The Resilience Factor Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Jenny welcomes Martyn Ditchburn, CTO in Residence at Zscaler, to discuss the findings of Zscaler's latest research, "The Ripple Effect." Martyn and Jenny delve into how business resilience is changing, moving beyond perimeter defence to an assumption of breach. The conversation highlights the speed of change and the dangers of FOMO leading to the rapid deployment of AI without proper governance. Martyn advocates for a shift from reactive security to "resilience by design" and introduces the concept of treating AI as a user, applying Zero Trust principles to these new, highly autonomous agents to manage risk and complexity. 

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode, host Jenny Radcliffe hosts a roundtable with returning guests Simon Linstead, Professor Buck Rogers, and welcoming Brian Deitch, Chief Technology Evangelist at Zscaler, to reflect on the cybersecurity lessons of 2025 and the priorities for 2026. The experts advocate for a return to the fundamentals in 2026, stressing "simplification over sophistication." 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Jenny Radcliffe welcomes Sam Curry, CISO at Zscaler. Sam reflects on the evolution of cybersecurity from a niche IT role to a vital business function, emphasizing the need for innovation as organizations adapt to emerging technologies, such as Agentic AI and navigating complex interdependencies for organizational resilience. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Jenny Radcliffe welcomes Casper Klynge, Vice President and Head of EMEA and Government Partnerships at Zscaler. Casper discusses the importance of cybersecurity and political awareness for organizational resilience in a rapidly changing world. He explains why defending AI technologies and aligning with new regulations are essential strategies for staying secure and competitive today.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Jenny Radcliffe is joined by Emily Laufer, Director of Product Marketing at Zscaler ThreatLabz. Emily shares insights from Zscaler’s latest Ransomware Report, and explains why adaptability, creativity, and hard work are critical to thriving in a fast-moving digital world. 

Send us Fan MailShirzad Chamine, CEO and founder of Positive Intelligence, joins the Resilience Factor podcast to explore the critical role of mental fitness in building personal and professional resilience. Drawing on his background as a Stanford lecturer and bestselling author, Shirzad shares how stress fuels self-sabotage and impairs performance, especially in high-pressure environments like cybersecurity. He introduces the concept of “saboteurs,” the ten internal voices that undermine our well-being, and explains how simple, science-backed techniques can rewire the brain for greater clarity, empathy, and focus. Shirzad also highlights why resilience isn’t just a personal trait but a trainable skill that organizations must prioritize to foster healthier, higher-performing teams. 

Send us Fan MailGeorge Briford, Director of Financial Insights at IDC, joins the Resilience Factor podcast to explore how financial services are adapting to a rapidly shifting risk and regulatory landscape. He discusses the impact of frameworks like DORA and NIS2, the push to modernize legacy systems, and the growing need for agile, cross-functional collaboration. George also highlights why effective CISOs must bridge the gap between technical expertise and board-level communication to drive true resilience.

Send us Fan MailJames Tucker, Head of CISO at Zscaler, joins the Resilience Factor podcast to explore the critical misalignment in how organizations plan for disruption. Drawing on deep industry experience, he introduces the concept of "organizational plasticity" (or the ability to adapt and evolve under pressure) and unpacks why flexibility, not fixed processes, underpins true resilience. James also explains why the most impactful CISOs often defy the traditional mold and bring fresh thinking to the heart of business strategy.

Send us Fan MailSimon Linstead, founder of InfoSec Live, reveals how a personal battle with burnout sparked the creation of a thriving global cybersecurity community nearly 7,000 strong. In this episode of the Resilience Factor podcast, Simon draws on three decades of leadership in entertainment, telecoms, and finance to explore the power of emotional intelligence, the need for balance in high-pressure roles, and why staying ready for the unexpected is key to cyber resilience. 

Send us Fan MailProf. Buck Rogers, Cyber Advisor at Rohkeus Cyber, explains how getting the right people in your cyber security team can give you that all-important edge. In this episode of the Resilience Factor podcast, you'll hear Prof. Rogers discuss unique methods for building personal resilience, when to lean on your peers for help, and why the trick to navigating critical system failures is to treat it like a marathon, not a sprint. 

Send us Fan MailTony Fergusson, CISO in Residence, discusses how organisations can develop a resilient mindset in their cybersecurity approach. You’ll hear about proactive threat management and how ‘risk hunting’ is a security imperative. 

Send us Fan MailCISO in Residence Marc Lueck defines resilience as a strategic business approach to cybersecurity and networking. In this foundational discussion, you’ll understand how to become Resilient by Design to ensure business continuity: no matter what.