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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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Episode 96 of The Awareness Angle

This week an insurance company leaked driver's license numbers for nearly 7 million people because one employee clicked a phishing email. Sainsbury's facial recognition system was 99.98% accurate and 100% wrong abou... more

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iPhone 18 Pro design files leaked, Aflac gets hit for the third time in a few years, and a bank robber in London gets away with £117,000 just by wearing the right uniform. This week's episode has a bit of everything.

Hackers stole 630GB of unrelease... more

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GTA 6 scams launched within hours of pre-orders going live. Scattered Spider's teenage hackers pleaded guilty for the TfL attack, and one of them was hacking US hospitals while on bail. And a fake AI plugin passed every security scanner because the m... more

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This week the threats are getting bigger and the defences are getting stranger. A criminal gang hit a school system that holds records for eleven million kids, Americans lost a record three and a half billion dollars to imposter scams, and the FBI bu... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Beachport
Program Manager of the Kinetic Cyber Range
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Episode: The FBI Built a Fake Town, $3.5 Billion Lost to Scammers & a School Breach Hitting 11 Million Kids
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.
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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?

Hosts

Ant Davis
Commonly appears as a primary host with deep involvement in discussing risk and practical defense tactics.
Luke Pettigrew
Co-host focused on human risk, social engineering, and practical security 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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    MD126
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical, no-nonsense security tips.
Hosts balance humor with serious security guidance and real-world anecdotes.
Pace can feel slow or episodes lengthy for some listeners.

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#227
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#35
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#65
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#47
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#87
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#175
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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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A weekly cybersecurity show that translates breaches, phishing schemes, AI fraud, and human risk into practical guidance. Hosts explain how scams work, why people fall for them, and concrete steps to stay safer online, all through relatable stories and real-world examples. Noteworthy for its clear, human-centric lens on security challenges, emphasis on everyday risk, and actionable tips suitable for both professionals and general listeners. The format tends to mix timely news with empathetic commentary and practical safeguards, making it useful for anyone looking to understand and reduce online risk in daily life or at work.

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4. Lori Steuart
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