CyberPodEU 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!
#20 Building Cyber Futures: AI, Education & Incident Response with Karolina Mensikova
Karolina Mensikova discusses AI's role in cybersecurity, the importance of hands-on education, and incident response, offering insights into preparing for a secure digital future in an interview with CyberPodEU.
22 Apr 2025
#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 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
28 Feb 2025
#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.
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