Razorwire Cyber Security Insights
Cybersecurity is evolving — and so should you. Razorwire brings the open conversations that give you the edge.
Welcome to the Razorwire podcast — your resource for practical advice, expert insights, and real-world conversations on cybersecurity, information security (InfoSec), risk management, governance, security leadership, human factors, and industry trends.
Our mission is to help you build a stronger cybersecurity career while supporting a dynamic, agile community of professionals committed to continuous improvement.
Each episode brings you actionable advice and real experiences from your host, James Rees — an information security specialist with over 25 years of experience — and from a range of respected guests across the cybersecurity industry. Together, we explore everything from technical strategies and compliance challenges to security culture, communication skills, and leadership development.
James Rees is the founder of Razorthorn Security, providing expert consultancy and testing services to a wide range of organisations, including many Fortune 500 companies. His practical, no-nonsense approach helps organisations manage cybersecurity risks effectively while strengthening resilience.
The Razorwire podcast is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to stay ahead, sharpen their skills, and confidently respond to the challenges of today's evolving threat landscape. We believe collaboration is key to stronger security — and Razorwire gives you the conversations that help you achieve it.
For more information about us, or if you have questions you'd like discussed on the show, email [email protected] or visit www.razorthorn.com.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Hacking AI: The Risks for Businesses
Understanding AI security threats before they become your next crisis
On this episode of Razorwire, I explore the emerging frontier of AI security with leading experts Jonathan Care and Martin Voelk. …
Streamlining the Compliance Journey - An End-to-End Approach
Is your compliance strategy making life easier or just adding more chaos?
Welcome to Razorwire, where we take you to the heart of cybersecurity with voices that have seen it all. I’m Jim, your host an…
Venture Capital's Cybersecurity Crisis: No Money, No Innovation, No Future?
Why venture capitalists have abandoned cybersecurity and what this means for real innovation
Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we go beyond the headlines to dig into what really matters in infor…
The SME Cybersecurity Revolution: How Coro Cracked the Code
Are small and medium-sized businesses finally getting the cybersecurity solutions they deserve - or is the market still leaving them exposed?
Welcome back to Razorwire, the podcast where I investigate…
Human Risk Intelligence: Is Behavioural Data the New Defence?
How do we measure and manage the human element of cyber risk beyond technology and basic security training?
Welcome to Razorwire, where we uncover what really matters in cybersecurity. I’m James Rees …
Inside the Early Lessons of DORA Compliance: What Works, What Fails, What’s Next?
Six months into DORA's implementation, what's actually happening in financial services organisations?
Welcome back to Razorwire, where we tackle cybersecurity's toughest challenges with honesty and ex…
NHS Cybersecurity Crisis: Who is Actually Protecting Your Medical Records?
Welcome to Razorwire, where we examine the realities facing cybersecurity professionals on the front lines of digital defence.
In this episode, I am joined by Rob Priest, a former NHS insider with 24 …
How Do You Safeguard AI When Development Outpaces Security? With Ante Gojsalić - SplxAI
Can we secure generative AI before it outpaces our ability to defend it?
Welcome back to Razorwire, where we have our finger on the pulse of cybersecurity’s most urgent dilemmas and future threats. I’…
How To Get Your Staff to Actually Care About Cybersecurity
Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that challenges conventional thinking about cybersecurity with insight, humour and a dose of reality.
In this episode, James Rees is joined by security awareness spec…
Security Gone Mad: The Fine Art of Overdoing It
Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that challenges conventional thinking about cybersecurity with insight, humour and a dose of reality.
In this brilliantly unfiltered episode, we're joined by security…
Unconventional Paths to Cybersecurity (AKA keeping your Nan Safe From Hackers)
How can overcoming personal adversity lead to a successful career in cybersecurity?
Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that delves into the world of cybersecurity by sharing the journeys of its most in…
Mastering the Art of Communication in InfoSec
In this latest episode of Razorwire, I sit down with the brilliant Stefania Chaplin to explore the often overlooked yet crucial skill of effective communication in information security.
Throughout our…
Spotlight on Technology: Mastering Attack Surface Management
In our latest episode, join me, James Rees, for a chat with Nick Palmer from Censys about the critical importance of attack surface management. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Nick expla…
AI Data Harvesting - Who Really Owns Your Digital Footprint?
In this episode of Razorwire, we’re looking into the contentious realm of AI and data privacy. This week, I’m joined by Amy Stokes Waters, CEO of The Cyber Escape Room Company, and Ryan Mangan, a cha…
Inside Incident Response: Turning Chaos into Cohesive Teamwork
Our latest episode brings in security expert Iain Pye, who shares military tales with me, your host James Rees, about what really happens when everything goes wrong. We get stuck into the nitty-gritt…
The Cost of Being a CISO Part 2: Ethics, Leadership and Strategic Impact
Welcome back to Razorwire!
I'm your host, Jim, and in this second part of our CISO Dilemmas series, we welcome back security experts Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy. Moving beyond the challenges …
Cybersecurity 2025 – Predictions from the Experts
Surviving and Thriving in the 2025 Cybersecurity Landscape: Predictions and Strategies
Welcome back to Razorwire! Join me, Jim, as we forecast the major trends and changes for 2025 that are set to res…
Supercharge Your Security Budget in 2025: Smarter Investments, Stronger Defence
Ever wonder how to get the most out of your cybersecurity budget without leaving your company vulnerable?
Hey there, it’s Jim from Razorwire! In this episode, I sit down with cybersecurity pros Chris …
The Cost of Being A CISO Part 1: Personal, Professional & Organisational Challenges
Join us for part one of our two-part series examining the world of Chief Information Security Officers. This episode welcomes back Richard Cassidy, Field CISO at Rubrik, and Oliver Rochford, former G…
Humans vs AI: Building a Security Culture That Actually Works with Noora Ahmed-Moshe
As AI reshapes cybersecurity threats, understanding how scams are evolving has never been more critical.
Welcome to Razorwire. I'm Jim, and today I'm talking with Noora Ahmed-Moshe, VP of Strategy and…