AI deepfakes are here, can community and resilience stop the next cyber crisis?

AI deepfakes are breaking trust everywhere - from social media to real life. Are we too late to stop them? Comment below: can you still tell what’s real in 2025? On this explosive episode the team are honoured to be joined by cyber security legend Heather Lowrie, Founder of Resilionix and 2024’s CISO of the Year, pulls back the curtain on AI deepfakes, cyber resilience, and the urgent battle to protect businesses, governments, and individuals from digital deception. With insider experience previously working across both public and private sectors, Heather reveals the most dangerous AI cyber threats no one is talking about and how community and real allyship could be our last line of defence. We smash through the biggest cyber security myths, expose why mental health and burnout remain hidden crises, and explore the future of cyber leadership in a world dominated by AI disruption. Whether you want to learn how to spot deepfakes, defend your organisation from evolving AI attacks, or understand how UK cyber policy is failing frontline defenders - this episode is a must-watch for anyone serious about cyber security in 2025 👋 Jay Adamson and Warren Atkinson welcome you to the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast, where we’re joined by Information and Cyber Security, Technology, and Talent Acquisition professionals who share their journeys, unique perspectives, and offer valuable advice and guidance. The SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community & team offers tailored resources and strategic introductions to help you thrive in the evolving landscape of Corporate Governance, Information Security & Cyber Security, addressing Cultural, Technological & Talent Acquisition challenges. ✅ Learn More: https://linktr.ee/securecyberconnect 👥 JOIN THE COMMUNITY: https://smart-connect-cyber.mn.co/ 🔍 SOLUTIONS: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7339197132299464704 📢ANNOUNCEMENTS📢 🎯 If you’re a startup, scaleup, founder, or innovator in cyber security, check out the DataTribe Challenge & Cyber Innovation Day on 4th November. Learn more about the event and how to join the accelerator program below. Registration closes 12th September, learn more here: https://cid.datatribe.com/ 🚀 Check out the launch of SECURE | CYBER CONNECT LIVE, where we’re joined by our friends from @databricks & @arhasi: https://www.youtube.com/live/rPcDGcZnhis?si=D_X4lB6PFDMlAe1t 🤫 Followed by an exclusive, private session & the launch of - CYBER CONNECT F*K UPS edition, only available on the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community platform: https://smart-connect-cyber.mn.co/ 📺 WATCH MORE: www.youtube.com/@SECURECyberConnectCommunity 🗓️ NEW EPISODES available every Sunday. 🔔 We appreciate your support - Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to encourage diverse and inclusive knowledge sharing. #CyberConnect #CyberSecurity #AI #womenintech #Deepfake #careers