Episodes

  • S01E05 - Inside the Vault w/Graeme Speake

    S01E05 - Inside the Vault w/Graeme Speake
    Sep 20 2024
    👉Welcome to another episode of the 'Man in the Middle Podcast,' diving into stories from the world of Cyber Security. This episode, we sit down with Graeme Speak, CEO and Founder of BankVault Cyber Security. In this episode, Graeme shares his fascinating journey from his early entrepreneurial ventures to becoming a leader in cybersecurity innovation. He discusses the challenges users face with account registration processes and how BankVault's breakthrough technology eliminates these frustrations by reducing customer drop-off rates. We also explore Graeme's philosophy on pivots in business, where he’s identified significant opportunities to expand his market tenfold or more, as well as the process of Capital Raising for tech innovators. His unique insights into blending creativity with technology make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in cybersecurity or scaling a tech business. You can find out more about Graeme and BankVault Cyber Security by following the links below: https://www.bankvault.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemespeak/
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    53 mins
  • S01E04 - Shimazaki w/Tom Jreige

    S01E04 - Shimazaki w/Tom Jreige
    Sep 6 2024
    👉Welcome to the another episode of the 'Man in the Middle Podcast', diving into stories from the world of Cyber Security. This Episode we interview Thomas Jreige from Shimazaki Risk Advisory In this episode we delve into the world of risk management within cybersecurity. Thomas shares his unique approach to risk assessment, which goes beyond mere compliance, offering a more holistic view that considers the real threats to businesses. From his early fascination with challenging authority to his career in government and critical infrastructure, Thomas brings a wealth of experience and insight. We discuss the importance of understanding the true risks in various industries, the dangers of relying solely on compliance, and the four key questions every business should ask when assessing risk. Whether you’re in cybersecurity, risk management, or just curious about how to protect your business, this episode is packed with valuable insights. You can listen to our podcast on your favourite platforms: Apple/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/man-in-the-middle-podcast-|-cyber-security-stories/id1750840854 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pXC0KyH0LmhSkchSudzwG?si=e4d678c0b05c4443 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c99d3a90-0ae2-403f-88c1-695b7a5a952f/man-in-the-middle-podcast-cyber-security-stories YouTube: https://youtu.be/2uqDf61Z_cE You can find out more about Thomas and Shimzaki Risk Advisory by following the links below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjreige/
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    38 mins
  • S01E03 - Questioning Security: Assuredly's Guide to Simplified Assurance w/Fiona Long

    S01E03 - Questioning Security: Assuredly's Guide to Simplified Assurance w/Fiona Long
    Aug 7 2024
    👉Welcome to the another episode of the 'Man in the Middle Podcast', diving into stories from the world of Cyber Security. This Episode we interview Fiona Long from Assuredly. Fiona Long is a seasoned business professional, tech founder, and cyber security leader with over 20 years of experience. As an innovator and builder of cyber security solutions, she thrives on helping businesses build high-performing teams and processes, providing the right advice to ensure they develop or acquire companies resilient to security threats. Fiona is the founder of Assuredly, a platform designed to be accessible to everyone. Assuredly offers a seamless, guided assessment process, help guides for implementing controls, guidance on auditor requirements, and simple navigation with tangible results. In this episode we talk about Assuredly's approach for Cyber Safety, dissecting the efficacy of security questionnaires and much more. You can find out more about Fiona and Assuredly by following the links below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionalong https://www.assuredly.co/
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    46 mins
  • S01E02 - A Cynch Conversation w/Susie Jones

    S01E02 - A Cynch Conversation w/Susie Jones
    Jun 21 2024
    👉Welcome to the another episode of the 'Man in the Middle Podcast', diving into stories from the world of Cyber Security. This Episode we interview Susie Jones from Cynch Security. Susie is a seasoned leader and risk manager with extensive experience in insurance, having worked at Marsh and Willis Towers Watson. At Australia Post, she broadened her expertise to encompass general, cyber risk, and commercial management. As the Head of Cyber Security Business Services, Susie excelled in bridging the gap between technical Information Security Office personnel and senior business stakeholders. Co-founding Cynch Security in 2017, Susie is the CEO, leading a team that is passionate about helping small businesses become Cyber Fit. In this episode we talk about Cynch's model for Cyber Safety, Supply Chain assurance and much more. You can listen to our podcast on your favourite platforms: Apple/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/man-in-the-middle-podcast-|-cyber-security-stories/id1750840854 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pXC0KyH0LmhSkchSudzwG?si=e4d678c0b05c4443 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c99d3a90-0ae2-403f-88c1-695b7a5a952f/man-in-the-middle-podcast-cyber-security-stories YouTube: https://youtu.be/3KrDGHQjwnU You can find out more about Susie and Cynch by following the links below: https://cynch.com.au/ https://au.linkedin.com/in/susiecynchsecurity
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    29 mins
  • S01E01 - 7 Rules Cyber w/Chirag Joshi

    S01E01 - 7 Rules Cyber w/Chirag Joshi
    Jun 7 2024
    👉Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast series titled 'Man in the Middle Podcast', diving into stories from the world of Cyber Security. This Episode we interview Chirag Joshi from 7 Rules Cyber. Chirag Joshi is an award-winng CISO with experience working in several different sectors all across the globe. He is the founder and CEO of 7 rules Cyber and in this episode we dive into what those rules are. An author and a speaker, Chirag's focus is framing the question on Cyber Security on you by enabling business and not hindering it. In this episode we discuss the importance of communication in Cyber Security whether it be within industry or across other sectors, as well as Chirag's unique framework that he outlines in his published work. You can find out more about Chirag by following the links below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragdjoshi https://7rulescyber.au/ https://www.youtube.com/@chiragdjoshi7607
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    49 mins