In this podcast, John McDiarmid discusses how NatWest Group ensures that their cyber security development, on which their customers desperately rely, keeps pace with the ever-growing innovation within the banking industry. At the same time, Amanda Scott gives us a first-hand explanation of how NatWest’s AI-powered assistant, Cora, has become a growing digital influence in how they serve customers.

Microsoft joins us once again to deep dive into the increasing threats small businesses are facing in the rapidly growing Cyber Security Space,

Jonathan Davies discusses protecting the world, one signal at a time with Microsoft's advanced AI and machine learning technology and Lesley Kipling helps us understand staying ahead of the game whilst navigating the rapid and sophisticated cyber-attacks of today."

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Episode 11 is a celebration of the newly joined NCRCG Ambassador Microsoft. Mandy sits down with Microsoft's Sian John MBE, Director of SCI Strategic Growth Business Development, and Paul Kelly, Director of Security Business Group, to hear about how a major global technology organisation manages the evolving threat of cybercrime at scale.

From practical tips on how to secure your everyday activity across Microsoft applications to their expert perspective on our student Cyber PATH initiative, not only do we get a sense of reassurance to have such sharp minds leading the charge against online crime, but we also gain a sense of hope – it looks like we're winning.

In Episode 10, Ben Fletcher, Group Chief Financial Officer of The Very Group, brings us a unique perspective in his conversation with Mandy as they discuss the priorities of a role working in finance for a major retailer while juggling the increasing cyber security risks that come with being such a prominent organisation. 

Exploring themes of risk, workplace culture, collaboration and more, Ben offers us a rare insight into the workings of a huge multi-category retailer, with some surprises along the way. 

In listening to Ben, we realise that finance is ultimately about safeguarding organisations for the future, a mission which dovetails nicely with cyber resilience and expounds the partnership between the National CRC Group and The Very Group as one of their Founding National Ambassadors. 

For Episode 9, we’re bringing you a bumper special to celebrate the UK's first National Cyber Resilience Centre Network Summit and Cyber Security Awareness Month. 

With four guests drawn from Centre leadership and our National Ambassadors, this roundtable conversation covers everything from our work as a National network to the increasing importance of cyber issues amongst the business community and how this is being tackled. 

Featuring Nick Bell from National CRC Group, Alex Cable of Chainalysis, Andy Richardson from the South East CRC, and Richard Holmes of CGI, we’re offering you a front-row seat to the most exclusive cyber discussions happening in the UK right now. 

Episode 8 features John McDiarmid, Head of Security and Information Governance at NatWest Group, sitting down with our host Mandy Haeburn-Little to dive into the complexities of cybersecurity in the financial services industry.  

This dynamic chat covers so much – from NatWest’s commitment to staff development to working in security throughout the pandemic and the skills needed in cyber security – that we might need to follow up with a part 2!  

In episode 7 of CyberVersed, Mandy Haeburn-Little welcomes Alex Cable, Regional Director at Chainalysis, one of our Founding Ambassadors.

Alex discusses why she initially got involved with cyber, the rise of cryptocurrency and the importance of ensuring businesses plan for ransomware attacks.

The two go on to discuss how businesses can use Blockchain to benefit their existing supply chains.

In episode 6 of the CyberVersed podcast, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by Richard Krishnan, Lead of Cyber and Technology at KPMG, one of our Founding Ambassadors.

Richard discusses his journey within the cyber industry, the culture of KPMG and the importance of attracting new and younger people to policing.

The two go on to discuss the importance of the National Ambassador Programme and what KPMG is currently doing to build cyber resilience within the UK.

In episode 5 of the CyberVersed podcast, Mandy-Haeburn-Little is joined by Richard Holmes, Senior Vice President of cyber security at CGI and one of the Founding Ambassadors of the NCRCG.

Richard discusses his current role at CGI, the different CSR activities they are engaged with, the future of CGI within information technology and why CGI became a Founding Ambassador of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.

The two also discuss the importance of bringing a balanced and holistic approach to cyber security and why context is key when implementing cyber solutions for any business.

In episode 4, Mandy Haeburn-Little is joined by Ilyas Mansha, Managing Director of Accenture Security and current Ambassador Steering Group member.

Ilyas explains his background in cyber security and gives an overview of the services Accenture provides to support their customer in dealing with digital challenges.

The two delve into current topics such as Ransomware, the Metaverse and the need to stay on top of technological advances.

Ilyas describes how many businesses need to do more to combat the threat of cyber-attacks and discusses the current role of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group and its plans to help improve cyber resilience in the United Kingdom.