CYBER CONNECT PODCAST
Welcome to the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast: Hosted by Jay Adamson & Warren Atkinson, joined by leaders in Information & Cyber Security, Technology & Talent Acquisition. From across Venture Capital, Private Equity, Public & Private sectors, Guests share their Personal Journeys, Diverse Perspectives, offering Advice & Guidance. SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community, is an exclusive online community platform, providing a range of collaborative solutions for Technology, Information & Cyber Security Professionals at No-Cost. 👥 JOIN THE SECURE | CYBER CONNECT COMMUNITY: https://smart-connect-cyber.mn.co/ ✅ Learn More: https://linktr.ee/securecyberconnect 🗓️ NEW EPISODES available every week 📺 WATCH MORE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRzUBDsLBZcCYFEVZNwYSqg 🔔Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE - Thank You #Inf...
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How to get hired. Tech and cyber security. The CyBlack blueprint.
Let’s have an honest conversation about the cybersecurity job market. You have put in the hard miles. You have studied late into the night, paid for the certifications, and sent endless applications into the void- only to hit a brick wall. If you are feeling exhausted, isolated, or wondering if you are the problem, you are not alone. The industry constantly talks about a "talent shortage," but the lived reality for so many brilliant people is paywalls, biased filters, and a profound lack of access. Today, we are stripping away the corporate talking points. We sit down with Simbiat Sa...
AI, infosec and cyber career guide: What skills actually beat AI hype and burnout?
Are you tired of AI hype and "entry-level" cybersecurity roles that demand a decade of experience? We sit down with frontline experts from HSBC, Salesforce, and AXA to bypass the broken hiring system, revealing the exact skills you need to land your first infosec job and survive SOC burnout. 00:00 - Introduction: Meet the panel of cybersecurity experts and alumni. 00:28 - How to Get Your First Cybersecurity Job: From online CTFs to networking. 08:15 - What are the Biggest Cybersecurity Trends in 2026? AI and pen-testing. 13:00 - How to Deal with Alert Fatigue & SOC Burnout: Processing 500+ tickets a day. 18:45 - Do You Need...
Job red flags. Before during and after the offer (AI deepfakes and scams) and how to stand out
If you are feeling burnt out, ghosted, or incredibly frustrated by the current hiring landscape, you are not alone. You are putting in the hours, tailoring your CVs, and doing everything right, only to find yourself navigating an absolute minefield just to get an interview. Speaking directly to 50–60 job seekers every single week, I hear your stories firsthand. I see exactly why incredibly talented, hard-working people are getting blocked by a fundamentally broken system. This industry must be accessible to everyone—whether you are a career changer, an underrepresented professional, or part of the next generation (like my own nieces and...
Harvest now, decrypt later: The quantum data threat and how to future-proof your career
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless cycle of tech buzzwords? You are expected to protect your organisation, stay ahead of the curve, and advance your career, all while navigating a sea of confusing vendor hype and impossible expectations. If you are frustrated by an industry that constantly demands you learn how to code, when what it actually desperately needs are clear communicators and strategic leaders- you are not alone. The transition to a new era of digital security is already happening, and it is creating one of the biggest professional opportunities of our generation. The industry doesn't just need...
The reality of working in tech and cyber: IT Leadership, patching and cybersecurity
Everyone loves to celebrate "Digital Transformation" in the boardroom, but no one wants to talk about the grueling, unglamorous foundational work required to actually pull it off. If your culture ignores the teams keeping the lights on, your transformation is already failing. Welcome to Part 2 of our special DTX Edition of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast, recorded live in Manchester. If Part 1 was about the vision of the future, Part 2 is the ultimate reality check. Today, Jay and Warren take you inside the trenches. Featuring an exclusive walk-around and interviews with a leading IT Director and the elite vulnerability management...
What Does it take to build the future: AI research, business analysis and cybersecurity
Title: What Does it take to build the future: AI research, business analysis and cybersecurity Stop pretending that a flashy new AI tool will magically transform your business. If your vision for the future isn't anchored in real business analysis and secure foundations, you aren't innovating - you are just building a very expensive liability. Welcome back to another DTX Edition of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast, recorded live on the floor of the Digital Transformation EXPO in Manchester. Our host Jay Adamson and Warren Atkinson are stripping away the vendor hype to look at the actual anatomy of a...
From military to cyber, from poverty to protected: Real stories, real impact
Behind every firewall is a human being. Behind every policy is a story. We recently hit the road and attended the National Cyber Security Show (NCSS 2026) in Birmingham, we stopped looking at screens and started looking at people. In Part 2 of our NCSS Special Edition Series, Jay and Warren sit down with four extraordinary voices who are redefining what cybersecurity really means - and who it's really for. From a 21-year military career to the frontline of security culture. From digitally excluded children to the IT teams burning out to protect 30,000 UK schools. These are the stories the industry doesn't...
50 years of truth: The harsh realities of the cyber frontline
If you work in tech, information and cyber security, there is a very good chance you are exhausted right now. You spend your weeks fighting invisible threats, fighting for budgets, and drowning in an endless sea of "next-gen" vendor pitches. When you are stuck in that grind, it is incredibly easy to lose sight of the point. If you’ve ever walked a trade show, you know exactly how loud the buzzwords and aggressive sales pitches can get. But every so often, you sit down with someone who cuts straight through the BS and completely grounds you. Recorded live from th...
The quantum scam. Why pqc is bs and the billion-pound security lie.
The encryption key is officially dead. Are we wasting billions on "Post-Quantum" security while hackers walk right through the physical backdoor? And why are manufacturers actively leaving our digital world - from EVs to the National Grid -exposed by design just to save 50p? 🏆 $10,000 BOUNTY CHALLENGE: We’re challenging the world’s best hackers to break the QueChip. Do you have what it takes? 👉 REGISTER FOR THE QUEHACKATHON HERE: https://sqe.io/quehackathon/ Jay Adamson and Warren Atkinson are joined by Hamid Pishdadian and Mike Goodwin from SQE to have the exact conversation the industry is trying to dodge. We are cuttin...
You don't "look the part" Neurodiversity, AI and surviving tech
Stop using 'cultural fit' as an excuse to hire the same people over and over again. When every person in your tech team thinks exactly the same, you haven't built a defence—you've built a massive, predictable blind spot. Welcome to a special DTX Edition of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast. Today, Kayla Vondy -a leader operating at the high-stakes intersection of government policy and cybersecurity- exposes why the industry’s obsession with 'standardised' talent is a national security risk. We are stripping away the red tape to look at the raw realities of 2026 public sector tech, from the 'Immigration Tax...
