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A podcast about the human element in social engineering, security, infosec, business and beyond. Jenny Radcliffe talks to experts from a wide variety of disciplines which go to make up the skill set she uses.
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May 28, 2020

Kathleen Mullin

Another episode from “The Lockdown Diaries” a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.

We are joined by friend of the show Kathleen (Kate Mullin) who gives us her view on lockdown from the USA. We talk about connections with previous pandemics, reactions extreme and otherwise to social distancing measures, and how those pesky hackers have upped their game and taken advantage of the crisis.

To follow Kathleen on LinkedIn, click this link

To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Note: music for the show was provided by;

Spinnin' by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/32423 Ft: spinningmerkaba

May 19, 2020

Another episode from “The Lockdown Diaries” a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.

In a packed show Jenny is joined by returning guest Quentyn Taylor. They talk all things lockdown and working from home as well as Conspiracy Theories, O-Rings, Solar Chargers and whether there is life on Mars....

To follow Quentyn on Twitter, click the link here

To watch Quentyn's videos, click the link here

To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Note: music for the show was provided by;

Spinnin' by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/32423 Ft: spinningmerkaba

May 14, 2020

Another episode from “The Lockdown Diaries” a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.

Jenny is joined by mentalist/magician and social engineer Daniel Sutton.  They chat about the links between magic and social engineering, including distraction techniques, pickpocketing and hypnosis.  They discuss how memory can be fallible and easily moulded and how this applies to security targets as well as audiences, as well as why simple does not mean easy when it comes to both magic and social engineering techniques.

To follow Daniel on Twitter, click the link here

To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

May 12, 2020

Phil Ingram MBE

Another episode from “The Lockdown Diaries” a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.
 
Jenny is joined by Phil Ingrim MBE whose knowledge of geopolitics is put to good use with conversations surrounding President Trump, Russia and Iran's handling of the pandemic, what on earth happened to Kim Jong Un and why cultural tendencies make comparisons difficult in this pandemic.
 
Thanks so much to Phil for a brilliant and entertaining interview!
 
To learn more about Phil and Grey Hare Media, click the link here
 
To follow Phil on Twitter, click the link here
 
To watch the Mars video Phil mentioned, click the YouTube link here
 
To read about the Russian doctor who mysteriously died, click the link here
 
To read about another mysterious Russian doctor's accident, click the link here
 
To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe
May 7, 2020

Another episode from “The Lockdown Diaries” a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.

In this lockdown diary episode Jenny is joined once again by Professor Daniel Dresner. Over the course of this episode, they cover topics such as people's ever changing perception of risk, adapting to remote teaching and remaining positive in these strange times. 

To follow Professor Dresner on Twitter, click the link here.

To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

May 4, 2020

 

Another episode from “The Lockdown Diaries” a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.

In this lockdown diary episode Jenny is joined once again by Stuart Coulson and also Cary "figjam" Hendricks. In one episode they manage to cover, Volcanoes, BBQs, Alien invasions, Privacy apps and tracking, the death of privacy, information overload, people in bed in online meetings, and, if you can stay until the end, more cheese.

To follow Cary on Twitter, click the link here

To follow Stuart on Twitter, click the link here

To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Apr 30, 2020

Another episode from “The Lockdown Diaries” a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.

For this episode, we welcome CP3Joe, where he and Jenny talk all things OSINT, Social Engineering and what the lockdown looks like from his perspective in the USA.

To learn more about the BSides Knoxville schedule, click here.

To learn more about the OSINT Tool Joe has developed called WikiLeaker, click the link here

To read Joe's report, The Internet Archive Is Being Used As A Disinformation Mule, click the link here

For the link to Joe's book, Practical Social Engineering, click the US link here and for the UK click link here

To follow Joe on Twitter, click the link here

To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Apr 28, 2020

Another episode from “The Lockdown Diaries” a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.

For this episode, we welcome back Nick Lambe, who talks about potential security breaches during lockdown, working from home, building the Nightingales IKEA style and the positivity of community spirit at this time. 

To follow Nick on Instagram, click the link here

To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Apr 25, 2020

Another episode from “The Lockdown Diaries” a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.

For this episode, we welcome back Stuart Coulson. Listen in as they talk about the positives to take from the current situation, the rescheduling of BSides Liverpool and how to grow infinite spring onions?!?

To follow Stuart on Twitter, click the link here.

To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

 

Apr 24, 2020

Kieran Lovell

The Human Factor Security podcast returns with "The Lockdown Diaries" a series of light-hearted short interviews with security and cyber professionals about how the Covid19 pandemic has changed the way that they work and life in general.

For this episode, we welcome back Kieren Lovell,  Head of Computer Emergency Responses Special Handling Department, at Tallinn University. Listen in as they talk about the sorts of attacks that risen and what steps people can take to help themselves. 

To follow Kieren on LinkedIn, click the link here

To get in touch try the contact page of the Human Factor Security website or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Feb 7, 2020

Joe works at both Tripwire, where he is Managing Editor and Bora the IT Security Marketing agency helping companies with their SEO, blog content, whitepapers, social media, lead generation & more.

Listen in as we hear Joe and Jenny discuss the benefits of remote working especially across timezones, breaking news stories and how marketing needs to be handled. 

To learn more about Tripwire, click the link here

To learn more about Bora, click the link here

To follow Joe on LinkedIn, click the link here

To follow Joe on Twitter, click the link here

Don't forget, to get in touch with me either try the contact page of the site or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Thank you, to our sponsor VINDLER.de, helping your people defend your company. To find out more, click the link here to visit VINDLER.de

 

Note: music for the show was provided by;

Spinnin' by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/32423 Ft: spinningmerkaba

Jan 31, 2020

Jonathan works for IntaPeople, specialising in the recruitment of IT personnel. In his role he helps companies find the best candidates for their needs.

Listen in as Jenny and Jonathan talk about Star Wars, the oft cited skills gap, role descriptions, recruitment best practices for both companies and agencies, and what is needed to take the industry forward - clue- its all about the humans!

To follow Jonathan on LinkedIn, click here.

To follow Jonathan on Twitter, click here.

Don't forget, to get in touch with me either try the contact page of the site or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Thank you, to our sponsor VINDLER.de, helping your people defend your company. To find out more, click the link here to visit VINDLER.de

 

Note: music for the show was provided by;

Spinnin' by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/32423 Ft: spinningmerkaba

Jan 24, 2020

Holly is an expert in cyber warfare and neuro diversity, helping organisation aware, educated and able to adopt best practices for neuro diverse mindsets. 

Listen to Jenny and Holly chat about her work helping organisations benefit from neuro diverse mindsets, how she became involved and how Family Guy is relevant to Siri. 

To follow Holly on LinkedIn, click the link here

To follow Holly on Twitter, click the link here

To read the article about Stewie, click the link here

Don't forget, to get in touch with me either try the contact page of the site or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Thank you, to our sponsor VINDLER.de, helping your people defend your company. To find out more, click the link here to visit VINDLER.de

 

Note: music for the show was provided by;

Spinnin' by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/32423 Ft: spinningmerkaba

Jan 23, 2020

Listen in as Jenny and Neira explore her life and career, including her focus, inquisitiveness and the positive action that has put her at the vanguard of new technologies, won her a multitude of awards and brought her well-deserved and widespread industry respect and recognition. Thank you for an awesome and inspiring interview Neira!

To follow Neira on LinkedIn, click the link here

To follow Neira on Twitter, click the link here

Don't forget, to get in touch with me either try the contact page of the site or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

Thank you, to our sponsor safepass.me, who ensure all your users do not select a compromised password. Don't forget to tell them that Human Factor Security sent you in order to get 10% discount, when you visit them by clicking the link here

Note: music for the show was provided by;

Spinnin' by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/32423 Ft: spinningmerkaba

Jan 13, 2020

In the latest edition of the Tin Foil Hats Club, Jenny chats with Kate O'Flaherty, Philip Ingram MBE and Ian Thornton-Trump to discuss the current crisis with Iran and the wider implications following the events resulting from America's action. 

For some background on Qassem Soleimani, head of Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, click the link here for the BBC iPlayer documentary, Shadow Commander: Iran's Military Mastermind

For further reading click on the link for an article by Kate in Forbes, After Soleimani’s Killing, Will Iran Launch A Cyberattack Against The U.S.?

Another excellent article from Kate, adding more information to the situation, click the Forbes link here, The Iran Cyber Warfare Threat: Everything You Need To Know.

To follow Kate on Twitter, click the link here.

To follow Philip on Twitter, click the link here

To follow Ian on Twitter, click the link here

Don't forget, to get in touch with me either try the contact page of the site or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe 

Jan 10, 2020

 
Brett is a Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Fraud and Identity theft expert, who uses the skills he learnt as a criminal to help law enforcement, individuals and companies protect themselves from the type of person he used to be.

Listen in, as Jenny and Brett chat about how he got started in cybercrime, his time on the run,  and eventually being caught and sent to prison. They discuss his experiences inside and how he has taken responsibility for his actions and is on a mission to educate us all about cybercrime!

To follow Brett on LinkedIn, click the link here

To follow Brett on Twitter, click the link here

To listen to the Angler Fish podcast, click the link here

Don't forget you can also follow Jenny on Twitter, by clicking the link here.

Thank you, to our sponsor safepass.me, who ensure all your users do not select a compromised password. Don't forget to tell them that Human Factor Security sent you in order to get 10% discount, when you visit them by clicking the link here

Note: music for the show was provided by;

Spinnin' by Alex (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/32423 Ft: spinningmerkaba

Dec 20, 2019

James Linton is a Threat Researcher, but is more commonly known as the Email Prankster™ who has a long list of people who have fallen for his online approaches. 

Listen to James and Jenny chat about how such work is carried out and the effort that is put into the initial contact and keeping the ruse going, whilst it is live. 

Flashdance (Blu-ray)

To follow James on Twitter, click the link here.

To follow James on LinkedIn, click the link here

To learn more about what he has done, click this link to his website

Don't forget you can also follow Jenny on Twitter, by clicking the link here

Dec 13, 2019

Dr Martina Dove is a psychology researcher who has investigated fraud prevention, fraud vulnerability, persuasion, gullibility and scam techniques.

Jenny and Martina discuss scams, frauds, the victims and perpetrators, diving into why and how people fall victim with cognitive bias playing an important role.

To read more about Dr Martina's work, click here to visit her site.

To follow Dr Martina on LinkedIn, click the link here.

To follow Dr Martina on Twitter, click the link here.

Don't forget you can also follow Jenny on Twitter, by clicking the link here

 

Dec 6, 2019

Matthew has a wealth of experience of information governance, in aspects such as developing risk registers, incident response plans, deploying awareness campaigns and vulnerability scans. 

Matthew's experience comes from his time in the military, where he was deployed in Iraq, and higher education. Matthew has an ethos of continual learning, both formally and informally, having completed his MSc and PhD at Salford University. Currently he is working on a MBA, investigating the use of the term 'human error' when it comes to cyber security. 

Nov 29, 2019

Kathleen brings a wealth of diverse experience to her role as CISO for Healthmap Solutions. She has worked in various accounting, audit, risk, governance, and information security roles. Added to that Kathleen has background in publicly traded, private equity, start up, not-for-profit, and governmental organisations. 

Listen to Jenny explore how her background has helped form her perspective, encourage a more security conscious culture within organisations and how listening to others is such an important activity.

Hidden Figures (Blu-ray)

The Handmaid's Tale (Margaret Atwood) 

To follow Kathleen on LinkedIn, click the link here

Don't forget you can also follow Jenny on Twitter by clicking the link here.

Nov 19, 2019

Ben Docherty is the organiser for BSides Newcastle, which is the fastest organised BSides ever. By pulling in favours from friends and being innovative with sponsorship he has managed to get the whole thing ready to rock on Saturday November 23 2019. Listen to Jenny discuss how he's achieved this and what those attending have in store. 

To follow BSides Newcastle on Twitter, click the link here

To get a ticket, click the link here

Don't forget you can also follow Jenny on Twitter by clicking the link here.

Nov 15, 2019

Martin Smith has a degree in Behavioural Psychology and served in the Royal Air Force, before leaving and working for several organisations prior to founding The Security Company, in 1997. Martin has also been a key figure in The Security Awareness Special Interest Group, which discusses the difficult questions and topics. 

Listen to Jenny and Martin talk about his time in the RAF, his undying optimism and how the human side of business needs as much if not more attention today. 

To find out more about The Security Group, click the link here.

To find out more about The Security Awareness Special Interest Group, click the link here.

To follow Martin on LinkedIn, click the link here.

To follow Martin on Twitter, click the link here

To read the post from Martin about his Father, click the link here.

Don't forget you can also follow Jenny on Twitter by clicking the link here

Oct 31, 2019

Sophina is a passionate Advocate for African Women in Cyber Security, where she helps to promote and support African Women with events, meet-ups, an online community and other initiatives. Through her inspirational leadership she is helping other women and the community at large better understand the advantages of having women in cyber security. Not content with that Sophina is a bug bounty hunter and researcher. 

Listen to Jenny and Sophina discus how she got into security, her trip to Las Vegas and why what she does is so important. 

To follow Sophina on LinkedIn, click the link here

To follow Sophina on Medium, click the link here

Mr Robot Series 1 (Blu-Ray)

Mr Robot Series 2 (Blu-Ray)

Mr Robot Series 3 (Blu-Ray)

Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking (Georgina Weidman)

 

Don't forget you can also follow Jenny on Twitter by clicking the link here

 

Oct 18, 2019

The Tin Foil Hats Club returns for its sixth episode. In this edition Jenny chats with Quentyn Taylor, the Bushtucker CISO, as a follow up to the grab bag episode (No. 111) with Stuart Coulson and Cary Hendricks. Listen in as preparedness, the Hunted TV show and ideas for survival from movies are all discussed. 

To follow Quentyn on Twitter, click the link here

To follow Quentyn on Instagram, click the link here

To watch Quentyn's videos, click the link here.  

Don't forget you can also follow Jenny on Twitter by clicking the link here

Oct 11, 2019

Daniel is responsible for leading the research direction for cyber security technology platforms, tradecraft and capabilities and partnering with a variety of organisations and individuals to help make Santander as a world class cyber security organisation.

Added to that he is a co-author of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) ASVS Standard. Not content with that he is also an excellent documentary photographer.

Listen to Jenny and Daniel chat about how the industry needs to not only release vulnerability information but solutions to the problems found, how blaming 'the human' is a tired cliché and understanding them as well as the work they do is required, and advice to anyone starting out in Infosec. 

To follow Daniel on LinkedIn, click the link here.

To follow Daniel on Twitter, click the link here

To view the amazing Cocaine Cowboy photographs, click the link here.

Don't forget you can also follow Jenny on Twitter by clicking the link here

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