In this episode of Communicating Cyber, Robin sits down with Simon Goldsmith, Chief Information Security Officer at OVO, to explore how to make security meaningful when change is constant and technology moves fast.

Simon shares lessons from a career that’s taken him from mechanical engineering in Turin, to electronic warfare for the MOD, to retail, financial services, and now leading security at a digital-first energy company.

We talk about why systems thinking beats simply “adding more armour”, how storytelling and analogies open doors with executives and the challenge of “good enough” security and how to reframe it.

In this episode of Communicating Cyber, host Robin Oldham sits down with technology leader Larry Tompkins to unpack the art of making complex cyber risks crystal clear. With over two decades of experience bridging the gap between IT and business, Larry shares how to earn trust, secure buy-in, and adapt your message for audiences from the boardroom to the warehouse floor.

From the “Why, So What, and What Haven’t I Told You” framework to the power of visuals, real-world M&A lessons, and the importance of empathy, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies for any cyber leader looking to connect, persuade, and lead with confidence.

In this episode of Communicating Cyber, we get into what it really takes to make security land with impact and clarity – even when that means sending a phishing email to the executive committee!

Our guest, Nisha Patel, CISO at Ocorian, has spent 20+ years on the front lines of cyber, and she’s here to share how she cuts through noise, wins boardroom buy-in, and builds security cultures that stick. From real-world incidents to bold new approaches, Nisha brings sharp, human insight into leading in high-stakes environments. If you've ever wrestled with getting your message heard, or making people actually care, this one’s for you.