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The UK's leading small business cybersecurity podcast, helping SMEs protect against cyber threats without breaking the bank.
Join cybersecurity veterans Noel Bradford (CIO at Boutique Security First MSP) and Mauven MacLeod (ex-UK Government Cyber Analyst) as they translate enterprise-level security expertise into practical, affordable solutions for UK small businesses.
🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Cyber Essentials certification guidance
- Protecting against ransomware & phishing attacks
- GDPR compliance for small businesses
- Supply chain & third-party security risks
- Cloud security & remote work protection
- Budget-friendly cybersecurity tools & strategies
🏆 PERFECT FOR:
- UK small business owners (5-50 employees)
- Startup founders & entrepreneurs
- SME managers responsible for IT security
- Professional services firms
- Anyone wanting practical cyber protection advice
Every episode delivers actionable cybersecurity advice that you can implement immediately, featuring real UK case studies
Episodes
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
What if hackers are already inside your business... and you invited them in?
63% of data breaches involve third-party vendors. Your payment processor, cloud storage, email provider - any could be the backdoor that destroys your business overnight.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Why small businesses are sitting ducks for supply chain attacks
- SolarWinds, Kaseya & Log4Shell disaster breakdowns
- Vendor vetting checklist that actually works
- Cloud dependency risks & escape strategies
- When software updates become malware delivery
- Your bulletproof defense framework
KEY STATS:
- 63% of breaches involve third-party vendors
- Average business uses 50+ third-party services
- 18,000+ orgs compromised in SolarWinds
- £50M ransom in Kaseya attack
THE ENVELOPE CHALLENGE:Listen to Mauven tackle supply chain security with ZERO prep time. Real expertise, genuine reactions, practical solutions.
YOUR ACTION PLAN:
- This Week: Create vendor inventory
- This Month: Assess vendor risks
- Next Quarter: Implement monitoring
NEXT EPISODE:Shadow IT: 42% of business apps are unauthorized. Discover the parallel IT infrastructure hiding in your business.
CONNECT:Subscribe, review, share your vendor horror stories!
Hosts: Noel Bradford (CIO) & Mauven MacLeod (Ex-NCSC)Sources: NCSC, NIST, industry reportsDuration: ~45 minutes
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