Phishing for Trouble from ISMS.Online

"Phishing for Trouble" is the cybersecurity podcast that demystifies compliance and information security in your business.Technology and software are the backbone of modern business, simplifying daily operations and driving innovation.But when it comes to cybersecurity and compliance, it’s no longer just an IT problem—it’s everyone’s responsibility. Rebecca Harper and David Holloway bring together industry-leading experts to break down high-profile cyber and information security incidents, exploring what went wrong and, crucially, how you can avoid the same pitfalls.

Phishing for Trouble from ISMS.Online is a business podcast hosted by ISMS Online, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ISMS Online hosts Phishing for Trouble from ISMS.Online, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Built to Last: How Compliance Enables Business Resilience

  Jul 23, 202650 minS2

  Looking back at Phishing For Trouble 's second season, we've explored the challenges organisations face as technology, regulation and risk evolve, from supply chain vulnerabilities and AI governance to privacy, operational resilience and what regulators are really looking for. In this final episode, IO's Rebecca Harper and David Holloway are joined by Rik Ferguson, Vice President of Security Intelligence at Forescout Technologies and founding Special Advisor to Europol's European Cyber Crime Centre. Drawing on decades of experience, Rik reflects on the biggest lessons from the series and what organisations need to do to build resilience in an increasingly complex landscape. Featuring key moments from guests across the season, Rik shares his perspective on why compliance should be treated as the foundation for growth rather than a tick-box exercise, how organisations can prepare for an AI-driven future, what effective resilience really looks like, and why governance, visibility and culture matter just as much as technology. If you're wondering what separates organisations that simply react from those that are built to last, this episode brings the whole season together. Find out more at ISMS.online

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  Privacy as Power

  Jul 9, 202632 min

  What happens when privacy stops being a legal issue and starts shaping whether your business can grow? In this episode of Phishing for Trouble, IO ’s Rebecca Harper and David Holloway explore why privacy is now a commercial issue, not just a compliance one. They’re joined by Joe Jones, Director of Research and Insights at the IAPP, and Jennifer Appleton, Managing Director at ISO Quality Services, to discuss how organisations are turning privacy into a source of trust, resilience and competitive advantage. Hear why businesses are losing deals, slowing procurement and stalling expansion plans because they can’t clearly explain howdata is being used and why frameworks like GDPR and ISO 27701 are becoming essential foundations for growth. From privacy by design and AI governance to customer trust and cross-border data challenges, this episode explores why the organisations embedding privacy into the way they operate are often the ones moving faster, scaling smarter and building trust that lasts. Find out more at ISMS.online

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  Episode #8

  What the Regulators Want

  Jul 2, 202619 minS2

  Today, regulators don’t just want compliance, they want accountability and resilience. In this episode of Phishing for Trouble, IO ’s Rebecca Harper and David Holloway explore how the shift of expectations isn’t just about speed, it’s about demonstrable, baked-in compliance. Regulators are no longer passive; they’re proactive, prescriptive, and punitive. They’re joined by Paul Vane , the Information Commissioner for the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner, a man who has worked in privacy and data protection for over two decades and uniquely equipped to clarify how the relationship between company and regulator should work, and why sometimes it doesn’t. Hear what you should be planning for, months or years before a breach, how the mindset for crisis readiness needs to be a continuous process rather than a periodic exercise, and how themember of staff best equipped to cope, should the worst happen, often isn’t from the senior leadership team. The ultimate ambition is to shift the culture from “responded well” to “being able to see it coming”. It’s no longer enough to simply recover in a crisis, the expectations are now to think about future risks and show some evidence of how you mitigated those dangers ahead of time. Find out more at ISMS.online

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  Episode #7

  The Cost of Doing Nothing

  Jun 25, 202623 minS2

  What does a cyber incident really cost a business? In this episode of Phishing for Trouble, IO ’s Rebecca Harper and David Holloway explore the hidden commercial impact of weak security, poor compliance and delayed investment in resilience. They’re joined by Alan Hughes, Chief Operations Officer at Savenet Solutions, who has worked with organisations before, during and after major cyber incidents witnessing the long-term fallout that often never makes the headlines. Hear why the real damage doesn’t stop with the breach itself, from lost contracts and stalled growth to reputational harm thatcan take years to recover from. The episode explores why smaller businesses are increasingly being targeted, how supply chain requirements are reshapingcustomer expectations and why doing nothing can quickly become the most expensive decision a company makes. From ransomware attacks and failed security questionnaires to business continuity, tested backups and recovery planning, this episode looks at what separates the organisations that recover quickly from the ones left trying to rebuild. Find out more at ISMS.online

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  Episode #6

  Scaling Securely: What High-Growth Firms Get Right

  Jun 18, 202621 minS2

  What happens when your business grows faster than its foundations can handle? In this episode of Phishing for Trouble, IO ’s Rebecca Harper and David Holloway explore why the companies that scale successfully aren’t necessarily the ones that achieve compliance fastest. They’re the ones that build security, privacy and governance into the way they operate from the very beginning. They’re joined by cyber leader Purvi Kay, whose experience spans government, aerospace and FTSE 100 boardrooms and Andy Ellis cybersecurity advisor, former Chief Security Officer at Akamai and author of 1% Leadership. Hear why “security debt” can quietly build as startups race to grow, why compliance should be treated as a product featureand how resilience becomes a competitive advantage as organisations scale. From secure-by-design principles and embedded security teams to risk appetite, customer trust and leadership accountability, this episode explores what high-growth firms get right and why resilience is about far more than passing an audit. Find out more at ISMS.online

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