Joe Tidy
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BBC Cyber-Security award-winning reporter and presenter
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Built a reputation for investigating the darker sides of the internet
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Presents The Media Show on BBC Radio 4
Joe Tidy is the BBC’s first dedicated cyber security correspondent working on investigations for international and home news outlets. Appointed in 2018, Joe covers cyber crime, hacking, privacy, data security, online safety, gaming and pretty much everything internet. He also presents The Media Show on BBC Radio 4.
Joe has built a reputation for investigating the darker sides of the internet and how technology affects the way people live. He is known for tracking down and speaking directly to hackers and criminals who are responsible for some of the biggest cyber incidents of recent times.
Previously Joe was a correspondent for Sky News based in London. He started in 2013 and reported on all topics related to Home News with a particular interest in technology and social affairs.
Before Sky, Joe was a presenter and reporter on CBBC Newsround and also worked for 2 years at BBC South Today and BBC Oxford.
A fitness enthusiast, Joe enjoys taking part in challenges including triathlons and marathons. He has spent a number of years presenting endurance programmes on Channel 4, Sky Sports and Eurosport.
Joe Tidy is regularly in demand as a keynote conference speaker and panellist on cyber security, digital disruption, technology and gaming and is an experienced event host.
His specialist topics include:
• Cyber security
• Hacking
• Privacy
• Data security
• Online safety
• Technology
• Gaming
• Social Media
• Internet of things
• Digital Transformation
• Media issues - Joe often presents Radio 4’s Media Show
• Sporting endurance events
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Joe Tidy has done an incredible job in hosting and facilitating several sessions of our virtual monthly events. Joe has an approachable style that makes the discussions more engaging for the audience. Not only is Joe a pleasure to work we have also had great feedback from our speakers and attendees. We look forward to working with him on future events.
Joe Tidy has been a trusted sports presenter with Dream Team Television for eight years, covering large scale sports events for Channel 4, Sky and other major TV networks around the world. Working in an unpredictable sport environment, he is equally strong presenting with a script or in a pressured situation where he needs to quickly come up with his own words. A dedicated team-player, Joe is used to early starts and pushing through to late in the evening if necessary. He comes well-prepared and researched to all events and is a sympathetic, perceptive interviewer with a warm and easy-going on-screen style.
How to book Joe Tidy for your event
To book Joe Tidy, please submit an online enquiry to booking.agent@nmp.co.uk or contact one of our booking agents on +44 (0)20 3822 0003.
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