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Cybersecurity is evolving — and so should you. Razorwire brings the open conversations that give you the edge. Welcome to the Razorwire podcast — your resource for practical advice, expert insights, and real-world conversations on cybersecurity, information security (InfoSec), risk management, governance, security leadership, human factors, and industry trends. Our mission is to help you build a stronger cybersecurity career while supporting a dynamic, agile community of professionals committed to continuous improvement. Each episode brings you actionable advice and real experiences from your host, James Rees — an information security specialist with over 25 years of experience — and from a range of respected guests across t...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Season 1 - Episode 86

Burnout in Cybersecurity: Preparing Cyber Staff for the Reality, Not Just the Role

Is burnout in cybersecurity inevitable, or are we finally learning how to prevent it?Welcome to Razorwire. In this episode, I sit down with clinical traumatologist Eve Parmiter and occupational psychologist Bec McKeown to talk about what's really happening in high pressure cyber roles. This isn't about vague wellness advice or corporate tick-box exercises. We're looking at the actual mechanics of burnout: why CISOs are breaking under impossible expectations, how remote work has changed team dynamics and what the early warning signs look like before someone hits crisis point. If you work in cybersecurity, particularly in leadership...

Published: Dec 10, 2025Duration: 1h 7m 34s

Season 1 - Episode 85

The Death of Passwords: The Future of Authentication

Is passwordless authentication finally ready for prime time, or are we just replacing one set of problems with another?Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode, we're tackling one of the oldest challenges in information security: identity and access management.I'm joined by David Higgins, CTO at CyberArk and Murtaza Hafizja, Senior Technical Product Marketing Leader from OneSpan, who bring decades of combined experience from the front lines of identity, authentication...

Published: Nov 26, 2025Duration: 55m 19s

Season 1 - Episode 84

How to Build Effective & Affordable Cyber Defences for SMEs

How can small and medium businesses protect themselves from cyber threats without spending a fortune or just ticking boxes for compliance?Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I’m Jim and in this episode, we’re taking a look into the challenges faced by SMEs on the journey through cybersecurity compliance and insurance.I’m joined by Lewis Lockwood from Incursion and Josh X of Capsule, who bring experience from the front lines of offensive security and in...

Published: Nov 12, 2025Duration: 48m 26s

Season 1 - Episode 83

How Cybercriminals are using AI - and How to Defend Against It

What happens when the dark side gets its hands on cutting-edge AI and why might even seasoned defenders find themselves playing catch-up?Welcome back to Razorwire, where I’m joined by Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy to discuss how criminals are using AI, what's actually working and how the threat landscape is changing. We explore how adversaries are using AI, what’s actually working in the wild and how professionals can prepare for the unsettling pace of change.Summary:We discuss AI-powered phishing, deepfakes in recruitment and self-evolving malware. The conversation moves beyond the...

Published: Oct 29, 2025Duration: 57m 2s

Season 1 - Episode 82

What Actually Works in Cybersecurity (And What Doesn't)

Are you making career moves in cybersecurity or is cybersecurity making moves around you?Welcome to Razorwire. In this episode, I sit down with Marius Poskus - CISO, consultant, podcaster and all-round cyber expert - to how to succeed in cybersecurity. We discuss career paths, why security culture fails in most organisations and the risks of rushing into AI without understanding what you're doing. Whether you're trying to break into the industry or you're leading security strategy, this conversation covers what works and what doesn't.Summary:Want to break into cybersecurity without wasting...

Published: Oct 15, 2025Duration: 41m 6s

Season 1 - Episode 81

The Hidden Costs of Security Stack Consolidation (That Vendors Don't Mention)

Is your security stack making you safer or just adding to the chaos?Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we unravel the mess, myths and market realities behind today’s cybersecurity challenges. I’m your host Jim and in this episode, I’m joined by our favourite regulars Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy to tackle a topic that irritates every CISO: the security solution stack. We discuss the big questions about vendor motivations, tool sprawl and why consolidation so often promises more than it delivers.In this episode, we set aside the sales buzzwords and look a...

Published: Oct 1, 2025Duration: 48m 15s

Season 1 - Episode 80

The Psychological Toll of Working in Cybersecurity - When You Can't Unsee What You've Seen

Are you prepared for the psychological toll that comes with handling disturbing content in the cybersecurity world?Welcome to Razorwire, where today we’re exploring into the realities behind a career in cyber, from technical warfare to the often-overlooked human cost. In this episode, I’m joined by therapist and consultant Eve Parmiter to examine the real psychological impact of repeated exposure to distressing material that many of us face during incident investigations, content moderation and threat research.Eve draws on her background in trauma therapy and real-world experiences both inside and outside of cy...

Published: Sep 17, 2025Duration: 57m 20s

Season 1 - Episode 79

Hacking AI: The Risks for Businesses

Understanding AI security threats before they become your next crisisOn this episode of Razorwire, I explore the emerging frontier of AI security with leading experts Jonathan Care and Martin Voelk. We examine the latest risks, show you how adversaries are exploiting AI systems and share practical advice for professionals working with these rapidly advancing technologies.We move past the marketing speak to reveal how attackers are using generative AI, what it really takes to test these complex systems and what the rise of agentic, self-operating AI means for defenders. Security leaders, penetration testers and...

Published: Sep 3, 2025Duration: 56m 28s

Season 1 - Episode 78

Streamlining the Compliance Journey - An End-to-End Approach

Is your compliance strategy making life easier or just adding more chaos?Welcome to Razorwire, where we take you to the heart of cybersecurity with voices that have seen it all. I’m Jim, your host and in this episode, I’m joined by Martin Davies (Audit Alliance Manager at Drata) and Patrick Sullivan (VP of Strategy and Innovation at A-LIGN). Together, we explore how to cut the compliance overhead, eliminate duplication across multiple frameworks and turn compliance into a competitive advantage that actually speeds up sales cycles.Compliance is rarely anyone’s favourite topic, yet it...

Published: Aug 20, 2025Duration: 58m 15s

Season 1 - Episode 77

Venture Capital's Cybersecurity Crisis: No Money, No Innovation, No Future?

Why venture capitalists have abandoned cybersecurity and what this means for real innovationWelcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we go beyond the headlines to dig into what really matters in information security. I'm your host, James Rees and this week we're pulling back the curtain on the world of venture capital in cybersecurity. The brutal truth is that VC money has dried up, innovation has stalled and according to this week’s special guest, we're mostly seeing "the same crap with AI on it." VCs are having layoffs, funds are frozen at 13-14 years with no ex...

Published: Aug 6, 2025Duration: 42m 41s

Season 1 - Episode 76

The SME Cybersecurity Revolution: How Coro Cracked the Code

Are small and medium-sized businesses finally getting the cybersecurity solutions they deserve - or is the market still leaving them exposed?Welcome back to Razorwire, the podcast where I investigate the real world challenges and breakthroughs in cybersecurity, bringing you the stories and advice of the industry’s leading minds. I’m Jim, and in this episode, I’m sitting down with Piers Morgan - no, not that Piers Morgan - who serves as Senior Vice President and General Manager for EMEA at Coro cybersecurity. We’re exploring the future of endpoint security for small and medium-sized business...

Published: Jul 23, 2025Duration: 40m 29s

Season 1 - Episode 75

Human Risk Intelligence: Is Behavioural Data the New Defence?

How do we measure and manage the human element of cyber risk beyond technology and basic security training?Welcome to Razorwire, where we uncover what really matters in cybersecurity. I’m James Rees and in this episode, talking about the world of human risk intelligence with Flavius Plesu, Founder and CEO of OutThink. We'll question whether staff really are the 'weakest link' and instead explore how understanding real human behaviour can turn your workforce into a formidable security asset.For too long, information security has focused almost exclusively on technical controls, but so...

Published: Jul 9, 2025Duration: 38m 1s

Season 1 - Episode 74

Inside the Early Lessons of DORA Compliance: What Works, What Fails, What’s Next?

Six months into DORA's implementation, what's actually happening in financial services organisations?Welcome back to Razorwire, where we tackle cybersecurity's toughest challenges with honesty and expert insight. In this episode, I'm joined by returning experts Jonathan Care and Richard Cassidy and also a new guest to the podcast, Romain Deslorieux, to examine how the Digital Operational Resilience Act is playing out in practice.Now some time has passed since DORA's January deadline, we're seeing the real story emerge. Some organisations are discovering they fundamentally misunderstood what compliance actually requires. Others are struggling with skills gaps...

Published: Jun 25, 2025Duration: 56m 22s

Season 1 - Episode 73

NHS Cybersecurity Crisis: Who is Actually Protecting Your Medical Records?

Welcome to Razorwire, where we examine the realities facing cybersecurity professionals on the front lines of digital defence.In this episode, I am joined by Rob Priest, a former NHS insider with 24 years of experience, and returning co-host Richard Cassidy to expose the cybersecurity crisis gripping Britain's healthcare system. From WannaCry's devastating impact to recent ransomware attacks on children's hospitals, our experts reveal why the NHS remains a prime target for cybercriminals despite years of warnings and government promises.Rob shares insights from his transition from running around hospital corridors with paper records to witnessing...

Published: Jun 11, 2025Duration: 55m 54s

Season 1 - Episode 72

How Do You Safeguard AI When Development Outpaces Security? With Ante Gojsalić - SplxAI

Can we secure generative AI before it outpaces our ability to defend it?Welcome back to Razorwire, where we have our finger on the pulse of cybersecurity’s most urgent dilemmas and future threats. I’m your host, Jim and in this episode, I sit down with Ante Gojsalić, CTO and co-founder of SplxAI, to unpick the tangled challenges of securing the next wave of generative AI before it becomes too integrated, too complex and too risky to control.Generative AI is reshaping everything from business operations to personal lives, but the race to capitalise on it...

Published: May 28, 2025Duration: 46m 11s

Season 1 - Episode 71

How To Get Your Staff to Actually Care About Cybersecurity

Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that challenges conventional thinking about cybersecurity with insight, humour and a dose of reality.In this episode, James Rees is joined by security awareness specialists Amy Stokes-Waters and Jemma to dismantle outdated approaches to security training. From click-through fatigue to the critical importance of culture change, our experts explore why traditional computer-based training fails to make organisations truly secure.Listen as Amy and Jemma share their expertise on transforming security awareness from a box-ticking exercise into meaningful behaviour change. Their refreshingly honest assessment of the "80% compliance myth" and why focusing...

Published: May 14, 2025Duration: 39m 45s

Season 1 - Episode 70

Security Gone Mad: The Fine Art of Overdoing It

Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that challenges conventional thinking about cybersecurity with insight, humour and a dose of reality.In this brilliantly unfiltered episode, we're joined by security professionals Iain Pye and Chris Dawson for a no-holds-barred discussion about security measures that cross the line from prudent to preposterous. From biometric authentication dilemmas to the maddening theatre of airport security, our experts dissect the fine balance between protecting assets and actually getting things done.Listen as Chris and Iain lock horns on what constitutes "reasonable" security, with Chris arguing for Fort Knox-level protection while Iain...

Published: Apr 30, 2025Duration: 41m 41s

Season 1 - Episode 69

Unconventional Paths to Cybersecurity (AKA keeping your Nan Safe From Hackers)

How can overcoming personal adversity lead to a successful career in cybersecurity?Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that delves into the world of cybersecurity by sharing the journeys of its most inspiring figures. Join us for a truly heartwarming episode as we welcome Jemma, the brilliant mind behind CultureGem and a passionate champion for security behaviour and culture. Jemma's incredible journey - from surviving homelessness to becoming a respected voice in InfoSec - reminds us how our different paths can bring richness and depth to our industry.Jemma shares her powerful story and g...

Published: Apr 16, 2025Duration: 41m 25s

Season 1 - Episode 68

Mastering the Art of Communication in InfoSec

In this latest episode of Razorwire, I sit down with the brilliant Stefania Chaplin to explore the often overlooked yet crucial skill of effective communication in information security.Throughout our conversation, we discuss why communication matters so much in our field, especially during critical moments when tensions run high. Stefania brings her trademark enthusiasm and wealth of experience to highlight approaches that work across different contexts, cultures and situations.As our profession has evolved, and particularly when working with colleagues remotely, our approach to communication needs to adapt accordingly. Whether you're just starting out or...

Published: Apr 2, 2025Duration: 42m 59s

Season 1 - Episode 67

Spotlight on Technology: Mastering Attack Surface Management

In our latest episode, join me, James Rees, for a chat with Nick Palmer from Censys about the critical importance of attack surface management. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Nick explains how today's threat landscape has evolved dramatically, with attackers now discovering vulnerabilities within hours rather than weeks.We explore the challenges of maintaining visibility across expanding digital footprints, particularly with cloud adoption creating new blind spots for security teams. Nick shares eye-opening real-world examples that illustrate the hidden vulnerabilities present in even seemingly secure environments.We cover how organisations can gain continuous...

Published: Mar 19, 2025Duration: 48m 45s