Cyber Sound Bytes

As lockdown measures are easing, it is likely that many of us will be returning to our normal workplace setting. Since it's been so long, we may have forgotten the key cyber security behaviours that were once second nature.

In this episode John Cranmer, senior information and cyber security manager from HS2 gives his personal experiences and top tips on how to stay cyber confident whilst out and about.

What is social engineering and how is it similar to hypnosis? Here we delve into the many types of attacks malicious actors will try via social engineering with top tips on how to keep safe from them. Listen to Graham Webber from Ministry of Defence to find out more. Don't forget to contact [email protected] for any queries.

When at war, information becomes a key factor in the fight. Just how does the Government handle this whilst keeping enemies at bay? Listen to this episode to find out how from the Cabinet Office. For more information, reach out to the team at [email protected].

A digital footprint is a term used to describe the data that’s left behind whenever a person uses a digital service. It’s normal to have a digital footprint, and everyone is likely to have one. However, if it's not protected properly, it can leave you vulnerable to attacks. Remember, once something is shared online, it can be there forever.

Hear from John at National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on how to keep your digital footprint safe.

Everyone loves new things, from clothes, to gadgets to experiences! But no one thinks about renewing their passwords, or even making sure they're unique to one another. Listen to Enoch Agyepong from Airbus Cyber Consultancy UK to find out why it's important to not only have strong passwords but how to create them.

Phishing is the most successful and dangerous of all cyber-attacks with 1 in every 3 data breaches were estimated to be caused by phishing! So what is phishing and what's so bad about them? Find out here with Rhiannon Buckler, South Wales regional cyber prevent and protect police officer.

What is a digital footprint and how can this make me a target for cyber attack? Listen to this episode with Christine Maxwell, Directorate of Cyber Defence and Risk, and Sqn Rich C, Capability Development Desk Officer for UK Strat Com.