We're thrilled to bring you this conversation between Professor Lynette Ryals OBE & Dr Nikki Williams from MK:U, part of Cranfield University which is a CREST Academic Partner.

Lynette and Nikki discuss why there is a rising incidence of cyber attacks, the role of human factors in defending against them and share their top tips for how both companies and individuals can protect themselves. They also explore the skills gap in the industry and pose the question: how do you train up a cyber expert? As you’ll hear them discuss, you don’t need to have a technical background to become a cyber security professional.

MK:U is a new approach to undergraduate education, focusing on new technologies and widening participation in STEM. It is based in Central Milton Keynes and designed to fill urgent skills gaps in digital and technology industries across the UK. MK:U is part of the Cranfield educational family; its degrees are designed with industry and backed by Cranfield University. Take a look at MK:U's Level 6 degree apprenticeships here.

Learn more about CREST's Academic Partners here.

We look forward to bringing you more episodes with cyber experts, make sure to subscribe and follow the podcast on Twitter and LinkedIn for further updates.  

This podcast is brought to you by CREST, an international not-for-profit, membership body representing the global cyber security industry.