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This episode begins a special four episode series focusing on the ISF's latest report, Threat Horizon 2025: Scenarios for an Uncertain Future.  Today, ISF CEO Steve Durbin and ISF Podcast producer Tavia Gilbert offer an overview, setting the stage for this Threat Report. Then over the next several weeks, we'll have a deeper discussion about each of the three major threat areas featured in the report. More resources from ISF related to this episode: LINK THREAT HORIZON REPORT ON SECURITYFORUM.ORG Threat Horizon 2024: The Disintegration of Trust Threat Horizon 2023: Security at a Tipping Point Threat Horizon 2022: Digital and Physical Worlds Collide Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

In this episode, ISF CEO Steve Durbin and Tavia Gilbert look back on the interviews he’s done in the last three weeks with Sean Campbell, Ganesh Krishnan, and Dr. Ellie Pavlick, and discuss what they've learned from those conversations. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Today, Steve speaks with Dr. Ellie Pavlick, a professor of computer science at Brown University. Dr. Pavlick’s research focuses on computational models of semantics and pragmatics which emulate human inferences in artificial intelligence. Steve and Ellie discuss generative AI, developing a pipeline of talent to work with it, and perspectives on its developing uses for organisations. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter

Today Steve speaks with Ganesh Krishnan, a cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience protecting the digital world from cyber threats. He's been in leadership at Yahoo, LinkedIn, and other companies, and these days, he's the co-founder and CEO for Anzenna, which aims to empower employees with simple and effective security tools. Steve and Ganesh cover a lot of ground today, from using AI, to cloud security, to moving your organisation’s workforce from security training to engagement. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

This week, Steve is interviewing Sean Campbell, founder and CEO of Cascade Insights. Over the past fifteen years of growing this B2B research firm, Sean has always worked remotely. Today, he shares a lot of practical tips for managers of remote and hybrid workforces, including listening for the silences and preventing 30-minute meetings from taking over your employees’ time. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Today, Steve is in conversation with Jim Routh, the former CISO of MassMutual and Aetna. Jim currently works as a consultant and serves as a member of multiple boards. This week, he and Steve talk about the varied skill-sets required of cutting edge CISO’s, managing expectations of the C-Suite, the nuance between consensus and agreement, and more. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Today, we’re featuring the second of a two-part conversation between Steve and Dr. Christopher Hand. You’ll remember from last week that Chris is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. This week, he talks with Steve about what companies are learning about productivity post-Covid and responding to cyber abuse in the workplace. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

This episode is the first part of a two-part conversation between Steve and Dr. Christopher Hand. Chris is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He and Steve talk about trust and authenticity online, cyber-bullying in the context of work, and what we know so far about the decision to return to the office post-pandemic. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

Today, ISF Steve sits down for an interview with BBC journalist Kirsty Lang to talk about current threats, nation-state cybercrime, and the role of government and Big Tech in enhancing security for all. Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

In this second installment of our two-part interview with author and former Chief Business Officer of Google X Mo Gawdat, Mo and Steve talk about balancing a culture of innovation with a culture of security, and new ways to think about risk within the current threat landscape. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

Today is the first of a two-part interview in which ISF CEO Steve Durbin is speaking with author and former Chief Business Officer of Google X Mo Gawdat. Mo and Steve discuss the complicated relationship humans have with technology, particularly AI, and how both individuals and businesses can navigate that wisely. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

Today’s episode offers a fascinating conversation with Steve and journalist Jamie Bartlett, a specialist in online culture and technology and author of several books, including The People Vs Tech: How the Internet is Killing Democracy and Radicals Chasing Utopia: Inside the Rogue Movements Trying to Change the World. Listeners may also be familiar with his BBC podcast series, The Missing Cryptoqueen, which uncovers the story of Dr Ruja Ignatova, the woman who promised to make millions rich through a cryptocurrency called OneCoin, and then disappeared. Steve and Jamie discuss current trends in cyber crime and what government, private companies, and individuals can do to fight back. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

Explore how CISOs can educate the board, build resilience, and invest effectively in security, with Steve Dubin, ISF CEO, and Margaret Heffernan, a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath School of Management.  Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

Today, Steve is in conversation with author and strategist Rahaf Harfoush about balancing productivity and creativity. The two have a very practical discussion about how to give yourself and your team the time and space to focus, to think creatively, and to collaborate effectively. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

ISF CEO Steve Durbin sits down with strategic supply chain risk expert Omera Khan. They talk about the current risk landscape vis a vis supply chain, protecting your supply chain by building collaborative systems, and incentivizing your staff appropriately to ensure they vet suppliers with a security-first mindset. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

This week, we’ve put together a preview of the upcoming episodes in this season of the ISF Podcast. We are excited to bring you really thoughtful and compelling interviews with luminaries in their fields. Featuring excerpts from Steve’s interviews with Omera Khan, Rahaf Harfoush, Margaret Heffernan, and Mo Gawdat. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

Today BBC journalist Nick Witchell interviews ISF CEO Steve Durbin. They discuss AI and its impact on security, as well as data integrity and trust in an age of disinformation. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

This week, we’re featuring a presentation ISF CEO Steve Durbin made on December 7, 2022, on the Emerging Threats we expect to see in 2023. Mentioned in this episode: Protecting the Crown Jewels Steve Durbin: steve.durbin@securityforum.org Phone: +44 (0) 7785 953800 Twitter: @stevedurbin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedurbin/ ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

In today’s episode, which was recorded together in the studio — a rare and happy occurrence when we’re able to be together in person — ISF CEO Steve Durbin and producer Tavia Gilbert discuss the future of the security leader, including the characteristics of security leaders today compared to those likely to be required in the future, as well as the future operating model of the security function. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management

Today, Steve speaks with Tim Carmichael, Chief Data Officer of the Chalhoub Group, a luxury retailer based in Dubai, and former Chief Data Officer of the British Army. Tim and Steve talk about what can happen when leaders empower their people to act and consider how CDOs, like CISOs, can serve as interpreters for members of the Board. They also explore strategies for hiring and keeping the best talent in a competitive market. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management