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The ISF Podcast brings you cutting-edge conversation, tailored to CISOs, CTOs, CROs, and other global security pros. In every episode of the ISF Podcast, Chief Executive, Steve Durbin speaks with rule-breakers, collaborators, culture builders, and business creatives who manage their enterprise with vision, transparency, authenticity, and integrity. From the Information Security Forum, the leading ... more

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Today, Steve speaks with Will Vogt, expert on Chinese tech policy. The two discuss China’s approach to technology, how it can impact western businesses, and the country’s investments in tech infrastructure in emerging markets in Africa and Latin Amer... more

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Today, Steve is in conversation with Dr. Ashley Sweetman, co-author with Nina Paine of the recently released book, Communicating Cyber Risk: Build Cyber Resilience Through Compelling Communication, including how to translate complex cyber risk into b... more

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This week’s episode is unique and personal. Earlier this year, Steve announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 prostate cancer. Today, Steve and and Producer Tavia Gilbert sit down to talk about what his life has been like over the past year.... more

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We’re back with the second part of Steve’s appearance on John “Jock" Brocas’ podcast “Legal Owl”. Today, Steve and Jock discuss artificial intelligence, the global powers shaping the cyber landscape, and how to get lawyers, board members, and other n... more

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Recent Guests

Will Vogt
Expert on Chinese technology policy who has taught at Georgetown and the Catholic University of America
Episode: 360: Will Vogt - Beyond the Chip Race: How China Really Thinks About Technology
Ashley Sweetman
Cybersecurity specialist and co-author of Communicating Cyber Risk: Build Cyber Resilience Through Compelling Communication
Episode: 359: Dr. Ashley Sweetman – Communicating Cyber Risk: Why Soft Skills Are Now Security Skills
Steve Durbin
Chief Executive of the Information Security Forum
Information Security Forum
Episode: 357: Legal Owl Podcast: Steve Durbin on Cyber Risk in the Legal Industry
Dame Inga Beale
Former CEO, Lloyd's of London
Lloyd's of London
Episode: 356: From the archive – Communication, Listening and Being Heard
Eric O'Neill
Former FBI country intelligence operative and national security strategist; cyber security expert and author
Former FBI; author of Spies, Lies and Cybercrime
Episode: 355: Eric O'Neill – Hackers Don't Break In, They Log In: Trust as the New Perimeter
Lauren Farina
Psychotherapist and founder of Invited Psychotherapy & Coaching
Invited Psychotherapy & Coaching
Episode: 353: SUMMER LISTENING: Rest After Stress: The Psychology of High Performance
Geoff White
Investigator journalist covering organized crime and technology
BBC/Journalist
Episode: 352: SUMMER LISTENING: Geoff White – Ransomware Is a Business and It's Competing Against You
Alex Bovee
Co-founder and CEO of C1 / Conductor One
C1 / Conductor One
Episode: 350: SUMMER LISTENING: Alex Bovee – Identity in the Age of Agentic AI
James Wilkson
Managing partner at AEC Global Search Consultants
AEC Global Search Consultants
Episode: 346: James Wilkson - The Human Factor: Leadership, Risk and the AI Era

Host

Steve Durbin
Host of the ISF Podcast; CEO of the Information Security Forum; leads discussions on cyber resilience, governance, and strategic risk with industry experts.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Outstanding cybersecurity interviews and topics.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Fred
    3 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Can’t believe an incredibly valuable resource like this podcast is FREE! 🤩

    No matter the subject, you’re guaranteed to gain something from Steve and his guests in each and every episode - can’t recommend ISF Podcast enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Great podcast! A high-signal show with practical insights for security and leadership.
High-quality production and thoughtful moderation, making complex topics accessible.
Content coverages balance technical details with governance and policy implications.
Consistently deep dives from experts; easy to translate into boardroom actions.
Great guests who bring real-world experience and strategic thinking.

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#88
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#100
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#106
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#123
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360: Will Vogt - Beyond the Chip Race: How China Really Thinks About Technology
Q: If I'm listening to this as somebody who's keen on moving into those markets, they're part of my growth strategy. What do you think that actually means for the security of my operations and my data there?
Vogt says companies should understand that infrastructure and data are treated through the lens of sovereignty and stability, and that multiple state and private actors will be present. Businesses need to assess what that presence means for security and their operations.
360: Will Vogt - Beyond the Chip Race: How China Really Thinks About Technology
Q: For business leaders who've only ever experienced the Western Internet, what's the single biggest thing that they misunderstand about how China thinks about technology?
Vogt says China's digital direction is more centralized and collectivist than the decentralized Western internet, shaped by political calculations and historical cultural norms.
359: Dr. Ashley Sweetman – Communicating Cyber Risk: Why Soft Skills Are Now Security Skills
Q: For a business leader who is listening to this right now, Ash, what advice would you give them though about communicating cyber risk that they can perhaps go away and implement right away, other than of course to rush out and buy your book?
She recommends practicing clear explanations without jargon, preparing crisis communication formats and contact lists, testing them, and building relationships with customer-facing, legal and operational teams.
359: Dr. Ashley Sweetman – Communicating Cyber Risk: Why Soft Skills Are Now Security Skills
Q: Tell us a little bit about how you actually do that?
Sweetman recommends adapting communication to the audience's knowledge, needs and decision-making context, while being consistent, empathetic, honest and transparent.
358: Steve Durbin - No Symptoms, No Family History: Why Every Man Should Get Tested
Q: How did you balance your own treatment needs with caring for the people who will be caring for you?
He explains prioritizing control, assembling a trusted medical team, and communicating clearly with loved ones to manage mood swings and set expectations, while still placing the patient's needs first.

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What is ISF Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series consistently centers on cyber risk, governance, and leadership at the highest levels of business. Episodes frequently explore resilience, geopolitical factors, and the changing security landscape, with practical guidance for boards, CISOs, and business leaders. Through conversations with industry researchers, practitioners, and policy voices, it tends to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies—covering topics from identity security and AI governance to supply chain risk, regulatory considerations, and incident readiness. A notable strength is the blend of real-world examples, cross-industry perspectives, and focus on how leadership and governance shape security outcomes.

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1. Will Vogt
2. Ashley Sweetman
3. Steve Durbin
4. Dame Inga Beale
5. Eric O'Neill
6. Lauren Farina
7. Geoff White
8. Alex Bovee

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