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Monica Verma

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THE BLOG ON ALL THINGS CYBER

THE BLOG ON ALL THINGS CYBERTHE BLOG ON ALL THINGS CYBER

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S01 E18 Robotics vs. Security - Opportunities, Challenges and Implications

Here we are with the season finale and an absolutely engaging topic for you - Robotics vs. Security.

On the season finale, Monica talks with Mark Folmer, VP Security and Industry, Robotic Assistance Devices, on the robotics industry, the state of security within the robotics industry, Industry 4.0, augmentation, challenges, risks and implications, opportunities it brings with itself and more.

S01 E17 Security and Cyber Risk Management Effectively Supporting Digitalization

Security is not an IT problem but everyone’s responsibility. In this episode, we turn the tables and talk to a business leader on his role and involvement in security as well as expectation of and support for security leaders. 


In this episode, Monica Verma talks with Christoffer Hernæs on digitalization, the business perspective of security and the FinTech world.

S01 E16 Security & Resilience Against Cyber Threats & Global Risks

In this episode of We Talk Cyber with Monica, we talk with Bjorn R. Watne, CISO, Storebrand on 

- threat landscape over last decade and amidst pandemic
- how to build robustness, visibility and detection amidst increasing digitalization 
- how do you know you are doing enough? 

S01 E15 Security vs. Privacy: Trust, Risks and Implications

In one corner we have privacy. We have seen regulations like GDPR and CCPA come into place in the last years. We have also had discussions on this in the US congress, EU parliament and in the world in the wake of Cambridge Analytica scandal.

In the other corner lies security. Under the umbrella of security, lies both ensuring services, products and business performs securely as well as also different forms of surveillance, in order to ensure security of people and nation. Where does the balance lie and challenges, risks and recommendations for businesses, vendors and people.

S01 E14 Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

“By far, the greatest danger of Artificial Intelligence is that people conclude too early that they understand it.” Eliezer Yudkowsky

In this episode, Monica Verma talks with our guest Eirik Gulbrandsen from the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, about Artificial Intelligence, demystifying its possibilities and perils, use cases and challenges, and what it could mean for cybersecurity, privacy and society.

S01 E13 The BigBang of The Internet and Emerging Technologies

In this episode, Monica Verma talks with Carsten Maartmann-Moe, CEO, Transcendent Group, about hacking, the big bang of the internet, connected devices, Internet of Things and emerging technologies. 

They talk about the evolution and the threat landscape, risks and consequences of both legacy and emerging tech, the ethics behind it, use of data and more.

S01 E12 TIBER - How to Build Cyber Readiness and Defense

In this episode Chris Kiønig from Watchcom talks with Monica Verma about the EU standard and framework called TIBER - Threat Intelligence Based  Ethical Red Teaming. 

- What's the goal and purpose of the framework?

- How to implement and build operational resilience and ensure stability during external events such as cyber attacks?

- What's are the challenges, for example with regards to budgets, real attack simulations, GDPR, etc?

S01 E11 You said High Value Hacking? Well, Yes!

This episode of We Talk Cyber is dedicated to a Hacker to Hacker conversation. In this episode, Chris Dale from River Security talks with Monica Verma about  1. upstream thinking to security 2. high-value pen-testing & the psychology behind it 3. the threat landscape & its global consequences.

S01 E10 The Cyborg Era - The Risks, Privacy and The Ethics

Am I a cyborg?  cyborg = cybernetic organism = an enhancement or augmentation of physical capabilities by mechanical or electronic device(s).  By that definition, aren't we all, to certain extent? We've augmented our functioning & capabilities by digital devices, smart phones, chips, etc. Information & signals that critical to the existence of our lives aren't only a part of our bodies through mechanical enhancements but also digital devices. Join your one & only, hackers and CISOs, Chris Roberts & me on the latest episode of We Talk Cyber as we talk about THE ERA OF CYBORGS

S01 E09 Digital Identities - You Are Leaving Footprints Everywhere

In this episode, Per Thorsheim talks about the myths around digital identities and footprint, what challenges we face, and how can we manage, protect and take care of our digital identities better, amidst a chaos and huge web of footprints, that we don’t even know exist.

S01 E08 Human Behavior and Psychology - Addressing Security and Privacy

Monica Verma in conversation with Lance Spitzner, Director at SANS Security Awareness, on top human risks, key questions leadership should be asking, and key behaviors we need in order to secure and manage those human risks. You can only make so many behavioral changes. In this episode, we talk about how to focus and prioritize, what strategies to use and how to understand the psychology behind a successful security awareness program. 

S01 E07 A CISO’s Approach to Cybersecurity, Threats and Risks

In this episode Monica Verma talks with Lars Eirik Berg, CSO and CISO, DNB, about 

1. a CISO and business leader’s perspective on cybersecurity, threats and risks 

2. is security really just about securing or does it serve a bigger purpose and 

3. how to approach security, risk and crisis management to help businesses and society


Moreover, they talk about COVID-19, pandemic, deep fakes, phishing, data breaches and more.

S01 E06 Cybersecurity How To - Career and Talent Acquisition

In this episode Monica Verma talks with Deidre Diamond, CEO and Founder, CyberSN, about 

  1. career challenges cyber security talent face in our industry
  2. importance of succession planing and retention

and what can we do about it to help both young talent and professionals in our industry, as well as to build a business that’s not only successful but also cost effective.

S01 E05 Cyber Resilience - It Is Not Built in a Day

In this episode of We Talk Cyber, Monica Verma talks to Hanne Tangen Nilsen, Cyber Security Officer and Security Director Business from Telenor Norway, about key elements of cyber resilience, what role do threat intelligence and SOC/CERT play to build a cyber resilient organization and what are the key challenges and learnings over the years.   As Hanne describes it “To build a cyber resilient organization you need to understand your security maturity level. You need to start with that.” 

S01 E04 Cybersecurity Challenges - Talent, Knowledge and Diversity

In today’s episode, Monica talks with Tanya Janca on challenges businesses face with regards to cybersecurity talent, how algorithms and data can be (unintentionally) biased, and what can we do for better communication and diversity. Tanya and Monica share their stories and passion for podcasts, learning and sharing knowledge.

S01 E03 Cloud Security - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

In today's episode of We Talk Cyber with Monica, Cloud Researcher Mark Nunnikhoven, talks about complexity, responsibility and visibility in cloud. How does that affect cloud security and what you can do about it! Get your coffee/tea and enjoy the scintillating discussions, experiences and philosophies on cloud security.

S01 E02 Asset Wonderland - Why is that on the Internet

Security experts, Jeremiah Grossman and Robert Hansen talk about importance of asset discovery and why should businesses care. For amazing stories on how Jeremiah and Robert came to download the entire Internet, tune in right now!

S01 E01 It's not technology attacking you, it's people!

Roar Thon, Specialist Director, NSM joins and kick starts "We Talk Cyber with Monica" podcast series. Roar talks about human, culture and communication aspects and challenges within security industry. 


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