Episode 43 - Deep Fakes
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In episode 43, is joined by , Security Product Marketing Lead at , to discuss the topical issue of Deep Fakes. In a light-hearted start to the conversation, Mandy opens by asking Joe how she can be sure that it really was him on the call. Joe responds by providing some great suggestions about how you can look out for specific audio or video cues to help spot fake audio and video. Joe goes on to explain the difference between Deep Fake and AI-generated content; in general terms, he explains that AI content is created from scratch for legitimate purposes, whereas Deep Fake is more about...
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Episode 42 - National Ambassador Focus - Mastercard
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In episode 42, is joined by , Manager, Cyber Threat Intelligence Partnerships at . 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 to make business...
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Episode 41 - National Ambassador Focus - CGI
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In episode 41, is joined by , Vice President, Health, Care and Life Sciences for UK & Australia at . 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 the patients, and the...
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Episode 40 - Infosecurity Europe 2025 Review
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Episode 40 is a short podcast recorded when caught up with , Director of Security Technology and Strategy EMEA at , and , UK & I Executive Committee Member at (Global Technology Industry Association. Both attended (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 Ambassadors and how much they are...
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Episode 39 - National Ambassador Focus - Microsoft
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In episode 39, is joined by three members of the team: , Director, Security Solutions Group; , EMEA Security Sales Director; and , 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...
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Episode 38 - National Ambassador Focus - Logistics UK
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In episode 38, is joined by two members of the team, the first company from the transport sector to join the as National Ambassadors; they are , Director of IT & Development and , 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 about representing its members by campaigning governments,...
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Episode 37 - National Ambassador Focus - Akamai
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In episode 37, is joined by two members of the team at , the newest member of our National Ambassadors. Mandy chats with , Director of Security Technology and Strategy EMEA, and , 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 platform specifically designed to provide scale and...
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Episode 36 - National Ambassador Focus - Nationwide
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In episode 36, chats with two of the team at , a valued member of our portfolio of National Ambassadors. , Business Services, Governance, Risk & Controls Director and , 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, they are able to spend their money building a safe and...
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Episode 35 - National Ambassador Focus - HP
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In episode 35, chats with , Head of Software Sales EMEA at , 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...
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Episode 34 - In conversation with Nik Adams
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CyberVersed episode 34 is the final podcast of 2024, and fittingly, caught up with , 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...
info_outlineIn 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 detail page), Checkout, My Account and Mobile App. It's a fascinating look at what each team does and how they work together to refine every customer touchpoint and address any pain points they can identify through meticulous monitoring. Muktar also provides some insight into the scale of the business, which has 4.3 million customers and around one million visitors every day. He also touches on how they cope with the peak times around Black Friday and the lead-up to Christmas when the site experiences around a 30% increase in daily traffic.
Muktar also provides some information about his recent graduation from the Ethenic Senior Leaders Programme, something he is passionate about and strongly recommends to other business leaders.