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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 podcast@razorthorn.com or visit www.razorthorn.com.Copyright 2026 Razorthorn Security | Cybersecurity & InfoSec Erfolg im Beruf Politik & Regierungen Ökonomie
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  • When Cybersecurity Becomes Pay to Play

    When Cybersecurity Becomes Pay to Play
    23 Sep 2026
    Awards you have to pay to win, events you have to pay to attend and conferences that expect speakers to work for free. When did recognition and expertise in cybersecurity become something you have to buy?Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode I'm joined by security consultant and regular community speaker James Bore and Gary Hibberd, co-founder of Consultants Like Us and the Real Cyber Awards and Conference.Pay to play takes many forms in cybersecurity, from awards that come with entry fees and expensive tickets to events charging vendors thousands for access to decision makers. At the same time, large commercial conferences can expect experienced speakers to give up days of preparation, travel at their own expense and appear on stage in return for little more than exposure.Jim, James and Gary look at where legitimate commercial arrangements end and questionable practices begin. They discuss what gives an award credibility, when paying for access to an event can be worthwhile and why the way cybersecurity treats its speakers could ultimately affect the quality of the events themselves.Three key talking pointsWhen recognition comes with a price tagNot every paid award works the same way. From outright offers to buy recognition to free entries followed by expensive ceremony tickets, we look at the different forms pay to play can take and why credibility depends on what happens behind the award.Should cybersecurity speakers be paid?Community events and large commercial conferences operate very differently. We discuss when speaking for free makes sense and why expectations should change when an event is making significant money from exhibitors and attendees.Good speaking takes workA short conference talk can take days of preparation. James and Gary get into the work behind becoming a strong speaker, why experience and preparation matter and what happens when events prioritise sponsored slots over good content.If you're deciding which awards and events deserve your time, or building a reputation as a cybersecurity speaker, this conversation is for you.On what makes an award mean something:"It's lovely to win an award, but you win it based on merit. You don't win it because you paid for it."James ReesListen to this episode on your favourite podcasting platform: https://razorwire.captivate.fm/listenIn this episode, we covered the following topics:The Pay to Play Awards IndustryFind out how paid recognition can range from blatant offers to buy an award to less obvious costs that only appear once you've been shortlisted.What Makes an Award Credible?An impressive trophy does not necessarily mean much. We discuss judging, verification and why the process behind an award determines whether the recognition carries any weight.Paying for Access to Decision MakersVendors can spend significant sums for a seat in the room with CISOs and other senior buyers. Discover why some of these events deliver useful conversations while others fall far short of what was promised.The Real Cost of Speaking for FreeSpeaking is rarely just the time spent on stage. We get into preparation, travel and accommodation and why the economics look very different for community events and commercial conferences.Community Events vs Commercial ConferencesJames regularly speaks at community events without charging. Explore why contributing to an event built around the community is different from providing free content to a profitable conference.The Problem With 'Exposure'Exposure can be valuable early in a speaking career, but it has limits. We discuss why established speakers are increasingly willing to turn down events that expect expertise for nothing.Why Conference Content SuffersWhen experienced speakers walk away and sponsored slots fill the gaps, audiences notice. Find out how decisions about speaker budgets can affect the quality and value of an event.Learning to Become a Better SpeakerPublic speaking is a skill rather than something that simply happens when someone walks onto a stage. James and Gary discuss preparation, practice and learning the craft.Knowing When to Say NoNot every award, event or speaking opportunity deserves your time. We explore why knowing what you want from an opportunity matters before agreeing to take part.Resources MentionedThe Real Cyber Awards and Conference Security BSides Cyber OSPAsConnect with your host James ReesHello, I am James Rees, the host of the Razorwire podcast. This podcast brings you insights from leading cyber security professionals who dedicate their careers to making a hacker’s life that much more difficult.Our guests bring you experience and expertise from a range of disciplines and from different career stages. We give you various viewpoints for improving your cyber security – from seasoned professionals with years of experience, triumphs ...
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    50 min.
  • Rethinking the Endpoint – IGEL Spotlight on Technology

    Rethinking the Endpoint – IGEL Spotlight on Technology
    9 Sep 2026
    If most of your applications no longer run on the endpoint, why are you still managing and securing it as though they do?Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this Spotlight on Technology episode I'm joined by James Millington, Healthcare Field CTO for EMEA at IGEL, with more than 25 years' experience across virtual desktops, endpoint security and healthcare technology.The way we use endpoints has changed repeatedly. Computing moved from centralised mainframes to PCs, back towards virtual desktops and then into SaaS and cloud services. Hybrid working accelerated that shift again, while rising hardware costs, Windows upgrades and increasingly distributed workforces are forcing organisations to reconsider what they actually need sitting on a user's device.Jim and James look at why the endpoint may be due another rethink. They discuss the security and cost implications of maintaining traditional operating systems, how immutable endpoints change the approach to endpoint protection and what happens as AI creates another generation of applications and risks for security teams to control.Three key talking points:Do we still need Windows at the endpoint? As applications move into SaaS, VDI and the cloud, the role of the endpoint is changing. We look at whether organisations still need a full traditional operating system on every device and what alternatives become possible when workloads run somewhere else.Moving from detection to prevention Endpoint security has traditionally relied heavily on detecting problems and responding to them. Discover how reducing what can run or change on an endpoint alters that model and removes attack surfaces before they need to be monitored.The endpoint problem AI could make worse Shadow AI gives employees another way to introduce software and move information beyond organisational controls. We discuss how controlling what can execute locally could become increasingly important as AI workloads start moving from centralised services onto endpoints.If you're reviewing your endpoint strategy, facing another expensive hardware refresh or considering how AI changes what employees should be allowed to run locally, this conversation is for you.On rethinking the endpoint:“Really, what are my users accessing and where are they accessing it? And is it time to rethink that endpoint?”James MillingtonListen to this episode on your favourite podcasting platform: https://razorwire.captivate.fm/listenIn this episode, we covered the following topics:The Cycle of Centralised Computing From mainframes and PCs to VDI, SaaS and cloud services, computing keeps moving between the endpoint and the data centre. Explore why that cycle matters to today's endpoint strategy.Why VDI Never Really Went Away VDI has moved in and out of fashion for decades. Find out why healthcare remained a strong use case and how remote and hybrid working changed the conversation again.Rethinking the Windows Endpoint If applications and data increasingly live elsewhere, does every employee still need a conventional Windows environment? We discuss what organisations should consider.The Cost of Hardware Refreshes Rising hardware costs and Windows upgrade requirements are putting endpoint budgets under pressure. Discover why extending device life is becoming more attractive.Security by Design Explore how an immutable operating system changes endpoint security by restricting what can be altered or installed rather than relying solely on detecting problems afterwards.Protecting Data in Distributed Healthcare Healthcare is moving closer to patients, creating more distributed endpoints. We discuss why keeping sensitive information off those devices can reduce the consequences of loss or theft.Moving Beyond BYOD Some organisations are reconsidering bring your own device programmes. Find out why greater control and standardisation are coming back into the conversation.Controlling Shadow AI As employees experiment with AI applications, organisations need to decide what can run locally. We explore how endpoint controls can limit unauthorised workloads.AI Comes Back to the Endpoint AI started heavily centralised but cost and performance are driving some workloads towards local devices. Discover what this latest shift could mean for endpoint security.Resources MentionedIGELCitrixVMwareMicrosoft Windows 365Microsoft Azure Virtual DesktopZscalerGartner: Use Immutable Endpoints to Defeat Ransomware, Stop Configuration Drift, and Guarantee Rapid RecoveryPCI DSSHIPAA and Cloud Computing GuidanceOllamaConnect with your host James ReesHello, I am James Rees, the host of the Razorwire podcast. This podcast brings you insights from leading cyber security professionals who dedicate their careers to making a hacker’s life that much more difficult.Our guests bring you experience and expertise from a range ...
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    45 min.
  • Cybersecurity Events Have a Problem

    Cybersecurity Events Have a Problem
    26 Aug 2026
    Are cybersecurity events still giving people a reason to turn up, or have too many become expensive sales floors with the same conversations on repeat?Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast where we share our take on the world of cybersecurity with direct, practical advice for professionals and business owners alike. I'm Jim and in this episode I'm joined by James Bore, Chartered Security Professional, Gary Hibberd, co-founder of Consultants Like Us and Lisa Ventura, founder of the AI and Cybersecurity Association and Unity Group Solutions.Cybersecurity events have changed. What were once places to discover new technology, catch up with people across the industry and exchange ideas have become a packed calendar of conferences, roundtables, dinners and vendor events competing for people's time. With InfoSec Europe introducing a £50 ticket charge, it raises a bigger question about whether the traditional conference model is still delivering enough value.We look at why experienced security professionals are increasingly choosing community and fringe events, why the same conference conversations keep coming back and what actually makes an event worth attending. From vendor pitches and expensive exhibition stands to better speakers, smaller audiences and conversations in the pub next door, we discuss where cybersecurity events have gone wrong and what could make them useful again.Three key talking points:When a conference stops being worth itA ticket might be free or cost £50, but the bigger investment is your time. We look at why established cybersecurity events are struggling to give experienced professionals a compelling reason to walk through the doors.Why smaller events feel differentCommunity and fringe events come up repeatedly throughout the conversation. Discover why smaller audiences, more focused subjects and speakers who genuinely know their field can create something the biggest conferences struggle to replicate.People don't go to events to be sold toExpensive stands and polished sales pitches do not necessarily build relationships. We discuss why attendees increasingly value access to practitioners, useful conversations and genuine connections over another lap of an exhibition hall.If you're choosing which cybersecurity events deserve a place in your calendar, or organising one and wondering what will actually make people turn up, this conversation is for you.On why smaller events work:" You actually make it small and targeted and tailored. And that's how you engage."James BoreListen to this episode on your favourite podcasting platform: https://razorwire.captivate.fm/listenIn this episode, we covered the following topics:How Cybersecurity Events Have ChangedExplore how major industry events have moved from places to discover technology and meet the community towards a much more commercial model.Is InfoSec Europe Still Worth Attending?A new £50 ticket charge sparks a wider discussion about what attendees actually get from one of cybersecurity's biggest events.The Rise of Community EventsDiscover why BSides and other smaller events are becoming the preferred choice for security professionals looking for different conversations and ideas.Too Many Cybersecurity EventsThe calendar is packed with conferences, dinners and roundtables. We discuss why more choice is making people increasingly selective about where they spend their time.Escaping the Vendor PitchLearn why exhibition floors dominated by sales conversations can struggle to engage the CISOs and security professionals vendors most want to meet.Why Relationships MatterPeople still buy from people. We explore why informal conversations and genuine relationships can offer more value than another product demonstration.What Makes a Good Conference SpeakerInteresting events need people with something meaningful to contribute. Find out why practitioners, specialists and different perspectives matter.Having a Reason to AttendGoing to an event simply because it is there is not enough. We discuss why attendees need a clear idea of what they want from their day.Can Big Conferences Be Fixed?Bigger does not necessarily mean better. Explore whether smaller, targeted events built around particular audiences could offer a better model for cybersecurity.Resources Mentioned James Bore on LinkedInInfosecurity Europe Black Hat Security BSides Hack Glasgow SteelCon The Real Cyber Awards and Conference Connect with your host James ReesHello, I am James Rees, the host of the Razorwire podcast. This podcast brings you insights from leading cyber security professionals who dedicate their careers to making a hacker’s life that much more difficult.Our guests bring you experience and expertise from a range of disciplines and from different career stages. We give you various viewpoints for improving your cyber security – from seasoned professionals with years of experience, triumphs and lessons learned under their belt, to those in relatively early stages of their ...
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    49 min.
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