Der Wilde Ritt durch die Security nimmt euch mit auf eine Reise durch die faszinierende Welt der Sicherheit – ohne Scheuklappen und ohne Grenzen. Von Physical Security über Cyber Security bis hin zu Künstlicher Intelligenz, Geopolitik und Compliance: Wir sprechen über die Themen, die Unternehmen, Kritische Infrastrukturen und unsere Gesellschaft heute und morgen bewegen.
Gemeinsam mit führenden Expertinnen und Experten, Visionären und Entscheidern werfen wir einen Blick hinter die Kulissen der internationalen Security-Branche. Wir diskutieren aktuelle Bedrohungen, innovative Technologien und mutige Ideen – praxisnah und immer mit dem Anspruch, Zusammenhänge verständlich zu machen.
Echte Einblicke, kontroverse Diskussionen und spannende Geschichten aus der Welt der Security.
Can Europe and Canada Build a More Sovereign Digital Future? - with Daniel Blanc
Cybersecurity doesn't stop at national borders. Neither should cooperation.
As Europe and Canada work towards greater digital sovereignty, how can international partnerships help strengthen cybersecurity and resilience?
In this episode of “The Wild Ride Through Security”, Manuel Bohé speaks with Daniel Blanc, Director General and Ambassador-at-Large of INCYBER Forum Canada, about the evolving cybersecurity landscape, technological dependencies and the importance of international cooperation.
Together, they explore the challenges of building sovereign technologies, new opportunities for European and Canadian companies and the role of emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing.
They also look ahead to INCYBER Forum Canada 2026 in Ottawa, discussing international partnerships, critical infrastructure and the growing connection between cybersecurity and modern defense.
🎙️ About our guest
Daniel Blanc is the Director General and Ambassador-at-Large of INCYBER Forum Canada and leads Wisdom Global Security. With nearly four decades of military experience, including roles at NATO and Canada Cyber Command, he brings extensive expertise in cybersecurity, defense and international cooperation.
⚙️ Why this matters
Digital sovereignty is about more than reducing technological dependencies. It requires trusted partnerships, long-term investment and international collaboration.
As cybersecurity challenges become increasingly interconnected, cooperation between countries, businesses and security experts is essential to building lasting resilience.
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Concepture will be attending the forum from December 1–3 in Ottawa.
📍 Visit us at Booth 826!
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27 Oct 2026
The Human Side of Cybersecurity Leadership | Part 2
Everyone has a plan. Until the alarm goes off. | Part 2
What happens when a cyberattack hits, information is incomplete and everyone is waiting for you to make the next decision?
In the second part of “The Human Side of Cybersecurity Leadership” on “Der wilde Ritt durch die Security”, Manuel Bohé continues his conversation with Ashish Shrestha, CEO and Co-Founder of ZYN Global, about the realities of cybersecurity leadership during a crisis.
Drawing on his personal experience of managing a serious cyber incident, Ash describes what happens when a CISO suddenly finds themselves at the centre of a rapidly developing situation. From setting up a war room and coordinating the response to making the difficult decision to shut down systems, every action can have operational, financial and reputational consequences.
But the conversation goes beyond incident response and crisis management.
Manuel and Ashish discuss the personal pressure that comes with the CISO role: long working hours, uncertainty, difficult decisions and the impact a major cyber incident can have on family life and mental well-being.
They also explore why traditional crisis exercises often focus heavily on technology while overlooking the people responsible for managing the situation. And why organisations need to rethink how they support their security leaders, especially when a crisis lasts for days or weeks.
Because even the best incident response plan depends on the people who have to put it into action.
🎙️ About our guest
Ashish Shrestha is the CEO and Co-Founder of ZYN Global and an experienced cybersecurity leader. He previously served as Group CISO at Jaguar Land Rover and held senior security roles in international organisations. Having managed complex cybersecurity challenges himself, he advocates for a people-first approach that recognises both the responsibilities and the personal pressures faced by security leaders.
⚙️ Why this matters
Cyber resilience is not only about technology, recovery plans and response procedures. It also depends on the ability of people to make difficult decisions under pressure. Organisations need to consider how they prepare, empower and support their CISOs and security teams, including their well-being during prolonged incidents. Effective crisis management requires both technical readiness and human resilience.
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23 Oct 2026
The Human Side of Cybersecurity Leadership | Part 1
Cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting systems. It’s about protecting people. | Part 1
As technology becomes increasingly connected to our everyday lives, cybersecurity is taking on a much broader responsibility. But what does that mean for the people responsible for keeping organisations secure?
In this episode of “Der wilde Ritt durch die Security”, Manuel Bohé speaks with Ash, CEO and Co-Founder of ZYN Global, about the changing role of cybersecurity leaders and why a people-first approach is becoming increasingly important.
Drawing on his experience in global organisations, including Jaguar Land Rover, Ash explains how digital transformation is changing the relationship between technology, security and human safety. From connected cars and smart homes to software-defined products, cybersecurity failures can have consequences that go far beyond financial losses or damaged reputations.Together, Manuel and Ash explore how the role of the CISO has evolved from compliance and technical security towards leadership, risk management and strategic decision-making. They discuss why communication, influence and the ability to support innovation are becoming essential skills for modern cybersecurity leaders.And one question remains: Are we focusing too much on technology and not enough on the people affected by it?
This is Part 1 of our conversation. In Part 2, we explore what happens when a cyberattack actually hits, how CISOs make decisions under pressure and why their own well-being deserves more attention.
🎙️ About our guest:
Ash is the CEO and Co-Founder of ZYN Global and an experienced cybersecurity leader. He previously served as Group CISO at Jaguar Land Rover and held senior security roles in international organisations. His work focuses on cybersecurity leadership, digital transformation and bringing people and technology together to address evolving security challenges.
⚙️ Why this matters
As digital systems become more deeply integrated into products, infrastructure and everyday life, cybersecurity can no longer be viewed as a purely technical function. Security leaders need to understand how their decisions affect customers, employees and society. A people-first approach means considering these consequences from the beginning rather than treating them as an afterthought.
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fillthegap.podcast@concepture.de (mailto:fillthegap.podcast@concepture.de)
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