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The Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) connects cybersecurity experts from around the world to provide benefits and peer interactions in a siloed industry. Through CyAN, members gain access partner institutions, the expertise of their peers, and assistance with their projects. We have an abundance of stories to tell of members taking advantage of this trust network and connecting to create incredible opportunities through the complementarity of their profiles and experiences.

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April 6, 202644 min

Shantanu Bhattacharya: What do File Security and LLM Optimisation Have in Common?

CyAN member and 360Sequrity CEO/founder Shantanu Bhattacharya joins us for a repeat recording of a discussion about two seemingly unrelated, but definitely connected aspects of security: what are the gaps in protecting sensitive data on key systems, and why does improving LLM performance support this mission? Notes and links: Due to the volume of supporting links and text, we've listed them on the CyAN blog, available here: https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/2026-03-05-shantanu-bhattacharya Shantanu Bhattacharya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantanuprofile/ John Salomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/ Check out the rest of CyAN's media channels on https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/media - and visit us at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Original video at https://youtu.be/CqtTIOiUo2E Intro/outro music courtesy of Studio Kolomna via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/

December 2, 202538 min

Paul Maskall - Psychology, Risk, and Cybercrime

Paul Maskall is a UK-based expert, author, lecturer, and advisor in numerous aspects of cybercrime and information security, such as the psychology of fraud. He joins us today for an extensive conversation about perceived risk, emotion, fallacies, and more. Notes and links: Due to the volume of supporting links and text, we've listed them on the CyAN blog, available here: https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/2025-11-05-new-podcast-paul-maskall-psychology-risk-and-cybercrime/ Paul Maskall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-maskall-309236121/ John Salomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/ Original video at https://youtu.be/5c746boJFOI Check out the rest of CyAN's media channels on https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/media - and visit us at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Intro/outro music courtesy of Studio Kolomna via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/

July 25, 202536 min

Nigel Phair - Nigel Phair - Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Cyber-Certification, and More

We are honoured to welcome Nigel Phair, founding force behind Australia's first High-Tech Crime Centre, Director for CREST Asia Pacific and Cybersecurity Professor at Monash university, to the Secure-in-Mind podcast. In this episode, we trace his shift from AFP investigations to shaping global infosec certification, we touch on Australia's evolving cyber-professionalisation debate, and explore how AI and low-/no-code tools are rewriting secure development. We cross a lot of territory, so whether you're on a board or on a development team, there'll be something for you. Blog post with supporting links here: https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/2025/07/25/new-podcast-nigel-phair/ Nigel Phair on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelphair/ Nick Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkelly/ Check out the rest of CyAN's media channels at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/media - and visit us at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Intro/outro music courtesy of Studio Kolomna via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/

July 25, 202529 min

Philipp Amann - Policy, Patching, Programming

Nick Kelly is pleased to welcome Philip Amann, the current Head of Digital Security at the European Central Bank and veteran strategist from Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Secretariat for Cyber/ICT, the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), and beyond, for our latest podcast episode. We cut straight to how real-world security gets built: nailing secure coding and patching before chasing zero-days, turning NIS2 and DORA mandates into everyday habits, and even gamifying developer training to tackle legacy tech. Whether you're drafting policy or shipping production code, this conversation offers practical takeaways on making cybersecurity everyone's business. Tune in for some incredible insight! Philipp Aman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippamann/ Nick Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkelly/ Check out the rest of CyAN's media channels at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/media - and visit us at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Intro/outro music courtesy of Studio Kolomna via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/

July 23, 202546 min

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Society - With Vilija Vainaite

Vilija Vainaite is co-founder of Women 4 Cyber Netherlands, and of Encode Europe. Notes and links: Due to the volume of supporting links and text, we've listed them on the CyAN blog, available here: https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/2025/07/23/new-podcast-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-society-with-vilija-vainate/ Vilija Vainaite on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vainaitev/ John Salomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/ Check out the rest of CyAN's media channels on https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/media - and visit us at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Original video at https://youtu.be/Gnx5J_gA67o Intro/outro music courtesy of Studio Kolomna via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/

May 21, 202540 min

Return of the Bride of Terrorism, With Bjørn Ihler

Bjørn Ihler is Director of the Sweden-based Khalifa Ihler Institute, as well as founder and CEO of Revontulet, a Norwegian consultancy devoted to helping organisations protect themselves against terrorism and violent extremism. Part III of our mini-series on terrorism and violent extremism deals with freedom of speech, laws, personal and corporate obligations, and support for survivors of extremist violence. Notes and links: Due to the volume of supporting links and text, we've listed them on the CyAN blog, available here: https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/2025/05/21/new-podcast-return-of-the-bride-of-terrorism-with-bjorn-ihler/ Bjørn Ihler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornih John Salomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/ Check out the rest of CyAN's media channels on https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/media - and visit us at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Intro/outro music courtesy of Studio Kolomna via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/ Original video at https://youtu.be/OFWY6h_CnvI

May 19, 202537 min

Bjørn Ihler - Let's Talk Terrorism, Part II

Bjørn Ihler is Director of the Sweden-based Khalifa Ihler Institute, as well as founder and CEO of Revontulet, a Norwegian consultancy devoted to helping organisations protect themselves against terrorism and violent extremism. We continue our conversation about terrorism - including whether the term has been watered down due to overuse, how we can spot extremist content, what some of the tactics of actors are, and how extremist and violent groups relate to more legitimate-yet-extreme political parties. Notes and links: Due to the volume of supporting links and text, we've listed them on the CyAN blog, available here: https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/2025/05/16/new-podcast-some-more-terrorism-with-bjorn-ihler/ Bjørn Ihler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornih John Salomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/ Check out the rest of CyAN's media channels on https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/media - and visit us at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Intro/outro music courtesy of Studio Kolomna via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/ Original video at https://youtu.be/PK7uG0h9A70

May 15, 202538 min

Let's Talk Terrorism, With Bjørn Ihler

Bjørn Ihler is Director of the Sweden-based Khalifa Ihler Institute, as well as founder and CEO of Revontulet, a Norwegian consultancy devoted to helping organisations protect themselves against terrorism and violent extremism. An activist, expert, and frequent speaker on the topic of terrorist and violent extremist content (TVEC), Bjørn joins us today to share his thoughts on the very broad topic of "terrorism". What is it, who are the major actors, who is affected and how, where does terrorism come from, and more - these are all topics that we touch on in this fascinating introduction to an area that's often clouded by buzzwords and sensationalism. Notes and links: Due to the volume of supporting links and text, we've listed them on the CyAN blog, available here: https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/2025/05/15/new-podcast-terrorism-with-bjorn-ihler/ Bjørn Ihler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornih John Salomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/ Check out the rest of CyAN's media channels on https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/media - and visit us at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Intro/outro music courtesy of Studio Kolomna via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/ Original video episode is at https://youtu.be/cyHFNfeYN2M

March 21, 202556 min

Information Sharing, Cybersecurity Politics, Threats, and More

This week, CyAN welcomes Gate15 Managing Director Andy Jabbour for a meandering talk around intelligence sharing, information security investments and ROI, US and European cyber policy, defence, and more. Notes and links: Due to the volume of supporting links and text, we've listed them on the CyAN blog, available here: https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/2025/03/21/new-podcast-information-sharing-cybersecurity-politics-threats-and-more/ Andy Jabbour on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-jabbour/ ...and on BlueSky: @andyjabbour.bsky.social John Salomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/ ...and on BlueSky: @johnsalomon.bsky.social Check out the rest of CyAN's media channels on https://cybersecurityadvisors.network/media - and visit us at https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Intro/outro music courtesy of Studio Kolomna via Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/studiokolomna-2073170/ Original video at https://youtu.be/woKOnPEOr_Q

March 20, 20251 hr 30 min

Breaking the Cycle: Combating Online IBSA for a Safer Digital Experience

Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA) is a Growing Threat Online! IBSA can happen to anyone—regardless of age, sex, or gender. With the rise of AI and deepfakes, both real and fake intimate images are being shared without consent, causing immense harm. Explore the recorded session of "Breaking the Cycle – Combating Online Image-Based Sexual Abuse." Delve into expert discussions on the severe impacts of IBSA (Image-Based Sexual Abuse), strategies for prevention, and the pivotal role of technology in creating safer digital spaces. This webinar discusses the complexity and solutions to help prevent and remove non consensual intimate images. Essential viewing for anyone dedicated to advancing digital safety. Some useful online resources: STISA (Survivors & Tech Solving Image-Based Sexual Abuse) - https://stisa.network OFFLIMITS - the Dutch center of expertise for online abuse - https://offlimits.nl/ Resolver - https://www.resolver.com/ The Cybersecurity Advisors Network - https://cybersecurityadvisors.network Original video format available at https://youtu.be/Ythg4HB2_6Y