Why do SASE and Zero Trust still cause so much confusion, and where do organisations actually go wrong when trying to modernise access? How do SSE and Universal ZTNA fit into a world where users, devices, and applications live everywhere?

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In this episode, Jaye Tillson, Security CTO and Distinguished Technologist at HPE, joins the team for a practical discussion on the evolution of Zero Trust, the convergence of networking and security, and how organisations should approach SASE and SSE as a journey driven by real business risk, not buzzwords.

Are AI-powered cyberattacks really the existential threat vendors claim? Or are we being sold fear to fuel product sales?​

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In this episode of The Cyber Insights Podcast (powered by Edge7 Networks), hosts Ronan Murray and Ian Finlayson are joined by Andre Lynch, Senior Sales Engineer at ConnectWise, to cut through the AI marketing noise and reveal what's actually happening in the cybersecurity landscape.

What really happens when ransomware hits, and what should organisations do first? How is AI changing the speed, scale, and sophistication of cybercrime in Ireland?

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In this episode, Detective Chief Superintendent Barry Walsh, head of Ireland’s Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau, joins the team for a rare look behind the scenes of real-world investigations, the rise in SME-targeted attacks, and the critical role of awareness, evidence handling, and resilience in today’s threat landscape.

Why do so many CISOs feel like they’re fighting a losing battle? How can shifting from defence-only thinking to systemic resilience change the game for cybersecurity leaders?

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In this episode, Dr. Paul Guckian joins the team to explore why the “just defend better” mindset is burning out security teams, what true resilience looks like in practice, and how organisations can prepare for failure and recover stronger.

Why do so many businesses think a password manager solves their identity problem? How can IAM and PAM create true control, visibility, and resilience across the enterprise?

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In this episode, Sean O’Neill from Brigantia joins the team to unpack why password tools aren’t enough, how compliance is driving change, and what it really takes to secure identity in the modern workplace. 

Why do we still call humans the “weakest link” in cybersecurity? How can cyberpsychology turn culture and behaviour into your strongest defence?

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In this episode of the Cyber Insights Podcast, Dr. Louise O’Hagan joins the team to explore the psychology of cyber risk, why awareness often fails, and how organisations can turn people into their strongest defence.

What separates SIEM, XDR, and SOAR in practice? How are SOC services and AI reshaping detection and response?​

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In this episode of the Cyber Insights Podcast (Powered by Edge7 Networks), co-hosts Rory Higgins, Ian Finlayson, and Ronan Murray host Leigh Cockell (ConnectWise) to explain SIEM, XDR, and SOAR - their overlaps, when to use each, and how SOC and AI turn noisy logs into actionable defence now.

Network Managed Services: the backbone of seamless IT operations.​

In this episode of the Cyber Insights Podcast (Powered by Edge7 Networks), we dive into the growing importance of Managed Network Services. From proactive monitoring and automation to vendor-agnostic solutions, discover how businesses of all sizes are leveraging these services to optimise performance, reduce downtime, and ensure smooth, reliable IT operations.

VPNs had their day - but are they still the right fit for modern network security?

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In this episode of the Cyber Insights Podcast (Powered by Edge7 Networks), hosts Ronan Murray, Rory Higgins, and Ian Finlayson are joined by Alex Hobson from HPE Aruba Networking to unpack the real-world shift toward Secure Service Edge, Zero Trust, and VPN replacements - what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.

Email is still the #1 attack vector in cybersecurity - and it’s getting smarter.

In this episode of the Cyber Insights Podcast (Powered by Edge7 Networks), hosts Ian Finlayson and Rory Higgins welcome their first-ever guest: Ben Abbott, Email Security Specialist for Checkpoint EMEA. Together, they break down the growing complexity of email threats and explore how AI is transforming both sides of the battlefield.

Is your organisation ready for NIS2 compliance? Do you even need to be?

In this episode of the Cyber Insights Podcast (Powered by Edge7 Networks), co-hosts Ronan Murray and Ian Finlayson break down everything you need to know about the NIS2 Directive - the latest European cybersecurity law that’s reshaping compliance, risk management, and executive accountability.

SASE, SSE, Zero Trust - are they just more buzzwords, or are they truly shaping the future of cybersecurity? In this episode of the Cyber Insights Podcast (Powered by Edge7 Networks), co-hosts Rory Higgins, Ian Finlayson, and Ronan Murray break down what these security models actually mean for IT teams and businesses.

What’s driving the shift from traditional networking to SD-WAN? How is SASE transforming cloud and network security?

In the premiere episode of the Cyber Insights Podcast (Powered by Edge7 Networks), co-hosts Rory Higgins, Ian Finlayson, and Ronan Murray dive into the story behind the company, the evolution of modern networking technologies, and how businesses can future-proof their infrastructure.