NCSC Cyber Series

About NCSC Cyber Series

Introducing the new podcast series from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Join us as we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of cyber security, bringing you discussions on topical issues, emerging trends, and expert insights from our in-house experts and external guests. Each episode offers a comprehensive exploration of a specific topic, providing listeners with valuable knowledge and actionable advice. Visit ncsc.gov.uk to find out more about the topics discussed, access additional resources, and stay up-to-date with the latest cyber security developments.

Publisher

National Cyber Security Centre

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2024

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

14 of 14 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Institutional Wilful Blindness: Part 2

   Host Darragh interviews leadership expert Margaret Heffernan, Professor Genevieve Liveley, and Kathryn, Head of Social Sciences at NCSC, exploring how organizations overcome wilful blindness to translate cyber risk awareness into action and build resilience.

2. 

   25 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Institutional Wilful Blindness

   Host Darragh and experts Margaret Heffernan, Genevieve Liveley, and Kathryn explore why organizations recognize cyber risks but fail to act, offering insights into leadership and culture for effective response in this interview.

3. 

   27 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The New AI Reality

   NCSC CTO Ollie Whitehouse and The Economist's Alex Hern join host Darragh to explore AI's dual role in cybersecurity, revealing how attackers and defenders alike leverage its power.

4. 

   22 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Cyber Essentials

   NCSC's Chris Ensor, IASME Consortium's Emma Philpott, and BAE Systems' Mary Haigh discuss the foundational Cyber Essentials controls and their vital role in building resilient cyber practices for organizations.

5. 

   23 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Post-Quantum Cryptography

   Darragh interviews Dr. Jeremy Bradley and Flo D about the quantum threat and how organizations prepare for post-quantum cryptography.

6. 

   14 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Professional Standards in cyber security

   NCSC Cyber Series host interviews Bank of England experts on how professional standards shape cybersecurity careers and collaboration in a complex threat landscape.

7. 

   12 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Communications in an incident

   Nicola Hudson, Partner at Brunswick, and Beth Maundrill, Editor at Infosecurity Magazine, explore why strong communication is vital during a cyber crisis and how organizations can prepare their messaging strategy, offering essential insights for incident response in this interview.

8. 

   23 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Passkeys in practice

   NCSC CTO Ollie Whitehouse and Google VP Heather Adkins discuss passkeys, explaining their functionality, importance, and adoption across industries in this interview episode.

9. 

   21 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Reflections on his First 100 Days: A Conversation with Richard Horne

   NCSC CEO Richard Horne shares insights and challenges from his first 100 days leading the organization in this interview.

10. 

    11 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Artificial Intelligence

    Viscount Camrose, Minister for AI, joins the NCSC Cyber Series to explore AI's security, ethics, and impact, revealing how the UK prepares its workforce and protects consumers from cyber crime.

11. 

    11 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Cyber Proliferation

    Cyber Director Will Middleton joins the NCSC Cyber Series to explore the evolving cyber threat landscape and discuss strategies to combat proliferation.

12. 

    11 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Life Beyond Passwords

    NCSC's host explores the challenges and pragmatic approaches to moving beyond passwords, envisioning a world where they are no longer necessary.

13. 

    11 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT

    Incidents and Information Sharing

    Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about how sharing cyber security insights enhances resilience and fosters collective defense against threats.

14. 

    11 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT

    The Ransomware Ecosystem

    In our debut episode, we dissect the latest cyber crime trends from our Evolution of Cyber Crime paper (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncsc.gov.uk%2Fwhitepaper%2Fransomware-extortion-and-the-cyber-crime-ecosystem&data=05%7C02%7Cabi.v%40ncsc.gov.uk%7C51b036b34a78401c6cf808dc5899ae43%7C14aa5744ece1474ea2d734f46dda64a1%7C0%7C0%7C638482664279690435%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MAxqkWemj7wsqzF2u6Q%2BhfkiJddy3DzMswDujo5axoo%3D&reserved=0), and unravel the MO behind ransomware attacks. From the attack mechanics themselves to mitigation strategies, join us as we explore the who, what and how of ransomware.

Inside a recent episode

Institutional Wilful Blindness: Part 2

Published 23 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] They are some of the most loyal employees in the organization who get bent out of shape when they see things being done poorly. So the first is really take them seriously if they've had the courage to speak up and say, I think we have a problem. Definitely follow up. If it turns out they don't, that there isn't a problem or the problem's trivial, still thank the person. And if it turns out it really was a huge problem, make this person a hero in the organization. Put them on a pedestal because they did the right thing. And in general, what organizations do is they fix the problem and they don't talk about it because they hate to acknowledge that it existed in the first place. […]

Who has been a guest on NCSC Cyber Series

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Margaret Heffernan
• Genevieve Liveley
• Kathryn
• Alex Hern
• Ollie Whitehouse

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

32 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

11

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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