Cyber Leaders

Cyber Leaders

SANS Institute

Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Sporadic
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

The Cyber Leaders podcast focusses on the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, delivering cutting-edge insights and trends with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. With high level expertise and thought leadership, we aim to provide invaluable perspectives and actionable strategies to empower leaders in navigating the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. 

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S3E26 Live Special: Securing the Connected World with Thomas Harvey

Dec 19, 2025 33m Bonus

In this special live episode of Cyber Leaders, Ciaran sits down with Thomas Harvey, CISO at Santander UK. As one of the UK’s leading operational cybersecurity figures, Thomas discusses the growing…

S3E25 Who Really Controls the Internet—And Why it Matters with Emily Taylor and Roxana Radu

Dec 12, 2025 46m

In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Emily Taylor of Oxford Information Labs and Roxana Radu, Associate Professor of Digital Technologies and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of…

S3E24 Beyond Best Practice: How We Really Build a Safer Digital World with Curtis Dukes

Dec 05, 2025 37m

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Curtis Dukes, Executive Vice President of the Center for Internet Security, to discover what “best practice” really means in cybersecurity today.…

S3E23 The Hidden Conflicts Inside Every Cyber Team with Dr. Nikki Robinson

Nov 28, 2025 40m

In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Dr. Nikki Robinson – author, professor, and Senior Technical Staff Member and Senior Manager for Platform Development at IBM – about vulnerability…

S3E22 Inside Digital Forensics: Hunting for Truth in the Dark with Heather Barnhart

Nov 21, 2025 44m

In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Heather Barnhart, Senior Director of Forensic Research at Cellebrite and Head of Faculty and DFIR Curriculum Lead at SANS, about the challenging world of…

S3E21 Quantum’s Leap: How Cyber Leaders Are Preparing for the Post-Encryption Era with Applied Quantum

Nov 14, 2025 43m

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Marin Ivezic and Dr. Kawin Boonyapredee of Applied Quantum to discuss one of the biggest strategic challenges in the future of cybersecurity: quantum…

S3E20 How Modern Threats Are Redefining the Rules of Defense with Paul Chichester

Nov 07, 2025 43m

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Paul Chichester CMG, MBE, Director of Operations at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, to explore how cyber threats have evolved over the…

S2E19 Bonus Episode: The Human Edge of AI

Aug 15, 2025 49m

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by SANS Chief of Research and Head of Faculty, Rob Lee, to tackle the one big issue on everyone’s mind, AI. Rob shares his expert insight on the rapid…

S2E18 Series Two Round-Up

Jul 18, 2025 38m

In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James look back on the memorable moments of Series 2, revisiting insightful interviews and compelling discussions. They explore recurring themes such as cyber…

S2E17 Life, Limb, and Infrastructure with Tim Conway

Jul 11, 2025 48m

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Tim Conway, Technical Director of ICS and SCADA, to discuss the hidden systems that keep society running, from power plants to water grids. Tim sheds…

S2E16 Cyber Warfare, Disinformation, and Geopolitical Risks with Dr. Bilyana Lilly

Jun 27, 2025 37m

In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Dr. Bilyana Lilly, to discuss cyber disinformation, diplomacy and defense. Here Bilyana sheds light on how geopolitical risk affects technology,…

S2E15 Fighting Back with John Hubbard

Jun 27, 2025 50m

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Senior SANS instructor John Hubbard to discuss the ever-changing threat landscape and how SOC teams can stay ahead. John shares his expertise on…

S2E14 Translating Cyber Risk for a Chaotic World with Tarah Wheeler

Jun 20, 2025 43m

In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Tarah Wheeler, scholar, campaigner and entrepreneur, to discuss risk, safety and security in an increasingly unstable digital world. Tarah shares her…

S2E13 The Cyber Battlefield with Max Smeets

Jun 13, 2025 45m

In this episode, Ciaran and James meet Max Smeets, Co Director of Virtual Routes and Senior Researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies at ETH Zurich, to discuss how digital threats are reshaping…

S2E12 Securing the Supply Chain with Christine Gadsby

Jun 06, 2025 45m

In this episode, Ciaran and James meet Christine Gadsby, Vice President and CISO at BlackBerry, to talk supply chain security; from exploding pagers to software liabilities. Christine reflects on how…

S2E11 Inside Pacific Rim with Ross McKerchar

May 30, 2025 46m

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Ross McKerchar, CISO at Sophos, to discuss one of the most significant – and to some, controversial – counter cyber operations ever carried out by a…

S2E9 The Fifth Domain: NATO’s Cyber Frontline with Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer

May 23, 2025 39m

Kicking off series two, Ciaran and James sit down with none other than the CIO of NATO, Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, to discuss what collective defence means in the cyber domain. Manfred offers a rare…

S2E10 Insider Threat with Lisa Forte

May 23, 2025 33m

In this episode, Lisa Forte, founder of Red Goat, joins Ciaran and James to discuss risk, security and the threat from within. Lisa offers her expertise on insider threat, crisis management, and high…

S2 SANS Cyber Leaders Season 2 Trailer

May 16, 2025 2m Trailer

We're Back for Season 2!Catch up on episodes from Season 1: https://www.sans.org/podcasts/cyber-leaders/Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

S1E8 Series One Roundup

Jan 31, 2025 26m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James ring in the new year with a look back at the standout guests and thought-provoking topics from series one. They also take a sneak peek at what 2025 holds for…

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