Best Cloud Chamber Podcasts (2025)

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Why Cloud Security Starts with Applications & How to Protect Them at Scale 27:10

4d ago27:10

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Cloud security didn’t make life easier—it made it exponentially harder. Security teams are stuck in legacy network security models while trying to secure cloud-native applications, security groups, IAM policies, and ephemeral workloads. The result? Confusion, misalignment, and a security posture that can’t keep up with cloud speed. In this episode …

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Why Mobile Security is Dangerously Overlooked (And What To Do About It) 34:33

11d ago34:33

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What happens when you meet a cybersecurity founder over dinner and 12 hours later, they’re on your podcast? You get one of the most brutally honest conversations about mobile security. In this episode, Rocky Cole, co-founder of iVerify, lays out why mobile security is dangerously behind—and why businesses are in denial about the scale of the threat…

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How to Accelerate Speed to Buyer Insights to Gain a Competitive Edge | The Confident Cyber Marketer Series 45:12

12d ago45:12

45:12

Welcome to the first episode of The Confident Cyber Marketer, a monthly series hosted by CyberSynapse.io! In this special in-person episode from New York City, I'm joined by Ben Siegel to break down how cybersecurity marketers and sales teams can accelerate speed to buyer insights to gain a competitive edge. In this tactical, no-BS conversation, we…

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Why Human-Centric Security is the Next Frontier in Data Privacy (and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever) 45:18

18d ago45:18

45:18

In this episode of Audience 1st, I'm joined by Rob Shavell, co-founder of DeleteMe, to explore the data privacy space and the growing importance of human-centric security. Rob will share his journey from Silicon Valley venture capitalist to privacy entrepreneur and how being a contrarian led him to build one of the leading services in the data remo…

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Tim Goldstein's Chapter from "Inclusion and Autism Neurodiverse Autistic First-Person Accounts" 26:02

28d ago26:02

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Have my first academic book finally being released. Co-Edited & authored with Santoshi Halder of the University of Calcutta & Dave Caudel of Vanderbilt University's Frist Center of Autism and Innovation. Been a long process that we started pre-COVID with the pandemic causing multiple delays. The part of recruiting contributors and editing seemed st…

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What a Modern, Buyer-Centric Approach to Software Market Intelligence Looks Like 36:47

1M ago36:47

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Early in my career as a tech marketer, I was told that securing a top-right position in an analyst report was the way to gain credibility. It didn’t take long before I started questioning the whole system. In this episode of Audience 1st, I sat down with Chase Cunningham, VP of Security Market Research at G2 and Co-Founder of Demo-Force, to dig int…

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The Hidden Cost of Demo Friction: Why the Software Sales Model Is Failing & How to Fix It 36:47

1M ago36:47

36:47

The way cybersecurity and IT software is sold today is fundamentally broken. In this episode of Audience 1st, Chase Cunningham pulls no punches as we dive into why the traditional software demo and sales model is riddled with friction, killing deals, and frustrating buyers. We unpack the biggest flaws in go-to-market strategies, including: Why buye…

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The Global Dynamics of Open Data - and where it leaves diversity. A conversation with Mark Hahnel 47:08

3M ago47:08

47:08

Open data has been a recurring theme on the podcast - for better or worse. Every year, Digital Science and Springer Nature publish a report on the status of open science, so we thought this year's report was a good occasion to take stock and have a good discussion not only on the status of open status but also on where it's going, how and why. To h…

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Why Business Information Security Officers Are Strategic Cybersecurity Translators 41:31

3M ago41:31

41:31

The challenge is clear: BISOs must bridge the widening gap between security priorities and business demands, often dealing with a space that is fraught with competing interests and high stakes. But how do BISOs balance the demands of risk mitigation with the realities of operational goals? How can they make meaningful connections with vendors who o…

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How One Customer Interview Completely Transformed This Startup's Trajectory 57:25

3M ago57:25

57:25

The art of successful startups isn't just in building the right product—it's in listening, pivoting, and solving real problems. In this episode of Audience 1st Podcast, I sat down with James Farrow, co-founder of Cyft, to explore the intricate dance of startup growth, MSP market demands, and the mindset shifts required for success. We covered every…

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Motherhood in academia. A conversation with Lisette Espïn-Noboa. 55:44

3M ago55:44

55:44

As two cis-gendered men without children, talking about motherhood in academia isn't really our forte. So, with Lachlan travelling, we took the opportunity to invite Hélène Draux from Digitial Science as guest co-host with Jakob for a conversation about motherhood in academia with Lisette Espín-Noboa and the role it plays in the gender gap. Lisette…

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Risk Leadership Redefined: Why Chief Risk Officers Must Think Beyond Compliance 48:07

3M ago48:07

48:07

The biggest threats in cybersecurity don’t come from outside attackers—they come from within. From toxic personal agendas to a lack of cross-functional collaboration, the real risk lies in how people operate, not just the systems they use. It’s a hard truth for many leaders, but one that can transform organizations if embraced. In this episode of A…

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Why Malware Researchers Are More Than Just Analysts: Recognizing Their Strategic Role in Cybersecurity 39:34

4M ago39:34

39:34

We love to glamorize the adversary-chasing, midnight-oil-burning cybersecurity lifestyle. I’ll admit, even I do it sometimes. But the reality of malware research—the intense mental fortitude, the relentless strategic thinking—is often far less romantic and far more essential than we give it credit for. Malware researchers aren’t just fighting sophi…

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If AI, open science and impact is transforming science - where does that leave diversity? A conversation with Digital Science 58:48

4M ago58:48

58:48

There is no doubt that AI has thrown a lot of our conceptions of science—or at least how we work in and with science—up in the air. Digital Science has written a report about it: “Research Transformation: Change in the Era of AI, open and Impact: voices from the Academic Community.” We invited two of the authors, Suze Kundu and Simon Porter, on the…

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Why Traditional Analyst Models Are Failing Your Cybersecurity GTM Strategy 47:47

4M ago47:47

47:47

When was the last time you took a hard look at how disconnected your “customer insights” really are from the people you’re aiming to serve? For years, companies have banked on traditional research firms and analyst reports, hoping these broad-stroke insights will guide their GTM strategies. These methods serve a general narrative – not the nuanced …

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Diversity and internationalisation for smaller research institutions – the case of GuildHE. 1:11:38

4M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Many of us tend to forget that all research institutions are not big, comprehensive universities. Actually, quite a few are smaller institutions either because they are fairly new, specialize in a single discipline, or are based in more rural areas where there isn’t the population needed for a big research-intensive university. But how do you navig…

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Listen in as Tim "lectures" his good friend Dr Rhonda More about communication 43:10

5M ago43:10

43:10

No, this is not another podcast that simply ends without getting any new episodes. But I have been dealing with some life complications and as is not unique most of it dealt with ever present drama of being employed. I could go on about the details but will simply say that the company culture I so loved at my job is simply a memory as they have mad…

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The Role of Publishers in equity, diversity and inclusion. A conversation with SpringerNature’s Sowmya Swaminathan. 59:31

5M ago59:31

59:31

We often discuss researchers and research managers on the podcast, but publishers are also key players in the research ecosystem. So, we invited SpingerNature to discuss their report “Insights into diversity, equity and inclusion in the global research community.” Sowmya Swaminathan, their director of DEI, Research who also directs Springer Nature'…

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Stephanie Cannell | Cannell Insurance Group 37:39

5M ago37:39

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S1 | E14: In this episode, we discuss the insurance crisis and the difficulty of obtaining homeowners' insurance in California. We’re joined by Stephanie Cannell, an experienced insurance broker, who offers insights into what’s happening and how it affects us all.By Stephanie Plante

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"If everyone quits, the injustices will continue." A conversation with Laura Heath-Stout about her new book. 1:13:08

5M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Welcome back to Laura Heath-Stout - our first return guest on the podcast! Laura is a postdoctoral fellow in archaeology at Stanford University. She has a new book out: 'Identity, Oppression, and Diversity in Archaeology.', so we wanted her back on the podcast for a chat about it. And while we aren't all archaeologists the peculiar dimensions of ar…

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Val McGinty | Fund Her 43:39

5M ago43:39

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S1 | E13: Whether you're nasty or nice, male or female, left or right, this next conversation is for you. We sat down with Val McGinty, president and founder of Fund Her, the only local political action committee dedicated to putting women at the helm of local and state government.By Stephanie Plante

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Diversity is about more than gender - but it's also about gender. Marcela Linkova on the GenderSAFE project. 55:53

6M ago55:53

55:53

Gender equality in academia and research has been a topic for decades. And between that and the #metoo movement, one would think we had solved the problems. Yet, here we are. While we usually say that diversity is more than gender, it's also gender. So we invited Marcela Linkova from the GenderSAFE project on the podcast to discuss the project and …

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Marble Party | Dan Barbee, Eric Eisenberg, Greg Merriman and Andy Trapp 36:20

6M ago36:20

36:20

S1 | E12: You just heard part of our first-ever conference table concert with the band who wrote our theme song. We thought it would be fun to give you a window into our process too. We picked the band because of their local Marin roots, sense of community and their original sound - all things we value and highlight on our show. Enjoy the conversat…

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Equitable research partnerships across Africa and Europe - challenges and opportunities 1:06:18

6M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Creating equitable research collaborations between the Global North and Global South has been a struggle for many years. How do you create equitability when there is a structural imbalance in the core element of research: funding? And how do you balance the need for global collaboration with differences in values on diversity issues like gender, ra…

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Black Hat vs. RSA CISO Perceptions: Which Do They Prefer and Why? 48:11

7M ago48:11

48:11

In this episode of Audience First, Dani Woolf welcomes cybersecurity expert and CISO of CYE, Ira Winkler. They delve into vendor practices, inclusion in cybersecurity events, and the need for meaningful content from marketers. Winkler highlights his initiative, CruiseCon, designed to be inclusive for all levels of professionals, and shares advice o…

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Securing the Healthcare Industry: Insights from the Frontlines of Change Healthcare Attack and More 1:02:10

7M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

In this episode of Audience 1st, Cecil Pineda, CISO of R1 RCM, and Yuval Wollman, President of CyberProof, delve into the cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. They discuss the impact of recent cyber attacks on healthcare organizations, specifically the Change Healthcare attack, the importance of vision in cybersecurity, and the challenges face…

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B2B Marketing Shifts: Insights from the Lens of a Marketer and a CISO 47:50

7M ago47:50

47:50

In this episode, Dani Woolf, CEO and Founder of Audience 1st, brings her 15 years of experience in tech marketing to the table. She shares her journey from working in-house as a marketer to running a qualitative customer research agency, driven by her frustrations and burnout in understanding the audience. Anthony Johnson, CEO and Founder of Delve …

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Embedding EDI in the Research Management Profession. A conversation with NCURA's Kris Monahan and Joey Gaynor 56:26

7M ago56:26

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A core element of our work is to make research managers key promoters of diversity in research and research management. But sometimes, we felt a little alone with this agenda. Then, along came Kris and Joey. Kris A. Monahan is the President of NCURA (National Council of University Research Administrators), and Joey Gaynor is chair of NCURA's Intern…

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S&K Debrief | "We're Never Going Back" 18:24

8M ago18:24

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S1 | E11: Join us for a debrief with Stephanie and Kalina on all things In Her Business as well as a conversation about the "her" everyone is talking about right now. Where were you when you heard Kamala was running?By Stephanie Plante

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Karen Strolia | San Rafael Chamber of Commerce 43:21

8M ago43:21

43:21

S1 | E10: A recent episode really spoke to our next guest. She's a CEO who comes to her role in the for-profit sector with a background in social services. Meet Karen Strolia.By Stephanie Plante

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Pam Cook & Lori Pearce | North Bay Woman Magazine 51:18

8M ago51:18

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S1 | E9: Join us today for an episode about North Bay Woman Magazine. One of our next guests calls it a magazine for women, by women and about women, and that's exactly how we want you to experience this podcast episode. Stay tuned.By Stephanie Plante

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Bridging Security and Business: Insights from Onyxia’s 2024 CISO Research 37:20

8M ago37:20

37:20

In this episode of Audience 1st Podcast, host Dani Woolf and Sivan Tehila, Founder and CEO of Onyxia Cyber, discuss the role of CISOs and the importance of aligning security initiatives with business objectives. Sivan emphasizes the need for a strategic approach in managing security programs and highlights the significance of leveraging data to opt…

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Breaking Silos: Why (and How) True Peer-Led Communities Help Attract and Retain Security Talent 53:06

8M ago53:06

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In this episode of Audience 1st Podcast, host Dani Woolf welcomes Ben Siegel, Founder and CEO of The CyberNest. They delve into the importance of peer-led, community-driven research for cybersecurity professionals. Ben outlines The CyberNest’s growth from a free community to launching a specialized platform security teams aimed at facilitating bett…

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Health data, diversity and AI. Nuances and policy. A conversation with Robin van Kessel. 1:05:55

8M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Join us in this conversation with Robin van Kessel, a health policy researcher at the London School of Economics, as we explore the intricate dynamics of health data, digital health technologies, and AI in healthcare. Robin shares his expertise on health data poverty, the challenges of ensuring inclusive health datasets, and the importance of nuanc…

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How Security Practitioners Should Think About and Approach Double Layered Cloud Security 47:32

8M ago47:32

47:32

In this episode of Audience 1st Podcast, Avishai Wool, CTO of AlgoSec and Joshua Copeland, Director of Managed Security Services at Quadrant Information Security and professor at Tulane University, join host, Dani Woolf, to discuss the complexities of cloud security and the challenges practitioners face when migrating to the cloud. They delve into …

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Diversity. AI. And research proposals. A recipe for…? A conversation with Avi Staiman. 1:12:53

8M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Like many others, we’ve been exploring the capabilities of AI tools. However, when we started considering their implications in terms of diversity and security, we found ourselves with more questions than answers. We're not afraid to admit that we see potential problems, and we're eager to discuss them. That’s why we invited Avi Staiman on the podc…

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Value Selling Tips: Aligning Cybersecurity Products with Security Buyer Business Priorities 50:10

8M ago50:10

50:10

In this episode of Audience 1st Podcast, Andrew Monaghan, Founder of Unstoppable.do and Host of Cyber GTM Talk. joins host, Dani Woolf, to discuss the power of value selling to drive success in the tech industry. With real-world examples and practical insights, Andrew and Dani dig into into the importance of understanding customer needs, engaging i…

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Olivia Dey | Just Like A Girl 33:33

9M ago33:33

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S1 | E8: Let’s get In Her Business with a look at the women’s sports movement and all the momentum that’s been growing lately. From women’s basketball to women’s hockey and soccer leagues as well, women’s sports are on the rise and it seems like everyone is watching.By Stephanie Plante

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Rebecca Scales | Poker Power 32:41

9M ago32:41

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S1 | E7: On today’s episode, we sit down at the poker table to learn how poker skills translate to the boardroom and to skills for everyday life. Our next guest is a safe bet for sure, and the lessons we learn may just surprise you. Please meet Rebecca Scales.By Stephanie Plante

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CEO Roundtable | Jennifer Upshaw Swartz, Luana Vaetoe & Lisa Wittke Schaffner 51:29

9M ago51:29

51:29

S1 | E6: On today’s episode, we want to bring you in the room where it happens. We invited three women to the table for a conversation about work-life balance, what we can leave for the next generation of women coming up behind us, and how we got to the table in the first place. We hope you’ll listen and learn.…

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Pride Month Special: Professor Sandy O’Sullivan on being an aboriginal, transgender/non-binary researcher. 1:10:42

9M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Being queer is many different things, and we try to remember that our experience as white cis-gendered gay men in the UK and Denmark is not representative. We have long talked about inviting Professor Sandy O’Sullivan on the podcast, and what better occasion than Pride Month? Sandy is a Wiradjuri (Aboriginal), transgender/non-binary person, and a P…

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100% accessible for everybody, please! A conversation about disability and research with Kathrine Deane. 1:06:10

9M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

When discussing diversity, we talk a lot about gender, race, and LGBTQ+ issues. There is, of course, more to the issue – and according to Kathrine Deane, disability is the next frontier. Kathrine is an associate professor at East Anglia University. She has a disability herself, but that doesn’t stop her from being a force of nature – and an absolut…

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Human Connection and Customer Advocacy as Differentiators in Cybersecurity | CyberMAYnia Podcast 41:07

9M ago41:07

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In this episode of CyberMAYnia, Dani Woolf shares insights on the challenges faced while applying traditional marketing strategies in cybersecurity, Dani emphasizes the importance of customer research for business growth and customer retention. The discussion also explores the role of generative AI in marketing and how marketing in the cybersecurit…

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CISO Chronicles Unfiltered: The Pros - LIVE from CISO XC Conference 38:39

9M ago38:39

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In this live episode from the CISO XC Conference in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, cybersecurity professionals engage in a candid discussion on the challenges, frustrations, and human aspects of the cybersecurity industry. Dani Woolf, Host of Audience 1st Podcast, and Allan Alford, Host of The Cyber Ranch Podcast, uncover the top aspects of cybersecurit…

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The role of diversity and internationalisation in career development for researchers. A conversation with Pedro Resende from Chaperone 33:53

10M ago33:53

33:53

Not all research institutions have a set of courses or clearly defined career pathways for their researchers. We expect researchers to be born with the necessary skills to project manage, plan their career and support research networks or miraculously achieve them when they get their PhD degree. Pedro Resende co-founded Chaperone, the first persona…

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CISO Chronicles Unfiltered: The Cons - LIVE from CISO XC Conference 28:56

10M ago28:56

28:56

In this live episode from the CISO XC Conference in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, cybersecurity professionals engage in a candid discussion on the challenges, frustrations, and human aspects of the cybersecurity industry. Dani Woolf, Host of Audience 1st Podcast, and Allan Alford, Host of The Cyber Ranch Podcast, uncover the top frustrations of CISOs, …

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RSA Conference Post-Mortem: The Good, Bad, & The "Oh Hell No They Didn't" 48:13

10M ago48:13

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Join Dr. Chase Cunningham, Elliot Volkman, Clark Barron, George Kamide and me for what may likely be the most brutally honest RSA POST-Conference Recap you'll get from real security practitioners AND cybersecurity marketers. Whether you're a regular attendee, a first-timer, or someone who's always wanted to go but couldn't make it, this is your cha…

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How being Research Adjacent can influence diversity in research 43:39

10M ago43:39

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This week, we are joined by Sarah McLusky, who is a consultant, trainer and facilitator who helps research organisations and individuals maximise their research and research careers. Sarah hosts the brilliant Research Adjacent podcast where she talks with those working in the research space how they support research to be the best it can be. In thi…

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Know Before You Go: Brutally Honest RSA Conference Truths 47:30

10M ago47:30

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Join us for what may likely be the most brutally honest RSA Conference Truths you'll get from real security practitioners AND cybersecurity marketers. Whether you're a regular attendee, a first-timer, or someone who's always wanted to go but couldn't make it, this is your chance to hear it straight from the insiders. Here's how it's going down: → W…

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When diversity meets politics - why everybody should pay attention to the Donelan case in the UK. 23:25

11M ago23:25

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One of the challenges with working with diversity is how some of it has been politicised. In this episode, we explore the case of UK Secretary of Science Michelle Donelan. In the fall of 2023, after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, she accused two researchers of sympathising with Hamas. The two researchers were on the UKRI Expert Advisory Grou…

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