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, or just curious about how AI and digital skills are evolving across Europe, this episode brings thoughtful perspectives and practical takeaways. 🎧 Subscribe for more stories from Europe’s cybersecurity and AI ecosystem.

🎧 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 regulations like NIS2. 🔍 In this episode: • Why traditional phishing simulations might backfire • The psychology behind effective cyber awareness training • How Cyberhoot uses gamification and real-world simulations to educate • The growing role of AI in security training • The importance of aligning with EU standards (e.g. NIS2, ISO, IST 800-53) 📫 Want to learn more about Cyberhoot? 👉 Contact: sales@cyberhoot.com 🌐 Visit: https://www.cyberhoot.com/ 00:00 – 05:10 Introduction 05.11 – 08:10 Changes in the area of cyber awareness 08:11 – 14:30 What makes Cyberhoot different 14:31 – 18:15 Utilizing AI 18:16 – 22:54 Headline of the week (Article: https://cyberhoot.com/blog/fake-email-phishing-is-harmful-not-helpful/) 22:55 – 29:51 Best way to motivate for invest in training 29:52 – 33:48 Outro

🎙️ 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.

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 discussions on cybersecurity, AI, and innovation! 00:00 – 10:59 About the guest 11:00 – 19:26 Experience during IVLP program 19:27 – 33:03 About his latest book on geopolitics of AI 33:04 – 41:04 Intake on the new Google model 41:05 – 51:30 Impression on the cybersecurity of the AI 51:30 – 54:00 Headline of the week 54:01 — 56:02 Outrow

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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!

We open the second episode of CyberPod with Roxana Magdo, who was already our guest. Roxana is the EMEA Business Development Director of the Ixia Solutions Group at Keysight. This time we're not talking about NATO EDGE, but about threat visibility in OT networks. Enjoy!

Let’s welcome Johannes Kresse, CEO of sequrium GmbH and guest to the eighth episode of CyberPodEU. Johannes and Greg deal with the topic of security automation, focusing on its advantages, customer expectations and the role of automation in terms of the skills shortage in the IT and cybersecurity fields. Furthermore, they address the role of automation in security operations centers as well as the trend topic threat intelligence. Enjoy!

Get ready for round two of the special episodes of CyberPodEU around the NATO Edge conference. Today’s guest is Roxana Magdo, EMEA Business Development Director of the Ixia Solutions Group at Keysight. Besides a comparison of expectation and reality of the event, Roxana and Greg discuss technological trends like the connection of the IT and OT security, cybersecurity in industrial segments and of defense players and the role of collaboration to ensure cybersecurity in the EU.

Welcome 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 their key take aways and have an outlook on cybersecurity threats and changes in the field related to NATO.

In episode #5 of CyberPodEU, host Greg welcomes Ralf Reinhardt, CEO and founder of CYBEReinhardt GmbH, to discuss the meaning of the pentesting method as well as incident response in the fight against cyberattacks. Furthermore, Ralf explains the steps of an incident response and is discussing with Gregwhat needs to happen for companies to be better prepared for cyberattacks, also concerning possible regulation on a European level.

In episode #4 of CyberPodEU, Greg meets up with Dr. Sven Herpig, Head of International Cybersecurity Policy at Stiftung Neue Verantwortung to discuss the German Cybersecurity Architecture study and see if there is progress of cybersecurity policies in Germany and Europe.

In episode #3 Greg sits down with Thomas Lang, Managing Partner at Intargia, to talk about the launch of the Network Information Security Directive 2.0 (NIS 2.0).

In episode #2 of CyberPodEU Host Greg welcomes 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.

Does the skills shortage in the cybersecurity field present a security risk on its own? What can companies and cybersecurity providers do to fill the gap and how can countries or regions learn from each other to find the right solutions? Host Greg welcomes Christoph Bechtel, Sales Director at SCADAfence, in the first episode of CyberPod EU to tackle these topics.