Cyber Matters

How ready are the Channel Islands to deal with a major cyber security incident? What are the steps that need to be taken to try to minimise the risk of such an attack and how would we respond if those defences were penetrated?Emily Moore speaks to Matt Palmer, director of the Jersey Cyber Security Centre, about plans to shore up Guernsey's cyber defence.Sponsored contentOctober 8, 2025

Are you ransomware resilient? Would you know what to do if your business was hit with a ransomware attack? Meg Winton speaks to Jonathan Benton, chief executive and founder of iSanctuary, who warns that you might not be as prepared as you should be...Sponsored contentOctober 8, 2025

Should we be worried about cyber security? Are attacks on the rise? And is the risk of a cyber attack something that should be on the radar of all Island businesses and individuals?In simple terms, says Matt Palmer, the answer to all those questions is yes. And yet, despite the prevalence of such attacks, the director of the Jersey Cyber Security Centre says that most people are still surprised when they become the target. He chats to Emily Moore about what you can do to protect yourself.Sponsored contentOctober 8, 2025

Organisations today can no longer afford to think of cyber attacks as a distant possibility. The question is no longer whether it will happen, but when, and how prepared and ready are you to respond. Without preparation and clear communication, even the best cyber defences can collapse under the pressure of a real attack.Lynne Capie, founder of crisis communications business Soteria, and Dougie Grant, chartered cyber security professional and member of the NCSC Advisory Group, tell Emily Moore why all businesses need to prepare for an attack.Sponsored contentOctober 8, 2025

Is AI the new geopolitical battleground?Oliver Farber, Arthur Mainja, Rory Steel from BDO Jersey / C5 Alliance Guernsey tell Meg Winton what the future holds for AI development, geopolitics and your businessSponsored contentOctober 8, 2025