The Security Circle

Yolanda Hamblen (Yoyo)

An IFPOD production for IFPO the very first security podcast called Security Circle. IFPO is the International Foundation for Protection Officers, and is an international security membership body that supports front line security professionals with learning and development, mental Health and wellbeing initiatives.

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    EP 184: The Board Said "Cut Costs". The CISO Asked for More… And Got It. With Coach Jennifer Selby-Long and Flutter CISO Billy O'Brien

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ EP 184: The Board Said "Cut Costs." The CISO Asked for More… And Got It. With Jennifer Selby-Long and Flutter CISO Billy O'Brien Podcast Description What do you do when the business is cutting budgets, but your security programme needs more investment, not less? That's exactly the challenge faced by Flutter CISO Billy O'Brien in his first CISO role. Instead of accepting the status quo, he partnered with executive coach Jennifer Selby-Long to change minds, influence stakeholders, and secure the funding his team desperately needed. Jennifer Selby Long and Billy Obrien Podcast Transcript .docx In this episode, we explore: 🔹 Why today's CISO must be a business leader, not just a technical expert 🔹 The art of influencing boards and winning hearts and minds 🔹 How coaching can transform leadership effectiveness 🔹 Why empathy is becoming one of the most important skills in cybersecurity 🔹 How to secure investment without fearmongering 🔹 The human side of leading change and transformation This is a masterclass in leadership, influence, and proving that cybersecurity is ultimately about people. Standout Quotes  "The most important skills in cybersecurity may not be technical at all." "You can't scare the board into investing forever. You have to show them why it matters." "Transformation succeeds when people come on the journey with you."   I think you've landed on a very strong title here. It immediately poses a question in the listener's mind: "How did he convince the board to spend more money during cost cutting?" https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyobrien/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferselbylong/ Security Circle ⭕️  is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

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    EP 183: The Day Seeing Stopped Believing, with Tom Vazdar Cybersecurity Expert, AI Governance Specialist and CEO of Riskoria

    Send us Fan Mail When AI Learns to Lie: Trust, Deepfakes and the Fight for Reality with Tom Vazdar Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than any technology we have seen before, but are we truly prepared for the risks that come with it? In Episode 183, returning guest Tom Vazdar, cybersecurity expert, AI governance specialist and CEO of Riskoria, joins Yoyo for a fascinating and, at times, sobering conversation about the future of AI, digital trust and the threats that are already reshaping our world. Together, they explore the uncomfortable reality that while organisations are racing to adopt AI, many are doing so without the governance, guardrails or understanding needed to use it safely. The conversation examines how AI is now being used both to defend against cyber threats and to create entirely new ones. This episode dives into: 🔹 Why AI adoption is outpacing regulation and security practices. 🔹 The rise of deepfakes, voice cloning and synthetic media—and why proving something is real may soon become one of society's biggest challenges. 🔹 How poorly governed AI systems can inadvertently expose sensitive information and create entirely new attack surfaces. 🔹 The growing use of AI by criminals to conduct fraud, scams and social engineering at unprecedented scale. 🔹 The impact of AI on children and young people, and why digital literacy has become as important as reading and writing. 🔹 The geopolitical race for AI dominance and the enormous infrastructure and energy demands powering the next generation of artificial intelligence. 🔹 Why protecting people, trust and critical thinking may become the defining security challenge of our time. Throughout the episode, Tom offers a balanced perspective. He is an advocate for AI and its incredible potential, but equally passionate about ensuring society understands the risks that accompany this technological revolution. This is ultimately a conversation about far more than technology. It is about truth, trust, human behaviour and our ability to navigate a world where seeing is no longer believing. A few powerful themes from this episode: "The biggest challenge of AI may not be protecting systems—it may be protecting our ability to know what is real." "Digital literacy is no longer optional. It's becoming a life skill." "The future of security is not only about defending technology; it's about defending people and their minds." Episode 183 is an essential listen for security professionals, business leaders, parents and anyone curious about the rapidly changing world around us. If you've ever wondered where AI is taking us—and whether we're ready for the journey—this conversation will leave you with plenty to think about. Security Circle ⭕️  is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

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    EP 182: Every CEO Has a Plan Until Someone Targets Their Family, with Sherelle Blackwell Commercial Director at Rock Security Solutions

    Send us Fan Mail "You are literally there for them in their lowest and most vulnerable moments." "You are letting someone into the most intimate parts of your life — your home, your work, your family. There has to be trust there." Executive protection is often misunderstood. Popular culture paints a picture of dark sunglasses, earpieces, and imposing figures standing between a VIP and danger. The reality is far more complex—and far more human. In Episode 182 of The Security Circle Podcast, I sit down with Sherelle Blackwell, Commercial Leader for Close Protection and Premium Security Solutions at Rock Security Solutions, to explore what really happens when business leaders, high-net-worth families, and public figures become targets. From kidnap and ransom threats against families, to protecting executives during periods of intense public scrutiny, Sherelle offers a rare insight into a world built on trust, discretion, intelligence gathering, and calm decision-making under pressure. Together we discuss why many organisations have invested heavily in cyber security and physical security controls but still have no meaningful executive protection strategy. We examine how rapidly changing geopolitical tensions, insider threats, reputational attacks, deepfakes, and targeted campaigns are creating new risks for today's leaders and their families. Most importantly, we explore a simple but uncomfortable truth: when a threat moves beyond the executive and towards the people they love, every plan is suddenly put to the test. This is a fascinating conversation about preparedness, trust, resilience, and the human side of protection. Because every CEO has a plan... until someone targets their family. LI Profile: (4) Sherrelle Blackwell | LinkedIn Company website: Home - Rock Security Solutions Bio: Sherrelle Blackwell is the Commercial Director at Rock Security Solutions, where she blends her team's operational experience with strategic insight & commercial acumen to elevate standards in protective services. With a career spanning elite corporate environments, Sherrelle has led programs focused on close protection, threat mitigation, and colleague safeguarding across complex, high-pressure settings. Known for her partnership-driven approach, she brings a strong focus on preparedness, ensuring teams aren’t just reactive, but ready. Sherrelle champions training that is practical, risk-informed, and culturally aligned. Her perspective bridges frontline reality and executive risk, making her voice essential in today’s evolving protection landscape. Security Circle ⭕️  is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

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    EP 181: Operating in the Space Between Panic and Hope: Dr Matt Todd, Hostage and Crisis Negotiator

    Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary – EP 181 | The Return of Dr Matt Todd Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones switch off. Others quietly change the trajectory of an entire podcast. When Dr Matt Todd first joined The Security Circle Podcast back in Episode 113, listeners around the world connected with something extraordinary. It wasn't just the stories from a former hostage and crisis negotiator who had stood on bridges in the middle of the night, worked alongside governments during international kidnappings, and helped people navigate their darkest moments. It was the humanity behind them. To this day, Matt's first appearance remains the single most downloaded episode in the history of The Security Circle Podcast – a remarkable achievement in a catalogue filled with some of the security industry's greatest minds. Yet, if you know Matt, you will know that success sits lightly on his shoulders. Few people combine such profound expertise with such genuine humility. In this deeply thoughtful return to the podcast, Matt shares the lessons that years of crisis negotiation, global deployments, academic research, and human connection have taught him. From the surprising power of a simple cup of tea to the importance of truly listening, he explores why behaviour matters more than words, how emotion shapes decision-making, and what leaders can learn from those standing at the edge of despair. Together, we discuss the reality of negotiating in the aftermath of terrorist attacks, managing families through unimaginable crises, navigating the challenges of social media in a connected world, and the four behavioural drivers that underpin so much of human behaviour: control, identity, respect, and capacity. But perhaps most importantly, this episode reminds us that beneath every title, every role, and every crisis, there is simply another human being trying to be heard. Warm, insightful, and profoundly moving, Dr Matt Todd returns to The Security Circle Podcast not only as our most popular guest, but as one of its most cherished. Whether you joined us for Episode 113 or are discovering Matt's wisdom for the very first time, this is a conversation that will change the way you listen, lead, and connect with others. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer another person isn't an answer. It's our attention. Our presence. And perhaps... a cup of tea. ☕ Welcome back, Dr Matt Todd. The Security Circle wouldn't quite be the same without you. Security Circle ⭕️  is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

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    EP 180: Russia Wants You Angry: A Spy's Warning to the West with Sean Wiswesser Russian Espionage & Security Expert and Former CIA Senior Operations Officer

    Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary 🎙️ EP 180: Russia Wants You Angry: A Spy's Warning to the West What if the greatest threat facing Western democracies isn't a missile, a tank, or even a cyberattack? What if it's distrust? This week on The Security Circle Podcast, I sit down with former CIA case officer and Russian intelligence specialist Sean Wisswesser to explore the hidden battlefield of modern conflict — information warfare, influence operations, espionage, and the psychological tactics being used to divide societies from within. Drawing on nearly three decades in the intelligence community, Sean shares extraordinary insights into how Russian intelligence operates, why democracies remain a target, and what ordinary citizens need to understand about the unseen war being fought every day across social media, politics, and public discourse. Together we discuss: 🔹 Russian intelligence tradecraft and modern espionage 🔹 Putin's strategic view of the West 🔹 Information warfare and cognitive manipulation 🔹 The weaponisation of social media and division 🔹 The lessons of Ukraine for Western democracies 🔹 Why young people are increasingly targeted by influence operations 🔹 The psychology of betrayal, treason, and recruitment 🔹 Whether the West is winning or losing the intelligence war Two powerful moments from the episode capture the challenge facing democracies today: 🗣️ "For Putin, the greatest threat isn't NATO. The greatest threat is a functioning democracy on his border." 🗣️ "Russian intelligence doesn't care which side you choose. They just want you fighting each other." This is a fascinating conversation about spies, strategy, influence, and the future of democracy itself. Whether you're a security professional, intelligence enthusiast, or simply trying to make sense of an increasingly complex world, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms. I think this title and summary work exceptionally well together because they reinforce the central theme Sean kept returning to throughout the interview: the real battleground isn't territory, it's trust. https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F0hW0vRex&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-OTBmOTQ5MWUtZDM0Ni00M2Q0LWFhODEtZjk0MTc3ZTc5MGE3XzEwMA%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_messaging_conversation_detail%3B6crqUSPZRNuwsaVUr46TNw%3D%3D Security Circle ⭕️  is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

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    EP 179 The Future of Fraud: 'There Is a Scam for Everyone', with Becky Holmes Author of "Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You"

    Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary EP 178 The Future of Fraud: There Is a Scam for Everyone with Becky Holmes This week on The Security Circle Podcast, we welcome back fraud expert, author, and social engineering commentator Becky Holmes for a gripping conversation about the rapidly evolving world of deception, manipulation, and digital trust. Following the success of her bestselling book Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You, Becky returns to discuss her powerful new release, The Future of Fraud — and why modern fraud is no longer just about dodgy emails and suspicious links. Today’s scams are organized, scalable, emotionally manipulative, AI-enhanced, and designed to exploit human vulnerability at scale. From romance fraud and pig butchering scams to deepfakes, fake businesses, cloned travel websites, and emotionally engineered attacks, Becky explains why fraudsters are no longer hacking systems — they are hacking people. Together, we explore: • Why “there is a scam for everyone” • How AI and deepfakes are eroding digital trust • The psychology behind social engineering • Why smart people still fall victim to fraud • The parallels between romance fraud and domestic abuse • How organized crime has industrialized deception • Why shame remains one of the fraudster’s greatest weapons • The growing responsibility of social media and search platforms • And why the future of fraud is becoming deeply personal This is a fascinating, emotional, and eye-opening discussion that challenges the belief that fraud only happens to “other people.” Because in today’s world, the real attack surface isn’t technology. It’s human trust. https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyholmeshatesspinach/ Security Circle ⭕️  is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

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    EP 178 From Costa Rica to Complexity Theory: Rethinking Modern Security with Erik D. Erikson

    Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary From Costa Rica’s escalating violence and drug trafficking routes to complexity theory, semiotics, cultural anthropology, and the psychology of human behaviour — this week’s episode of The Security Circle Podcast goes far beyond traditional security conversations. Joining me is Erik D. Erikson, a Costa Rica-based security professional, trainer, coach, and systems thinker whose work explores the intersection between security, culture, language, community dynamics, and human resilience. In this fascinating discussion, we unpack: The changing security landscape in Costa RicaDrug trafficking, migration, and societal instabilityWhy ego can become one of the greatest risks in security leadershipComplexity theory and the Cynefin Framework in crisis managementSemiotics, misinformation, propaganda, and “irregular warfare”Why understanding culture and human behaviour is now essential for modern security professionalsThis is not a typical cyber security episode. It is a deep exploration into how people, systems, narratives, and communities shape the environments security professionals must operate within every single day. Thought-provoking, unconventional, and packed with insight — this episode challenges us to think differently about what security really means in today’s world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-d-erikson/ Security Circle ⭕️  is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

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    EP 177 From Space Missions to Security Missions with Bruce McIndoe Founder, iJET/WorldAware & Top 40 Global Thought Leader in Life Safety 2024/25

    Send us Fan Mail This week on The Security Circle Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of the most fascinating minds in modern security and operational resilience — Bruce McIndoe. Bruce’s career journey is extraordinary. From working in astrophysics and NASA missions, through intelligence operations supporting military environments where decisions could mean life or death, to pioneering the travel risk management industry as Founder of iJET International (now part of GardaWorld/Crisis24), Bruce has spent decades helping organizations navigate uncertainty, disruption and crisis. Today, as President of McIndoe Risk Advisory, Bruce advises global organizations on operational resilience, protective intelligence, people risk management and the future of cross-functional security operations. In Episode 177 — From Space Missions to Security Missions — we explore: 🚀 What NASA taught Bruce about failure, systems thinking and mission-critical risk 🛰️ Why intelligence work changes the way you view uncertainty forever 🧠 Why “the biggest risk isn’t technology — it’s people” ⚠️ The dangers of security silos in modern organizations 🤝 Why the future belongs to multi-capable security professionals 📊 Why more dashboards, more AI and more tools do not automatically create resilience 🔮 The Future Operations Center and how AI could reshape operational security forever This episode is packed with insight for anyone working across security, cyber, resilience, crisis management or leadership. Some standout quotes: 💬 “Technology feels comfortable. People don’t.” 💬 “Resilience isn’t built on perfect intelligence.” 💬 “Good training builds judgment, not just muscle memory.” This is one of those conversations that challenges the way you think about security altogether. Security Circle ⭕️  is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

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An IFPOD production for IFPO the very first security podcast called Security Circle. IFPO is the International Foundation for Protection Officers, and is an international security membership body that supports front line security professionals with learning and development, mental Health and wellbeing initiatives.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Yolanda Hamblen (Yoyo)
  • Năm hoạt động
    2023 - 2026
  • Tập
    184
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    © 2026 The Security Circle
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    The Security Circle

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