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The Awareness Angle: Cyber Security Awareness and Human Risk

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The Awareness Angle is a weekly cybersecurity podcast that makes cyber security make sense for everyday people. Every week, Ant and Luke break down the biggest cyber security news, including data breaches, phishing scams, AI fraud, and the sneaky ways people get hacked, in plain English with no jargon. But this isn’t just another tech podcast. We focus on the human side of cyber security. How scam... more

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Roblox cheats at work lead to a full corporate breach. Half a million people's health data listed for sale on Alibaba by the researchers trusted to protect it. A $5 Bluetooth tracker in a postcard tracks a NATO warship for 24 hours. The UK government... more

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This week: attackers are sending fake missile alert emails exploiting real Iran-US-Israel tensions to steal Microsoft credentials via QR code. We also cover a massive leak of sensitive LAPD police documents, an AI model that autonomously finds and ex... more

Chinese hackers just broke into the system the FBI uses to track its own surveillance targets. The White House released an app that security researchers took apart and didn't like what they found. LinkedIn has been secretly scanning your browser exte... more

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Dan Thornton
CEO and founder of Goldphish, former Royal Marine Commando with expertise in security risk management.
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Episode: Human Risk, Real Talk - Dan Thornton on Keeping Security Simple
Harley Sugarman
Co-Founder of Anagram Security
Anagram Security
Episode: Magic, Mindset, and Metrics - Harley Sugarman on Rethinking Training
Lori Steuart
Content Marketing Pro with a strong background in cybersecurity and a hobby in synth repair
Episode: Marketing Muscle Memory In Cybersecurity
AJ King
Behavioral scientist and UX researcher
Episode: "Is Your Brain Wired for Insecurity?" - AJ King on Behavioural Science
Terry McCorkle
A Red Team veteran from PhishCloud advocating for real-time phishing protection
PhishCloud
Episode: “Real-time beats simulation” - Terry McCorkle on Rethinking Phishing
Sara Carty
Digital marketer and VP of Marketing at Unboring, dedicated to transforming cybersecurity marketing.
Unboring
Episode: "Security awareness IS marketing" – Sara Carty on Being Unboring
Amy Stokes-Waters
Founder of the Cyber Escape Room Company, known for innovative approaches to cybersecurity training
Cyber Escape Room Company
Episode: Escape the Boring Stuff: Amy Stokes-Waters on Engaging Awareness
Amy Stokes Waters
Cybersecurity expert and co-founder of Cyber Escape Room Co.
Episode: Did That Freelancer Just Steal $88 Million for North Korea?
Jasmine Eskenzi
Co-founder of The Zensory, expert in mindfulness and its application in cybersecurity
The Zensory
Episode: Three Deep Breaths: Jasmine Eskenzi on Cyber Mindfulness

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Anthony
Co-host of The Awareness Angle; frequent presence across episodes, focusing on cybersecurity awareness and practical defense tips.
Luke Pettigrew
Co-host of The Awareness Angle; co-anchors weekly cybersecurity news with human-centered framing and practical guidance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Good info but too long

    I like the information shared - it’s nice to have something for awareness professionals. I find the pace a bit slow though, and most episodes far too long! 30-40min would be better please! I always find myself rushing through it on 1.5 speed…

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Clear practical takeaways—great for awareness teams.
Strong real-world examples and actionable tips keep episodes useful.
Pace can be slow; episodes feel long for some listeners.

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#150
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#93
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#130
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#12
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#74
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#112
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“Real-time beats simulation” - Terry McCorkle on Rethinking Phishing
Q: How does your tool educate users?
PhishCloud integrates real-time training and information based on users' interactions to help them understand phishing risks better.
“Real-time beats simulation” - Terry McCorkle on Rethinking Phishing
Q: What led you to this place now?
After 25 years in cybersecurity and seeing how phishing compromises networks, McCorkle sought to significantly change the approach to phishing.
Escape the Boring Stuff: Amy Stokes-Waters on Engaging Awareness
Q: So what led you on your journey here? How did you get to, how did you land at Cyber Escape Rooms?
Amy explains that she pivoted from traditional training to create innovative escape rooms after noticing the lack of engagement in cybersecurity training.
"Security awareness IS marketing" – Sara Carty on Being Unboring
Q: What's something you wish more CISOs or vendors understood about communicating human risk or communicating in this space?
Understanding that a campaign is not a transaction; it's about bringing people along with the story behind the brand.
"Security awareness IS marketing" – Sara Carty on Being Unboring
Q: What skills from drama school do you think you bring forward to the nine to five nowadays?
Definitely my people skills, understanding motivations, and developing confidence to show up as my authentic self.

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The show translates complex cybersecurity news into human-focused explanations. Each episode breaks down major breaches, scams, and AI-enabled threats with practical takeaways you can apply in real life or for client education. It stands out for its emphasis on how threats work from a human perspective, offering concrete tips, real-world examples, and weekly trends that help listeners evaluate risk and improve security posture in everyday settings.

What makes it noteworthy is the consistent focus on the human side of cyber threats, accessible storytelling, and actionable guidance for awareness professionals, security teams, and curious technologists alike. Listeners can expect clear summaries of incidents, defender-oriented advice, and a pr... more

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4. AJ King
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