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.

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Brass Tacks #7 - The 'Human Firewall': Building Cybersecurity Into Organizational Culture

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."

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Brass Tacks #8 - Board Communication Essentials for CISOs:  Meeting Exec Expectations

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.

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Brass Tacks #9: The Anatomy of Effective Cybersecurity Posture: AI, LLMs, and Beyond

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.

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Brass Tacks #10: Understanding Cybersecurity Regulations:  Why You Shouldn't Fear Regulators

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.


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Fortinet ON AIR

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.


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Fortinet ON AIR #1 - Building Simplicity, Security, and Scale into the Future of Networking

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.


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Fortinet ON AIR #2 - How NEC Approaches Strategic Cybersecurity Blueprints for Telcos

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.


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Fortinet ON AIR #3 - GenAI Isn’t Just a Tool—It’s a New Attack Surface

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.

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Fortinet ON AIR #4 - Key Insights from WEF's Global Cybersecurity Outlook with Accenture

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.

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Fortinet ON AIR #5 - Navigating AI, Misinformation & Cyber Resilience with Orange Cyberdefense

Fortinet’s cybersecurity podcast provides highlights and commentary about securing the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world.
Join Fortinet’s top experts as they discuss today’s most important cybersecurity topics.
 
The Fortinet Security Fabric platform addresses the most critical security challenges and protect data across the entire digital infrastructure, whether in networked, application, multi-cloud or edge environments. Both a technology company and a learning company, the Fortinet Network Security Institute has one of the largest and broadest cybersecurity training programs in the industry. Learn more on the Fortinet Blog.

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