The Small Business Cyber Security Guy | UK Cybersecurity for SMB & Startups
The Small Business Cyber Security Guy
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The Small Business Cyber Security Guy Podcast
Practical cybersecurity advice for UK small business owners who need enterprise-level protection without enterprise-level budgets, headaches, or PhD-level jargon.
Join hosts Noel Bradford and Mauven MacLeod as they translate complex cybersecurity threats into actionable solutions that actually work for businesses with 5-50 employees. Noel brings 40+ years of enterprise experience from Intel, Disney, and the BBC, whilst Mauven adds government-level threat intelligence from her time as a UK Government Cyber Analyst. Together, they bridge the gap between knowing you need better security and actually implementing it without breaking the bank.
Why This Podcast Works:
Real experts who’ve chosen to focus on underserved small businesses
Practical advice tested in actual SMB environments
British humour that makes serious topics engaging (not intimidating)
Budget-conscious solutions that acknowledge your real constraints
Perfect For:
Business owners who believe they’re ”too small to be targeted”
Anyone who needs cybersecurity knowledge but lacks time for complex solutions
Those seeking enterprise-quality protection at corner shop prices
UK businesses (though principles apply globally)
Each episode delivers concrete, actionable advice you can implement immediately. No theoretical discussions, no vendor nonsense, no academic waffle. Just two experts who genuinely care about helping small businesses survive and thrive digitally.
Regular Features:
Current threat analysis with real-world context
Implementation guides within realistic budgets
Human factor solutions (because your biggest vulnerability makes excellent tea)
Government framework explanations that actually make sense
New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and join thousands of business owners who’ve discovered that proper cybersecurity isn’t just for Fortune 500 companies.
Like what you hear? Subscribe, leave a review mentioning your biggest cybersecurity concern, and visit our blog for detailed implementation guides on everything we discuss.
Stay secure, stay practical, and remember - if your security wouldn’t survive a curious teenager with too much time, it needs work.
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The Small Business Cyber Security Guy Podcast
Practical cybersecurity advice for UK small business owners who need enterprise-level protection without enterprise-level budgets, headaches, or PhD-level jargon.
Join hosts Noel Bradford and Mauven MacLeod as they translate complex cybersecurity threats into actionable solutions that actually work for businesses with 5-50 employees. Noel brings 40+ years of enterprise experience from Intel, Disney, and the BBC, whilst Mauven adds government-level threat intelligence from her time as a UK Government Cyber Analyst. Together, they bridge the gap between knowing you need better security and actually implementing it without breaking the bank.
Why This Podcast Works:
Real experts who’ve chosen to focus on underserved small businesses
Practical advice tested in actual SMB environments
British humour that makes serious topics engaging (not intimidating)
Budget-conscious solutions that acknowledge your real constraints
Perfect For:
Business owners who believe they’re ”too small to be targeted”
Anyone who needs cybersecurity knowledge but lacks time for complex solutions
Those seeking enterprise-quality protection at corner shop prices
UK businesses (though principles apply globally)
Each episode delivers concrete, actionable advice you can implement immediately. No theoretical discussions, no vendor nonsense, no academic waffle. Just two experts who genuinely care about helping small businesses survive and thrive digitally.
Regular Features:
Current threat analysis with real-world context
Implementation guides within realistic budgets
Human factor solutions (because your biggest vulnerability makes excellent tea)
Government framework explanations that actually make sense
New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and join thousands of business owners who’ve discovered that proper cybersecurity isn’t just for Fortune 500 companies.
Like what you hear? Subscribe, leave a review mentioning your biggest cybersecurity concern, and visit our blog for detailed implementation guides on everything we discuss.
Stay secure, stay practical, and remember - if your security wouldn’t survive a curious teenager with too much time, it needs work.
Why Windows 11 25H2 Is a Quiet Security Game-Changer
The Small Business Cyber Security Guy | UK Cybersecurity for SMB & Startups
10 minutes
1 month ago
Why Windows 11 25H2 Is a Quiet Security Game-Changer
Host Graham Faulkner dives into Windows 11 25H2 in this solo episode, explaining why this understated update matters for security, stability, and small-business productivity. He breaks down how 25H2 arrives as an Enablement Package (EKB), what that means if you’re already on 24H2, and why the streamlined rollout keeps disruptions to a minimum.
The episode covers key technical and practical changes: removal of legacy components like PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC, continued performance improvements (CPU scheduling, memory management, faster startups), and expanded Wi‑Fi 7 support. Graham highlights Microsoft’s shift toward continuous monthly innovation and why that helps maintain a more secure, reliable environment without waiting for big yearly releases.
Security is a major focus: Graham explains Microsoft’s Secure Future initiative, which brings AI-assisted secure coding and enhanced vulnerability detection into the development and post-release lifecycle. He frames these advances for small business owners, showing how better detection and automated security practices reduce risk and downtime.
Practical deployment and lifecycle details are explained clearly: support-cycle resets (24 months for Home/Pro, 36 months for Enterprise/Education), how to get 25H2 via the “Get the Latest Updates” toggle, controlled rollouts and device holds, and enterprise deployment options like Windows AutoPatch and the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. He also covers admin-friendly improvements such as removing preinstalled Microsoft Store apps with Intune or Group Policy.
The episode closes with hands-on advice: check the Windows Release Health Hub for known issues, back up critical machines before upgrading, verify driver and app compatibility, and prepare rollback plans for important systems. Graham adds a personal anecdote about preparing his vinyl-catalog PC for the update and stresses that 25H2 is about steady, practical improvements—safer, faster, and less disruptive for both single machines and fleets.
The Small Business Cyber Security Guy | UK Cybersecurity for SMB & Startups
The Small Business Cyber Security Guy Podcast
Practical cybersecurity advice for UK small business owners who need enterprise-level protection without enterprise-level budgets, headaches, or PhD-level jargon.
Join hosts Noel Bradford and Mauven MacLeod as they translate complex cybersecurity threats into actionable solutions that actually work for businesses with 5-50 employees. Noel brings 40+ years of enterprise experience from Intel, Disney, and the BBC, whilst Mauven adds government-level threat intelligence from her time as a UK Government Cyber Analyst. Together, they bridge the gap between knowing you need better security and actually implementing it without breaking the bank.
Why This Podcast Works:
Real experts who’ve chosen to focus on underserved small businesses
Practical advice tested in actual SMB environments
British humour that makes serious topics engaging (not intimidating)
Budget-conscious solutions that acknowledge your real constraints
Perfect For:
Business owners who believe they’re ”too small to be targeted”
Anyone who needs cybersecurity knowledge but lacks time for complex solutions
Those seeking enterprise-quality protection at corner shop prices
UK businesses (though principles apply globally)
Each episode delivers concrete, actionable advice you can implement immediately. No theoretical discussions, no vendor nonsense, no academic waffle. Just two experts who genuinely care about helping small businesses survive and thrive digitally.
Regular Features:
Current threat analysis with real-world context
Implementation guides within realistic budgets
Human factor solutions (because your biggest vulnerability makes excellent tea)
Government framework explanations that actually make sense
New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and join thousands of business owners who’ve discovered that proper cybersecurity isn’t just for Fortune 500 companies.
Like what you hear? Subscribe, leave a review mentioning your biggest cybersecurity concern, and visit our blog for detailed implementation guides on everything we discuss.
Stay secure, stay practical, and remember - if your security wouldn’t survive a curious teenager with too much time, it needs work.
