What do IT consulting, stand-up comedy, and cybersecurity moderating have in common? Louis Zezeran, the vibrant host of the Nordic-Baltic Security Summit, joins CyberCast to share how he brings energy and clarity to one of the region’s most impactful cybersecurity events.

In this special episode, Louis reveals his behind-the-scenes secrets to engaging a technical audience, the power of humor, and how AI is shaping the conversation in 2025. From his unexpected career path to lessons learned moderating for over five years, you’ll get both laughs and leadership insights.

We also explore the practical side of NBSS — from hands-on workshops to Capture the Flag challenges — and why it’s a must-attend for business leaders and tech pros alike.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to make security content human, engaging, and impossible to ignore.

NBSS edition: How to make cybersecurity clear, engaging, and impactful

AI in cybersecurity: Real innovation or just marketing hype?

In this episode of Cybercast, Marvin Ngoma from Elastic joins host Ronnie Jaanhold to cut through the noise and uncover what AI actually does in cybersecurity.

Topics covered:
* AI vs. machine learning—what’s the difference?
* How security teams can leverage AI for real impact
*  Common AI myths—will AI replace cybersecurity jobs?
*  Elastic’s latest AI innovations and real-world use cases

 AI isn’t magic—but when used correctly, it reduces alert fatigue, speeds up investigations, and helps analysts focus on real threats. Learn how AI-powered threat detection is evolving and what your security team should do next.

S3 E58| AI in Cybersecurity: Hype vs. Reality with Marvin Ngoma (Elastic)

Passwords have been a security weak spot for decades. But what if you didn’t need them anymore? In this episode, Padraigh Conway from Keeper Security joins us to explore the future of authentication.

* Why are passwords failing us?
* How passkeys and multi-factor authentication (MFA) are changing security
* The truth about password managers, biometrics, and 2FA
* Are businesses ready for a passwordless future?

More than half of all breaches are caused by weak or reused passwords. That’s why companies and individuals must rethink how they protect accounts and sensitive data.

S3 E59 | Beyond Passwords: The Future of Authentication with Keeper Security

Electricity or internet—what came first? Sunly’s Paul Post joins us to rethink the future of utilities. From building a secure digital grid from scratch to using AI-driven analytics and automating threat detection, this episode dives into what a “tech-driven utility” really looks like. 
Tune in to explore the cyber threats, bold innovations, and data-first thinking behind the Baltics’ most progressive energy company.

S3 E60 | When the grid thinks for itself: cyber, AI & clean power with Sunly

How long can your business survive after a breach? In this episode, Commvault’s Ravi Baldev Singh reveals what it really takes to build cyber resilience. From zero trust in backup to the power of clean rooms and “minutes to meltdown” simulations, Ravi shares expert strategies to prepare for the inevitable. Learn how to align IT, security, and the board on a survival-first mindset.

S3 E61 | Minutes to Meltdown: Cyber Resilience, Zero Trust & Clean Rooms with Ravi Baldev Singh

What happens when AI starts negotiating deals on your behalf?
In this episode, recorded live at the Nordic-Baltic Security Summit, Margus Anvelt, Head of Security and Compliance at Pactum AI, joins Ronnie Jaanhold from NEVERHACK to discuss how autonomous negotiation platforms are transforming enterprise procurement and what new cyber risks they introduce.

Discover how Pactum empowers procurement teams with AI-driven agents that negotiate with suppliers, the security challenges of rule-based vs. generative AI, and why continuous penetration testing is essential in the age of AI autonomy.

S3E62 | Autonomous Negotiators: The New Cyber Attack Surface?

What separates real thought leadership from marketing noise in cybersecurity? Henry Rõigas, CEO of evisec.xyz, joins host Ronnie Jaanhold at the Nordic-Baltic Security Summit to explain how vendors can publish credible, evidence-based research that earns trust instead of skepticism. Learn how to spot bias, apply data transparency, and use research as a tool for strategy — not just PR.

S3 E63| Getting Thought Leadership Right – Lessons from Vendor Research

How do you secure nearly 9,000 government endpoints? In this episode of CyberCast, recorded live at the Nordic-Baltic Security Summit, Andri Rebane from the Estonian IT Center and Indrek Turmen from Trend Micro share how Estonia unified endpoint protection across its public sector.

They reveal what it takes to roll out EDR at national scale — from automation and tuning to trust, collaboration, and long-term learning. Discover how “last-mile security” became Estonia’s strongest defense layer and what other organizations can learn from it.

Listen now and explore the full playbook behind one of the most ambitious public-sector cybersecurity rollouts in Europe.

S3 E64 | Securing the Last Mile: Inside Estonia’s Nation-Scale Endpoint Defense

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