Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender’s Journal!

This week, Nate Dunning joins us on the mic. But how does a small-town farm kid end up leading global security operations across continents?

In this episode, we unpack what it’s like to handle a live DDoS attack from an airport terminal, the challenges of building a SOC across time zones, and why hiring unconventional talent might be the secret weapon your security team’s missing...

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

Welcome to another intriguing episode of The Defender's Journal!

This week, John Terrill steps up to the mic. But how does a 15-year-old hacker end up running security at Fox News and pioneering endpoint tools before the rest of the world caught on?

In this episode, we dive into the question from a CTO that left him genuinely stumped, why your operating system might be your biggest crypto risk (not your encryption), and the advice he gives every cybersecurity leader on the edge of burnout...

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Defender's Journal!

This week, Matt Rathbun takes the mic. But how does a political science grad become CSO Elect at the OCC?

In this episode, we explore how a NIST framework changed the course of his career, why awareness training needs a reset, and what it really means when Matt says, “anything encrypted 18–24 months ago is now plain text readable.”

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender's Journal!

This week, Nick Arvanitis takes a seat on the sofa. But how does someone go from SysAdmin to one of the most trusted voices in cybersecurity?

In this episode, we unpack the mistakes that still weigh heavy, the decisions that cost him sleep, and the one sliding-doors moment in security history he’d change - if he could.

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

Welcome to another intriguing spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!

This week, Stuart Avery joins us on the sofa...

Who do you trust in a fragmented world? Are fear-based tactics slowing the industry down? And can tech alone ever be the solution? Listen now for Stuart's take.

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!

This week, Jemma Davis joins us with a story you genuinely won’t want to miss...

Jemma never planned for cybersecurity - but life had other ideas. From witnessing WannaCry firsthand to tackling AI risks for SMEs, she’s unpacking the twists, turns, and hard-hitting moments of her powerful, unfiltered journey!

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

Welcome to another fascinating episode of The Defender's Journal!

This week, we’re excited to welcome Katelyn Perna to the sofa.

Katelyn keeps it real and relatable. This week, we’re diving into the link between RFID chips and decentralised clothing tech. Was becoming a CISO ever her real goal? What web2 problems still hold back web3? And how can aerospace-level scrutiny redefine custody engineering?

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

Welcome to another episode of The Defender's Journal!

This week, we’re excited to welcome Eric Freeman to the show.

Eric’s journey is anything but ordinary. This week, he’s sharing how he went from a line chef to Head of Security in record time – and the lessons learned along the way. We’ll dive into why buy-in can be a major challenge in cybersecurity and how the “yes, but” approach helps solve it. And as a Tottenham fan, Eric reveals how Arsenal (yes, Arsenal) taught him what it takes to build a successful team...

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!

This week, we’re excited to welcome Amy Stokes-Waters to the show.

Amy tells it like it is. This week, she’s cutting through the noise to reveal what’s working in cybersecurity, what isn’t, and why real change needs fresh thinking and better visibility for overlooked voices. What’s driving her mission at The Cyber Escape Room Co? And how can security training bridge critical gaps for big enterprises? Don’t miss the full conversation...

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.

Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!

This week, we’re excited to have Holly Foxcroft on the sofa.

Is the industry facing a true skills gap – or is it simply a communication breakdown? How does neurodivergence influence security posture in ways we don’t always recognise? And what lessons can recruitment teams take from it all?

+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.