The real work begins AFTER the incident is resolved. Learn why compliance standards like ISO & PCI-DSS require thorough post-mortems, action plans, and reporting to strengthen security posture.​

Fixing an incident isn’t enough—you need to understand WHY it happened. Learn how the 5 Whys technique helps cybersecurity teams drill down into root causes and prevent repeat failures.​

Communication is key during a security incident. From board reports to external disclosures, having a structured comms plan can prevent reputational damage. Learn why pre-written templates and clear internal messaging are vital.​

What happens when a security breach involves someone you trust? In cybersecurity, investigating a co-worker or even a friend can be a harsh reality. Discover how to stay objective, remove emotion, and focus on the facts when handling insider threats.​

Incident response is non-negotiable in cybersecurity. No matter how many countermeasures you have, breaches will happen. Learn why every security professional must master incident response protocols to mitigate damage effectively.​

Our latest episode brings in security expert Iain Pye, who shares military tales with me, your host James Rees, about what really happens when everything goes wrong. We get stuck into the nitty-gritty of incident response - the sleepless nights, the pressure from executives, and how to keep your team going when they're running on fumes.

Are CISOs too competitive for their own good? Security leaders face the same threats, yet many work in silos. This clip explores why collaboration is key to reducing risk and protecting businesses.

CISOs are now personally liable for security failures. How can they protect themselves from legal action and reputational damage? Learn the key risk management strategies every CISO needs to reduce exposure.

Hackers are influencing politics more than ever—from cyber espionage to nation-state attacks. This clip explores the intersection of cyber warfare, geopolitics, and emerging security threats.

Incident response is more than just stopping ransomware. CISOs must focus on governance, compliance, and risk mitigation to avoid legal liability. Learn how security leaders can prepare for worst-case scenarios.

CISOs struggle with balancing security strategy and corporate bureaucracy. This clip dives into the biggest challenges facing security leaders, including budget fights, executive buy-in, and regulatory pressures.

What skills do today’s CISOs need to thrive? From risk management to board-level communication, the role is more strategic than ever. Learn the key skills every CISO must master to protect their company and career.

The CISO role has evolved beyond IT security—it’s now about business risk, compliance, and leadership. Discover the new expectations for CISOs in 2024 and how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.

Welcome back to Razorwire! I'm your host, Jim, and in this second part of our CISO Dilemmas series, we welcome back security experts Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy. Moving beyond the challenges covered in part one, this episode explores the rewarding aspects of the role while taking a frank look at the ethical issues security leaders regularly face. The guests share personal experiences and practical actions for transitioning from technical expertise to strategic leadership, building effective teams and managing relationships across the business.

How can CISOs protect themselves from liability? Today’s security leaders must focus on breach response, not just prevention. This clip explores why CISOs are increasingly being held accountable for cyber incidents and how to shift towards strategic risk management.

Discover how traditional security training often fails by being overly punitive. Explore better ways to integrate human intelligence into defence strategies.

Legislation like DORA is raising stakes, but do organisations really care about educating staff on InfoSec? Learn why compliance alone isn’t enough.