Lancaster University starts cyber podcast- Security and Protection Science
Lancaster University is launching its very own Security and Protection Science (SPS) podcast, ‘The Cyber Briefing’.
Designed to explore the latest developments in the world of cyber security and protection science, The Cyber Briefing features a diverse range of experts who have come together to share expertise across disciplines, tackle problems and contribute ideas.
Each episode delves into different topics including the latest threats and vulnerabilities to emerging technologies and innovative solutions.
The series begins with a set of podcasts featuring five Lancaster researchers exploring some of the fascinating work taking place here in North West England, from tackling fake content online to exploring radicalisation and online grooming. Our experts also explore pioneering developments in quantum security, discuss ways of keeping smart buildings safe and explain the reasons why it is important to stay one step ahead in the often ‘neglected’ space of maritime security.
Based at Lancaster University – a leader in cyber security and protection science and one of only a handful of universities nationally to be identified by the National Cyber Security Centre as an Academic Centre of Excellence in cyber security research and education – the podcast captures the voices of people working at the heart of cyber in the North West of England, a region rapidly developing as an international cyber powerhouse.
The University holds a unique position as a central convening power connecting the UK’s National Cyber Force, National Cyber Security Centre, and North West Partnership for Security and Trust thanks to Lancaster’s long experience of building capability and growing capacity though work with groups such as DiSH, GM Cyber Foundry, AI Cyber Foundry and UA92.
Listen to the podcast on Spotify.
Lancaster University has made a £19m investment in its security and protection science research, innovation and educational capabilities. A new Data Cyber Quarter at Lancaster is driving the delivery of regional leadership in security and protection science. This University flagship investment is aligned to Government investment of £5bn to establish the National Cyber Force in Samlesbury, Lancashire – a move expected to catalyse the development of the North West Cyber Corridor, from GCHQ’s headquarters in Manchester, through Lancashire and beyond.
As part of its investment, the University is also creating more than 30 new academic roles and 15 new professors in practice from across the private and public sectors, plus 10 new professional support staff, while regenerating the south end of its Bailrigg Campus to grow a state-of-the-art Data Cyber Quarter. This will result in further world-leading capability at the University helping enable security, resilience and prosperity in increasingly uncertain times.
Professor Louise Heathwaite CBE FRS, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise, leads for the University on cyber security. She said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for our region which is a rapidly-developing centre for world-class cyber security skills and innovation.
“Lancaster University is a leader in this space; we are networked with business and research excellence across the region and a key player in activity which lead to the establishment of the North West Cyber Corridor.
“Our success is built on partnerships, research that crosses boundaries and disciplines, delivering high quality education to address skills gaps, working with businesses of all sizes to support resilience and growth, and, most of all, our people. The Cyber Briefing is an opportunity to share some of their voices with you as we move forward at pace in this fascinating and vitally-important area of research.”