

ISF Podcast
Information Security Forum Podcast
The ISF Podcast brings you cutting-edge conversation, tailored to CISOs, CTOs, CROs, and other global security pros. In every episode of the ISF Podcast, Chief Executive, Steve Durbin speaks with rule-breakers, collaborators, culture builders, and business creatives who manage their enterprise with vision, transparency, authenticity, and integrity. From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.
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Nov 16, 2021 • 22min
S8 Ep4: Max McKeown — Thriving in a World of Opportunities, Shocks, and Change
Today, ISF CEO Steve Durbin is in conversation with Max McKeown, a writer, consultant, and researcher specialising in innovation strategy, leadership and culture. He and Steve talk about effective communication, resilience, and how to lead with long-term vision when you feel overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks.
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Nov 9, 2021 • 33min
S8 Ep3: Sadie Creese — Minimising Your Attack Surface
In this episode, ISF CEO Steve Durbin speaks with Dr. Sadie Creese, a professor of Cybersecurity at Oxford University. Dr. Creese is the founding Director of the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre (GCSCC) at the Oxford Martin School and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Cyber Security Centre’s Strategic Advisory Board. She and Steve discuss the current threat landscape, deep machine learning, and educating business leaders in the basics of cybersecurity.
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Nov 2, 2021 • 23min
S8 Ep2: Brian Cox — Intellectual Honesty & Learning to be a Leader
Today, ISF CEO Steve Durbin is in conversation with Dr. Brian Cox, professor of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester. Dr. Cox worked on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland and has co-written several books on physics, including Why does E=mc2? and The Quantum Universe. He’s also known for appearances in many science programmes for BBC radio and television, including In Einstein's Shadow and the BBC Horizon series. Dr. Cox and Steve discuss how to translate a complex message to a lay audience, the need for intellectual honesty, and the value of play even in serious endeavors.
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Oct 26, 2021 • 21min
S8 Ep1: Steve Durbin — Key Takeaways from Global Thought Leaders in Season 8
Today, ISF CEO Steve Durbin and host Tavia Gilbert give a preview of the upcoming season of the ISF Podcast, which features conversations with ISF’s Digital Congress 2021 keynote speakers.
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Oct 12, 2021 • 37min
S7 Ep5: Bonus Episode: Reggie Butler — Bringing Your Home to Work
In this episode, originally released in December 2020, Steve welcomes motivational speaker, corporate consultant, and educator Reggie Butler back to the podcast. Reggie last connected with Steve in 2018 for an episode of our videocast (link below). Today’s conversation focuses on what we’ve learned through the experience of working from home during the pandemic, strategies for uniting teams even while socially distanced, and why leaders should model vulnerability and transparency now more than ever.
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Mentioned in this episode:
2018 ISF Videocast with Reggie Butler: Finding your ‘rhythm’ in business
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Oct 5, 2021 • 28min
S7 Ep4: Steve Durbin — Digital Transformation in Review
In this episode, ISF CEO Steve Durbin and podcast host Tavia Gilbert dive deeper into this season’s theme of Digital Transformation. We've had a handful of guests, including Jonathan Moore, Bob Phibbs, and Mel Shakir, and today Steve shares his own perspective about this current moment of Digital Transformation.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 24min
S7 Ep3: Mel Shakir — Next-Gen Cyber Security Software Tips for Vendors & CISOs
In this episode, ISF CEO Steve Durbin speaks with Mel Shakir, Managing Director of DreamIt Ventures, about his work helping cybersecurity startups reach their full potential. They discuss how helping cybersecurity startups can reach their full potential and how CISOs can keep up with changing cybersecurity software in this time of digital transformation, as well as tips for cybersecurity software vendors who might approach CISOs already feeling inundated by pitches.
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Sep 21, 2021 • 28min
S7 Ep2: Bob Phibbs — Rebuilding Human Connection for Brand Success
Today, ISF CEO Steve Durbin is in conversation with Bob Phibbs, “The Retail Doctor.” Bob is recognized as a leading expert on brick-and-mortar retailers, and he has consulted for, among others, Caesar’s Palace, Lego, Omega, Vera Bradley, and Yamaha. Bob shares his perspective on digital transformation in the retail market, building a solid team, and effective communication within an organisation.
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Sep 14, 2021 • 30min
S7 Ep1: Jonathan Moore — The Role of Collaboration and Compartmentalisation
In this episode, ISF CEO Steve Durbin sits down with Jonathan Moore, CTO of SpiderOak, a data security software design firm in Silicon Valley. Steve and Jonathan discuss digital transformation, creating zero trust models that work, and the future of information security and Big Tech.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 24min
S6 Ep6: Bonus Episode: Anders Indset — Responding to Disruption
In this episode, originally released in November, 2020, Steve is in conversation with philosopher, author, and speaker Anders Indset. Steve and Anders discuss the importance of leaders engaging in what he calls a “self audit,” having the strength and courage to get vulnerable, the importance of listening, and more.
Mentioned in this episode:
Arne Næss
Lofoten
The Social Dilemma
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