Cyber security for small businesses, schools and children | Tips, advice, certification and careers

Discover the real cyber security risks facing small businesses, schools, and young people today.

We’re excited to be joined by Christopher Eastwood, a former British Army Combat Engineer and Regional Cyber Crime Unit officer with extensive experience investigating fraud, hacking, identity theft, and data breaches, and Alistair Kennedy, a 21-year police veteran who specialised in cyber-crime prevention and worked directly with businesses to strengthen their cyber defences. Together, they co-founded The Rybec Group, a trusted cyber security consultancy helping organisations implement essential protections like Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 certification.

In this episode, we dive deep into critical topics such as cyber-crime prevention for SMEs, AI-driven cyber threats targeting schools and children, and why compliance alone isn’t enough to secure your business. Alistair shares his passion for educating young people—especially those with neurodiverse challenges—on navigating digital risks, while Chris draws on his work with the National Crime Agency and multiple regional police forces to offer practical, battle-tested strategies.

If you’re a business owner, IT professional, or educator looking for expert advice on cyber security awareness training, protecting small and medium enterprises from cyber attacks, and understanding the real impact of global cyber threats, this episode is a must-listen. Share it with your team, local schools, and community to build stronger cyber defences together.

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