The Defender's Journal
Welcome to The Defender's Journal (our next step up from The Tech Stack), where we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space. Discover their unique stories, motivations, perspectives on the industry, and tips for long-term success!
*Interested in joining us on the show? Please connect with Cameron Wenham or Jeff Harrod!
Episodes
53 episodes
The Defender's Journal Episode 21 - Nicholas Arvanitis
Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Nick Arvanitis takes a seat on the sofa. But how does someone go from SysAdmin to one of the most trust...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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49:47
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Stuart Avery
Welcome to another intriguing spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Stuart Avery joins us on the sofa...Who do you trust in a fragmented world? Are fea...
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39:56
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Jemma Davis
Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Jemma Davis joins us with a story you genuinely won’t want to miss...Jemma never planned for cybersecu...
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37:09
The Defender's Journal Episode 20 - Katelyn Perna
Welcome to another fascinating episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to welcome Katelyn Perna to the sofa.Katelyn keeps it real and relatable. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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35:54
The Defender's Journal Episode 19 - Eric Freeman
Welcome to another episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to welcome Eric Freeman to the show.Eric’s journey is anything but ordinary. Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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41:03
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Amy Stokes-Waters
Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to welcome Amy Stokes-Waters to the show.Amy tells it like it is. This week, s...
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32:26
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Holly Foxcroft
Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to have Holly Foxcroft on the sofa.Is the industry facing a true skills gap – or...
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35:29
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Yashvier Kosaraju
Welcome to the first episode of our *fortnightly series in 2025!This week, we’re thrilled to have Yashvier Kosaraju join us on the sofa!How does chasing bounties lead to a caree...
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24:07
The Defender's Journal Episode 18 - Tom Baxley
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to welcome Tom Baxley to the sofa!Ever wonder how a 12-year-old tinkerer with computers grew up to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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35:25
The Defender's Journal Episode 17 - Abbas Kudrati
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to welcome Abbas Kudrati to the sofa!How did someone who couldn’t read, write, or speak until the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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41:50
The Defender's Journal Episode 16 - Erika Dean
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to welcome Erika Dean to the sofa!How does someone with zero experience land a spot on the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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38:56
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Chenxi Wang
Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series!In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight broader perspectives in the technology world - offering market insights, success tips, and unique viewpoints ...
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33:09
The Defender's Journal Episode 15 - Olivia Rose
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to have Olivia Rose join us on the sofa!Why did Olivia quit her CISO role just a da...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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41:54
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Steve Orrin
Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series!In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight broader perspectives in the technology world - offering market insights, success tips, and unique viewpoints ...
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36:42
The Defender's Journal Episode 14 - Chelsea Jarvie
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to have Chelsea Jarvie join us on the sofa!Curious about how she achieved a senior position i...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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36:09
The Defender's Journal Episode 13 - Phil Venables
Welcome to another episode in our series!Here at The Defender's Journal, we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space, revealing their stories, motivations, and tips for long-term success.T...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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51:04
The Defender's Journal Episode 12 - Lakshmi Hanspal
Welcome to another episode in our series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to ensure...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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48:06
The Defender's Journal Episode 11 - Hilary Walton
Welcome to the ELEVENTH episode in our series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space. We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and tips to e...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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43:35
The Defender's Journal Episode 10 - Hazel McPherson
Welcome to the TENTH episode in our "new" series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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52:39
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Kanika Seth
Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series!In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight perspectives and services to help you upskill and advance your career. We'll also provide tangible steps you ...
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26:18
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Amit Arora
Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series!In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight perspectives and services to help you upskill and advance your career.This week our guest is the incre...
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27:17
The Defender's Journal Episode 9 - Jacob DePriest
Welcome to the ninth episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and t...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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39:58
The Defender's Journal Episode 8 - Dr. Rebecca Wynn
Welcome to the eighth episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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49:17
The Defender's Journal Episode 7 - Shaun Blackburn
Welcome to the seventh episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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37:30
The Defender's Journal Episode 6 - Malcolm Harkins
Welcome to the sixth episode in our new series!We'll be digging deeper into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cyber security space.We're also pulling the curtain back on some of their stories, motivations and t...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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39:30
