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CyberPodEU#20 Building Cyber Futures: AI, Education & Incident Response with Karolina Mensikova How do we prepare the next generation for a secure digital future? In this episode of CyberPodEU, we speak with Karolina Mensikova, a cybersecurity operations specialist at MSD, who shares her experience on the front lines of incident response and her passion for teaching tech and business skills to teenagers. We dive into: 🔹 How hands-on education is shaping tomorrow’s entrepreneurs 🔹 The opportunities and risks of using AI in cybersecurity 🔹 What it takes to break into incident response 🔹 The contrasts between public and private sector cultures 🔹 Why trust, collaboration, and curiosity matter more than ever Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, a tech educator...2025-06-0637 min

CyberPodEU#19 Positive reinforcement in Security Awarenes with Craig Taylor 🎧 CyberPod EU – Episode 19 Title: Positive reinforcement in Security Awarenes with Craig Taylor Welcome to a brand-new episode of CyberPodEU, where we explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity through expert insights and practical solutions. In this episode, our host Lesku Gergely sits down with Craig Taylor, co-founder of Cyberhoot, to discuss how psychology — specifically operant conditioning — can revolutionize the way we train employees to defend against cyber threats. 🧠 Forget fear-based phishing tests. Craig shares how positive reinforcement and behavior-focused learning can actually empower users to recognize and respond to threats effectively — and why this shift matters more than ever in the face of EU reg...2025-04-2233 min

CyberPodEU#18 Defending Moldova: Cyber and AI aspects from Cristina Jovmir, head of CERT Gov 🎙️ Welcome to CyberPodEU! In Episode 18, we dive deep into Moldova's cybersecurity landscape with Cristina Jovmir, Head of the Governmental CERT in Moldova. Join host Gergely Lesku as they explore how Moldova is fortifying its digital defenses, the role of AI in cybersecurity, and the measures taken to protect the integrity of the latest elections. Key discussion points: 🔹 The impact of AI on national security 🔹 Strategies for building resilient cyber defenses 🔹 How international collaboration strengthens cybersecurity efforts 🔹 Cybersecurity measures implemented during Moldova’s recent elections Stay ahead in cybersecurity and gain exclusive insights into her approach to digital resilience.2025-02-2856 min

CyberPodEU#17 Geopolitics, AI, and Cybersecurity with Alessandro Aresu Welcome to Episode #17 of CyberPodEU! In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of Geopolitics, AI, and Cybersecurity with renowned expert and author Alessandro Aresu. We delve into: • How AI and semiconductor supply chains are reshaping global competition • The impact of geopolitical tensions on European businesses • Why technology, regulation, and economic policy must work together to drive innovation Whether you’re focused on cybersecurity, curious about AI’s future, or simply eager to understand Europe’s role in the global tech landscape, this conversation is a must-watch! Listen to the full episode! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more in-depth...2025-02-0356 min

CyberPodEU#16 From Pentagon to Microsoft with Patrice Chelim In the 16th episode we’re talking with Patrice Chelim from France, who founded a school for cybersecurity. We’ll discuss our common experience in the IVLP program in the US, his school, the challenges for cybersecurity education. Enjoy! 00:00 – 07:24 Introduction / About the guest 07:25 – 20:49 Summary of IVLP program 20:50 – 29:00 About his cybersecurity company, school 29:01 – 34:05 Challenges for cybersecurity education in the near future 34:06 – 38:02 Message for those who not yet work in cybersecurity 38:03 – 45:34 Headline of the week 45:35 – 47:26 Outro 2024-12-2747 min

CyberPodEU#15 Cooperation with NATO with Gábor Szabó In the 15th episode we’re talking with Gabor Szabo, Lead Cyber Defense Advisor and SOC expert. Our topic is „Cooperation with NATO”, fusion for SOCs, SOC for OT, for Cloud and for AI. Enjoy! 00:00 - 03:19 Introduction 03:20 - 08:19 About NATO 08:20 - 23:27 Fusion SOCs 23:28 - 26:20 SOC for OT 26:21 - 29:01 SOC for Cloud 29:02 - 33:28 Headline of the week 33:29 - 36:01 AI for SOC or SOC for AI 36:02 - 41:09 Outro 2024-07-0141 min

CyberPodEU#14 Current news on NIS2 with Thomas Lang In the 14th episode we’re talking with Thomas Lang, partner of Valantic, who returned to CyberPod EU to talk about NIS2 again, but now with the current news. Enjoy! 00:00 – 06:13 Introduction 06:14 – 17:40 NIS2 regulations across the EU and the affect for the time differences 17:41 – 25:21 Other regulations and the future 25:22 – 30:57 Headline of the week 30:58 – 35:33 Outrow 2024-06-0735 min

CyberPodEU#13 Generative AI securityChallenges of SW development security and DevOps In the 13th episode of our podcast, Matt van Italie, CEO of Sema is our guest again! We're talking about Sema’s product which collects comprehensive data about the state of codebases, including security, team, and code quality. Enjoy! Brief overview of the topics 00:00-00:18 Intro 00:19-03:10 Introduction 03:11-05:20 Enterprise level tool for CTO-s 05:21-12:14 Generative AI 12:15-16:38 Code base health 16:38-21:36 Security persepectives of GenAI 21:37-31:25 The optimal level of cybersecurity protection 31:26-41:44 Headline of the week: Ledger dApp supply chain attack 41:45-42:47 GenAI challenges in 2024 42:48-44:00 Outlook and outro 2024-04-1544 min

CyberPodEU#12 Cloud security In the 12th episode of our podcast, Steffen Behnke, Head of IT at Prefere Resins is our guest again! We're talking about cloud security, devsecops and the recent Microsoft attacks. Enjoy! Brief overview of the topics in episode 2 #4: 00:00-00:18 Intro 00:19-01:43 Introduction 01:44–27:43 Cloud security 27:44–35:29 DevSeCops 35:30-43:26 Headline of the week: Microsoft vulnerability 43:27- 46:28 SASE solutions 46:29 Outlook and outro 2023-11-0251 min

CyberPodEU#11 AI & ChatGPT friend or enemy? In episode #11 of CyberPod our host, Gergely Lesku welcomes Helmut Wahrmann, Presales Manager Europe North at NetWitness, to talk about artifical intelligence, ChatGPT and BSI large language models. Enjoy listening! Brief overview of the topics in episode 2 #3: 00:47 Intro 00:48-06:03 Introduction 06:04–13:57 Brief introduction to Artificial Intelligence 13:58–34:56 Chat GPT 34:57–40:33 Headline of the week: BSI large language models 40:34 Outlook and outro 2023-10-1141 min

CyberPodEU#10 Cybersecurity in manufacturing In episode #10 of CyberPod our host, Gergely Lesku welcomes Steffen Behnke, Head of IT at Prefere Resins, to talk about cybersecurity in manufacturing, Germany's Mittelstand, about the CIO of the Year competition and the recent breach at ABB. Enjoy listening! Brief overview of the topics in episode 2 #2: 00:00-00:52 Intro 00:53-10:03 Introduction 10:04-28:22 Manufacturing industry cybersecurity challenges 28:23-34:01 German Mittelstand 34:02-42:08 CIO of the Year 42:09-49:02 Headline of the week: recent ABB attack comments 49:03-51:02 Outlook and outro 2023-06-1851 min

CyberPodEU#9 Making threats visible in OT networks with Roxana Magdo Brief overview of the topics in episode 2 #1: 00:00-06:04 Intro 06:05-12:39 Roxana's first memories of OT-specific attacks and defense solutions 12:40-20:52 Recent attacks and lessons learned 20:53-28:52 How Keysight and Ixia can support customers 28:53 -36:14 Headline of the week: Rockwell incident 36:15-39:02 Stopping an OT attack - hands on demo hybrid webinar 39:03-40:33 Outlook and outro Some article about these topics: https://www.aurubis.com/en/media/press-releases/press-releases-2022/update-on-cyber-attack-at-aurubis https://www.securityweek.com/ransomware-attack-forces-produce-giant-dole-to-shut-down-plants/ https://www.mandiant...2023-05-1740 min

CyberPodEU#8 Security Automation with Johannes Kresse Brief overview of the topics in episode #8: 00:21 – 03:28: Intro 03:29-08:24: Automation in the security context and its advantages 08:25- 13:51: Implementation of security automation 13:52-15:57: Expectations of customers wanting to implement a SOC/SOAR 15:58-17:17: How automation can help solve the skills shortage 17:18-21:32: Headline of the week: Demand for strategic security consulting is growing strongly by Silicon and importance of consultancy for automation projects 21:32-27:04: Areas which can be automated best & the role of automation in SOCs 27:05-31:24: Threat intelligence 31:25-34:25: Outlook an...2023-01-2634 min

CyberPodEU#7 NATO Edge with Roxana Magdo Brief overview of the topics of episode #7: 00:41-05:34: Introduction of Roxana and Keysight 05:35-06:30: Reasons for participating at NATO Edge 06:31-08:04: Advantages of participating in events 07:41-10:55: Expectation vs. reality of NATO Edge 10:56-20:21: Technological trends 20:22-22:50: Cybersecurity in industrial segments and of defense players 22:51-25:30: Most important aspects of European collaboration to ensure cybersecurity 25:31-28:03: Invitation and outro For further information about SOCWISE please visit https://socwise.eu/de/. Podcast powered by Maisberger 2022-12-1528 min

CyberPodEU#6 NATO Edge with Craig SmithWelcome to the first of two special episodes of CyberPodEU around NATO Edge. In episode #6, Greg meets Craig Smith, Senior Recruitment Consultant International Government and Defence Division at LA International Computer Consultants Ltd., for a recap of the first NATO Edge conference. The NATO Edge is a tech conference which was organised by the NATO Communications and Information Agency and that took place in Belgium from 25 to 27 October 2022. The event provided an exhibition space for system vendors and providers, and there were presentations and breakout sessions regarding different aspects of information technology and cybersecurity around NATO. Craig and Greg discuss...2022-12-0129 min

CyberPodEU#5 Pentesting with Ralf Reinhardt Brief overview about the topics of episode #5: 00:49-05:31: Introduction 05:32-13:27: Penetration testing, Red Teaming, Vulnerability Scanning and their differences 13:28-18:53: Advantages of pentesting 18:54-23:43: Headline of the week: Only one in two companies has a contingency plan for cyberattacks by Security Insider. 23:44-28:09: Development of pentesting and incident response 28:10-36:57: Recommendations for responding to ransomware attacks 36:57-43:50: Role of regulations to improve cyber resilience on a European level 43:51-44:48: Outro More information about the headline of the week: According to a...2022-11-1744 min

CyberPodEU#4 Cybersecurity Politics with Dr. Sven HerpigCybersecurity Architecture Study Brief overview about the topics of CyberPodEU episode #4: 00:43-01:51 Introduction 01:52-10:13: Cybersecurity Architecture study 10:14-12:52: Updates and developments of the study 12:53-21:43: Headline of the week: Cybersecurity wish list by Sueddeutsche Zeitung 21:44-25:22: Progress of cybersecurity policies in Germany 25:23-34:54: Hackbacks 34:55-34:49: Ways to improve European legislative structures 34:50-38:27: Outro More information about headline of the week: German Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser presented her plan for the defense against cyberattacks. In order to...2022-11-0338 min

CyberPodEU#3 NIS 2.0 with Thomas Lang Brief overview about the topics of episode #3: 00:48-02:23 Introduction 02:23-04:50 Career paths Thomas Lang and Intargia 04:50-08:06 Cybersecurity stories 08:06-21:50 About NIS 2.0 21:50-25:25 Headline of the week: “Healthcare particularly at risk” by Security Insider 25:25-36:58 NIS 2.0 and critical infrastructure More details about Headline of the week: Thanks to IT security data by Tetra Defense they found out, the industry most at risk from cyberattacks in the first quarter of 2022 was - by a significant margin – healthcare sector. What's particularly frightening about this i...2022-10-2036 min

CyberPodEU#2 Inside threats with Morgan Alexander In this episode Greg sits down with Morgan Alexander, Chief of Cyber Forensics of Quantum Cyber Lab, to talk about the topic of employees, customers and partners acting as insider threats in their own company. Brief overview about the topics in this episode: 01:00 Introduction 04:15 Stories about „insider threats“ 11:00 Weaknesses and motivation 14:50 Headline of the week: “Home Working Drives 44% Surge in Insider Threats” by InfoSecurity Magazine 24:40 Prevention of Cybercrime Summary of the InfoSecurity Magazine article: According to a survey Insider threats cost organizations an average of over $15...2022-10-0630 min

CyberPodEU#1 Security Skills Shortage with Christoph Bechtel In this episode Greg sits down with Christoph Bechtel, Sales Director at SCADAfence, to talk about career paths, the fascination of cybersecurity, remote work and outsourcing a company’s cybersecurity because of skills shortages. Brief overview about the topics in this episode: 00:45 Introduction 04:00 Cybersecurity in Israel 05:15 SCADAfence 11:30 Headline of the week: “Skills shortage threatens cybersecurity in 85 percent of all companies” published by the German Medium t3n from June 1st. 31:00 Challenges of cybersecurity in the future Summary of the t3n article: A current study revealed that the skills shortage in the cybersecurity field...2022-09-2237 min

CyberPodEUCyberPodEU TrailerCyberPodEU is the European Podcast that tackles hot topics around the cybersecurity world. The host Gergely Lesku from the European operating cybersecurity provider SOCWISE welcomes international experts to discuss the burning issues and latest developments in the security field. If cybercrime is going international, we also must think across national borders to prevent the attacks and moreover to stay secure!2022-09-2000 min

Bitport CIO Klub PodcastA gyártósorig terjeszkedő IT-biztonság kihívásaiA hálózatba kapcsoltság elérte a gyártóüzemeket, és a lokalizáltan, akár csupán fizikai védelemmel megoldható biztonsági problémák egy-egy nagyobb gyártó vállalat esetében globálissá terebélyesedtek. Hogyan lehet ezt hatékonyan kezelni az OT oldalán? Résztvevők: György László, Regional Account Manager, Trend Micro; Komáromi Zoltán, SCADA-szakértő, ELMÜ Hálózati Kft.; Sándor Krisztián, távközlési szakértő, ELMÜ Hálózati Kft.; Lesku Gergely, üzletfejlesztési vezető, OT konzulens, Euro One A felvétel a ManufactureIT 2020 konfere...2021-01-2854 min