‘Positive Cyber Solutions: Navigating Compliance, Security, and AI’ - with Rachael Medhurst and Emma Derbi

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode, I chat to Emma Derbi and Rachael Medhurst, the Founders of Positive Cyber Solutions. We chat compliance, security (and how they are not one and the same) and what businesses of all sizes need to do to be secure. We also talk about where companies are getting lost when it comes to compliance and how AI is confusing the landscape.About our guests:Rachael Medhurst is the Co-Founder of Positive Cyber Solutions Ltd, bringing over a decade of combined industry and academic experience in Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, and Governance. She specialises in helping organisations strengthen their security posture through regulatory compliance and the adoption of best practice frameworks. Currently she is pursuing a PhD in Incident Response, where her research and professional work focus on developing governance frameworks that enhance cyber resilience and ensure operational integrity. Her work bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation, ensuring that resilience is embedded within organisational practices rather than treated as an afterthought. Emma Derbi is the Co-Founder and Director of Positive Cyber Solutions Ltd, a UK-based consultancy specialising in governance, risk, and compliance. With a strong background in cybersecurity education and assurance frameworks, Emma works with organisations to build practical, evidence-driven governance systems that align with IASME, ISO 27001, and emerging AI compliance standards. Her work bridges the gap between regulation and real-world implementation, helping small and medium-sized businesses strengthen accountability and transparency in an evolving digital landscape. Passionate about developing a culture of responsible innovation, Emma brings a forward-thinking perspective on how governance must adapt to the ethical and operational challenges introduced by artificial intelligence.