Government-scale ambition meets start-up speed live at the Cyber Made Human Series 2 launch party in Cheltenham.

Host Alice Violet interviews BBC-award-winning inventor-turned-GovTech founder Rebecca Bishop (Zest Intelligence) on:

• Turning heavyweight compliance (Cyber Essentials, ISO, GDPR) into a competitive edge

• Why “speedboats” (start-ups) still need life-jackets—risk, resilience and funding realities

• How policy makers can stop over-regulating the next wave of UK cyber innovators

• Practical routes into government frameworks without burning cash

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Quantum vs. Blockchain: who wins the next cyber arms race?

In this episode of Cyber Made Human, host Alice Violet sits down with Joe Cox Lecturer in Cyber Security at the University of Gloucestershire, to unpack:

• What is a blockchain?

• Why quantum computing threatens today’s encryption standards

• The scramble for post-quantum algorithms and NIST’s looming deadlines

• Digital warfare, zero-trust, and the future of decentralised finance

• Sustainability questions nobody’s asking about quantum hardware

• Cyber Made Human Bookshelf: Book reccomendations

  
  

Whether you’re a CISO plotting your five-year roadmap or a tech-curious founder who just wants the jargon decoded, this conversation delivers practical insight in plain English.

Chapters03:45 — Blockchain 101
05:37 — Teaching tomorrow’s generation
09:26 — Defending against digital warfare
15:01 — Quantum explained—and why current encryption is vulnerable
18:59 — NIST’s post-quantum standardisation: what to expect
23:11 — Quantum’s environmental footprint
24:30 — Cyber Made Human Bookshelf picks

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Should Apple be forced to weaken encryption to comply with UK law?

In this episode of Cyber Made Human, Alice Violet is joined by cybersecurity expert Paul "Duck" Ducklin 🦆 to debate the growing challenge of technical innovation and government legislation.

They explore Apple’s move to pull their enhanced iCloud Plus service from the UK in response to legislation which would require them to weaken security.

They discuss what new encrypted data policies mean for UK users, why privacy, trust, and the unintended consequences of government backdoors as technology advances.

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What happens when you combine 27 years in government cybersecurity with Silicon Valley startup culture? In this episode, Mark Adams joins Alice Violet to discuss responsible AI, startup resilience, and the deep cultural divide between US and UK tech scenes.They dive into the rise of AI, its ethical grey areas, and how deep tech innovation can thrive outside of London. Expect insights on his latest AI project, startup realities, and the power of optimism — plus a few unexpected laughs involving cats and border crossings.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro01:30 Mark’s background – government to Silicon Valley05:12 Trust Graph: building AI for good09:45 Culture clash: UK vs US tech scenes14:10 Optimism, money, and the startup mindset21:30 Ethics of AI – from air tags to social engineering31:00 Alice on marketing AI without the jargon37:40 Startups & resilience – who should found?47:15 Books we love + final thoughts🧠 Learn more about responsible AI & cyber ethics🌐 Explore more episodes: https://alicevioletcreative.com/cyber...📩 Work with Alice Violet Creative: alicevioletcreative.com#ResponsibleAI #CybersecurityPodcast #SiliconValleyCulture #StartupLife #CyberMadeHuman

Welcome back to Cyber Made Human, the podcast that makes complex cyber topics accessible to all. I'm your host, Alice Violet, and this is part two of our eye-opening discussion with Nakshanthra Suresh.

In part one, we explored online harassment and stranger-based stalking through the misuse of social apps like Strava. If you haven’t checked that out, be sure to listen before diving into part two.

Today, we tackle an equally troubling issue: domestic spying. We uncover how cat cams, baby cams, and cloud technologies are being misused to invade personal privacy within relationships. Plus, we take a powerful question from a listener seeking guidance on safely regaining their privacy while navigating a controlling relationship.

Tune in for practical advice, insights, and steps to empower yourself or a loved one facing digital surveillance at home. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more human-centric discussions about cybersecurity.

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Alice Violet is joined by Nakshathra Suresh, a cyber safety researcher and co-founder of Eiris, to dive deep into the intricate world of digital footprints.

Together, they explore the hidden dangers of what we share online —from fitness apps that can expose your location to the unsettling rise of AI-powered chatbots influencing our mental health and social interactions.

Nakshathra shares her expertise on the intersection of online and offline safety, the risks of over-relying on technology, and how to protect yourself in an increasingly connected world.

Has this episode changed what you might share online?

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In 2024, we will face a cost-of-living crisis, a digital skills gap, and artificial intelligence's ability to write essays and summarise reports on our behalf. What does this mean for education, especially in tech and cyber? Host Alice Violet is joined by Clare Marchant, Vice Chancellor of Gloucestershire University to discuss this, leadership and the future of education. 🎧 Listen now! Want to launch your own show? Check out alicevioletcreative.com for production services.

What was your first full-time day job?

Our latest Cyber Made Human guest, Rowan Edlington, is a nuclear cybersecurity specialist. You might wonder how on earth someone gets such a complex first job. The answer is apprenticeships, in this case, NCSC Accredited Level 6 Undergraduate Degree Apprenticeships with Gloucestershire College.

Rowan joined me for our first recording in our brand new podcast studio to discuss her role at EDF and some of her frustrations with seeing apprenticeships as the ‘non-academic route’.

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