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.

In this episode of Communicating Cyber, we explore what it really takes to lead and communicate cyber during times of intense change, when pressure’s high and stakes are real.Our guest Phil Clayson, acclaimed CTO, turns real-world lessons learnt from the TalkTalk incident into practical insight, drawing on deep experience in the boardroom, in crisis, and everywhere in between. If you’ve ever felt the uphill battle of getting cyber taken seriously, or struggled to cut through the noise when it matters most, this one’s for you.

In this kickoff episode of Communicating Cyber, we dive into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in the cyber security leader's arsenal: storytelling. Our guest Tim Grieveson, ‘Chief Storytelling Officer’ and Chief Security Officer at ThingsRecon, shares his personal playbook for aligning cyber security communication with business strategy - not by talking tech, but by talking outcomes, risk, and relevance.If you've ever struggled to make cyber security resonate with senior stakeholders, or felt like the “no” department, this episode is your new blueprint.