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From Army Service to Cybersecurity: Francis West’s Journey

August 8, 2025

From Army Service to Cybersecurity: Francis West's Journey

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ The World of Cyber Security โ€“ with Francis West

๐Ÿ“บ The World of Lord Russell Podcast Talk Show

๐Ÿ” Episode Title: Security Everywhere โ€“ 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.

๐Ÿ’ฌ In this episode, we explore:
– Francisโ€™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 threatsโ€”and how to defend them
– The evolving landscape of cybercrime and AIโ€™s role in cybersecurity

Francisโ€™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.

๐ŸŒ With a 100% protection record across 15 countries, Francis shares insights into staying ahead of threat actors and building resilient digital infrastructures.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Donโ€™t miss this deep dive into the world of cybersecurity, innovation, and digital protection.

๐Ÿ”— 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/

๐Ÿ“Œ Next Episode: A Tribute to Ray Wilkins MBE โ€“ Celebrating the life and legacy of a football legend.

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