Quick Takes - exploring the growing threat of social engineering techniques
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Release Date: 09/09/2025
Quick Takes - exploring the growing threat of social engineering techniques
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Join the Jisc cyber threat intelligence team as they unpack the rise of ClickFix and its new variant, FileFix. Quick Takes is our new short-form Tech Takes series, created to provide you with critical threat intelligence in minutes. In this first episode, we explore ClickFix, a deceptive social engineering technique that tricks users into clicking on malicious links or downloading harmful files. ClickFix has rapidly become one of the major cyber threats facing organisations worldwide and a new variant, FileFix, is gaining momentum. In this episode of Quick Takes, George Bloor from Jisc’s...
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Polar connect: Pan-Arctic connectivity
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Join Jorgen Qvist, chief operating officer at NORDUnet, to explore Polar Connect, the visionary initiative led by NORDUnet and Nordic NRENs to establish a resilient, trans-Arctic submarine cable linking Europe and Asia by 2030. In this podcast recorded live at Networkshop 2025, learn more about how this route, traversing the High Arctic, complements the Far North Fibre system and offers a sovereign, secure alternative to traditional, congested paths through the Suez Canal, Russia, or North America. In addition to digital connectivity, explore how Polar Connect integrates advanced sensing...
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The GÉANT Network: supporting international collaboration
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Join Sebastiano Buscaglione, senior network architect at GÉANT, for an overview of how GÉANT, and in particular the GÉANT network infrastructure, supports collaboration within the research and education community on a global scale. In this podcast recorded live at Networkshop 2025, learn more about how the GÉANT network underwent significant changes, transitioning toward an infrastructure ownership model for its pan-European footprint. Now, building on the success of this project, GÉANT is applying the same model to its intercontinental connectivity. European NRENs (including Janet) are...
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Cyber security threat monitoring
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Join Steve Howard, head of product, and Darren Jones, cyber solutions consultant, for a deep dive into Jisc's Cyber security threat monitoring (CSTM) service. Learn how CSTM helps organisations improve visibility across their infrastructure by consolidating key security data into a single, easy-to-use dashboard, all closely monitored by Jisc’s security analysts. We also explore how CSTM integrates with existing systems, from servers and firewalls to cloud platforms and EDR tools, and discuss the benefits of its UK-hosted, cloud-native platform. We also outline how detection rules...
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Extending connectivity at Queen Mary University of London
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
George Oosthuizen chats to Rupa Dey about QMUL’s initiatives as part of their ‘Digital Workplace Programme.’ Their vision is to provide secure Wi-Fi connectivity “anytime, anyplace, anywhere,” from lifts to VIP suites, sports fields to overseas sites. Discover how implementing tools, such as extending eduroam, transforms the campus experience. In just under 30 minutes you’ll find out tips and tricks, as well as lessons learnt, that you can use in your organisation’s digital transformation and connectivity journey. Show notes Find out more about Subscribe to our ,...
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Jisc explainers - the power of the Janet Network
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Discover what it means to be connected to one of the most advanced research and education networks in the world. In this Jisc explainer’s episode of Tech Takes, we dive into the incredible capabilities of the Janet Network with two of Jisc’s network experts: Emma Taylor, head of delivery, and Neil Shewry, director of networks. Learn about the benefits of being part of a National Research and Education Network (NREN) and how the Janet Network supports members across the United Kingdom. Show notes Learn more about the power of the Book your place at Find out more and register for ...
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AI in cybersecurity: the benefits, pitfalls and implications for the future
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Director of AI at Jisc, Michael Webb, leads a panel of experts to explore the use of artificial intelligence within cybersecurity live at Security Conference 2024. With the future of AI in cybersecurity poised for existential growth and innovation, this episode will explore how we navigate this exciting and challenging landscape, how AI will become increasingly integral to cybersecurity strategies, and how we can seize the substantial opportunities it presents to cyber defenders, whilst identifying the risks. Michael Webb is joined by Clare Johnson, ITSUS head of capability and founder of...
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Jisc explainers - Managed SD-WAN Service
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Exploring how our managed SD-WAN service can help you meet the challenges of blended learning. Join Guy Easterbrook, director of products (networks), Jen Parry, innovation consultant, and Richard Jackson, head of cloud security, as they explain the ins and outs of the in this episode of Jisc explainers, a mini-series of the Tech Takes podcast. You’ll also get a sneak peek into what you can expect in the upcoming iterations of the service. Show notes Interested in how managed SD-WAN can help you? or Subscribe to our , which has all the latest news, guidance and events tailored...
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Delivering learning analytics fit for the future
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
James Hodgkin and Jim Keane discuss what the future holds for learning analytics in education. In this episode of Jisc explainers, a mini-series of the Tech takes podcast, Jisc’s James Hodgkin is joined by Jim Keane to discuss learning analytics. Both our presenters discuss their experiences of working in learning analytics and both deploying and building a new platform. They discuss how the data collected can help staff detect early signs of issues, allowing for timely interventions. The conversation moves on to reflect on Jisc’s role in assisting institutions in setting up...
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Networkshop 2024 special
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Hear from our members at Networkshop 2024 to learn how they approach challenges, industry trends and prepare for the future. At this year’s Networkshop, we interviewed attendees from Northampton College, Loughborough University, the University of Leeds, SOAS University of London, and UCLAN. We first asked our members why they attend Jisc events such as Networkshop and the key benefits of attending. It was clear that learning about key challenges and trends within the industry is a significant factor for our members. We asked our interviewees which trends specifically interest...
info_outlineJoin the Jisc cyber threat intelligence team as they unpack the rise of ClickFix and its new variant, FileFix.
Quick Takes is our new short-form Tech Takes series, created to provide you with critical threat intelligence in minutes. In this first episode, we explore ClickFix, a deceptive social engineering technique that tricks users into clicking on malicious links or downloading harmful files.
ClickFix has rapidly become one of the major cyber threats facing organisations worldwide and a new variant, FileFix, is gaining momentum. In this episode of Quick Takes, George Bloor from Jisc’s cyber threat intelligence team is joined by colleagues Clive Bream and James Ellor to unpack how these techniques work, why they’re effective, and what organisations can do to defend themselves.
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Episode guest
Clive Bream – Cyber threat intelligence analyst
James Ellor – Cyber threat intelligence analyst
Episode Host
George Bloor – Senior cyber threat intelligence analyst