Business Leaders Cyber Briefing
A short summary of the latest cyber security news and trends, from the perspective of business leaders and owners. Hosts Trish and Tom provide plain English explanations along with practical advice to keep your business safe and secure from cyber crime and disruption.
For cyber security help and advice, speak to Cool Waters Cyber: www.cool-waters.co.uk
Episodes
9 episodes
The Quantum Revolution and the death of encryption
Is your organisation ready for the quantum revolution? This episode delves into the looming threat of quantum computing to current cybersecurity, explaining how powerful quantum computers could break widely used encryption like RS...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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14:38
What are Passkeys?
Passwords are out, and passkeys are in! But what exactly are passkeys, and why should business leaders care? In this episode, we break down passkeys in plain English—no tech jargon, just clear and practical insights.You'll learn...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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20:38
From Hard Hats to Firewalls: Why Cyber Safety is the Next Big Construction Risk
🔹 Episode Overview:For decades, the construction industry has made physical safety a top priority. Over time, mental well-being has also been recognised as a critical part of workplace safety. But now, a new chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:53
Cyber Essentials - all the changes coming in 2025
Join Trish and Tom as they explain what the UK Cyber Essentials scheme is, how it will benefit your business and the changes coming to the scheme from April 2025.Whether you already have Cyber Essentials and will need to renew after the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:10
PCI-DSS - What do you need to do?
If your business processes card payment transactions you need to be PCI-DSS compliant. This episode provides an introduction to PCI-DSS and along the way explains many key cyber security concepts that apply to all businesses.This ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:11
The EU AI Act - what does it mean for your business?
The EU has passed the world’s first comprehensive law on Artificial Intelligence (AI): The AI Act. This groundbreaking legislation aims to ensure the safe, ethical, and transparent use of AI within the EU, impacting businesses in the UK ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:32
Cyber Security for Charities - what trustees and managers need to know
This episode explains Cyber Essentials, a UK government-backed scheme that helps charities protect themselves against common cyber attacks. Trustees and leaders are responsible for ensuring their charity's IT systems and data are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:19
NCSC Annual Review of 2024 - what business leaders need to know
This episode explores cybersecurity in the UK, examining threats, resilience efforts, and long-term strategies. It draws on the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) 2024 Annual Review.Key Themes:
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:14
Upcoming Cyber Regulations and Cyber Threats
This episode explores the evolving landscape of cybersecurity legislation in the EU and the UK, examining key initiatives aimed at fortifying digital defences against an increasingly sophisticated threat environment.The EU's Cyber Res...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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18:25