In this episode of It’s Cyber Up North we are live from CyberFest 2025 exploring the hot topic of AI and Cyber Security—and how the EU AI Act is changing the game. 

Jon Holden (CyberNorth) is joined by Lucy Batley, owner at Traction Industries, and an absolute powerhouse recognised on the AI 100 UK List 2025, which celebrates individuals and organisations driving responsible, ethical and impactful use of Artificial Intelligence across the UK. 

Tune in as the duo take a deep-dive into AI and Cyber.

In this episode of It’s Cyber Up North we take a deep dive into AI with Newcastle University with a specific focus on Edge Computing and the National Edge AI Hub

Jon Holden is joined by guests Aydin Abadi (Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity) and Mujeeb Ahmed (Senior Lecturer the School of Computing's Secure and Resilient Systems Group) at Newcastle University and the trio discuss:

• The current landscape around cyber security and AI
• A spotlight on Edge Computing
• The work of the National Edge AI Hub and opportunities for the North East cyber security sector

The key to success - collaboration?

In our latest podcast our guests Debra Cairns (Net-Defence) and Ed Bartlett (Hicomply) join Danielle Phillips (CyberNorth) to discuss how collaboration and not competitiveness has grown their business and continues to see them thrive.

This episode of It's Cyber Up North is a bit of a weepy one!

With Phil Jackman set to retire from CyberNorth, Danielle and Phil take a look back over the journey of CyberNorth – from initial inception, to a glimpse into what the future now holds for CyberNorth as Danielle Phillips takes over the reins.

In this episode CyberNorth shines the spotlight on the importance of Innovation and Investment to accelerate scale up success in SMEs in the North East Cyber Security sector. Phil Jackman (CyberNorth) is joined by Naomi Allen Seales (Northstar Ventures) and Connor Greig (One Click Comply) to discuss securing investment and the role of CyberNorths innovation centres in exploring innovative capabilities. 

On this episode we talk Space!

Cyber security and space are becoming increasingly intertwined as space exploration, satellite networks and space-based technologies grow in importance

Thea Scott from CyberNorth is joined by Ed Bartlett, CEO, and they discuss the opportunities for SMEs in the region to explore the space industry which is worth around 19 billion in the UK.

On this episode, Danielle Phillips and Thea Scott from CyberNorth talk about their ambitious plans for the creation of the North East Innovation Zone.

Join Danielle and Thea as they discuss the collaborative passion and drive at CyberNorth and the wider community to create an environment of support from which businesses can commercialise, grow and thrive.

In this episode, Danielle Phillips from CyberNorth is joined by Sarah Hibbert, ITPS and Juliet Melia, Mott MacDonald to talk about Influencing the Influencer - a new campaign launched in the North East to inspire young girls to pursue careers in cyber security.

If you have any influence over young people's career choices then this is a must listen.

In the first episode of 2025, Danielle Phillips and Phil Jackman explore some to the exciting things that are happening in CyberNorth. Find out more at www.cybernorth.biz

In this episode, Thea from CyberNorth meets with Nicola Taylor from ScotlandIS to talk about its work on nurturing future talent in cyber security and, in particular its focus on the Experience Gap.

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