Best Techfellow Ltd Podcasts (2025)

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The Defender's Journal Episode 22 - Matt Rathbun 49:03

16d ago49:03

49:03

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Matt Rathbun takes the mic. But how does a political science grad become CSO Elect at the OCC? In this episode, we explore how a NIST framework changed the course of his career, why awareness training needs a reset, and what it really means when Matt says, “anything …

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The Defender's Journal Episode 21 - Nicholas Arvanitis 49:47

30d ago49:47

49:47

Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Nick Arvanitis takes a seat on the sofa. But how does someone go from SysAdmin to one of the most trusted voices in cybersecurity? In this episode, we unpack the mistakes that still weigh heavy, the decisions that cost him sleep, and the one sliding-doors moment in security h…

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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Stuart Avery 39:56

1M ago39:56

39:56

Welcome to another intriguing spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Stuart Avery joins us on the sofa... Who do you trust in a fragmented world? Are fear-based tactics slowing the industry down? And can tech alone ever be the solution? Listen now for Stuart's take. + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Ha…

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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Jemma Davis 37:09

2M ago37:09

37:09

Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Jemma Davis joins us with a story you genuinely won’t want to miss... Jemma never planned for cybersecurity - but life had other ideas. From witnessing WannaCry firsthand to tackling AI risks for SMEs, she’s unpacking the twists, turns, and hard-hitting moments of her powerfu…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 20 - Katelyn Perna 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

Welcome to another fascinating episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, we’re excited to welcome Katelyn Perna to the sofa. Katelyn keeps it real and relatable. This week, we’re diving into the link between RFID chips and decentralised clothing tech. Was becoming a CISO ever her real goal? What web2 problems still hold back web3? And how can a…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 19 - Eric Freeman 41:03

3M ago41:03

41:03

Welcome to another episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, we’re excited to welcome Eric Freeman to the show. Eric’s journey is anything but ordinary. This week, he’s sharing how he went from a line chef to Head of Security in record time – and the lessons learned along the way. We’ll dive into why buy-in can be a major challenge in cybersecu…

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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Amy Stokes-Waters 32:26

4M ago32:26

32:26

Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, we’re excited to welcome Amy Stokes-Waters to the show. Amy tells it like it is. This week, she’s cutting through the noise to reveal what’s working in cybersecurity, what isn’t, and why real change needs fresh thinking and better visibility for overlooked voices. What’s driv…

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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Holly Foxcroft 35:29

4M ago35:29

35:29

Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, we’re excited to have Holly Foxcroft on the sofa. Is the industry facing a true skills gap – or is it simply a communication breakdown? How does neurodivergence influence security posture in ways we don’t always recognise? And what lessons can recruitment teams take from it a…

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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Yashvier Kosaraju 24:07

4M ago24:07

24:07

Welcome to the first episode of our *fortnightly series in 2025! This week, we’re thrilled to have Yashvier Kosaraju join us on the sofa! How does chasing bounties lead to a career in cybersecurity leadership? What’s the one piece of tech he can’t live without – and was he really that much of a headache for his early managers? Tune in to find out..…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 18 - Tom Baxley 35:25

8M ago35:25

35:25

Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to welcome Tom Baxley to the sofa! Ever wonder how a 12-year-old tinkerer with computers grew up to become a CISO at one of the world’s top asset management firms? Listen now… + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via …

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The Defender's Journal Episode 17 - Abbas Kudrati 41:50

8M ago41:50

41:50

Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to welcome Abbas Kudrati to the sofa! How did someone who couldn’t read, write, or speak until the age of six go on to shape global cybersecurity strategies and write successful books? Listen now... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 16 - Erika Dean 38:56

8M ago38:56

38:56

Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to welcome Erika Dean to the sofa! How does someone with zero experience land a spot on the InfoSec team at Capital One? Listen now... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.…

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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Chenxi Wang 33:09

9M ago33:09

33:09

Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series! In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight broader perspectives in the technology world - offering market insights, success tips, and unique viewpoints to help you think differently and progress. Like our 'main' episodes we delve into individual expertise to shape…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 15 - Olivia Rose 41:54

9M ago41:54

41:54

Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to have Olivia Rose join us on the sofa! Why did Olivia quit her CISO role just a day after promoting it on an RSA panel? Listen now... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.…

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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Steve Orrin 36:42

10M ago36:42

36:42

Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series! In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight broader perspectives in the technology world - offering market insights, success tips, and unique viewpoints to help you think differently and progress. Like our main podcast, we delve into individual expertise to shape s…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 14 - Chelsea Jarvie 36:09

10M ago36:09

36:09

Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to have Chelsea Jarvie join us on the sofa! Curious about how she achieved a senior position in cybersecurity with only 18 months of industry experience? Listen now... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 13 - Phil Venables 51:04

11M ago51:04

51:04

Welcome to another episode in our series! Here at The Defender's Journal, we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space, revealing their stories, motivations, and tips for long-term success. This week, our guest is none other than industry stalwart Phil Venables. Here is his journey... *Interested in joining …

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The Defender's Journal Episode 12 - Lakshmi Hanspal 48:06

12M ago48:06

48:06

Welcome to another episode in our series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. This week our prestigious guest is Lakshmi Hanspal, and here is her journey... *Interested in…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 11 - Hilary Walton 43:35

1y ago43:35

43:35

Welcome to the ELEVENTH episode in our series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. This week our incredible guest is Hilary Walton, and here is her journey... + a link to …

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The Defender's Journal Episode 10 - Hazel McPherson 52:39

1y ago52:39

52:39

Welcome to the TENTH episode in our "new" series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. This week our incredible guest is Hazel McPherson, and here is her journey... - Fancy…

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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Kanika Seth 26:18

1y ago26:18

26:18

Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series! In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight perspectives and services to help you upskill and advance your career. We'll also provide tangible steps you can take to improve your chances of succeeding in the cyber security space, no matter what your goal is! Just li…

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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Amit Arora 27:17

1y ago27:17

27:17

Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series! In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight perspectives and services to help you upskill and advance your career. This week our guest is the incredible Amit Arora. Here's what he had to say... - Want to join us in Q2 or Q3? Reach out to Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenh…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 9 - Jacob DePriest 39:58

1y ago39:58

39:58

Welcome to the ninth episode in our new series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. This week our incredible guest is Jacob DePriest, and here is his journey... - Fancy jo…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 8 - Dr. Rebecca Wynn 49:17

1+ y ago49:17

49:17

Welcome to the eighth episode in our new series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. This week our incredible guest is Dr Rebecca Wynn, and here is her journey... - Fancy …

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The Defender's Journal Episode 7 - Shaun Blackburn 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

37:30

Welcome to the seventh episode in our new series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. This week our incredible guest is Shaun Blackburn, and here is his journey... - Fancy…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 6 - Malcolm Harkins 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

39:30

Welcome to the sixth episode in our new series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. This week our incredible guest is Malcolm Harkins, and here is his journey... - Fancy j…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 5 - Joseph Davis 49:35

1+ y ago49:35

49:35

Welcome to the fifth episode in our new series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. This week our incredible guest is Jospeh Davis, and here is his journey... - Fancy join…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 4 - Ted Harrington 43:10

1+ y ago43:10

43:10

Welcome to the fourth episode in our new series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. This week our incredible guest is Ted Harrington, and here is his journey... Ohh and w…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 3 - Christopher Kennedy 1:03:45

1+ y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Welcome to the third episode in our new series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. Our third incredible guest is Christopher Kennedy, and here is his story.... - Fancy fe…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 2 - Kim Albarella 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

38:23

Welcome to the second episode in our new series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. Our second incredible guest is Kim Albarella, and here is her story.... - Fancy featur…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 1 - JJ Agha 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

Welcome to the first episode in our new series! We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure long-term success. Our first incredible guest is JJ Agha, and here is his story.... - Fancy becoming our n…

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Episode 21 - Nurturing the Evolution of SD Tech with Shane Mishler (Vice President & COO at SD Tech) 22:24

2y ago22:24

22:24

Join us, as we engage in a compelling discussion with Shane Mishler, exploring the remarkable journey of SD Tech's growth. Gain valuable insights into the future potential of the industry and discover how Shane's personal experiences have played a crucial role in successfully franchising the business. Please find a link to Shane's profile here!…

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Episode 20 - Leveraging Data and Tech in the Insurance Space with Matt Sutika (Chief Insurance Officer at Obie) 22:29

2y ago22:29

22:29

Join Techfellow's discussion with Matt Sutika, as we explore how data and technology developments are affecting the insurance market. Please find a link to Matt's profile here!By Techfellow Ltd

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Episode 19 - The Future of Digital Marketplaces with Danielle Downs (Head of Next Gen Product Development at NovaFori) 20:48

2y ago20:48

20:48

Join Techfellow's discussion with Danielle Downs, as we explore how she and NovaFori, have helped to shape and build revolutionary (and fully-integrated) digital marketplaces across diverse niches. Please find a link to Danielle's profile here!By Techfellow Ltd

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Episode 18 - Discussing Tech Trends 24/7 with Jim Quinn (Executive Managing Director at JLL) 20:54

2y ago20:54

20:54

Join Techfellow's discussion with Jim Quinn, as we look at digital twinning, the future of digital work, and some other key technological developments too. Please find a link to Jim's profile below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-p-quinn/By Techfellow Ltd

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Episode 17 - AI x Marketing with Thomas Helfrich (Founder of InstantlyRelevant.com) 19:43

2y ago19:43

19:43

Join Techfellow's discussion with Thomas Helfrich, 'Your Double (Maybe Triple) Not-So-Secret Marketing Weapon', in identifying how AI has, and will continue to influence marketing activity. Please find a link to Thomas's profile below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/By Techfellow Ltd

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Episode 16 - Introduction to DeFi, Blockchain and Inclusivity in Web3 with Jack Choros 22:13

2y ago22:13

22:13

Join Techfellow's discussion with Jack Choros in laying the foundational understanding of blockchain technology. Jack also shares his interest in NFTs and in this episode, starts to outline his motivations for a new project... Please find a link to Jack's profile below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchoros/…

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The Tech Stack is back! (Intro) 0:40

2+ y ago0:40

0:40

Your new home of the 20-Minute Tech Chat, the Tech Stack is back for a new series! With our first new, full episode airing on Monday the 6th February, you'll have to check back in with us then... (and every fortnight afterwards too!)By Techfellow Ltd

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Episode 15 - The Role of Ethics in AI with Olivia Gambelin 31:24

3y ago31:24

31:24

Olivia Gambelin is an AI Ethicist and Founder of Ethical Intelligence. She's lived her whole live in Silicon Valley, through the highs and lows of technology, so is expertly placed to advise her clients on how they should apply ethics to all kinds of artificial intelligence. We explore the efforts to ensure we as a species don't go down the wrong p…

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Episode 14 - An Introduction to Quantum Computing with Abby Mitchell from IBM 41:16

3+ y ago41:16

41:16

Abby Mitchell is a Quantum Developer Advocate at IBM - she joins us for an entry-level chat about the world of quantum computing. We discuss the challenges developers face, the work of the open source community, and the use-cases of quantum in the future. Abby works on IBM's Qiskit. If you'd like to learn more, here are a number of resources: Qiski…

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Episode 13 - AI Assisting Sport with Francisco Baptista from TeamSportz 40:44

3+ y ago40:44

40:44

In this episode we're joined by Francisco Baptista, Founder of TeamSportz, an AI-infused platform aimed at transforming the way grassroots sports is played and trained for. Francisco's passion for both sports and technology led him to create this innovative platform, one he believes is a game changer for amateur sport. https://www.techfellow.co.uk/…

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Episode 12 - The Role of a Mentor with Andrew King 28:16

3+ y ago28:16

28:16

Have you ever had at any time during your career? We all need a little help and guidance sometimes, and in our latest episode, passionate and experienced mentor Andrew King joins us to explore this role in depth, and his plans for a mentorship programme at his current company, Dojo. https://www.techfellow.co.uk/podcast…

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Episode 11 - Supporting Female Technologists and Founders with Helen Tabunshchyk and Zoe Evans 37:22

3+ y ago37:22

37:22

Helen Tabunshchyk, Director at Women Who Code London, and Zoe Evans, Founder of Female Founder Squad, join us to discuss how their global organisations support female technologists and business leaders. We discuss the cultural challenges women face from an early age, the professional barriers for those even in positions of leadership, and the stark…

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Episode 10 - Cyber Security Testing with Independent Security Evaluators' Ted Harrington 22:12

3+ y ago22:12

22:12

We're joined once again but ethical hacking guru, Ted Harrington, Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators, one of the world's leading security testing providers. In this episode, we explore why companies of all sizes and funding should be consistently testing their security capabilities to ensure they're protected against the ever-chan…

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Episode 09 - The Future of Meetups with Dennis McCarthy 23:42

3+ y ago23:42

23:42

In our latest episode, we put technology to one side and talk about the community behind the industry. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the world was forced to move online, including the collaborative meetup groups. We're joined by Dennis McCarthy, Founder and Organiser of London Infrastructure as Code Meetup who shares his experience of this mov…

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Episode 08 - Robotics, localisation, and mapping with SLAMcore's Owen Nicholson 32:58

4y ago32:58

32:58

Joe Pocock chats to Owen Nicholson, CEO and Founder of SLAMcore about the robotics industry, and in particular how they know their physical place in the world and what's around them, to successfully navigate an environment and complete their jobs. This is conducted via SLAM, Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping. https://www.techfellow.co.uk/podcas…

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Episode 07 - Incident Management with incident.io's Chris Evans 26:39

4y ago26:39

26:39

Co-Founder of incident.io joins Joe on this episode of The Tech Stack, sharing his incident management wisdom and lessons learned at Monzo which he and his co-founders have drawn on when starting this new business. techfellow.co.uk/podcastBy Techfellow Ltd.

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Episode 06 - Securing Medical Devices with Scope's Mike Murray 34:16

4y ago34:16

34:16

Mike Murray, Founder and CEO of Scope Security joins us this week as we explore how important cyber security is within healthcare and the challenges modern health-tech companies face. techfellow.co.uk/podcastBy Techfellow Ltd.

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Episode 05 - Building reliable systems at Ziglu with Matt Huxtable and Dean Brunt 37:24

4y ago37:24

37:24

Matt Huxtable and Dean Brunt from Ziglu, the cryptocurrency e-money company, join to discuss how modern cloud technologies enable their engineers to build bleeding edge, scalable banking services. Learn more about Ziglu at ziglu.io https://www.techfellow.co.uk/podcastBy Techfellow Ltd.

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Episode 04 - Exploring Cybersecurity Careers with Bhaumik Shah 25:09

4y ago25:09

25:09

Cybersecurity Engineer Bhaumik Shah joins Joe and his Techfellow colleague, Max McKay, to share advice and tips on how to secure a job within cybersec. You can find even more advice from Bhaumik on his YouTube channel, CyberSecurityTV. https://www.techfellow.co.uk/podcastBy Techfellow Ltd.

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