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From Army Service to Cybersecurity: Francis West's Journey
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🎙️ The World of Cyber Security – with Francis West
📺 The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show
🔐 Episode Title: Security Everywhere – Simplifying Cyber Security
Join Lord Russell Baker in this compelling episode as he welcomes Francis West, the Cyber Security National Lead for the FSB, CompTIA mentor, and CEO of Security Everywhere, a UK-based company on a mission to protect 1 million businesses by 2026.
💬 In this episode, we explore:
- Francis’s early influences from his father, a Brigadier in the South African Police
- His military service and transition to building IT businesses in the UK
- The founding and mission of Security Everywhere
- How SMEs are targeted by cyber threats—and how to defend them
- The evolving landscape of cybercrime and AI’s role in cybersecurity
Francis’s work with top UK cyber panels including the UK Home Office, NCSC, and Eastern Fraud Forum
- The values of integrity, partnership, and continuous improvement that drive his company.
🌍 With a 100% protection record across 15 countries, Francis shares insights into staying ahead of threat actors and building resilient digital infrastructures.
📣 Don’t miss this deep dive into the world of cybersecurity, innovation, and digital protection.
🔗 Connect with Security Everywhere:
Website: https://www.security-everywhere.com/
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysBeCyberSafe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-everywhere/
📌 Next Episode: A Tribute to Ray Wilkins MBE – Celebrating the life and legacy of a football legend.
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Chapters
1. Lord Russell (00:00:00)
2. African soldiers security lessons from their parents (00:00:52)
3. Malware expert: I managed to get out of my own company (00:05:08)
4. Cybersecurity for Small Businesses (00:10:16)
5. Francis West: Our Mission to Educate and Protect 100, (00:12:01)
6. Cyber Warfare (00:18:34)
7. Is Cybersecurity Worth Protecting Your Business? (00:25:16)
8. Security Everywhere: 100% Compliance (00:30:44)
9. How to secure your data from cyberattacks? (00:34:07)
10. How to Prevent and Mitigate Cyberattacks (00:36:41)
11. Cybersecurity advisory and guiding (00:41:08)
12. Cybersecurity: The challenge (00:42:35)
13. Security Everywhere: Our Core Values (00:44:44)
14. Mobile Security: More Personal than PC? (00:48:02)
15. What Makes CISCO Different Than Its Competitors? (00:54:55)
16. Cybersecurity: Will AI Affect the Industry? (00:58:29)
17. How to get in touch with Security Everywhere (01:05:18)
18. Francis West (01:07:02)
19. Francis West on the BBC (01:09:41)
20. Tribute to Ray Wilkins MBE (01:09:59)
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