It’s time to make cyber human. For far too long, the world of cybersecurity has had a language barrier. Join host Eleanor Dallaway who breaks that barricade as she gets to know the most inspirational people in cybersecurity. Described as “therapy for cybersecurity professionals”, these intimate conversations cut all tech jargon and focus instead on human storytelling. Grab the Mic: Cyber Stories is a platform for the diverse and eclectic voices in cyber, with deep and thought-provoking conversation that cuts to the beating heart of the industry.
From undercover copper to boardroom risk. In this episode, former covert police officer and intelligence specialist Danni Brooke. Known for her high-risk undercover work and her appearance on Channel 4’s Hunted, Danni now works with executive teams to expose digital vulnerabilities before attackers do.
27 Feb 2025
Grab The Mic - Jon Staniforth #16
Jon Staniforth recently served as the CISO for Royal Mail and brings over 20 years of national and international experience in building and leading security programs and teams. In this episode, Jon lifts the lid on the Royal Mail ransomware crisis and covers what goes into responding to such a high-profile incident.
30 Jan 2025
Grab The Mic - Reg Bluman
From a career in marketing to BISO at M&S. Reg Bluman "Grabs the Mic" and runs us through her journey.
2 Dec 2024
Grab The Mic - Steve Moran #14
With a cyber career spanning 22 years in the UK Ministry of Defence with roles at Next and Jaguar Land Rover UK, now current CISO at Sodexo - Steve Moran is the latest to #GrabTheMic
31 Oct 2024
Grab The Mic - Lisa Forte #13
Crisis management specialist, former cargo ship defender (against pirates) and well-documented adrenaline junkie Lisa Forte is the latest guest to join Eleanor Dallaway on our #GrabTheMic podcast
30 Sept 2024
Grab The Mic - Miguel Clarke #12
With 24 years of service as an FBI Special Agent, Miguel Clarke is the latest guest to 'Grab The Mic' and join Eleanor Dallaway in the hot seat.Miguel covers the FBI's unique hiring process, the cyber team's critical role during 9/11, and how the culture of the FBI in the 90s compares to today. He also talks about empowering the cyber community to move beyond a victim mindset.
29 Aug 2024
Grab The Mic - Graham Cluley #11
The "cyber podfather" and co-host of the popular 'Smashing Security' podcast Graham Cluley joins Eleanor Dallaway for the eleventh instalment of our #GrabTheMic:Cyber Stories podcast.Graham gives his take on the future of AI, his journey into Cybersecurity, life at Sophos, the CrowdStrike outage, and his unpopular opinion on chess.
11 Jul 2024
Grab The Mic - Stephen Khan #10
Excited to announce that Stephen Khan Chief Business Security Information Officer at Cognizant and recent 'Infosec Europe Hall of Fame' inductee, joins Eleanor Dallaway for our next #GrabTheMic:Cyber Stories podcast.
With a 20-year career in cybersecurity spanning global businesses like Hargreaves Lansdown, HSBC, RBS, and GSK, Stephen shares his insights on: what's currently keeping CISO's up at night" and "how aspiring CISOs can stand out from the competition when climbing the corporate ladder."
3 Jun 2024
Grab The Mic - Geoff White #9
Geoff White is an author, speaker, investigative journalist, and podcast creator focusing on organised crime and technology. In a career spanning 20 years he's covered financial crime, money laundering, cryptocurrency and the emergence of cybercrime as one of the primal threats to modern society.
2 May 2024
Grab The Mic - Ciaran Martin #8
Ciaran Martin founded the UK’s world-leading National Cyber Security Centre and served as its first CEO for the first four years of its existence. He worked with five Prime Ministers and various senior Ministers across three political parties.
Ciaran grabs the mic, shares some war stories from his time in government, and offers a couple of controversial opinions on ransom payment and disinformation.
28 Mar 2024
Grab The Mic - Cecilie Fjellhoy & Anna Rowe #7
Cecilie Fjellhoy, recognised for her role in the Tinder Swindler saga, and Anna Rowe, co-founder of LoveSaid, join GrabTheMic to share their deeply personal and public experiences as victims of romance fraud. Tune in as they discuss their journey, actions to assist other victims, and contemplate the possibility of future love.
5 Mar 2024
Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories - Rik Ferguson #6
InfoSec rockstar Rik Ferguson grabs the mic. He argues why the Beatles are overrated and how deep fakery is going mainstream, and he provides his 'Rik Takes' on the current cyber stories dominating mainstream media.
1 Feb 2024
Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories - Sarah Armstrong-Smith
Episode five of Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories sees Microsoft's Chief Security Advisor, Sarah Armstrong-Smith, behind the mic.
Join her as she delves into her experiences navigating crisis management amidst COVID-19 and the London terrorist attacks. Sarah challenges the notion of black swan events and shares insights into the evolving landscape of ransomware attacks. Get an exclusive peek into the intensity of the war room atmosphere during cyber incidents.
21 Dec 2023
Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories - Lorna Armitage & Andrea Cullen #4
Catch episode three of Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories with our first double act, Lorna & Andrea, co-founders of Capslock.
Lorna & Andrea cover their journey as female founders, from microaggressions to being ignored in the boardroom.
22 Nov 2023
Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories - Tash Norris #3
Catch episode three of Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories with special guest Natasha Norris - recently names CISO at Zopa Bank.
In this episode, Tash lifts the lid on her remarkable path from being an Apple Store genius to CISO. She talks all things ransomware and how a young CISO can manage workload.
24 Oct 2023
Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories - Holly Foxcroft #2
Catch episode two of Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories with special guest Holly Foxcroft - Who was voted one of the most influential women in cyber & diversity champion.
Holly is the head of neurodiversity in cyber research and consulting' at Stott and May Consulting and an international speaker for neurodiversity, cybersecurity and online behaviour.
In this episode, she openly talks about her experience living with neurodiversity and how businesses can be more accommodating to the neurodivergent.
25 Sept 2023
Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories - Jenny Radcliffe #1
Catch episode one of Grab The Mic: Cyber Stories with special guest Jenny Radcliffe - a burglar for hire, world-renowned social engineer, and TED Talks keynote speaker.
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