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The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 23 - John TerrillWelcome to another intriguing episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, John Terrill steps up to the mic. But how does a 15-year-old hacker end up running security at Fox News and pioneering endpoint tools before the rest of the world caught on?In this episode, we dive into the question from a CTO that left him genuinely stumped, why your operating system might be your biggest crypto risk (not your encryption), and the advice he gives every cybersecurity leader on the edge of burnout...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect...2025-05-0748 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 22 - Matt RathbunWelcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Matt Rathbun takes the mic. But how does a political science grad become CSO Elect at the OCC?In this episode, we explore how a NIST framework changed the course of his career, why awareness training needs a reset, and what it really means when Matt says, “anything encrypted 18–24 months ago is now plain text readable.”+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.2025-04-1649 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 21 - Nicholas ArvanitisWelcome to another gripping episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Nick Arvanitis takes a seat on the sofa. But how does someone go from SysAdmin to one of the most trusted voices in cybersecurity?In this episode, we unpack the mistakes that still weigh heavy, the decisions that cost him sleep, and the one sliding-doors moment in security history he’d change - if he could.+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.2025-04-0249 min
The Defender's JournalA Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Stuart AveryWelcome to another intriguing spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Stuart Avery joins us on the sofa...Who do you trust in a fragmented world? Are fear-based tactics slowing the industry down? And can tech alone ever be the solution? Listen now for Stuart's take.+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.2025-03-1839 min
The Defender's JournalA Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Jemma DavisWelcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Jemma Davis joins us with a story you genuinely won’t want to miss...Jemma never planned for cybersecurity - but life had other ideas. From witnessing WannaCry firsthand to tackling AI risks for SMEs, she’s unpacking the twists, turns, and hard-hitting moments of her powerful, unfiltered journey!+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.2025-03-0337 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 20 - Katelyn PernaWelcome to another fascinating episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to welcome Katelyn Perna to the sofa.Katelyn keeps it real and relatable. This week, we’re diving into the link between RFID chips and decentralised clothing tech. Was becoming a CISO ever her real goal? What web2 problems still hold back web3? And how can aerospace-level scrutiny redefine custody engineering?+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.2025-02-0735 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 19 - Eric FreemanWelcome to another episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to welcome Eric Freeman to the show.Eric’s journey is anything but ordinary. This week, he’s sharing how he went from a line chef to Head of Security in record time – and the lessons learned along the way. We’ll dive into why buy-in can be a major challenge in cybersecurity and how the “yes, but” approach helps solve it. And as a Tottenham fan, Eric reveals how Arsenal (yes, Arsenal) taught him what it takes to build a successful t...2025-01-2341 min
The Defender's JournalA Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Amy Stokes-WatersWelcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to welcome Amy Stokes-Waters to the show.Amy tells it like it is. This week, she’s cutting through the noise to reveal what’s working in cybersecurity, what isn’t, and why real change needs fresh thinking and better visibility for overlooked voices. What’s driving her mission at The Cyber Escape Room Co? And how can security training bridge critical gaps for big enterprises? Don’t miss the full conversation...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with...2025-01-1132 min
The Defender's JournalA Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Holly FoxcroftWelcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to have Holly Foxcroft on the sofa.Is the industry facing a true skills gap – or is it simply a communication breakdown? How does neurodivergence influence security posture in ways we don’t always recognise? And what lessons can recruitment teams take from it all?+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.2025-01-0835 min
The Defender's JournalA Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Yashvier KosarajuWelcome to the first episode of our *fortnightly series in 2025!This week, we’re thrilled to have Yashvier Kosaraju join us on the sofa!How does chasing bounties lead to a career in cybersecurity leadership? What’s the one piece of tech he can’t live without – and was he really that much of a headache for his early managers? Tune in to find out...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.2025-01-0824 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 18 - Tom BaxleyWelcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to welcome Tom Baxley to the sofa!Ever wonder how a 12-year-old tinkerer with computers grew up to become a CISO at one of the world’s top asset management firms? Listen now…+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.2024-09-1335 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 17 - Abbas KudratiWelcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to welcome Abbas Kudrati to the sofa!How did someone who couldn’t read, write, or speak until the age of six go on to shape global cybersecurity strategies and write successful books? Listen now...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.2024-08-2841 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 16 - Erika DeanWelcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to welcome Erika Dean to the sofa!How does someone with zero experience land a spot on the InfoSec team at Capital One? Listen now...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.2024-08-2138 min
The Defender's JournalA Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Chenxi WangWelcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series!In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight broader perspectives in the technology world - offering market insights, success tips, and unique viewpoints to help you think differently and progress. Like our 'main' episodes we delve into individual expertise to shape successful journeys in cybersecurity too!This week, our guest is Venturebeat's "Women in AI" award winner, Chenxi Wang. Here's what she had to say...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or...2024-08-1433 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 15 - Olivia RoseWelcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to have Olivia Rose join us on the sofa!Why did Olivia quit her CISO role just a day after promoting it on an RSA panel? Listen now...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.2024-07-3141 min
The Defender's JournalA Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Steve OrrinWelcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series!In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight broader perspectives in the technology world - offering market insights, success tips, and unique viewpoints to help you think differently and progress. Like our main podcast, we delve into individual expertise to shape successful journeys in cybersecurity too!This week, our guest is the remarkable Steve Orrin. Here's what he had to say...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.2024-07-1736 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 14 - Chelsea JarvieWelcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to have Chelsea Jarvie join us on the sofa!Curious about how she achieved a senior position in cybersecurity with only 18 months of industry experience? Listen now...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.2024-07-0336 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 13 - Phil VenablesWelcome to another episode in our series!Here at The Defender's Journal, we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space, revealing their stories, motivations, and tips for long-term success.This week, our guest is none other than industry stalwart Phil Venables. Here is his journey...*Interested in joining us on the show in Summer 2024? Please connect with Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn, or reach out directly through our website!2024-05-3051 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 12 - Lakshmi HanspalWelcome to another episode in our series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.This week our prestigious guest is Lakshmi Hanspal, and here is her journey...*Interested in joining us on the show in the Summer of 2024? Please feel free to connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn, or reach out directly through our website!2024-05-1148 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 11 - Hilary WaltonWelcome to the ELEVENTH episode in our series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.This week our incredible guest is Hilary Walton, and here is her journey...+ a link to Hilary's podcast (on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@HilsWalton- Fancy joining us on the show in Q2/Q3 of 2024? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2024-04-1643 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 10 - Hazel McPhersonWelcome to the TENTH episode in our "new" series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.This week our incredible guest is Hazel McPherson, and here is her journey...- Fancy joining us on the show in Q2 of 2024? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2024-03-2652 min
The Defender's JournalA Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Kanika SethWelcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series!In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight perspectives and services to help you upskill and advance your career. We'll also provide tangible steps you can take to improve your chances of succeeding in the cyber security space, no matter what your goal is! Just like our main podcast, we're all about digging deep into individuals' expertise and helping those reflections shape successful journeys in cyber security.This week our guest is the incredible Kanika Seth. Here's what she had to say...- W...2024-03-1526 min
The Defender's JournalA Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Amit AroraWelcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series!In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight perspectives and services to help you upskill and advance your career.This week our guest is the incredible Amit Arora. Here's what he had to say...- Want to join us in Q2 or Q3? Reach out to Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn to get the conversation started!2024-03-0527 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 9 - Jacob DePriestWelcome to the ninth episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.This week our incredible guest is Jacob DePriest, and here is his journey...- Fancy joining us on the show in Q2 of 2024? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2024-02-1539 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 8 - Dr. Rebecca WynnWelcome to the eighth episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.This week our incredible guest is Dr Rebecca Wynn, and here is her journey...- Fancy joining us on the show in 2024? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2023-12-1749 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 7 - Shaun BlackburnWelcome to the seventh episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.This week our incredible guest is Shaun Blackburn, and here is his journey...- Fancy joining us on the show? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2023-11-2337 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 6 - Malcolm HarkinsWelcome to the sixth episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.This week our incredible guest is Malcolm Harkins, and here is his journey...- Fancy joining us on the show? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2023-10-2639 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 5 - Joseph DavisWelcome to the fifth episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.This week our incredible guest is Jospeh Davis, and here is his journey...- Fancy joining us on the show? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2023-10-0349 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 4 - Ted HarringtonWelcome to the fourth episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.This week our incredible guest is Ted Harrington, and here is his journey...Ohh and we're not forgetting a link to his TEDx Talk either!- Fancy joining us on the show? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2023-08-3043 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 3 - Christopher KennedyWelcome to the third episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.Our third incredible guest is Christopher Kennedy, and here is his story....- Fancy featuring on the show? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2023-08-091h 03
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 2 - Kim AlbarellaWelcome to the second episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.Our second incredible guest is Kim Albarella, and here is her story....- Fancy featuring on the show? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2023-08-0238 min
The Defender's JournalThe Defender's Journal Episode 1 - JJ AghaWelcome to the first episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success.Our first incredible guest is JJ Agha, and here is his story....- Fancy becoming our next guest? Please reach out to either Jeff Harrod, or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn! 2023-07-1244 min
The Defender's JournalEpisode 21 - Nurturing the Evolution of SD Tech with Shane Mishler (Vice President & COO at SD Tech)Join us, as we engage in a compelling discussion with Shane Mishler, exploring the remarkable journey of SD Tech's growth. Gain valuable insights into the future potential of the industry and discover how Shane's personal experiences have played a crucial role in successfully franchising the business.Please find a link to Shane's profile here!2023-06-1922 min
The Defender's JournalEpisode 20 - Leveraging Data and Tech in the Insurance Space with Matt Sutika (Chief Insurance Officer at Obie)Join Techfellow's discussion with Matt Sutika, as we explore how data and technology developments are affecting the insurance market. Please find a link to Matt's profile here!2023-06-0522 min
The Defender's JournalEpisode 19 - The Future of Digital Marketplaces with Danielle Downs (Head of Next Gen Product Development at NovaFori)Join Techfellow's discussion with Danielle Downs, as we explore how she and NovaFori, have helped to shape and build revolutionary (and fully-integrated) digital marketplaces across diverse niches.Please find a link to Danielle's profile here!2023-05-2220 min
The Defender's JournalEpisode 18 - Discussing Tech Trends 24/7 with Jim Quinn (Executive Managing Director at JLL)Join Techfellow's discussion with Jim Quinn, as we look at digital twinning, the future of digital work, and some other key technological developments too.Please find a link to Jim's profile below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-p-quinn/2023-05-0520 min
The Defender's JournalEpisode 17 - AI x Marketing with Thomas Helfrich (Founder of InstantlyRelevant.com)Join Techfellow's discussion with Thomas Helfrich, 'Your Double (Maybe Triple) Not-So-Secret Marketing Weapon', in identifying how AI has, and will continue to influence marketing activity.Please find a link to Thomas's profile below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/2023-02-2019 min
The Defender's JournalEpisode 16 - Introduction to DeFi, Blockchain and Inclusivity in Web3 with Jack ChorosJoin Techfellow's discussion with Jack Choros in laying the foundational understanding of blockchain technology. Jack also shares his interest in NFTs and in this episode, starts to outline his motivations for a new project...Please find a link to Jack's profile below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchoros/2023-02-0622 min
The Defender's JournalEpisode 16 (Part 1) - Introduction to DeFi, Blockchain and Inclusivity in Web3 with Jack Choros (Part 1)Join Techfellow's discussion with Jack Choros in laying the foundational understanding of blockchain technology. Jack also shares his interest in NFTs and in this episode (Part 1), starts to outline his motivations for a new project...Please find a link to Jack's profile below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchoros/2023-01-2021 min
The Defender's JournalThe Tech Stack is back! (Intro)Your new home of the 20-Minute Tech Chat, the Tech Stack is back for a new series!With our first new, full episode airing on Monday the 6th February, you'll have to check back in with us then... (and every fortnight afterwards too!)2023-01-1800 min
The Defender's JournalEpisode 15 - The Role of Ethics in AI with Olivia GambelinOlivia Gambelin is an AI Ethicist and Founder of Ethical Intelligence. She's lived her whole live in Silicon Valley, through the highs and lows of technology, so is expertly placed to advise her clients on how they should apply ethics to all kinds of artificial intelligence. We explore the efforts to ensure we as a species don't go down the wrong paths with AI.techfellow.co.uk/podcast2022-03-0431 minThe Defender's JournalEpisode 14 - An Introduction to Quantum Computing with Abby Mitchell from IBMAbby Mitchell is a Quantum Developer Advocate at IBM - she joins us for an entry-level chat about the world of quantum computing. We discuss the challenges developers face, the work of the open source community, and the use-cases of quantum in the future.Abby works on IBM's Qiskit. If you'd like to learn more, here are a number of resources:Qiskit Textbook: https://qiskit.org/textbook/preface.htmlQiskit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/qiskitQiskit Medium: https://medium.com/qiskitQiskit Community (textbook, translations, tutorials, website): https://github.com/qiskit-community/Plus, a number of resources on...2022-01-2641 minThe Defender's JournalEpisode 13 - AI Assisting Sport with Francisco Baptista from TeamSportzIn this episode we're joined by Francisco Baptista, Founder of TeamSportz, an AI-infused platform aimed at transforming the way grassroots sports is played and trained for. Francisco's passion for both sports and technology led him to create this innovative platform, one he believes is a game changer for amateur sport.https://www.techfellow.co.uk/podcast2021-12-0740 minThe Defender's JournalEpisode 12 - The Role of a Mentor with Andrew KingHave you ever had at any time during your career? We all need a little help and guidance sometimes, and in our latest episode, passionate and experienced mentor Andrew King joins us to explore this role in depth, and his plans for a mentorship programme at his current company, Dojo.https://www.techfellow.co.uk/podcast2021-11-1628 minThe Defender's JournalEpisode 11 - Supporting Female Technologists and Founders with Helen Tabunshchyk and Zoe EvansHelen Tabunshchyk, Director at Women Who Code London, and Zoe Evans, Founder of Female Founder Squad, join us to discuss how their global organisations support female technologists and business leaders. We discuss the cultural challenges women face from an early age, the professional barriers for those even in positions of leadership, and the stark truth about the lack of funding for female-lead businesses.Learn more: https://www.womenwhocode.com https://www.femalefoundersquad.com 2021-09-2137 minThe Defender's JournalEpisode 10 - Cyber Security Testing with Independent Security Evaluators' Ted HarringtonWe're joined once again but ethical hacking guru, Ted Harrington, Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators, one of the world's leading security testing providers. In this episode, we explore why companies of all sizes and funding should be consistently testing their security capabilities to ensure they're protected against the ever-changing world of attacks. 2021-08-2522 minThe Defender's JournalEpisode 09 - The Future of Meetups with Dennis McCarthyIn our latest episode, we put technology to one side and talk about the community behind the industry. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the world was forced to move online, including the collaborative meetup groups. We're joined by Dennis McCarthy, Founder and Organiser of London Infrastructure as Code Meetup who shares his experience of this move and how everyone's had to adapt to virtual events.https://www.techfellow.co.uk/podcast2021-08-0523 minThe Defender's JournalEpisode 08 - Robotics, localisation, and mapping with SLAMcore's Owen NicholsonJoe Pocock chats to Owen Nicholson, CEO and Founder of SLAMcore about the robotics industry, and in particular how they know their physical place in the world and what's around them, to successfully navigate an environment and complete their jobs. This is conducted via SLAM, Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping.https://www.techfellow.co.uk/podcast2021-07-1932 minThe Defender's JournalEpisode 07 - Incident Management with incident.io's Chris EvansCo-Founder of incident.io joins Joe on this episode of The Tech Stack, sharing his incident management wisdom and lessons learned at Monzo which he and his co-founders have drawn on when starting this new business. techfellow.co.uk/podcast2021-07-0526 minThe Defender's JournalEpisode 06 - Securing Medical Devices with Scope's Mike MurrayMike Murray, Founder and CEO of Scope Security joins us this week as we explore how important cyber security is within healthcare and the challenges modern health-tech companies face.techfellow.co.uk/podcast 2021-05-1034 min