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The InfoSec Insider podcast brings you weekly interviews with practicing senior consultants, who draw upon their extensive experience to provide detailed and practical guidance on all things information and cyber security, data protection compliance, risk management, and more. In each episode, one of our experts takes a deep-dive into a particular aspect of their area of specialism, whether that be certifying to ISO 27001, outlining some top tips for GDPR compliance, making the case for alternative approaches to pen testing, or discussing how to conduct an effective business impact analysis (BIA). Enhance your understanding and professional skillset with the InfoSec Insider podcast, brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading provider of cyber security and governance, risk management and compliance consultancy.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Understanding Relevant Risks

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider, Wayne Armstrong, Senior Information Security Consultant and Consultant Manager at URM, breaks down the fundamentals of effective information security risk assessment and treatment.  Wayne draws upon over 30 years of experience in IT, information security and risk management to discuss: What ‘risk’ actually is How to define a risk and the three component parts that are needed for a risk to exist How to assign value to a risk How to prioritise risks and determine which can be set aside, as well as how these priorities differ between organisations depending on context The risk treatment options available, and the need to revisit your risk assessment. Learn more about this topic: https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/information-security-risk-assessment-and-treatment-understanding-relevant-risks If you enjoyed this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk Cyber, you can leave us a rating and review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/infosecinsider         You can find more episodes of InfoSec Insider here: https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts       Brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading information and cyber security specialists.

    15 min

  2. 30 APR

    Zero Trust Architecture in PCI DSS

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider, Alastair Stewart and Tibor Laczko, both Senior Consultants and Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) at URM, share their insights on zero trust architecture and its use when complying with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).  Alastair and Tibor leverage 30 years’ combined experience with the PCI DSS to discuss: What ‘zero trust’ is Whether organisations with zero trust still need segmentation, or whether identity is enough How to prove least privilege when access is dynamic and granted on demand, and how to handle sampling for PCI DSS evidence when access changes continuously The biggest zero trust implementation mistakes that cause PCI DSS challenges later Which logs matter most to prove that zero trust is actually protecting the cardholder data environment (CDE) And much more. Ask Alastair and Tibor a question:   https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts/zero-trust-architecture-in-pci-dss If you enjoyed this episode of InfoSec Insider, you can leave us a rating and review here:  https://ratethispodcast.com/infosecinsider         You can find more episodes of InfoSec Insider here:  https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts         Connect with us on LinkedIn Brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading information and cyber security specialists.

    28 min

  3. 23 APR

    The DSAR Reviewer’s Toolbox

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk DP, Rachael Salter and Aimee Brown, both Consultants at URM, discuss context and redaction in handling data subject access requests (DSARs), and how reviewers can use these to fulfil requests in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  Aimee and Rachel leverage 20 years’ combined experience in data protection to discuss: Why redaction the part of DSAR handling that so often goes wrong for organisations How reviewers can distinguish between personal data, mixed data, and information that should not be disclosed The biggest challenges when handling DSARs involving unstructured datasets like email chains, chat logs, or call notes Some of the common redaction mistakes organisations make, and lessons learned from real cases The practical steps organisations can take to improve the quality and defensibility of their redactions. Ask Rachael and Aimee a question: https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts/the-dsar-reviewers-toolbox If you enjoyed this episode of InfoSec Insider, you can leave us a rating and review here:  https://ratethispodcast.com/infosecinsider        You can find more episodes of InfoSec Insider here: https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts         Connect with us on LinkedIn   Brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading information and cyber security specialists.

    43 min

  4. 16 APR

    Identity and Access Management

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider, George Ryan and Jack Woods, both Consultants at URM, share their insights on identity and access management (IAM), and the steps organisations can take to ensure their IAM is secure and resilient.  Jack and George leverage their extensive experience supporting organisations’ strengthen their information security to discuss: What IAM is, whether it just covers employees, and how it works The components that may feature as part of effective IAM, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), monitoring and auditing, etc. Why it is important to enforce IAM best practices The problems around IAM that may arise in the future as a result of developing trends and technologies. Ask Jack and George a question If you enjoyed this episode of InfoSec Insider, you can leave us a rating and review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/infosecinsider           You can find more episodes of InfoSec Insider here: https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts      Brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading information and cyber security specialists.

    22 min

  5. 9 APR

    Clause 6.3 of ISO 27001: The Importance of Planned ISMS Change Management

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider, Neil Jones, Senior Consultant at URM, provides key insights on achieving and maintaining conformance to Clause 6.3 (Planning of changes) of ISO 27001, the International Standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS’).  Neil leverages over 20 years of real-world information security knowledge and experience to discuss: What Clause 6.3 is and why planned ISMS change management is so important The common mistakes organisations make when planning ISMS changes under Clause 6.3 The seven practical actions he recommends for effective implementation of Clause 6.3, which of these actions organisations most frequently overlook, and why How to determine whether your existing change management processes are suitable for Clause 6.3 conformance. Learn more about this topic: https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/iso-27001-clause-6-3-the-importance-of-planned-isms-change-management If you enjoyed this episode of InfoSec Insider, you can leave us a rating and review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/infosecinsider       You can find more episodes of InfoSec Insider here: https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts    Brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading information and cyber security specialists.

    6 min

  6. 2 APR

    Cyber Security Expectations in the Medical Supply Chain

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk Cyber, Stuart Moran and George Ryan, Consultants at URM, explore recent shifts in cyber security expectations and regulatory requirements faced by organisations in the medical supply chain, both in the UK and across the globe.  Stuart and George leverage their extensive experience helping organisations in the medical sector enhance information and cyber security to discuss:    The NHS’ recent open letter to suppliers, which highlights tighter scrutiny and more direct engagement, and what this means for NHS suppliers Which of the NHS’ new cyber security requirements for suppliers (MFA, continuous monitoring and immutable backups) will be most challenging to embed and why The biggest gaps and understanding or readiness among suppliers implementing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), and the practical differences between Categories 2 and 3 of the DSPT How shifts in standards such as ISO 13485 and the broader medical device regulatory landscape will influence suppliers’ design and manufacturing of their products, particularly around software and AI How the FDA’s power to deny market access to medical devices with insufficient cyber security may impact UK suppliers operating internationally, and whether this hints at a broader, global trend towards stricter cyber controls.   Learn more about this topic: https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/iso-13485-and-beyond-key-updates-shaping-the-medical-device-regulatory-landscape  https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/nhs-cyber-security-open-letter-what-does-it-mean-for-suppliers   If you enjoyed this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk Cyber, you can leave us a rating and review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/infosecinsider             You can find more episodes of InfoSec Insider here: https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts           Brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading information and cyber security specialists.

    21 min

  7. 26 MAR

    Unusual Questions About PCI DSS

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider, Alastair Stewart and Tibor Laczko, both Senior Consultants and Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) with URM, answer the niche and unusual questions they encounter around the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).  Alastair and Tibor leverage nearly 30 years’ combined experience with the PCI DSS to discuss:    The strangest misconceptions they have heard about PCI DSS and cardholder data security What PCI DSS would look like if it were invented today, and what would be left out entirely The simple PCI DSS controls that people routinely misunderstand The most unusual systems or devices they have seen brought into scope Whether something can be both technically compliant and completely insecure at the same time, and whether there is such a thing as ‘too compliant’ Finer technical details of the Standard, such as Kubernetes network policies, how to evidence a control that never triggers, corporate VPNs that impact segmentation, and more. Ask Alastair and Tibor a question. If you enjoyed this episode of InfoSec Insider, you can leave us a rating and review here:  https://ratethispodcast.com/infosecinsider         You can find more episodes of InfoSec Insider here:  https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts         Connect with us on LinkedIn      Brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading information and cyber security specialists.

    21 min

  8. 19 MAR

    Review of Enforcement Action by the ICO in 2025

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk DP, Stuart Skelly, Senior Data Protection Consultant at URM, provides a break down and analysis of how the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO’s) enforced UK data protection (DP) regulations in 2025, and how this compares to the action taken by the regulator in previous years.  Stuart leverages his 25+ years of specialisation in data protection law to discuss:    The context of changes in ICO enforcement activities between 2024 and 2025  The main headline takeaways from his 2025 analysis, particularly in relation to the ICO’s fining activities  What the regulator itself has said recently about new ways in which it’ll tackle enforcement in 2026 and beyond  Ongoing DP stories to keep an eye on which might have an impact on the ICO, its fining posture and its ability to enforce any fines it imposes.   Learn more about this topic: https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/analysis-of-enforcement-action-by-the-ico-in-2025-actions-way-down-security-data-breach-fines-way-up   If you enjoyed this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk DP, you can leave us a rating and review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/infosecinsider         You can find more episodes of InfoSec Insider here: https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts         Brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading information and cyber security specialists.

    15 min
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The InfoSec Insider podcast brings you weekly interviews with practicing senior consultants, who draw upon their extensive experience to provide detailed and practical guidance on all things information and cyber security, data protection compliance, risk management, and more. In each episode, one of our experts takes a deep-dive into a particular aspect of their area of specialism, whether that be certifying to ISO 27001, outlining some top tips for GDPR compliance, making the case for alternative approaches to pen testing, or discussing how to conduct an effective business impact analysis (BIA). Enhance your understanding and professional skillset with the InfoSec Insider podcast, brought to you by URM, the UK’s leading provider of cyber security and governance, risk management and compliance consultancy.

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  • Creator
    URM Consulting
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
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