
Cyber Security & Cloud Podcast
Welcome to the Cyber Security & Cloud Podcast #CSCP where we will explore the dark secret of cloud and cyber.
The podcast focuses on people and their stories and explores the human element that brings so many people together
Some episode will be for the well-seasoned cybersecurity veteran but most are about stories of infosec people and how they reach where they are now.
The focus and various stream of the podcast is Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Application Security Social Engineering, and community building
Latest episodes

Sep 12, 2021 • 18min
CSCP S01E07 - Allan Alford - Part 1 - CISO Talk, starting in cyber and basic 10 cyber steps to get started
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version.
This is the first part of 2 interviews with Allan Alford, Delivery CISO at NTT data and now CISO at TrustMAPP a cybersecurity startup like AppSec Phoenix
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.appsecphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.appsecphoenix.com/register
Allan Alford is an experienced CISO living in Texas. In part 1 of Francesco’s interview with Allan Alford, they discuss multi-factor authentication, the role of CISO, and getting started in cybersecurity. Logical and critical thinking skills are important to work in tech, but equally so are soft and people skills, like communication, leadership, and public speaking.
1:21 Part 1 with Allan
2:30 Masters
3:16 Advice on security awareness
4:23 Multi-factor authentication
7:35 Consumer pressure for security
8:35 Kinds of CISO
10:50 Communication and leadership skills
15:34 Hiring and learning of the job
17:51 Closing words
18:20 Outro
Allan Alford, CISO, Host of Cyber Ranch Podcast
Twitter @AllanAlfordinTX
https://allanalford.com/the-cyber-ranch-podcast
https://hackervalley.com/cyberranch/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanalford/
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Website: http://www.cybercloudpodcast.com/
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Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgsq-vMzq4sxObVonDsIAg/

Aug 30, 2021 • 30min
CSCP S01E06 - Greg van Der Gaast - Part 2 - Leadership and authority in cyber
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version.
This is the second part of 2 interviews with Greg
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.appsecphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.appsecphoenix.com/register
In part 2 of Francesco’s interview with Greg van der Gaast, they discuss the challenges of working in the cyber security industry and how communicating more clearly and calmly can solve some of those issues. They speculate why security breaches happen and share the appropriate way to react when they do. Greg van der Gaast is a CISO, the author of "Rethinking InfoSec,” an international speaker, people enthusiast, and is passionate about creating information security programs that work.
1:30 Part 1 with Greg van der Gaast
2:46 Experiences in cyber
7:04 Risk management
10:15 Being personable
11:37 People, process, technology
13:05 Avoid toxic work environments
20:17 Closing words
20:40 Outro
Greg van der Gaast
Twitter @SidewaysGreg
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvandergaast/
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
Social Media Links
Follow us on social media to get the latest episodes:
Website: http://www.cybercloudpodcast.com/
You can listen to this podcast on your favourite player:
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35703565/admin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgsq-vMzq4sxObVonDsIAg/

Aug 22, 2021 • 25min
CSCP S01E06 - Greg van Der Gaast - Part 1 - Leadership and authority in cyber
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version.
This is the first part of 2 interviews with Greg
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.appsecphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.appsecphoenix.com/register
Greg van der Gaast is a CISO, the author of "Rethinking InfoSec,” an international speaker, people enthusiast, and is passionate about creating information security programs that work. Francesco and Greg discuss the importance of communication skills and being personable in the tech field. In order to avoid a toxic and hostile work environment, everyone needs to have a better attitude, think human-first, and stay calm.
1:30 Part 1 with Greg van der Gaast
2:46 Experiences in cyber
7:04 Risk management
10:15 Being personable
11:37 People, process, technology
13:05 Avoid toxic work environments
20:17 Closing words
20:40 Outro
Greg van der Gaast
Twitter @SidewaysGreg
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvandergaast/
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
Social Media Links
Follow us on social media to get the latest episodes:
Website: http://www.cybercloudpodcast.com/
You can listen to this podcast on your favourite player:
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35703565/admin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgsq-vMzq4sxObVonDsIAg/

Aug 15, 2021 • 29min
CSCP S01E05 - Jane Frankland - Part 2 - Women in Cyber and Leadership
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version.
This is the second interview with Jane, a returning guest in season 2
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.appsecphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.appsecphoenix.com/register
Jane Frankland and Francesco continue the conversation about inclusion, diversity, and supporting women in cybersecurity and tech, a male-dominated industry. Jane Frankland is an award-winning cybersecurity entrepreneur, author, consultant, keynote speaker, women’s activist, and market influencer
1:30 Part 2 with Jane Frankland
5:36 Listener question— tips for implementing change
11:35 Supporting women in tech
15:08 Doing the right thing
17:55 Creating an appropriate and safe workplace
19:45 HR protects company
23:30 Inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities
26:30 Final positive message
28:23 Closing words
28:50 Outro
Jane Frankland
Twitter @JaneFrankland
https://jane-frankland.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janefrankland/
https://www.youtube.com/user/JaneFranklandTV
Social Media Links
Follow us on social media to get the latest episodes:
Website: http://www.cybercloudpodcast.com/
You can listen to this podcast on your favourite player:
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35703565/admin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgsq-vMzq4sxObVonDsIAg/

Aug 8, 2021 • 29min
CSCP S01E05 - Jane Frankland - Part 1 - Women in Cyber and Leadership
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version.
This is the First interview with Jane, a returning guest in season 2
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.appsecphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.appsecphoenix.com/register
Jane Frankland is an award-winning cybersecurity entrepreneur, author, consultant, keynote speaker, women’s activist, and market influencer. Jane shares her journey going from being a fashion designer to starting a successful tech company. Francesco and Jane discuss the challenges of breaking into tech, entrepreneurship, starting a business, living in the fourth industrial revolution, and diversity and inclusion in the industry.
1:15 Introducing Jane Frankland
5:20 How Jane got into cybersecurity
6:54 Penetration testing
9:45 Risks of starting a tech business
14:20 Challenges breaking into tech
19:33 Leveraging design skills
23:30 Importance of community
24:05 Abundance mindset
25:40 Women in tech
29:10 Outro
Jane Frankland
Twitter @JaneFrankland
https://jane-frankland.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janefrankland/
https://www.youtube.com/user/JaneFranklandTV
CSCP Links
Follow us on social media to get the latest episodes:
Website: http://www.cybercloudpodcast.com/
You can listen to this podcast on your favourite player:
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35703565/admin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgsq-vMzq4sxObVonDsIAg/

Aug 1, 2021 • 33min
CSCP S01E04 - P2 - Shamane Tan - Executive, Risk, CISO, and Books
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version.
This is the second interview with shamane on the subject of risk and Cyber in Australia
We explore with Shamane the cybersecurity market in Australia, events running, and the diversity subject without holding back. Hear this first part of the interview before jumping onto the next one :)
We have all heard about the talent shortfall in cybersecurity and the worrying number of jobs that remain unfilled so we talk about how we can attract and retain staff to the industry and what we can all do to nurture talent.
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.securityphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.securityphoenix.com/alpha
This is the FIRST part of the two interviews with Shamane Tan an executive advisor at Privasec. Shamane is the organizer of the Cyber Risk meetup that exploded in popularity in Australia and now counts many locations. Shamane is also the author of a renowned book on Cybersecurity Risk with interviews with many C level execs. Also, Shamane has been speaking at TEDx
Bio
Shamane is passionate about Cyber Risk. She holds a Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons) and enjoys the challenge of keeping up to date with the constant evolution of technology & Cyber trends.
As Privasec's APAC Executive Advisor, she desires to use her business mindset coupled with her Computer Engineering background, to help businesses bridge their gaps between technical and business spheres. In this day and age, it is crucial for companies to have in place strong & effective governance to protect their current infrastructure/ services. Throughout her career, Shamane has partnered directly with CISOs, CTOs, and Global Heads of IT, Infrastructure and Security to help both enterprises to smaller companies in APAC in their growth strategy.
As the author of 'Cyber Risk Leaders' and international speaker, Shamane has frequently been invited to speak on various topics; some recent examples include:
- CISO insights from around the globe
- The world of the Board Directors
- Befriending the Hacker
- The Influencers' secret to building key relationships
You can reach Shamane at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamane/
Social Media Links
Follow us on social media to get the latest episodes:
Website: http://www.cybercloudpodcast.com/
You can listen to this podcast on your favourite player:
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35703565/admin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgsq-vMzq4sxObVonDsIAg/
Bringing Back Season 1
All episodes of season 1 are available at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmfEooB4S-vXZ3OsFRrgqd9rIvd99oqI7

Aug 1, 2021 • 30min
CSCP S01E04 - P1 - Shamane Tan - Risk Executive, Cybersecurity & Asia Pacific
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version
We explore with Shamane the cybersecurity market in Australia, events running, and the diversity subject without holding back. Hear this first part of the interview before jumping onto the next one :)
We have all heard about the talent shortfall in cybersecurity and the worrying number of jobs that remain unfilled so we talk about how we can attract and retain staff to the industry and what we can all do to nurture talent.
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.securityphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.securityphoenix.com/alpha
This is the FIRST part of the two interviews with Shamane Tan an executive advisor at Privasec. Shamane is the organizer of the Cyber Risk meetup that exploded in popularity in Australia and now counts many locations. Shamane is also the author of a renowned book on Cybersecurity Risk with interviews with many C level execs. Also Shamane has been speaking at TedX
Bio
Shamane is passionate about Cyber Risk. She holds a Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons) and enjoys the challenge of keeping up to date with the constant evolution of technology & Cyber trends.
As Privasec's APAC Executive Advisor, she desires to use her business mindset coupled with her Computer Engineering background, to help businesses bridge their gaps between technical and business spheres. In this day and age, it is crucial for companies to have in place strong & effective governance to protect their current infrastructure/ services. Throughout her career, Shamane has partnered directly with CISOs, CTOs, and Global Heads of IT, Infrastructure and Security to help both enterprises to smaller companies in APAC in their growth strategy.
As the author of 'Cyber Risk Leaders' and international speaker, Shamane has frequently been invited to speak on various topics; some recent examples include:
- CISO insights from around the globe
- The world of the Board Directors
- Befriending the Hacker
- The Influencers' secret to building key relationships
You can reach Shamane at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamane/
Social Media Links
Follow us on social media to get the latest episodes:
Website: http://www.cybercloudpodcast.com/
You can listen this podcast on your favourite player:
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35703565/admin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgsq-vMzq4sxObVonDsIAg/
Bringing Back Season 1
All episodes of season 1 are available at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmfEooB4S-vXZ3OsFRrgqd9rIvd99oqI7

Jul 25, 2021 • 30min
CSCP S01E03 - P2 - Lisa Forte - Social Engineering - Police to private
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version
This is the second of 2 episode conversation with Lisa Forte
We have all heard about social engineering but as Lisa explains it can be so much simpler than we all think and how virtually every conversation could put you in danger .......
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.securityphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.securityphoenix.com/alpha
This episode is broken down into two parts, this is the first part of the interview with Lisa Forte a social engineer and a fellow Italian. Lisa grew through the rank of police and then took social engineering into the commercial world.
The episode is full of stories and will keep you gripping to your chair to know more. The second episode will follow.
Bio
Lisa forte is a partner at Red Goat Cyber Security, Keynote Speaker, Vlogger, Won the “Top 100 Women In Tech” Award, Social Engineering & Insider Threats expert
As a winner of the "Top 100 Women In Tech" Award I am passionate about cybersecurity, social engineering and most importantly helping organisations establish effective and lasting cultural change amongst staff.
Lisa is an established keynote speaker and gets hired to speak around the world sharing my stories and experiences of social engineering, cybercrime and wargaming.
Lisa is a passionate and energetic public speaker too recently appearing at conferences such as IPExpo Europe; London Law Expo; Voxxed Days; International Security Expo; MarineTech China and Secure Computing Dublin.
Lisa also does a lot of pro-bono security work for the NHS and various charities and care deeply about helping the communities we live in becoming more aware of the growing threat.
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast
#CSCP
#cybermentoringmonday
http://cybercloudpodcast.com
You can listen to this podcast on your favourite player:
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35703565/admin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber

Jul 25, 2021 • 30min
CSCP S01E03 - P1 - Lisa Forte - Social Engineering - Police to Private
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version
This is the first of 2 episode conversation with Lisa Forte
We have all heard about social engineering but as Lisa explains it can be so much simpler than we all think and how virtually every conversation could put you in danger .......
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.securityphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.securityphoenix.com/alpha
This episode is broken down into two parts, this is the first part of the interview with Lisa Forte a social engineer and a fellow Italian. Lisa grew through the rank of police and then took social engineering into the commercial world.
The episode is full of stories and will keep you gripping to your chair to know more. The second episode will follow.
Bio
Lisa forte is a partner at Red Goat Cyber Security, Keynote Speaker, Vlogger, Won the “Top 100 Women In Tech” Award, Social Engineering & Insider Threats expert
As a winner of the "Top 100 Women In Tech" Award I am passionate about cybersecurity, social engineering and most importantly helping organisations establish effective and lasting cultural change amongst staff.
Lisa is an established keynote speaker and gets hired to speak around the world sharing my stories and experiences of social engineering, cybercrime and wargaming.
Lisa is a passionate and energetic public speaker too recently appearing at conferences such as IPExpo Europe; London Law Expo; Voxxed Days; International Security Expo; MarineTech China and Secure Computing Dublin.
Lisa also does a lot of pro-bono security work for the NHS and various charities and care deeply about helping the communities we live in becoming more aware of the growing threat.
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast
#CSCP
#cybermentoringmonday
http://cybercloudpodcast.com
You can listen to this podcast on your favourite player:
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35703565/admin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber

Jul 24, 2021 • 40min
CSCP S01E02 - Chris Hodson - Becoming a CISO with the head in the Cloud
CSCP is bringing back season 1 in a newly remastered version
Chris will join us in the new season 3 in recording
We talk all things Leadership, Risk Compliance with Chris Hodson CISO at Tanium
After 17 years in cybersecurity, as well as talking all things cyber, Chris talks about the route he took to become a CISO and opens up on how to communicate with others in a similar position.
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
https://www.securityphoenix.com get a free 30-day licence quoting CSCP https://landing.securityphoenix.com/alpha
Chris is a CISO with 20 years of experience working in technology roles. I build and run security organisations that help companies reduce IT and cybersecurity risk.
Chris served as a trusted advisor to executives and board members, helping them define well-balanced strategies for managing risk and improving business outcomes. I've worked as a CISO, architect, designer, engineer and DPO for market-leading companies in the energy, retail, media, technology and financial services industries.
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast
#CSCP
#cybermentoringmonday
http://cybercloudpodcast.com
You can listen to this podcast on your favourite player:
Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cyber-security-cloud-podcast-cscp/id1516316463
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fg8AqP4vEi5Im8YKxazUQ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35703565/admin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cyber
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