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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. 1 DAY AGO

    Minimising the Impact if a Breach Occurs

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk Cyber, Jack Woods and George Ryan, both Consultants at URM, outline the steps organisations can take to ensure they are prepared in the event of a cyber breach and able to minimise the impact of a breach as much as possible.  George and Jack leverage their extensive experience helping organisations strengthen their cyber and information security posture to discuss:   The importance of approaching cyber security breaches as a question of ‘when’ not ‘if’, and how to ensure your organisation is appropriately resilient The documentation and procedures organisations should have in place, such as business continuity, disaster recovery, and communication plans, and how to test these plans’ effectiveness through exercising When disconnecting your organisation’s environment, i.e., ‘pulling the plug’, is an appropriate response to an attack Technical measures all organisations should have in place to mitigate the impact of a breach, such as segregation, backups, etc. Ask Jack and George a question: https://www.urmconsulting.com/podcasts/minimising-the-impact-if-a-breach-occurs Learn more about this topic:  https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/minimising-the-impact-when-a-breach-occurs 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.

    31 min

  2. 5 FEB

    The Core Functions of NIST CSF - Govern

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider, Mark O’Kane, Consultant at URM, explores the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework’s (NIST CSF’s) newly introduced Govern Function, outlining its purpose and significance within version 2.0 of the Framework. Mark examines each of its six Categories in detail, from defining organisational context and risk management strategy to establishing oversight and supply chain risk management, and explain the policies, processes and activities you will need to implement and conduct for conformance with each Category. 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.

    19 min

  3. 29 JAN

    Data Protection by Design and by Default

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk DP, Aimee Brown and Rachael Salter, both Data Protection Consultants at URM, share their insights on the principle of data protection (DP) by design and by default, particularly as it relates to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  Rachael and Aimee leverage over 20 years’ combined experience in data protection to discuss: What ‘data protection by design and by default’ means under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Why this approach is so important for SMEs How SMEs can practically implement DP by design and default The common pitfalls SMEs face when applying this principle The emerging and future trends that make DP by design and default even more critical. Ask Rachael and Aimee a question:  https://urmconsulting.com/podcasts/data-protection-by-design-and-by-default URM’s blog on data protection impact assessments (DPIAs): https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/when-and-how-to-conduct-a-data-protection-impact-assessment-dpia 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

  4. 22 JAN

    Reducing the Likelihood of a Security Breach

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk Cyber, Jack Woods and George Ryan, both Consultants at URM, explain the steps organisations can take to reduce the likelihood of suffering a security breach.  George and Jack leverage their extensive experience helping organisations strengthen their cyber and information security posture to discuss: What constitutes a security breach and how they are commonly caused Where to start in strengthening your organisation’s defences and the key measures you should have in place across people, process, technology and supply chain The importance of preparing for if an attack does occur and reducing the impact of a breach. Ask Jack and George a question: https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/reducing-the-likelihood-of-a-security-breach Learn more about this topic: https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/strengthening-your-cyber-defences-practical-steps-for-every-business 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.

    52 min

  5. 15 JAN

    The Defence Cyber Certification

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk Cyber, George Ryan, Consultant at URM, breaks down the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC), a new certification framework developed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and IASME for UK defence suppliers.  George draws upon his extensive experience helping organisations strengthen their cyber security to discuss: What the DCC is and who it’s for The four levels of compliance in the DCC, what they mean and how they work How the DCC can benefit organisations in the defence sector The steps involved in achieving the DCC. Learn more about this topic: 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.

    13 min

  6. 14 JAN

    Data Protection Considerations for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk DP, Martin Brazier, Senior Data Protection Consultant at URM, explores the considerations organisations should make to maintain data protection (DP) compliance in their development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.  Martin leverages his 20+ years’ specialisation in DP and information management to discuss: What AI is The current AI regulatory framework and how it’s evolving How the 7 core principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply and relate to AI How to comply with rules around automated decision making and meet data subject rights obligations in your development or use of AI Additional DP factors to consider, such as continuous improvement, appropriate risk mitigations, and using established methods to assess and record decisions.   Learn more about this topic: https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/data-protection-considerations-for-artificial-intelligence-ai 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.

    23 min

  7. 18/12/2025

    PCI DSS: Standards vs. Reality

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider, Alastair Stewart and Tibor Laczko, both Senior Consultants and Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) at URM, explore the theory versus the reality of compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Alastair and Tibor leverage nearly 30 years’ combined experience with the PCI DSS to discuss:  Whether it would be cheaper to simply pay the fines instead of being PCI DSS compliant How often they see organisations treat PCI as a one-time project versus an ongoing programme The possibility of still suffering a breach while being fully compliant, and whether this has happened in the past The PCI requirements organisations struggle with most in practice How smaller merchants can cope with PCI requirements that were designed with larger organisations in mind The areas where PCI DSS lags behind current security threats And more. Ask Alastair and Tibor a question: https://www.urmconsulting.com/podcasts/pci-dss-standards-vs-reality 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.

    34 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Clearview AI Case

    In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk DP, Stuart Skelly, Senior Consultant at URM, breaks down the Upper Tribunal’s recent decision to uphold the ICO’s appeal in the Clearview AI case, sharing his insights on the meaning and impact of this development.  Stuart draws upon over 25 years of specialisation in data protection law to discuss: The Clearview AI case and how it has developed since the ICO’s 2022 decision to impose a £7.5m fine on Clearview The Upper Tribunal’s ruling and how it has clarified the territorial scope of the GDPR, as well as the limits of the Regulation’s Article 2 exemption for law enforcement Why the enforcement limitations of the GDPR mean this ruling may not be as significant a win for the ICO as it initially seems A potential legal challenge to Clearview from well-known data protection activist Max Shrems, potentially signalling hope on the horizon for this case. Learn more about this topic: https://www.urmconsulting.com/blog/icos-appeal-in-clearview-ai-case-upheld 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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    URM Consulting
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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