Can technical controls really stop cyber attacks? Shocking truth revealed

Are you confident your business is truly protected from cyber threats or waiting for a costly attack to teach the lesson? Protect your business with essential cybersecurity strategies every leader, IT manager, and security professional needs to know. When a ransomware attack brought a business to its knees, Robert Connor realised cyber security could no longer be “just IT’s job.” Now a CISSP-certified specialist and CREST Registered Penetration Tester, Robert is the founder of Cyber Sense, a UK Government-backed consultancy helping businesses secure networks, systems, and cloud environments. Through Cyber Essentials Plus, penetration testing, Microsoft 365 hardening, and phishing simulations, he turns reactive security into proactive protection, giving companies the tools to stay ahead of attackers before it’s too late. We break down actionable steps every business needs to take to reduce risk and survive the next major cyber threat. Learn how to integrate cyber security into strategic risk management, strengthen human defences through phishing simulations, and continuously improve technical assurance across IT infrastructure and cloud platforms. Whether you’re a business leader, IT manager, or part of the wider security ecosystem, this episode equips you with practical guidance to protect your business, your team, and even your family. 👋 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📢 📅 We’re hitting the road to the UK & Europe’s biggest cyber security events & we want YOU on the mic. Expect 🎧 Pre-event cyber security podcast episodes 🎤 Live event interviews with tech, security leaders AND YOU! 🧠 Expert security panels & thought leadership. 🎯 Want to be heard, register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIGUCsjeO1YiiN0Cn3wXPi2MvXUu-jX6cTEBizl3e7DYMZuQ/viewform?usp=header Get your tickets for: ✅ Cyber Leader’s Summit: https://www.cyber-leaderssummit.com/cyber-leaders-summit-benelux ✅ International Cyber Expo: https://international-cyber-expo-2025.reg.buzz/secure-x-pod ✅ DTX London: https://www.dtxevents.io/ 📺 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 #Business #RiskManagement #CloudSecurity