Arcane Link

Ruben Clarke
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Arcane Link explores the human side of information security, risk, and decision-making. The series features in-depth conversations led by Ruben Clarke with practitioners, consultants, and industry leader. Discussions go beyond frameworks and compliance to examine how security decisions are made in practice, where theory breaks down, and what real organisational maturity looks like. Join the conversation on how security truly operates in the real world.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    What Is Your AI-Built App Exposing Right Now?

    You can build an app in an afternoon now…But do you know what it’s exposing? In this episode of Arcane Link, Brad Bird of 128Bit Studios, a software developer and fractional CTO (chief technology officer), shares how building software has changed over the past decade and what people using AI to build apps often miss. From vibe coding and AI-generated infrastructure to payment compliance and honest conversations with clients about cost, this conversation explores the gap between getting something live and understanding what you’ve actually put online. Brad breaks down: Why AI tools can leave your database open to the internet without you noticingHow he takes startups from first idea to MVP (minimum viable product), and when security should come inWhy what you spend on security should match what’s actually at riskHow he helped a payments startup achieve PCI DSS (the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) in around two monthsWho it’s for: founders with app ideas, people building software with AI, developers, security professionals and anyone deciding when their product needs proper security. It’s easy to assume that if it works, it’s ready… But knowing what’s under the hood is what lets you defend it when it matters. 🔧 Subscribe to Arcane Link for more real world conversations exploring how security decisions are made behind closed doors. This episode features Brad Bird, software developer and fractional CTO at 128Bit Studios. 💡 If you’ve built an app with AI and want to know whether it’s ready for real users, it’s worth speaking to the team at 128Bit Studios to sense-check it before you need to rely on it.

    What Is Your AI-Built App Exposing Right Now?

  2. May 31

    The Hidden Vulnerabilities of Modern Life: Are We Too Reliant?

    Are we too reliant on technology to notice when it fails? Or worse… when it gets manipulated? In this episode of Arcane Link, ⁠Amanda Crossley⁠, Lead for Cyber and Information in the defence industry, shares how her journey from the Navy to cyber security shaped the way she thinks about risk, resilience and the systems modern life depends on. From smart devices and operational technology to satellites, GPS spoofing, AI, space debris and the uncomfortable reality of digital dependency, this conversation explores how small overlooked risks can become much bigger problems when they sit inside systems we all rely on. Amanda breaks down: How her military background helped shape her path into cyber security Why smart devices, printers and operational technology can create hidden risks How GPS spoofing, satellite disruption and space debris could affect everyday life Why cyber security should be about education, empowerment and enabling people Who it’s for: business leaders, security professionals, veterans, career changers and anyone interested in how cyber risk connects to the real world. It’s easy to assume the technology around us will always work… But when those systems fail, get disrupted or are manipulated, the real question is whether we still know how to respond. 🛰️ Subscribe to Arcane Link for more real world conversations exploring how security decisions are made behind closed doors. This episode features ⁠Amanda Crossley⁠, Lead for Cyber and Information in the defence industry and TechVets Volunteer 🎧 Want support strengthening your wider security and risk posture? ⁠⁠ADL Consulting⁠⁠ helps businesses improve cyber security, risk management, and ISO 27001 readiness through practical, human centred approaches.  Visit:⁠ ⁠www.adlconsulting.co.uk

    The Hidden Vulnerabilities of Modern Life: Are We Too Reliant?

  3. Apr 28

    Ai Deepfakes are fooling your loved ones!

    Is your cyber defence keeping pace with today's AI-powered attacks? Or are you already a step behind without knowing it? In this episode of Arcane Link, ⁠Matt Lovell⁠, co-founder of ⁠CloudGuard⁠, shares what it really takes to defend against threats that are evolving faster than most organisations can respond, and what separates businesses that stay ahead from those that don't. Matt breaks down: Why AI-powered attacks are currently outpacing AI-powered defences The difference between being ISO 27001 certified and being genuinely secure When patching together your own SOC becomes the risk, not the solution How deepfakes and hidden email prompts are changing the attack surface Who it's for: business leaders, security professionals and anyone responsible for managing cyber risk in a rapidly changing landscape. It's easy to assume your defences are working… But the gap between detection and response is where businesses are being lost. ⚡ Subscribe to Arcane Link for more real world conversations exploring how security decisions are made behind closed doors. 💡 If you're unsure whether your security operations would hold up against today's threat landscape, it's worth speaking to the team at ⁠CloudGuard⁠ to sense-check your position before you need to rely on it. 🎧 Want support strengthening your wider security and risk posture? ADL Consulting helps businesses improve cyber security, risk management, and ISO 27001 readiness through practical, human centred approaches. Visit:⁠ ⁠www.adlconsulting.co.uk⁠⁠

    Ai Deepfakes are fooling your loved ones!

  4. Mar 23

    Cyber Insurance Won’t Save You If You Get This Wrong!

    If your business had a cyber incident tomorrow… Would your insurance actually hold up? In this episode of Arcane Link, ⁠Sam Johnson of RiskBox breaks down what actually happens when cyber incidents move from theory into reality. From policy wording and claims processes to the uncomfortable gaps many businesses only discover too late, this conversation explores how cyber insurance really performs when it matters most. Sam breaks down: What cyber insurance actually covers (and what it doesn’t) How insurers assess your risk Why “having a policy” doesn’t always mean you’re protected Who it’s for: business leaders, security professionals and anyone responsible for managing risk. It’s easy to focus on preventing the attack… But what happens after is where things either stabilise or spiral. 🌪️ Subscribe to Arcane Link for more real world conversations exploring how security decisions are made behind closed doors. This episode features ⁠Sam Johnson⁠, Director at ⁠RiskBox⁠. 💡 If you’re unsure whether your current cover would actually stand up in a real incident, it’s worth speaking to the team at RiskBox to sense-check your position before you need to rely on it. 🎧 Want support strengthening your wider security and risk posture? ⁠ADL Consulting⁠ helps businesses improve cyber security, risk management, and ISO 27001 readiness through practical, human centred approaches.  Visit: ⁠www.adlconsulting.co.uk

    Cyber Insurance Won’t Save You If You Get This Wrong!

  5. Feb 3

    How prepared is your business for a cyber security incident or ransomware attack?

    How prepared is your business for a cyber security incident or ransomware attack? In this episode of Arcane Link, Andy Latham of JandaSec shares what really happens when cyber security and incident response are tested inside real organisations. From ransomware and MFA bypass attacks to AI generated phishing, this conversation explores why many businesses are not as prepared as they think and what separates disruption from recovery when things go wrong. Andy breaks down: Ransomware, MFA bypass attacks, and modern social engineering AI generated phishing, shadow AI, and insecure development practices Why security culture matters more than policies and training How to communicate cyber risk clearly at board level without technical jargon Who it’s for: business leaders, security professionals, ISO 27001 practitioners, developers, and anyone who wants to understand how cyber security really works in practice. Subscribe to Arcane Link for more real world conversations exploring how security decisions are made behind closed doors. This episode features Andy Latham, Director and Virtual or Fractional Chief Information Security Officer at JandaSec. 🎧 Want support applying these ideas in your organisation? ADL Consulting helps businesses improve cyber security, risk management, and ISO 27001 readiness through practical, human centred approaches. Visit: www.adlconsulting.co.uk

    How prepared is your business for a cyber security incident or ransomware attack?

  6. Jan 16

    What if good security meant helping business owners sleep better at night?

    What if good security meant helping business owners sleep better at night? In this episode of Arcane Link... Andy Larkum of ADL Consulting explains why... Practical, people-centred information security beats checkbox compliance, and what it actually takes to make security work inside real organisations! Andy breaks down: Why fear-based security doesn’t work How to talk about risk in language business leaders understand The role of culture and decision-making in strong security Emerging blind spots such as supplier risk and AIThe discussion reflects how information security is handled in organisations of all sizes through ADL Consulting’s work. Who it’s for: business leaders, security professionals, ISO 27001 practitioners, and anyone who wants to understand what good security really looks like. Subscribe to Arcane Link for more real-world conversations with practitioners and industry leaders shaping how security actually happens. This conversation reflects how ADL Consulting helps businesses approach security with clarity rather than anxiety. If you’re a business owner looking for this kind of support... Visit: www.adlconsulting.co.uk.

    What if good security meant helping business owners sleep better at night?
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Arcane Link explores the human side of information security, risk, and decision-making. The series features in-depth conversations led by Ruben Clarke with practitioners, consultants, and industry leader. Discussions go beyond frameworks and compliance to examine how security decisions are made in practice, where theory breaks down, and what real organisational maturity looks like. Join the conversation on how security truly operates in the real world.

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  • Creator
    Ruben Clarke
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ruben Clarke
  • Show Website
    Arcane Link