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CyberVersedEpisode 42 - National Ambassador Focus - MastercardIn episode 42, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by Gordon Adam, Manager, Cyber Threat Intelligence Partnerships at Mastercard. Gordon begins by explaining his role and how his department serves as the first port of call for incidents of cybercrime or fraud. He describes how they operate proactively by analysing the threat landscape and reactively responding to incidents and emerging threats. Mandy is also keen to understand why Mastercard has earned a reputation for being approachable, particularly for SMEs. Gordon then highlights how 'doing the right thing' is a fundamental part of the company's culture; they are keen...2025-07-2419 min
CyberVersedEpisode 41 - National Ambassador Focus - CGIIn episode 41, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by Justene Ewing, Vice President, Health, Care and Life Sciences for UK & Australia at CGI. It is a fascinating conversation that explores the role technology plays in healthcare and the associated risks as we adopt digital solutions to improve services and productivity. Justene outlines some of what we already know about the Government's 10-year healthcare plan; primarily that the following three essential elements will be the main focus: Helping people to stay in their home environment The role that data will play in helping the NHS workforce and t...2025-07-0332 min
CyberVersedEpisode 40 - Infosecurity Europe 2025 Review Episode 40 is a short podcast recorded when Mandy Haeburn-Little caught up with Richard Meeus, Director of Security Technology and Strategy EMEA at Akamai, and Paul Croker, UK & I Executive Committee Member at GTIA (Global Technology Industry Association. Both attended Infosec (Infosecurity Europe 2025) from 2nd - 4th June and were kind enough to join Mandy for a quick chat about the conference. Richard and Paul provide a brief overview of their experience over the three days at ExCel London and what they took away from the conference. Both also discuss the value of being NCRCG National Amba...2025-06-1011 min
CyberVersedEpisode 39 - National Ambassador Focus - MicrosoftIn episode 39, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by three members of the Microsoft team: Marc Carney, Director, Security Solutions Group; Gabriela Gradden, EMEA Security Sales Director; and Joseph Boland-Scott, Security Product Manager. The team began by reflecting on a transformative period for the cyber security landscape, with an increase in ransomware and much more targeted attacks, impacting critical infrastructure and supply chains with the use of sophisticated AI-driven resources. Mark highlights that Zero Trust frameworks are anticipated to become standard practice which will drive innovation in identity management and authentication solutions, helping to streamline and enable ro...2025-03-2546 min
The Digital Trust PodcastEpisode 26 - Cybersecurity and Community: Bridging Gaps with Digital Trust with Mandy Haeburn-LittleIn this episode of the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw dives deep into the concept of digital trust with guests Dr. Mandy Haeburn-Little, Joanna Godard, and Alan Greig. Together, they explore the importance of fostering confidence in technology and creating a safer online environment for individuals and organizations alike. 🌐🔒This thought-provoking discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities in building digital trust, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and underserved communities. From bridging knowledge gaps to promoting global collaboration, the conversation offers actionable insights for creating a more secure and inclusive digital future.🔑 Ke...2025-03-1914 min
CyberVersedEpisode 38 - National Ambassador Focus - Logistics UKIn episode 38, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by two members of the Logistics UK team, the first company from the transport sector to join the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as National Ambassadors; they are Nigel Smart, Director of IT & Development and Natalie Chapman, Head of Public Affairs. Nigel begins the conversation by highlighting that while Logistics UK is a membership organisation, it prefers to be known as a business group. In fact, they are the only business group in the UK that represents all logistics, from road, rail, sea, and air, to the buyers of freight. Logistics UK is...2025-03-1230 min
The Digital Trust PodcastEpisode 25 - Securing the Future: Cyber Resilience, Data, and Trust with Mandy Haeburn-LittleIn this episode of the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw sits down with Mandy Haeburn-Little, Joanna Goddard, and Alan Greg from Brim, a pioneering company dedicated to business resilience and cyber security. Together, they explore how businesses can thrive in an increasingly digital and vulnerable landscape.Mandy shares her inspiring journey of founding Brim and creating Cyber Resilience Centers, designed to support businesses in navigating cyber threats. Joanna dives into the transformative power of data analytics and how it’s reshaping marketing and client engagement strategies. Meanwhile, Alan highlights the critical role of collaboration between po...2025-03-0514 min
CyberVersedEpisode 37 - National Ambassador Focus - AkamaiIn episode 37, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by two members of the team at Akamai, the newest member of our National Cyber Resilience Centre Group National Ambassadors. Mandy chats with Richard Meeus, Director of Security Technology and Strategy EMEA, and Matt Payne, Regional Director, EMEA Financial Services Industry and Public Sector at Akamai Technologies. The conversation starts with a brief background about the origins of the company and its name, explaining how a water cooler moment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) back in 1998 led to what is now Akamai, an engineering-led organisation with a...2025-02-2640 min
CyberVersedEpisode 36 - National Ambassador Focus - NationwideIn episode 36, Mandy Haeburn-Little chats with two of the team at Nationwide Building Society, a valued member of our portfolio of National Cyber Resilience Centre Group National Ambassadors. Rachel Vigor, Business Services, Governance, Risk & Controls Director and Sharon Gould, Supplier Security Manager, Business Services GRC, join Mandy on this episode. The conversation opens with Rachel providing a snapshot of Nationwide's history and what it stands for. She outlines what it means to be a Mutual and why being owned by its members enables Nationwide to operate with genuine social and community purpose. So, rather than paying shareholders...2025-01-2932 min
CyberVersedEpisode 35 - National Ambassador Focus - HPIn episode 35, Mandy Haeburn-Little chats with David Scutt, Head of Software Sales EMEA at HP, the global technology leader, operating in 170 countries and shipping three devices every second! David begins the conversation by outlining the core focus areas of the business, which are Personal Computing & Printing, 3D Printing, Hybrid Work, and Gaming. Essentially, they provide innovative workforce solutions where security and sustainability are non-negotiable deliverables across everything they do. David provides some insight into how they maintain cyber security across the business using things like the HP Work Relationship Index to gain valuable insights into u...2025-01-1226 min
CyberVersedEpisode 34 - In conversation with Nik AdamsCyberVersed episode 34 is the final podcast of 2024, and fittingly, Mandy Haeburn-Little caught up with Nik Adams, Assistant Commissioner, City of London Police and Chair of the NCRCG National Ambassador Steering Group. Their conversation highlights the progress made during 2024 and, more importantly, outlines the opportunities and goals for NCRCG and the CRC network for 2025. Nik and Mandy reflect on the range of National Ambassadors and why it's essential to explore and understand the vulnerabilities sector-by-sector and work in partnership with the National Ambassadors in their respective sectors to encourage and support their supply chains to become more cyber...2024-12-1727 min
CyberVersedEpisode 33 - National Ambassador Focus - The Very GroupIn CyberVersed episode 33 Mandy Haeburn-Little catches up with one of the founding ambassador companies, The Very Group. She is joined by Muktar Mahama, Head of Product and Digital Experience, in a truly insightful conversation about The Very Group's total commitment to customer experience and the continuous monitoring and refinement to ensure the complete customer journey is the best it can be. Muktar explains the process and how various teams, known as 'squads', collaborate in every aspect of the buying experience. He describes the responsibilities of each squad, which comprise Product Design, Research & Development, Onboarding, Discover, PDP (product d...2024-11-2128 min
CyberVersedEpisode 31 - National Ambassador Focus - Sir Robert McAlpineIn episode 31, Mandy Haeburn-Little chats with members of the team at Sir Robert McAlpine, a valued member of our growing portfolio of National Cyber Resilience Centre Group National Ambassadors. Mandy is joined by Andy Black, Chief Information Security Officer, and Rachel Lloyd-Moseley, Head of Procurement - Nuclear. Sir Robert McAlpine describes itself as a family building and civil engineering company with a desire to be renowned for their work with clients and communities as they construct a better world for future generations. Sir Robert McAlpine's strong family values indeed come across in the discussion, which l...2024-10-0233 min
CyberVersedEpisode 30 - National Ambassador Focus - ISC2In episode 30, Mandy Haeburn-Little chats with members of the team at ISC2, the latest National Cyber Resilience Centre Group National Ambassador. Mandy is joined by Ed Parsons, VP, Global Markets & Member Relations; Dr Sanjana Hehta, Senior Director, Advocacy; Andy Woolnough, EVP, Corporate Affairs; and Alex Mortimer, Manager, Global Academic Partnerships. ISC2 is the world's leading membership association for cybersecurity; it is probably best known for its gold standard certification, CISSP. However, as you will discover on the podcast, there is much more to the organisation. The team talked about the work they do in research, training, and...2024-09-1745 min
CyberVersedEpisode 29 - National Ambassador Focus - Baseel GroupIn Episode 29, we turn on another National Ambassador, Baseel Group. Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by the dynamic husband-and-wife team that is the driving force behind Baseel. Paresh Deshmukh is the Group CEO, while Poorva Deshmukh is the Group Managing Director. Baseel is familiar to the CRC network; they have been working with multiple centres as Cyber Essentials Partners, but, in line with their global operation and ambitions, they have become National Ambassadors of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group. During the conversation, they explained the global nature of the business and how they use specialist partners with...2024-07-3135 min
Agent of InfluenceEpisode 059 - Making Cybersecurity Accessible for All - Mandy Haeburn-LittleMaking Cybersecurity Accessible for AllJoin us in welcoming Mandy Haeburn-Little to Agent of Influence! Mandy is a pioneer in increasing access to security services for companies of all sizes across the UK. What started as a model to establish a policing Cyber Resilience Centre in Scotland expanded to the first national network of nine Cyber Resilience Centres across London, England, and Wales.2024-07-1030 min
CyberVersedEpisode 28 - Diversity in Cyber - Neurodiversity (Part 2)In episode 28, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by Karen Blake, CEO of Tech Talent Charter, and Caroline Turner, Founder and CEO of Creased Puddle. Karen's mission with Tech Talent Charter is to drive inclusion and diversity across the tech ecosystem. She discusses the need to equip organisations with practical insights to make a real difference and encourage senior-level buy-in. She highlights that this starts with recognising why data is essential, understanding how to interpret it, and what to do with it. Karen also shares her thoughts on how we ensure we're not working within a system that is set up...2024-07-0352 min
CyberVersedEpisode 27 – National Ambassador Focus - ResilienceIn episode 27, we return to our National Ambassador Focus to introduce our latest National Ambassador, Resilience. On the podcast, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by four senior members of the Resilience team: Si West, Director, Customer Engagement; Rehan Hussain, Head of Underwriting, International; Jack Jenner, International Head of Distribution & Strategy; and Tom Egglestone, Global Head of Claims. Si West opens the conversation by stating Resilience's mission is to make businesses cyber resilient to material losses. He goes on to explain that they do this by helping companies assess, measure, and manage cyber risk by connecting risk qu...2024-06-0440 min
CyberVersedEpisode 26 - Diversity in Cyber - NeurodiversityIn our latest episode of the Cyber Versed podcast, we continue with our mini-series on Diversity in Cyber; this time, we are looking at Neurodiversity. Three exceptional guests join Mandy Haeburn-Little: Dr Emma Philpott MBE, CEO at IASME Consortium; Jonathon Ellison OBE, Director of National Resilience and Future Technology at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC); and Jess Burden, Security Engineer at IASME Consortium. During the discussion, all three more than adequately explain the numerous advantages of employing neurodivergent people. Both Jonathon and Emma outline how they have not only embraced neurodivergent workforces but also demonstrate the...2024-05-2143 min
CyberVersedEpisode 25 - National Ambassador Focus - SASIn Episode 25, Mandy Haeburn-Little speaks to the team from SAS, the latest addition to the growing number of National Ambassador organisations. Mandy is joined by Caroline Barnett, Principal Consultant; Nicky Furlong, Senior Director, Northern Europe, Public Sector, Health and Life Sciences; David Shannon, Head of Hyperautomation, NI&UK; and Dr Iain Brown, Head of Data Science, Northern Europe. It's an interesting insight into the broad range of work undertaken by one of the leading global software companies to assist clients in making the best use of their structured and unstructured data. During the discussion, the team di...2024-04-2343 min
CyberVersedEpisode 24 – Regional Centre Focus - The Eastern Cyber Resilience CentreIn episode 24, Mandy Haeburn-Little takes a deep dive into the work of one of the Regional Centres—the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre. During her conversation with the centre Director, Detective Superintendent Paul Lopez, she highlights again how Eastern CRC differs from the other centres, particularly in the type of companies and industry sectors it supports. Paul begins by explaining how he arrived in cyber and why he thinks this role is the most important and impactful job he has done in all of his years in policing. Paul also outlines his ambitions and goals for the fu...2024-03-2033 min
CyberVersedEpisode 22 - Regional Centre Focus - The South East Cyber Resilience CentreIn episode 22, Mandy Haeburn-Little meets up with some of the team from The South East Cyber Resilience Centre. Mandy kicks off the conversation by asking the centre director, Chris White, about his new experience setting up a business and being 'Head of Everything'. He explains which skills have transferred well to his new role with the centre. Then, Chair Glen Hymers chats about how he worked with the team to build the board and set the centre up as a business. He also outlines how he views his role as Chair and how he harnesses the sk...2024-02-2139 min
CyberVersedEpisode 21 - Regional Centre Focus - The National Cyber Resilience Centre for the West MidlandsIn episode 21, Mandy Haeburn-Little chats with some of the team involved with the National Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands. She talks with the Centre Head, Vanessa Eyles, about how she came to be involved with the centre and her experience of moving from policing into running a business which was already established when she arrived. She speaks with passion about her team and their moral compass and shared vision to help the business sector become more resilient and prevent cybercrimes. In this episode, Mandy is joined by: Vanessa Eyles, Managing Director, The National Cyber Resilience Centre for...2024-01-3132 min
CyberVersedEpisode 19 - Stephen Ridley, Head of Cyber and Becki Betts, Commercial Lines Product & Proposition Manager, at AvivaIn episode 19, host Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by Stephen Ridley, Head of Cyber and Becki Betts, Commercial Lines Product & Proposition Manager, both at Aviva. Aviva is the most recent addition as a National Ambassador company and the first from the insurance sector. During the conversation, they talk about the various cyber insurance products and services that are available to small businesses and touch on the lack of awareness of such policies among SMEs. The two also comment on why Aviva was keen to support the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group and the Regional Centres by becom...2023-12-1335 min
CyberVersedEpisode 18 - Roundtable Discussion - Working with cyber studentsIn Episode 18, Mandy Haeburn-Little hosts a roundtable discussion focusing on Cyber PATH; all that policing is doing nationally to support students, innovation and new skills, and making sure those skills are available to the business community. Joining Mandy on the podcast are: Fiona Bail, National Cyber PATH lead, National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Sharif Gardner, Head of Defence, Military and Law Enforcement, UK, Ireland & Nordics, SANS Institute James Duncan, Security Cloud Solutions Architect, Microsoft Rania Hindy, Studying Physics/Computer Science and current Cyber PATH Student, National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Matt T...2023-10-1836 min
CyberVersedEpisode 17 - Roundtable Discussion - The need for a national voice for the SME communityIn this episode, Mandy Haeburn-Little hosts a round table discussion focusing on the need for a national voice on behalf of the SME community. It’s an inspiring, insightful and instructive discussion among the guests who are: Maxine Bulmer, Vice-President Consulting Delivery, CGI Simon Newman, CEO of the Cyber Resilience Centre for London Bruce Reekie, National Ambassador Workstream Project Manager, National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Daniel Patefield, Head of Programme, Cyber and National Security at techUK 2023-08-2942 min
CyberVersedEpisode 16 - Roundtable Discussion In this episode, Mandy Haeburn-Little hosts a round table discussion about promoting the importance of cyber intelligence and cyber resilience across the Business and Third Sector community. It’s an open and insightful discussion among the guests who are: Alex Cable – Area VP, WEMEA, Chainalysis Ian Kirby – Detective Superintendent, NPCC National Cybercrime Programme & National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Paul Peters – Temporary Detective Superintendent, Director of The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Andy Gould – Detective Chief Superintendent, National Cybercrime Programme Lead, City of London Police Max Bruce – Strategy & Engagement Manager, NFIB Protect, City of London Police 2023-07-1334 min
CyberVersedEpisode 8 - John McDiarmid, Head of Security and Information Governance at NatWest GroupEpisode 8 features John McDiarmid, Head of Security and Information Governance at NatWest Group, sitting down with our host Mandy Haeburn-Little to dive into the complexities of cybersecurity in the financial services industry. This dynamic chat covers so much – from NatWest’s commitment to staff development to working in security throughout the pandemic and the skills needed in cyber security – that we might need to follow up with a part 2! 2022-08-2326 min
CyberVersedEpisode 7 - Alex Cable, Regional Director at ChainalysisIn episode 7 of CyberVersed, Mandy Haeburn-Little welcomes Alex Cable, Regional Director at Chainalysis, one of our Founding Ambassadors. Alex discusses why she initially got involved with cyber, the rise of cryptocurrency and the importance of ensuring businesses plan for ransomware attacks. The two go on to discuss how businesses can use Blockchain to benefit their existing supply chains.2022-07-2124 min
South West Cyber BeatMandy Haeburn-Little talks about The Benefits for Business of CRC Board MembershipIn this Episode Ross Brown of the SWCRC talks to Mandy Haeburn-Little of Business Resilience International Management (BRIM) about the CRC concept and their relevance and importance to businesses and their supply chains, as well as the benefits that can be had from joining the Board of a Cyber Resilience Centre.Mandy has worked in the private sector throughout her career. She has worked extensively with companies facing significant challenges and has been recognised for her creativity in finding solutions to dilemmas, has an unparalleled network of contacts and has particular acute knowledge of the international cyber...2022-07-1421 min
CyberVersedEpisode 6 - Richard Krishnan, Lead of Cyber and Technology at KPMGIn episode 6 of the CyberVersed podcast, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by Richard Krishnan, Lead of Cyber and Technology at KPMG, one of our Founding Ambassadors. Richard discusses his journey within the cyber industry, the culture of KPMG and the importance of attracting new and younger people to policing. The two go on to discuss the importance of the National Ambassador Programme and what KPMG is currently doing to build cyber resilience within the UK.2022-06-2922 min
CyberVersedEpisode 5 - Richard Holmes, Senior Vice President of cyber security at CGIIn episode 5 of the CyberVersed podcast, Mandy-Haeburn-Little is joined by Richard Holmes, Senior Vice President of cyber security at CGI and one of the Founding Ambassadors of the NCRCG. Richard discusses his current role at CGI, the different CSR activities they are engaged with, the future of CGI within information technology and why CGI became a Founding Ambassador of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group. The two also discuss the importance of bringing a balanced and holistic approach to cyber security and why context is key when implementing cyber solutions for any business.2022-06-0831 min
CyberVersedEpisode 4 - Ilyas Mansha, Managing Director of Accenture SecurityIn episode 4, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by Ilyas Mansha, Managing Director of Accenture Security and current Ambassador Steering Group member. Ilyas explains his background in cyber security and gives an overview of the services Accenture provides to support their customer in dealing with digital challenges. The two delve into current topics such as Ransomware, the Metaverse and the need to stay on top of technological advances. Ilyas describes how many businesses need to do more to combat the threat of cyber-attacks and discusses the current role of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group...2022-05-2429 min
CyberVersedEpisode 3 - Cantium CEO and Vice-Chair of NCRCG Ambassador Steering Group Mark ScottIn episode 3, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by Mark Scott, Chief Executive of Cantium Solutions and Vice-Chair of the NCRCG Ambassador Steering Group. One of the leading minds within industry, Mark has an extensive background in strengthening supply chains and is passionate about raising awareness of cyber resilience and its importance to SMEs. In this podcast, Mark discusses why he initially got involved in cyber security, the important role of the regional CRCs for local businesses and why it’s crucial to expand the CRC network and continue the debate surrounding cyber. 2022-05-1031 min
CyberVersedEpisode 2 - City of London Police Commissioner Angela McLarenIn Episode 2, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by City of London Police Commissioner Angela McLaren. Angela describes her policing journey from her roots in Scotland and the challenges of balancing career ambitions with motherhood, through her move to London to focus on national crime strategies around fraud and cyber, and her recent promotion to Commissioner. The two also discuss the role of women in policing and technology in general, as well as the widening routes into policing designed to attract a diverse workforce reflective of the population they protect.2022-04-2723 min
CyberVersedEpisode 1 - City of London Assistant Commissioner Peter O'DohertyIn Episode 1, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by City of London Police Assistant Commissioner Peter O'Doherty. Peter explains his passion for and experience in economic crime and his responsibility for fraud and cybercrime. He talks openly about how policing is performing concerning cybercrime and how law enforcement agencies prioritise it. He also talks about the need for training and encouraging a diverse range of talents to come into law enforcement. They also discuss how policing is working with the regional National Cyber Resilience Centres and the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to create a genuine police...2022-04-0925 min
Influential VisionsUK Cyber Security Policing Model, 2020 and Beyond—Panel DiscussionHosted by Nat Schooler and Tyler Cohen Wood CISSP- and we had the privilege to speak with Peter Goodman — National Police Lead for Serious and Organised Crime at the National Police Chief’s Council- (retiring this Friday)
Mandy Haeburn-Little CEO of Business Resilience International Management (BRIM).
Andy Gould - Detective Superintendent, National Cybercrime Programme, National Police Chief’s Council
Phillip Donnelly - From the NPCC Cyber Crime Program
Everyone shared such value! This episode can not be missed!
More information on the questions answered can be found in the shownotes : -
h...2020-07-3147 minInfluential VisionsCyber Policing and Business Readiness During Covid19 and BeyondMandy Haeburn-Little Chief Executive of Business Resilience International Management
We discussed: –
Ethical Hacking – Curious Frank
The New Age of Cyber Policing
Business Resilience
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2020-05-1542 min