There are some people in the cybersecurity industry who blaze a trail so bright, it’s impossible and frankly unwise to miss them. Our guest on this episode is one of those people. We’re delighted to welcome back FC, aka Freaky Clown. He’s an ethical hacker with an impressive background, for example being paid to break into hospitals and rob banks, all in the interest of helping his clients improve security. He shares his wisdom on LEGO for hackers, the dangers of putting AI into everything, and his favorite advice for CISOs and the companies that employ them.
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The Strongest Network Is Human: Lessons from Singapore
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The Human Firewall - Why People Matter Most in Cyber Defense
When cybercriminals lock up a children’s hospital, denying treatment to kids with cancer, you realize just how dark the world of ransomware has become. Healthcare isn’t just another target, it’s the lifeline of our society, and it’s under siege. In this episode of the Thales Security Sessions, Dr. Adrian Mayers, CISO of Premera Blue Cross, joins me to expose the reality of this growing “feeding frenzy” of cyberattacks on healthcare, the rise of AI-driven threats, and what it truly takes to defend the systems, and the people, who keep us alive. It is a lesson on the human element of defense that can be applied to any industry.
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The Cat-and-Mouse Future of Deepfakes - Crime, Culture, and Opportunity
Deepfakes are no longer just entertainment gimmicks, they’re powerful tools that can fool the eye, the ear, and even entire organizations. In this episode, host Steve Prentice speaks with Jason Keenaghan, Director of Product Management at Thales, about the rise of deepfake-enabled fraud, the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders, and what businesses can do to protect themselves. From multimillion-dollar heists to the surprising opportunities for legitimate use, we explore how deepfakes are reshaping trust, culture, and cybersecurity.
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From Awareness to Action - Building Cybersecurity into Culture
Every cyber breach has one thing in common: a human being. Whether it’s clicking on a phishing email, rushing past a warning message, or simply being overwhelmed by the pressures of work, people are often labeled as “the weakest link” in cybersecurity. But is that really fair? Should the responsibility for safer behavior fall solely on individual employees—or on the organizations and cultures that shape how they work? In this episode, we speak with Bruce Hallas, founder of Re-thinking the Human Factor, to uncover why the real solution isn’t more training or blame, but smarter processes and cultural change that support humans in doing the right thing.
Welcome to the Thales Security Sessions podcast, hosted by Steve Prentice, an accomplished writer and speaker focusing primarily on the interaction of people and technology in the workplace.
This podcast series explores the technologies, people, and processes behind information security. We’ll delve into topics like data security, remote access and digital transformation, as well as the people and technologies that make it all work behind the scenes. We’ll speak to Thales and industry experts to bring you fresh perspectives on how to navigate the world of information security.
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