Clearly Cyber

Strategic Threat Intelligence Insights with Louise Taggart

Welcome to a new episode of Clearly Cyber, the PRPR [https://www.prpr.co.uk/] podcast.  In this interview, we talk to Louise Taggart [https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-taggart-3bba232b/], Senior Manager – Threat Intelligence at PwC UK.  Louise tells us about her career journey from a non-technical background in modern languages, politics and security into cyber threat intelligence.  Louise explains what drew her to strategic threat intelligence, what it involves and the value of translating cyber threats into business language. As Louise explains, strategic threat intelligence helps answer questions like So what? Why? What's next? which allow organisations to look at the bigger picture and inform decisions. She also discusses the team’s research into the threat actors, trends, and motivations defining the cyber threat landscape. You can read the report Annual Threat Dynamics 2026: Cyber threats in motion here [https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/cybersecurity/cyber-threat-intelligence/annual-threat-dynamics.html]. Please note that this episode was recorded in March 2026. We hope you enjoy the episode! To watch short clips of this episode, please visit PRPR's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/prpr/]. Music credits: Future Technology by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0

Inside Ethical Hacking: Skills, Mindset and Articulating Risk with Sophie Vingoe

Welcome to a new episode of Clearly Cyber, the PRPR [https://www.prpr.co.uk/] podcast. In this interview, we speak with Sophie Vingoe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-v-895a25111/], Senior Consultant at Cyberis [https://www.cyberis.com/]. Sophie talks about her journey in the cyber security industry, the skills that define a strong ethical hacker, and the importance of understanding a client’s business context in order to effectively communicate risk. She also discusses her experience leading workshops in schools and community groups, and shares why penetration testing is often well-suited as work for those with ADHD. We hope you enjoy the episode! To watch short clips of this episode, please visit PRPR's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/prpr/]. Music credits:  Future Technology by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0

Translating Complex Cyber Risk for Leaders and Global Audiences with Will Rankin

Welcome to a new episode of Clearly Cyber, the PRPR podcast. We're really excited to bring you this new episode with Will Rankin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/willrankinjournalist/], a seasoned technology journalist, who shares his journey into the world of cybersecurity communication. Will discusses the evolution of the industry, the challenges of translating complex technical topics for a broader audience, and the importance of honesty in storytelling. Will also highlights regional differences in cybersecurity communication, particularly between the UK and the Middle East, and emphasises the need for clarity and interpretation in thought leadership pieces.  We hope you enjoy the episode! To watch short clips of this episode, please visit PRPR's [https://www.linkedin.com/company/prpr/] LinkedIn. Music credits: Future Technology by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0

Embedding Mental Health Into Modern Cybersecurity Culture with Alex Hunter

Welcome to a new episode of Clearly Cyber, the PRPR podcast. We're really excited to bring you this conversation with Alex Hunter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-hunter-37615896/], a freelance mental health consultant, about the importance of mental health in the cybersecurity industry. Alex shares her personal experiences and insights on how to normalise conversations around mental health, emphasising the role of leadership in creating a supportive environment. She also discusses the unique pressures faced by cybersecurity professionals, including the impact of a blame culture and the challenges for neurodivergent individuals We hope you enjoy the episode! This episode touches on suicide and mental health. While we do not go into graphic detail, we encourage listeners to take care of themselves. Resources: Mind website: We're Mind, the mental health charity | Mind [https://www.mind.org.uk/] Find local mental health support: Find local Minds where you live | Info and support | Mind [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/] To watch short clips of this episode, please visit PRPR's [https://www.linkedin.com/company/prpr/] LinkedIn. Music credits: Future Technology by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0

Teaching girls to find confidence and community in hacking with Bianca (BiaSciLab) Lewis

Welcome to a new episode of Clearly Cyber, the PRPR podcast. We're really excited to bring you this new episode with Bianca [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-lewis-5b9219362/], aka BiaSciLab, founder of Girls Who Hack [https://girlswhohack.com/]. Bianca talks about how she first entered the world of cyber at age 11, and the challenges she faced being a girl in a male-dominated environment. She also reflects on her mission to inspire the next generation of female hackers, explaining how she brings energy and a bit of “chaos” into her lessons to make them more interactive, and recounts her experiences speaking at leading industry events. We hope you enjoy the episode! To watch short clips of this episode, please visit PRPR's [https://www.linkedin.com/company/prpr/] LinkedIn. Music credits: Future Technology by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0