Communicating Cyber

Episode 10: Cyber Security Without Bosses - Inside Mindera’s ‘Teal’ Model

In this episode of Communicating Cyber, we explore what happens when you dismantle the traditional chain of command within a security function. Stefano Mazzucco from Mindera discusses how they manage cyber security across a global team of 1,200 people without a single boss or hierarchy in sight. We dive into the realities of working in a "teal" organisation where peer-to-peer accountability and horizontal communication replace the standard top-down mandates. Stefano explains how trading the traditional chain of command for a culture of psychological safety allows for faster incident reporting and deeper personal responsibility. We also discuss the shift from being an enforcer to being a coordinator, using risk-based evidence to influence autonomous teams rather than relying on authority. It is a thought-provoking look at whether a rigid chain of command is actually a barrier to building a truly resilient security culture.

Episode 09: Beyond traffic lights - A new era of cyber risk quantification

In this episode of Communicating Cyber, Robin Oldham, Founder of Cydea sits down with Julian Meyrick, UK Managing Director at Eraneos, to discuss the evolution of cyber risk reporting. For too long, cyber security has relied on subjective "Red-Amber-Green" status updates. Julian and Robin explore how the new government Cyber Action Plan and the move toward cyber risk quantification are changing how organisations prioritise their security investments and communicate with the board. In this episode we discuss: * The fundamental flaws of subjective risk reporting. * What the government’s Cyber Action Plan means for public and private sectors. * The "WannaCry factor": Using historical data to prove the value of cyber investment. * How to engage plant managers and process owners to find the true cost of disruption. * The growing pressure on the supply chain from the MoD and NHS.

Episode 08: From Minecraft to national security - the evolution of the young hacker

In this edition of Communicating Cyber, we sit down with Fergus Hay, CEO of The Hacking Games and former global advertising leader, to discuss why the cyber security industry needs a radical shift in how it tells its story.Fergus shares his journey from running world-class marketing agencies to discovering the "parental paranoia" of youth hacking on gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft. We dive into the psychology of "lions and crocodiles" in the workplace, why we need to move past the "hoodie in the basement" stereotype and how we can attract more talent by recruiting for aptitude rather than just degrees.If you’ve ever felt that cyber security communication is too technical or too fearful, this conversation is a must-watch.

Episode 07: The stories we’re not telling about cyber crime

In this special episode of Communicating Cyber Live, we’re joined by cyber security journalist Joe Tidy to talk about how cyber crime is changing and why the way organisations respond to attacks is becoming more secretive, not more open. From the disturbing rise of teenage cyber criminals to the growing lack of transparency after major incidents, Joe challenges us to rethink what good leadership and honest communication really look like in cyber today.

Episode 06: Security is an optimist’s game

In this episode, Michelle Tolmay, CISO at Tracsis, reframes the security professional as an optimist and explores the art of ‘answering the so what’. She explains how to translate technical risks into the financial language of the board. From managing ‘security poverty’ in startups to fixing the talent pipeline at the grassroots level, she emphasises that effective security is about empathy, communication, and a genuine desire to help people.