Episode 49 - Chainalysis and Blockchain Intelligence
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In CyberVersed episode 49, is joined by , Regional Director, , and , Director, Investigations, NEMEA, Chainalysis. In this episode, we focus on the work of Chainalysis, looking at threats and opportunities and the broader topic of cryptoanalysis. Mandy begins by asking Logan about the current threats in Cyber and Fraud, and how the two are converging. Logan highlights the massive increase in illicit crypto transactions, moving from £59 billion in 2024 to £154 billion, making 2025 a record year for crypto activity. Logan also asks and answers whether the fact that almost all cybercrime...
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Episode 48 - The MSP Community (Part 2)
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CyberVersed episode 48 is Part 2 of our focus on the MSP Community. is joined by , Director of the , , VP, Cybersecurity Programs & Executive Director, ISAO, and , the newly appointed Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC) Lead. Michelle shares her experience working with the MSP community. She believes they are essential to the ecosystem, where all stakeholders are focused on the same outcome: helping businesses avoid becoming victims of cybercrime. Michelle explains how she opened the conversation with MSPs to encourage them and explain why they are better equipped to support the SME community...
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Episode 47 - The MSP Community
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In CyberVersed episode 47 is joined by two National Ambassador representatives: , VP, Cybersecurity Programs & Executive Director, ISAO, and , Co-Founder and CEO of . The topic of discussion is 'The MSP community,' which is Part 1 of a focus on MSPs. It's a lively and engaging three-way discussion that provides excellent insights into the MSP community and why they are essential in the drive to make the SME community throughout the UK better prepared and ultimately more cyber resilient. To begin the discussion, Wayne and Jamie define an MSP and discuss how the industry has...
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Episode 46 - National Ambassador Focus - CyberSmart
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In CyberVersed episode 46 is joined by , Co-Founder and CEO of our newest National Ambassador, , a leading cyber security specialist. They are ideally suited as a National Ambassador company. With over 1,000 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and over 6,000 SME customers in the UK, they are primed to act as an enabler to this crucial sector within the digital economy. In partnering with NCRCG, CyberSmart seeks to empower MSPs and SMEs around cyber resilience and signpost the support offered by the CRC Network and the national technical authority, NCSC. Jamie begins by explaining...
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Episode 45 - Exploring the Cyber PATH programme
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In CyberVersed episode 45, we explore and explain the programme. is joined by , Interim Head of Cyber PATH, Head of Cyber & Innovation, North East Business Resilience Centre, and , Talent Manager at Cyber PATH. Martin kicks off the discussion with a summary of what Cyber PATH is and what it does: essentially, it helps micro, small, and medium-sized organisations (SMOs) understand how they might be attacked and how to avoid it, while providing real-world experience for students exploring careers in cyber. Martin touches on the changes that have taken place since he started working...
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Episode 44 - Police CyberAlarm
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In episode 44, is joined by , Lead for NPCC National Cybercrime Team. Nick Bell is an award-winning security leader and former Detective Superintendent with 30 years in policing. He is a former CEO of the , where he launched the , , and to support SMEs and develop future cyber talent. Nick is experienced in leading investigations into cybercrime, digital forensics, fraud, and cryptocurrency, with a track record of building national programmes and partnerships. Nick was also named Outstanding Security Director of the Year 2023 at the Tackling Economic Crime Awards. Nick...
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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...
info_outlineIn 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 platform specifically designed to provide scale and resilience.
The team provided interesting examples of how notable events, such as the release of the original Star Wars trailer, were a test and validation of the platform's design and ability to deal with large volumes of traffic.
Richard and Matt also explain the three main verticals of the business, which are Delivery (of content), Security, and Cloud. However, they are quick to highlight that it's Akamai's ability to bring all of these elements together that makes it unique and provides a platform where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
The two also talk about the importance of their Security Operations Centre, which provides customers with direct access to over 250 experienced and competent engineers. They also explain the value of their State of the Internet Report (SOTI Report), which gathers data firsthand from the information Akamai sees daily, providing a view of what's evolving and what's changing in terms of threats.
During the engaging conversation, Mandy asks Richard and Matt if we are getting better at dealing with ransomware attacks and about the impact of AI on cybercrime; both provide insightful and thought-provoking answers to all of the questions in what is a most interesting and open conversation.