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.

Available on all major podcast platforms:

  • Apple Podcasts

  • Spotify

  • Google Podcasts

  • Amazon Music

Stay Updated:

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  • Bluesky for real-time incident analysis

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