen Johansen and Arbnora Tahiri from Visma explore the challenges of acquiring and handling governance across hundreds of companies.
Cyber and the World Economy
Seán Doyle from the World Economic Forum discusses the current cyber landscape, tabletop exercises, and improving cyber security legislation.
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 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.
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'.
Technology Choices Limit Control
Steve continues to break down the three major themes in the recently released Threat Horizon 2024: The disintegration of trust report.
Regulations Have Unintended Consequences
Steve delves into the first major theme, 'well-intentioned regulations can have unintended consequences', from Threat Horizon 2024.
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.
Reserving the CISOs Seat at the Table
Steve Durbin wraps up the latest ISF Podcast season, discussing the key takeaways and actionable insights for security professionals.
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.
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.
Roles and Rewards: How the role of the CISO is changing
Paul Watts, Mark Ward and Monica Verma, sit down to discuss the life of the modern information security chief and how the role is changing.
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.
How Global Law Enforcements Fight Cybercrime
Alexander Seger, head of the Cybercrime Division at the Council of Europe, shares insight into the evolving cybercrime landscape.
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.
Building a Security Career in the SME Space
Marc Gibson goes in-depth on small businesses: the unique challenges, building a culture of security, and security career possibilities.
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 Impact of the Persistent CISO
David Thornewill, Group CISO at DHL, explores the role of the CISO, building security into a multinational corporation, and future-proofing.
Lessons Learned: How CISOs must change their strategy to survive
Greg van der Gaast joins Mark Ward to exchange thoughts on the future of the CISO role, and solving problems with unconventional approaches.
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.
Security in the Board Room and Beyond
Today's episode features highlights of a recent fireside chat that global tech services and consulting…
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.
Emerging Threats for 2022
We’re featuring a presentation ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin made on December 8, 2021, on…
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.
Steve Wozniak in conversation with Steve Durbin
ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin, speaks with computer programmer, philanthropist, and co-founder of Apple, Steve…
Thriving in a world of opportunities, shocks and change
In this episode of series 8 of the ISF Podcast, listen to Steve Durbin, Chief…
Minimising Your Attack Surface
Listen to more from Digital 2021 keynote Professor Sadie Creese, founding Director of the Global…
Intellectual Honesty & Learning to be a Leader
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF, sits down in conversation with Professor Brian Cox,…
Key Takeaways from Global Thought Leaders in Season 8
ISF CEO Steve Durbin and host Tavia Gilbert give a preview of the upcoming season…
Securing Containers with people, process and technology
Paul Holland, Principal at the ISF and author of Securing Containers: Keeping pace with change…
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…
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…
Building Human Connection for Brand Success
Bob shares his perspective on digital transformation in the retail market, building a solid team, and effective communication within an organisation.
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...
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.
Why Startups Fail
Steve and Prof. Eisenmann look at examples of a few of the case studies included in his book that illustrate why some startups succeed, but most fail.
Talent Investment and Retention
Steve Durbin and Matthew talk about growing your skills, finding purpose at work, and what the workforce of the future might look like.
Healthy Workplaces and Trust
ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin, is in conversation with Dr. Margaret Cunningham, principal research scientist…
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,…
Security Workforce of the Future
ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin and producer Tavia Gilbert give an overview of the podcast’s…
Security Fails in a Brave New World
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF and producer Tavia Gilbert discuss the ISF’s latest…
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 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…
How to Reset, Rethink and Refocus
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF, speaks with actress, voice coach, leadership consultant, and…
Communication: Listen and be heard
Dame Inga Beale discusses the role that listening played when she became the first and only female CEO in Lloyd’s more than 300-year history.
Habits, Hope and Heroes in a Time of Crisis
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF and Captain Shults discuss leadership during a time…
Leadership in a Time of Transition
Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF and producer Tavia Gilbert discuss the upcoming episodes…
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…
Challenging orthodox thinking
In this episode, Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF, speaks with a guest whose…
Remeasuring Values
In this conversation, Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF, and Brigid Schulte, writer, researcher…
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…
Responding to Disruption
In this podcast, Steve Durbin, Chief Executive of the ISF, is in conversation with philosopher,…
Leadership - Growing Good to Great
Producer Tavia Gilbert talks to ISF Chief Executive, Steve Durbin, about what we’ve gained and…
A Celebration of Five Years of ISF Podcasts
As the ISF Podcast enters its fifth year of production, we’re celebrating with a listen…
Cyber in society
In this podcast, we're bringing you a conversation with journalist Nicholas Witchell and ISF Chief…
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…
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…
Bridging the gap between the CISO and the Board
In this ISF classic podcast, we rewind to a series exploring the Board's role in…
Cyber Resiliency in a defining moment in history
Cyber Resilience - Reaping the Benefits In this podcast episode, William and Steve explore how…
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…
COVID-19: Top Security Tips for Working From Home
The COVID-19 outbreak has turned many regular office goers and commuters into home workers. They…
Cyber 2025: This Time it's Personal
In this ISF Podcast, James Arroyo OBE, Director of the Ditchley Foundation, sits down with…
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…
Think Before You Click
In this episode of the ISF Podcast Jon Fisher, former FBI agent and current Managing…
Privacy By Design, Security By Design
In today's podcast, Steve Durbin, CEO, ISF talks with Dr. Ann Cavoukian, the Distinguished Expert-in-Residence…