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The Small Business Cyber Security Guy | UK Cybersecurity for SMB & Startups

The Small Business Cyber Security Guy
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The UK's leading small business cybersecurity podcast, helping SMEs protect against cyber threats without breaking the bank. Join cybersecurity veterans Noel Bradford (CIO at Boutique Security First MSP) and Mauven MacLeod (ex-UK Government Cyber Analyst) as they translate enterprise-level security expertise into practical, affordable solutions for UK small businesses.🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

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Vendors love throwing around "InfoSec," "CyberSec," and "IT Security" like they're selling completely different solutions. Half the time it's the same thing with three different price tags. The other half? You're buying protection that doesn't addres... more

Noel and Mauven unpack Discord’s third-party breach that exposed government-ID checks from age-appeal cases, then weigh it against Westminster’s push for a nationwide digital ID. It’s a frank look at how outsourcing, age-verification mandates and dat... more

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Microsoft has released the October 2025 Patch Tuesday update, and the numbers tell a serious story: 172 security flaws patched, six of them zero-day exploits already in the wild. For UK small businesses, this is more than routine maintenance; these u... more

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Ministers have sent an urgent letter to UK business leaders after the NCSC handled 204 nationally significant cyber incidents in the past year, with 18 "highly significant" incidents – a 50% increase for the third consecutive year. Join Mauven MacLeo... more

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Tammy Buchanan
A leading expert in data protection and cybersecurity awareness for educators
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Oliver Sterling
Veteran IT and cyber expert
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Sarah Chen
AI threat research expert at a leading UK cybersecurity firm
Episode: White House CIO Insights Part 3 - Advanced Threats & AI
Theresa Payton
Former Chief Information Officer of the United States under President George W. Bush
Episode: White House CIO Insights - The Threat Landscape Small Business Faces
Dr. Sarah Chen
AI expert and CyberSec researcher
Episode: McDonalds’ SuperSized Cyber Screw Up

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Noel Bradford
Host and cybersecurity expert specializing in small business protection and cybersecurity strategies.
Mauven MacLeod
Co-host and cybersecurity analyst with extensive experience protecting small businesses from cyber threats.
Graham Falkner
Co-host sharing insights on technology and cybersecurity, focusing on small business needs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Refreshing take - nice to have something UK centric for a change..

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    3 months ago

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Extra Credit: The Corrections, The Code, and The Safeguarding Bombshell
Q: How should schools handle the MFA issue with staff using personal phones?
Schools should discuss with their IT providers various alternatives like hardware tokens that do not require personal phone usage to implement secure MFA.
Extra Credit: The Corrections, The Code, and The Safeguarding Bombshell
Q: What should schools do to ensure compliance with the new cybersecurity safeguards?
Schools need to read the 2025 Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance and understand that cybersecurity is now a vital aspect of safeguarding, requiring immediate attention and action.
The Shocking Truth About What Actually Works in Small Business Cybersecurity
Q: Where do I actually start when feeling overwhelmed by cybersecurity?
Begin with the free wins mentioned early in the series, like enabling multi-factor authentication and verifying payment requests, and build systematically from there.
The Shocking Truth About What Actually Works in Small Business Cybersecurity
Q: How do I consolidate many different tools being used by my team without causing a staff mutiny?
Involve the team in choosing new tools and fix underlying problems with official tools rather than simply banning alternatives.
The Shocking Truth About What Actually Works in Small Business Cybersecurity
Q: How do I justify this to my accountant who thinks cybersecurity is just a trendy way of saying expensive?
Frame cybersecurity costs as business continuity insurance and highlight the potential costs of data breaches.

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Listeners can expect an insightful exploration into cybersecurity issues specifically facing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK. The conversation frequently revolves around actionable strategies and practical advice tailored to help SMEs navigate the complexities of modern cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing attacks, and data breaches. Listeners will benefit from expert insights into necessary compliance measures, such as GDPR, and practical tips on achieving Cyber Essentials certification. The hosts share real-world case studies to emphasize the critical importance of implementing affordable and effective security solutions, making complex enterprise-level strategies accessible to smaller organizations. This podca... more

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