
The Small Business Cyber Security Guy
Why This Podcast Exists
Most cybersecurity advice is written by people who've never actually stopped a real attack. We're different. We've been on the frontlines of the world's biggest cyber incidents, and we know what actually works when criminals come calling.
No vendor pitches. No theoretical nonsense. Just the brutal truth about what's targeting your business and how to stop it.
What You'll Get
Real-World Threat Analysis
We break down the actual attacks hitting UK businesses today, not theoretical scenarios from security vendor marketing departments.
Practical Protection Strategies
Budget-conscious security solutions that work for 5-person startups and 500-person enterprises alike.
Industry War Stories
First-hand accounts from major incidents, government breaches, and enterprise meltdowns (anonymised to protect the guilty).
SMB-Focused Solutions
Everything filtered through the lens of UK small business reality: limited budgets, small IT teams, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Who should listen?
This podcast is specifically designed for UK business owners and decision-makers who need to understand cybersecurity without becoming security experts themselves. We translate technical threats into business risks and provide actionable guidance you can implement immediately.
Topics we cover:
Ransomware protection for SMBs
Cyber Essentials compliance (and what it actually protects)
Supply chain security risks
Employee cybersecurity training that works
Incident response planning on tight budgets
Cyber insurance: what's worth buying and what's worthless
Your Hosts
Noel Bradford brings four decades of enterprise experience, from managing Disney to the BBC and Intel and being CIO/CISO of a cryptocurrency exchange. He is known for his uncompromising stance on cybersecurity fundamentals and his intolerance for vendor snake oil.
Mauven Macleod is a former NCSC analyst with deep government cybersecurity expertise. Provides insider perspective on UK threat landscape, government security initiatives, and regulatory compliance realities.
Subscribe & Connect
New episodes drop every Monday lunchtime.
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