Best Bletchley Park Podcasts (2024)

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E166 - D-Day80 Part 3 Block D to Bocage 1:24:20

7d ago1:24:20

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June 2024 To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, we are releasing 3 special episodes to tell the full story of The Longest Day. This third part is a brand new episode looking beyond the beaches. Bletchley Park made a vital contribution to the planning and preparation of D-Day, but the landings were only the beginning. There would be another …

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E165 - D-Day80 Part 2 Overlord 1:07:42

22d ago1:07:42

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June 2024 To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, we will be releasing 3 special episodes to tell the full story of The Longest Day. This second part is a complete remastering of our original Overlord episode with the addition of much new content. 80 years ago today, more than 150,000 Allied troops were boarding planes, gliders and landing cr…

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E164 - D-Day80 Part 1 Tide of Victory 1:19:14

1M ago1:19:14

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May 2024 Over the next 6 weeks, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, we will be releasing 3 special episodes to tell the full story of The Longest Day. This first part is a complete remastering of our original Tide of Victory episode with the addition of much new content. This first episode takes us to the south coast of Britain which, in …

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Episode 26 - Understanding DORA and NIS2 32:23

1M ago32:23

32:23

Listen to our host and Swarm Director, Louis Blackburn, as he discusses with our new Hive Member, Ben Stickland, their interpretation of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) and NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2) and how they will help financial entities and critical infrastructure sectors to strengthen their cybersecurity pos…

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Episode 25 - SwarmCon 7 at Bletchley Park 30:35

2M ago30:35

30:35

Immersed in the world of cryptography, WWII espionage and the remarkable story behind Alan Turing and his team's groundbreaking efforts to crack the Nazi encryption system, the Enigma code, our Swarm came from all over the world to share, learn and collaborate with each other. On this episode of our podcast, our host and new Head of People and Cult…

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E163 - The Women of Newnham College 1:28:18

2M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

April 2024 Women were the backbone of Bletchley Park during World War Two. At its peak in January 1945, the workforce was 75% female, but even at the start of the war, women comprised a significant portion of GC&CS’s numbers. Women were recruited in a variety of ways, but a significant quantity of them, particularly early in the war, were selected …

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E162 - Before the Codebreakers 56:34

3M ago56:34

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March 2024 Bletchley Park is famous as the home of World War 2 codebreaking. But what was there before the Government Code and Cypher School moved in? Who built Bletchley Park, and what remains of the pre-war country estate? In this episode, Research Historian Dr David Kenyon and Head of Content Erica Munro examine the people who made Bletchley Par…

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Episode 24 - Initial Access Brokers 34:43

3M ago34:43

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On this episode meet our CEO, Anders Reeves, as he interviews Swarm Director, Louis Blackburn, on the topics of the 'Cyber Kill Chain' and how 'Initial Access Brokers' (IAB) play a key role in enabling mass negative impact by threat actors seeking to deploy Ransomware, and more. Watch on YouTube! Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn.…

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E161 - Learning: Past, Present and Future 48:43

4M ago48:43

48:43

February 2024 In 2023, Bletchley Park Trust completed its biggest refurbishment project to date – a £13 million, three-phase project, to open up wartime buildings at the heart of the site for the very first time. The final phase saw Block E, once the wartime Communications hub of Bletchley Park, transformed into two new resources – the Block E Lear…

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Episode 23 - The Red Teaming Paradigm 57:08

4M ago57:08

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Listen to our COO Luke Potter and our new Swarm Director talking about red team services, how the industry looks and how to ensure you choose the perfect cybersecurity partner. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn.By CovertSwarm - The Podcast

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E160 - Colossus in Context Part 2 51:53

5M ago51:53

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January 2024 Eighty years ago, in January 1944, the first Colossus computer was delivered to Bletchley Park. This machine and the nine that followed it have acquired legendary status within the story of World War Two codebreaking. The machines have also been described as the world’s first large-scale electronic digital computers – direct precursors…

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Episode 22 – New Cyber Maturity Rating Feature 32:53

5M ago32:53

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Our Offensive Operations Center just received a major upgrade that will benefit all our users from January 2024. Listen to our CEO Anders Reeves, our COO Luke Potter and our Head of Product Ronan Mccrory dive into this new feature, its functionality and how our clients could make the most of it to evaluate their cyber maturity benchmark beyond surf…

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E159 - Colossus in Context Part 1 58:26

5M ago58:26

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January 2024 Eighty years ago, in January 1944, the first Colossus computer was delivered to Bletchley Park. This machine and the nine that followed it have acquired legendary status within the story of World War Two codebreaking. The machines have also been described as the world’s first large-scale electronic digital computers – direct precursors…

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E158 - We Shall Fight to the Last Shell 1:28:28

6M ago1:28:28

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December 2023 Eighty years ago this month Britain was marking its fifth Christmas of the war with still no end in sight. D-Day still lay in the future and the campaigns in Italy and on the Eastern Front ground on. However on Boxing Day 1943 the Royal Navy achieved a significant, if grim success over the German Navy, sinking the Scharnhorst, one of …

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Episode 21 - Product Thinking in Security 38:24

6M ago38:24

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Understanding the user needs and translating them into a product strategy and road map is crucial to stay on top of other Attack Surface Management Platforms in a fast-moving industry such as cybersecurity. Today’s host and COO, Luke Potter, talks with our new Head of Product, Ronan Mccrory, who discusses his industry experience and his thoughts on…

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Episode 20 - Transitioning from Bug Bounty to Constant Cyber Attack 36:48

7M ago36:48

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Bug Bounty programmes can form an effective component of an organization's security strategy. However, they are prone to testing blindspots, variable quality, and uncertainty around tester skillsets and backgrounds. Join CovertSwarm COO, Luke Potter, as he interviews Ignacio Garrido on his move from working with popular Bug Bounty vendors over to j…

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E157 - Security & Insecurity Part 2 1:10:00

7M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

November 2023 For our tenth anniversary episode, E141 “Security & Insecurity”, we discussed one of the most important factors in wartime codebreaking – secrecy. We looked at its effects on operations at Bletchley Park and the lives of those who worked there. We had so much to talk about on that occasion that we didn’t have the chance to explore bey…

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Episode 19 – From Punk to Cyber with Chris Edkins 29:03

8M ago29:03

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Earlier this year Chris joined CovertSwarm having taken an unusual and inspiring route into offensive cyber security from being a member of a successful punk and metal band, through to a prolific music production career, and more recently seeing him join the world of cyber security. Hear Chris' story and how 17 years of music performance, productio…

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E156 - Italian Tiebreaker 1:16:10

8M ago1:16:10

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October 2023 The fight up the Italian peninsula involved some of the most arduous battles of the war for Allied soldiers, but they were being supported at every stage by intelligence from Bletchley Park. Ultra intelligence helped inform Allied strategy in Italy, kept commanders constantly up-to-date about enemy forces, and sometimes proved the diff…

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Episode 18 – The CovertSwarm Academy 43:38

9M ago43:38

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The mission of the CovertSwarm Academy is to build a new and alternative pathway for people into the cyber industry that removes the traditional barriers to entry by increasing accessibility to a more diverse population. On this episode hear our founder, Anders Reeves, speak with Iain and Jack from the CovertSwarm team leading the design, implement…

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E155 - Veterans’ Reunion 2023 1:01:17

10M ago1:01:17

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September 2023 The annual Bletchley Park Veterans’ Reunion is one of the highlights of our year. A chance to welcome back those who worked for Bletchley Park during World War Two, and thank them for their service. This year’s reunion saw 17 Veterans return to enjoy a very special afternoon tea in the Mansion. In this episode, we bring you highlight…

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E154 - The Diplomatic Section 1:00:56

10M ago1:00:56

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August 2023 This month we examine the often-overlooked story of GC&CS’s work on diplomatic codes and ciphers. This vital work predated work on military codes, beginning when CG&CS was created in 1919. Work continued throughout World War Two, with some staff eventually leaving Bletchley Park to carry on as the Government Communications Bureau in Ber…

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Episode 17 – The moving security goalpost with security expert and award-winning cyber author Todd Wade. 34:28

10M ago34:28

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CovertSwarm’s Will Morrish is joined by Todd Wade to discuss the evolving risk of AI, making security personal, and how to engage your teams in a security journey. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn.

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Episode 16.5 – DEF CON 2023 Special, live from BrewDog Las Vegas 20:36

11M ago20:36

20:36

Today we are bringing a very special episode, recorded live in Las Vegas at DEF CON 31. Hosted by CovertSwarm founder & CEO, Anders Reeves, hear him and many from the Swarm as they discuss this year's DEF CON event. Featuring, this year's CovertSwarm badge; insights; reviews on talks; tips if it's your first trip to DEF CON, and much more! To join …

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E153 - Sicilian Deception 1:11:39

11M ago1:11:39

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July 2023 In 1943, when the guns fell silent in Tunisia, a lull fell over the war in the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, the work of the intelligence services continued unabated. An Allied amphibious assault somewhere in the Mediterranean was inevitable. The question for the Germans was “where?” – and the Allies were eager to supply the answers. But how …

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Episode 16 - Challenging the Attack Surface Management industry with special guest Adam Govier 34:58

11M ago34:58

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Luke Potter interviews Adam Govier, Lead Developer of CovertSwarm's Offensive Operations Center platform. Previously only accessible to its subscription clients, July's public-release of CovertSwarm's Offensive Operations Center caters for the comprehensive offensive security needs of organizations ranging from single-domained businesses through to…

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E152 - Sinclair in Focus 1:07:59

1y ago1:07:59

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June 2023 Who chose Bletchley Park – a vacant estate in Buckinghamshire – as the wartime home of the Codebreakers? That decision was made by the man in charge of the Secret Intelligence Service, known as ‘C’ – Admiral Sir Hugh Sinclair. A very public man with a very secretive profession, Sinclair was widely-known and well-respected. He passed away …

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Episode 15 - Information Security Management with special guest Frankie Gallop from Provention 31:36

1y ago31:36

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Having started in the cyber security industry at just 16 years of age, our special guest Frankie Gallop shares her thoughts, insights and experiences of the rapid changes occurring within the domain these past 5 years. Discussing how to approach, build and deploy an effective security programme, and sharing the number 1 security risk in practically…

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Episode 14 - Threat Intelligence with special guest Haroon Mahmood 30:50

1y ago30:50

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CovertSwarm's COO, Luke Potter, welcomes returning guest Haroon Mahmood to this episode of our podcast focusing on the many aspects necessary to gain and employ insights derived from Threat Intelligence (TI). Learn how best to identify, report and take action on threats with expert opinion and advice from Haroon. Thanks for listening! Follow us on …

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E151 - Stored Secrets 46:56

1y ago46:56

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May 2023 Like many heritage organisations, Bletchley Park Trust holds a collection within its storerooms. And we are always seeking to improve how it’s managed and taken care of. Now, due to the support of foundations, trusts and generous individuals, we’ve created a new Collection Centre. Once the building had been refurbished and kitted out, the …

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E150 - Communication is Key 1:24:10

1y ago1:24:10

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April 2023 80 years ago, Bletchley Park’s communications centre opened in Block E. Employing hundreds of staff, mainly young women, this block was vital to BP’s smooth running. Most messages and reports coming into and out of Bletchley Park went through Block E. But as we’ll hear in this ‘It Happened Here’ episode, its wartime importance doesn’t ne…

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Episode 13 - Data privacy and security with special guest Ulrika Dellrud 41:56

1y ago41:56

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Hear special guest and privacy expert Ulrika Dellrud share her experiences with Luke around building and maintaining a data privacy-centric organizational culture; the importance of data privacy champions; and where NOT to maintain the reporting line for data privacy within your organization. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn.…

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E149 - Bletchley Park Poetry 1:31:41

1+ y ago1:31:41

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March 2023 To celebrate World Poetry Day on the 21st of March, we have been looking into the poets and poetry of Bletchley Park. We have chosen nine poems to feature in this episode; they are read by staff, volunteers and Bletchley Park Veterans. Exhibitions Manager, Erica Munro and Research Officer, Dr Thomas Cheetham have been digging into the ar…

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