Fortinet Cybersecurity Podcast

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  Brass Tacks S2E06 – Fighting Cybercrime at Global Scale 13.03.2026 27mnt

  Cybercrime runs like a business, fast, scalable, and hard to stop. Jürgen Stock, Former Secretary General INTERPOL, explains how criminal networks work, why basic cyber hygiene still blocks many attacks, and how police, companies, and governments must share data to keep pace as AI speeds crime up. Watch or listen to the episode, and read the blog to understand how cybercrime works at scale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOLgv_a2w6o
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  Brass Tacks S2E05 – Securing the Systems That Move Industry 13.03.2026 23mnt

  Factories, power plants, and transport networks now sit on connected systems. Hossain Alshedoki, Partner at KPMG Middle East, and Global Lead for OT and IoT, explains how cyber risk turns physical, why IT and OT teams struggle to align, and what leaders must fix first to protect systems that move, heat, and power industry. Watch or listen to the episode, and read the blog to learn how to secure operational technology.
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  Brass Tacks S2E04 – Why Cybersecurity Is a Societal Issue 13.03.2026 21mnt

  Cyber risk spills into transport, health, finance, and daily life. Professor Richard Benham traces how security moved from servers into society, why leaders must bridge business and technology, and where public and private roles meet when systems fail. Watch or listen to the episode, and read the blog to see why cyber risk reaches far beyond IT teams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0I6WSek7Eg
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  Brass Tacks S2E03 – From Compliance Fear to Cyber Trust 10.03.2026 22mnt

  Cybersecurity now sits at the crossroads of rights, regulations, and trust. Oreste Pollicino, Professor of Constitutional Law and AI Regulation at Bocconi University and Founder of Pollicino AI Advisory, explains how regulation shapes freedom and security, why fear-driven compliance fails, and how regulators and companies can build trust through dialogue instead of punishment. Watch or listen to the episode, and read the blog to explore trust as a core pillar of cyber governance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg41JCy1ncs
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  Brass Tacks S2E02 – EU Cyber Regulations & Digital Sovereignty 03.03.2026 22mnt

  Europe is rolling out new cyber rules that shape how companies build products, manage risk, and run supply chains. Dr. Tommaso De Zan, Associate Director at Access Partnership, breaks down the EU’s growing regulations set, explains where businesses face friction and overlap, and shows how leaders can prepare before enforcement hits. Watch or listen to the episode, and read the blog to see what these regulations mean in practice.
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  Brass Tacks S2E01 – Cyber Conflict and the Risk to Critical Infrastructure 24.02.2026 22mnt

  Cyber attacks are used to strain states, disrupt power grids, and shake public trust. In this episode, Annita Sciacovelli, Cybersecurity Advisor and Professor of International Law at the University of Bari, explains how digital attacks target essential services, why societies are the pressure point, and how international law draws the line between cyber operations and armed response. Watch or listen to the episode, and read the blog to dig deeper into the legal and societal impact. Read the Fortinet blog: https://www.fortinet.com/blog/industry-trends/when-cyber-conflict-targets-society Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGnJHB5NdAw
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  Brass Tacks - Talking Cybersecurity 24.02.2026

  Cybersecurity doesn’t just protect companies, it keeps our world running. Tune in to the new season of Brass Tacks – Talking Cybersecurity, the Fortinet podcast that gets straight to the point on cyber risk. In under 20 minutes, we sit down with industry leaders, policymakers, and academics to break down how cybersecurity shapes businesses, economies, and the way we live and work. No jargon. No sales pitch. Just sharp insight to help leaders make sharp decisions, for their organizations, their customers, and for society. Watch Brass Tacks conversations on YouTube and Fortinet.TV, or listen on your favorite podcast platform under the Fortinet Cybersecurity Podcast channel.
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  Fortinet ON AIR S1EP5 - Navigating AI, Misinformation & Cyber Resilience with Orange Cyberdefense 12.05.2025 21mnt

  Fortinet ON AIR is a video podcast series recorded live at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, featuring expert voices from across the telecommunications ecosystem. In each episode, we dive into the evolving cybersecurity landscape—exploring how telcos and service providers can stay secure, resilient, and competitive in a fast-changing digital world. In this episode, host Jonas Walker sat down with Vivien Mura, Group CTO at Orange Cyberdefense, to explore the dual role of AI in today’s evolving threat landscape. Drawing on insights from the Security Navigator 2025 report, they discuss everything from generative AI and deepfakes to misinformation and automation—highlighting the urgent need for AI-aware, security-first strategies across the telco ecosystem. Whether you're a security decision-maker or business leader, Fortinet ON AIR brings you frontline perspectives on protecting critical infrastructure, building digital trust, and unlocking innovation—securely. Learn more about Fortinet: https://www.fortinet.com/ Read our blog: https://www.fortinet.com/blog Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortinet/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true
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  Fortinet ON AIR S1EP4 - Key Insights from WEF's Global Cybersecurity Outlook with Accenture 12.05.2025 17mnt

  Fortinet ON AIR is a video podcast series recorded live at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, featuring expert voices from across the telecommunications ecosystem. In each episode, we dive into the evolving cybersecurity landscape—exploring how telcos and service providers can stay secure, resilient, and competitive in a fast-changing digital world. In this episode, Ganesh Devarajan from Accenture unpacks insights from the WEF’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook—exploring AI-driven threats, shifting attack surfaces, and the urgency of a security-first mindset. Learn how telcos can stay resilient and protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. Tune in for more expert insights. Whether you're a security decision-maker or business leader, Fortinet ON AIR brings you frontline perspectives on protecting critical infrastructure, building digital trust, and unlocking innovation—securely. Learn more about Fortinet: https://www.fortinet.com/ Read our blog: https://www.fortinet.com/blog Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortinet/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true
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  Fortinet ON AIR S1EP3 - GenAI Isn’t Just a Tool—It’s a New Attack Surface 12.05.2025 16mnt

  Fortinet ON AIR is a video podcast series recorded live at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, featuring expert voices from across the telecommunications ecosystem. In each episode, we dive into the evolving cybersecurity landscape—exploring how telcos and service providers can stay secure, resilient, and competitive in a fast-changing digital world. In this episode, host Ronen Shpirer speaks with Muninder Singh Sambi from Google Cloud to explore how AI and GenAI are reshaping both sides of the cybersecurity battlefield. From threat detection to prompt injection risks, learn how telcos and enterprises can leverage AI to protect their infrastructure—while staying one step ahead of attackers. Whether you're a security decision-maker or business leader, Fortinet ON AIR brings you frontline perspectives on protecting critical infrastructure, building digital trust, and unlocking innovation—securely. Learn more about Fortinet: https://www.fortinet.com/ Read our blog: https://www.fortinet.com/blog Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortinet/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true
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  Fortinet ON AIR S1EP2 - How NEC Approaches Strategic Cybersecurity Blueprints for Telcos 12.05.2025 13mnt

  Fortinet ON AIR is a video podcast series recorded live at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, featuring expert voices from across the telecommunications ecosystem. In each episode, we dive into the evolving cybersecurity landscape—exploring how telcos and service providers can stay secure, resilient, and competitive in a fast-changing digital world. In this episode, host Ronen Shpirer is joined by Tamer Bdran, SVP at NEC. Together, they explore how telcos can tackle today’s toughest cybersecurity challenges—from AI threats to cloud adoption—by embedding security into every phase of service delivery. Discover why a blueprint-driven, strategic approach is essential to protect critical infrastructure and support digital transformation. Whether you're a security decision-maker or business leader, Fortinet ON AIR brings you frontline perspectives on protecting critical infrastructure, building digital trust, and unlocking innovation—securely. Learn more about Fortinet: https://www.fortinet.com/ Read our blog: https://www.fortinet.com/blog Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortinet/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true
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  Fortinet ON AIR S1EP1 - Building Simplicity, Security, and Scale into the Future of Networking 12.05.2025 13mnt

  Fortinet ON AIR is a video podcast series recorded live at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, featuring expert voices from across the telecommunications ecosystem. In each episode, we dive into the evolving cybersecurity landscape—exploring how telcos and service providers can stay secure, resilient, and competitive in a fast-changing digital world. In this episode, host Ronen Shpirer connects with Cirion Technologies to explore how service providers can simplify secure networking, automate operations, reduce costs, and deliver value—while building trusted technology partnerships to stay ahead in a fast-changing cyber landscape. Whether you're a security decision-maker or business leader, Fortinet ON AIR brings you frontline perspectives on protecting critical infrastructure, building digital trust, and unlocking innovation—securely. Learn more about Fortinet: https://www.fortinet.com/ Read our blog: https://www.fortinet.com/blog Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortinet/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true
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  Fortinet ON AIR 12.05.2025

  Fortinet ON AIR is a video podcast series recorded live at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, featuring expert voices from across the telecommunications ecosystem. Hear from leaders at Accenture, NEC, Orange Cyberdefense, Cirion Technologies, and Google Cloud as they tackle the biggest challenges facing telcos—from AI-powered attacks and SecOps complexity to securing cloud infrastructure and building a security-first mindset. Tune in and stay ahead of the threat curve. Learn more about Fortinet: https://www.fortinet.com/ Read our blog: https://www.fortinet.com/blog Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortinet/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true
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  Brass Tacks S1E10 - Understanding Cybersecurity Regulations: Why You Shouldn't Fear Regulators 10.12.2024 20mnt

  Some CISOs might see industry regulators as an obstacle to their objectives, but not Jorges Fernandez, CISO & DPO for the Portuguese Securities & Exchange Commission, CMVM, and active participant on multiple regulatory bodies. In this episode of Brass Tacks - Talking Cybersecurity, Jorge shares his unique experience and perspective as both regulator and regulated entity, explaining how open collaboration and transparency are key to reducing the impact of cybersecurity incidents, not just within an organization, but across the entire sector. He and host, Joe Robertson, also discuss shaping perceptions of the security team, limiting the emergence of Shadow IT, the business impact of regulations such as the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act, DORA, and the responsibility of vendors to ensure "Security by Design" in the products they provide. Don't miss this insightful discussion. More about Fortinet: ftnt.net/60595CcyH Read our blog: ftnt.net/60505Ccyj Follow us on LinkedIn: ftnt.net/60515Ccyd
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  Brass Tacks S1E09 - The Anatomy of Effective Cybersecurity Posture: AI, LLMs, and Beyond 10.11.2024 21mnt

  In the latest episode of Brass Tacks - Talking Cybersecurity, #Fortinet's Filippo Cassini delves into the anatomy of effective cybersecurity posture and discuss how increasing network and security complexity is driving a shift from the selection of security components on a best-of-breed basis to an integrated platform approach. Today's SecOps teams not only have to make sense of ever-increasing volumes of IoC (indicators of compromise) and other event data, but they need to respond faster and more efficiently to escape the heavy non-compliance penalties of new regulations. These challenges are explored with fascinating insights into the inner-workings of modern cybercrime and the potential role of new technologies such as AI, LLMs, and the opportunities for automation they enable. Learn more: https://www.fortinet.com/blog/ciso-collective/talking-to-the-c-suite-about-cybersecurity?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Other&utm_campaign=BrassTacks-GLOBAL-Global&utm_content=BG-AmplifyGlobal-U&utm_term=Org-Social&lsci=7012H0000021nOIQAY&UID=ftnt-9768-338496 More about Fortinet: https://ftnt.net/60595CcyH Read our blog: https://ftnt.net/60505Ccyj Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ftnt.net/60515Ccyd
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  Brass Tacks S1E08 - Board Communication Essentials for CISOs: Meeting Exec Expectations 26.10.2024 21mnt

  The buck stops here—or does it? How much should former US President, Harry S Truman's famous slogan apply to the role of CISO? In this episode of Brass Tacks - Talking Cybersecurity, host Joe Robertson is joined by Raffaele Maresca, Global CISO at AkzoNobel, for an illuminating discussion of the evolving role of the CISO. Rather than pinning ultimate responsibility for all cyber risk on the CISO, Raffaele argues that once risks have been identified, quantified, and a plan of action agreed for their reduction, it should then be up to asset owners to ensure adherence to the agreed plan. He then shares approaches that have proved effective in managing the expectations of non-technical board members who often have a more binary, "is my business at risk or not?", attitude to cybersecurity. Whatever your role in today's digital world, don't miss this broad and fascinating discussion." Learn more: https://www.fortinet.com/blog/ciso-collective/distributing-ownership-of-an-organization-cybersecurity-risks More about Fortinet: https://ftnt.net/60595CcyH Read our blog: https://ftnt.net/60505Ccyj Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ftnt.net/60515Ccyd
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  Brass Tacks S1E07 - The 'Human Firewall': Building Cybersecurity Into Organizational Culture 15.10.2024 17mnt

  How do you securely network a "Smart City" that has to be rebuilt over a hundred times each year in different locations around the world, and with no more than a few days of annual downtime? In this episode of Brass Tacks - Talking Cybersecurity, host Joe Robertson meets with Michael Cole, Chief Technology Officer for the European Tour Group, to discuss the unique challenges of running over a hundred, high-tech, international golf tournaments each year. While not disputing the importance of board-level buy-in and top-down engagement for cybersecurity, Michael also stresses the importance of bottom-up awareness campaigns in which every staff member is valued as a first line of defense - a "human firewall." In this way, he argues, cybersecurity - far from being driven by the relentless march of digital innovation - becomes an enabler of sustainable business innovation and growth. Learn more: https://www.fortinet.com/blog/ciso-collective/employees-are-not-the-weakest-links?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=BrassTacks-GLOBAL-Global&utm_content=BG-YouTubeGlobal-U&utm_term=Org-social&lsci=7012H0000021nOIQAY&UID=ftnt-6452-436895
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  Brass Tacks S1E06 - Building Cyber Resilience: Aligning People, Processes, Tech, & Compliance 23.09.2024 17mnt

  In this episode of Brass Tacks - Talking Cybersecurity, Daniele Mancini, Field CISO at #Fortinet explains the three main drivers of change for #cybersecurity and the challenges these present for the #CISO: ➡️ The explosion in data volumes ➡️ The increasing speed of innovation ➡️ The growing interconnection of the digital ecosystem Tune in for a discussion on the importance of balancing technological innovation and business strategy and creating resilience to a broad range of cybersecurity incidents through a joined-up strategy supported by the three essential pillars of people, processes, and technology. Learn more: https://www.fortinet.com/blog/ciso-collective/building-cyber-resilience?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=BrassTacks-GLOBAL-Global&utm_content=BG-YouTubeGlobal-U&utm_term=Org-Social&lsci=7012H0000021nOIQAY&UID=ftnt-5649-736091 More about Fortinet: https://ftnt.net/6056oiHQE Read our blog: https://ftnt.net/60529liW2 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ftnt.net/60549liW4
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  Brass Tacks S1E05 - Quantifying Cyber Risk: A Board-Level Cybersecurity Priority 03.09.2024 20mnt

  Welcome to Brass Tacks - Talking Cybersecurity, the latest Fortinet podcast series where we discuss the business implications of cybersecurity. In this predominantly business-focused episode of Brass Tacks - Talking Cybersecurity, our host, Joe Robertson, talks to Mark Child, Associate Research Director for European Security at IDC, about the elevation of cybersecurity as a board-level priority and the various trends that are driving this. Together they discuss the evolving reputational capital of the CISO and their role in translating cyber risk into business risk in terms that board-level executives can understand. With reference to high-profile examples where failures to adequately assess such risk led to catastrophic reputational, operational and strategic costs - in some cases running to hundreds of millions of dollars - the discussion then turns to some of the proven strategies used by today's leaders to properly quantify risk as a holistic whole across all environments within the organization. More about Fortinet: https://ftnt.net/60595CcyH Read our blog: https://ftnt.net/60505Ccyj Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ftnt.net/60515Ccyd
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  Brass Tacks S1E04 - Translating Cyber Jargon Into Business Language 26.08.2024 21mnt

  Welcome to Brass Tacks - Talking Cybersecurity, the latest Fortinet podcast series where we discuss the business implications of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity can seem like an impenetrable dark art, but it doesn't have to be. Tune in to the latest episode of Brass Tacks as our host, Joe Robertson is joined by Fortinet's Patrick Grillo to distill key business takeaways and lift the veil on cyber jargon to reveal what's most important from a business standpoint. Learn more: https://www.fortinet.com/blog/ciso-collective/translating-cybersecurity-jargon-into-business-speak More about Fortinet: https://ftnt.net/60595CcyH Read our blog: https://ftnt.net/60505Ccyj Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ftnt.net/60515Ccyd