Cyen’s Iva Tasheva interviews Stephan Hellmann, CEO and Founder of NewBe, on the new EU Digital Operations Act (DORA) implementation in the financial sector ecosystem. Dive into practical insights and learn tricks and traps in DORA implementation. Questions dressed include: 1. How to start the DORA implementation? 2. How to manage blurred responsibilities in the organisation? 3. What is key for a successful DORA compliance project? 4. How to identify and secure the resources (people, time, budget) needed for DORA implementation? 5. Are there traps, common mistakes or misunderstandings our audience should avoid? 6. When can we say we have implemented DORA? What action, maybe audit, KPIs or objectives need to be met?

Iva Tasheva, Co-Founder and cybersecurity lead at CYEN, and Anne Leslie, Cloud Risk and Controls Leader EMEA at IBM Cloud for Financial Services, delve into the critical importance of cyber resilience for financial stability and societal outcomes. They emphasize the necessity for individuals, teams, and organizations to understand their roles within the cybersecurity ecosystem. The discussion extends to the challenges and opportunities in the financial sector, particularly regarding cyber resilience, the upcoming Digital Operation Resilience Act (DORA) in the EU, and the evolving role of cloud services in bolstering cyber resilience. The conversation highlights the intricate nature of information systems and cybersecurity, underscoring the need for collaborative efforts and the sharing of best practices. Additionally, the impact of the Network Security Directive on the industry is explored, shedding light on regulatory frameworks shaping cybersecurity practices.

Cyen’s Iva Tasheva interviews ENISA’s Athanasios Drougkas on the NIS Investment Report 2023. Questions include:
1. What are the trends of information security spendings in Europe?
2. How does this compare to the rest of the world?
3. Is the critical sector investing enough in cybersecurity?
4. What are the most surprising findings?
5. Where are the most spendings?
6. Are there significant gaps?
7. How do SME invest comparing to large organisations?
8. Have covered entities reached sufficient maturity in incident detection and response?
9. How do you expect the new NIS2 will impact the European cybersecurity investments?

With this short presentation we at CYEN will present to you the EU cybersecurity regulatory framework for the medical devices industry. You are a medical devices manufacturing company and you are wondering which laws you need to adhere to? This video is for you!

In an conversation, our guest Dan Ehrenreich shares his expertise on the cybersecurity challenges associated with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The dialogue extends to the rise of industrial IoT and the diverse strategies employed by companies, both large and small, to mitigate existing cyber threats. The focus is not only on familiar adversaries like ransomware but also on emerging concerns such as supply chain attacks, predicted to be at the forefront of cybersecurity threats in the coming years.

In this interview, the spotlight is on the pressing issue of software supply chain security. Recent events, exemplified by the MOVEit attack, underscore the urgency of addressing supply chain vulnerabilities. The discussion revolves around whether the EU possesses the necessary tools to confront this challenge. The conversation extends to the potential contributions of the EU Cybersecurity Act and other relevant cybersecurity rules. Tune in for an informative session featuring guest Volkmar Lotz, as Cyen explores strategies to fortify software supply chains against emerging cyber threats.

On 22.05.2023 Cyen’s Iva Tasheva and Eva Saeva celebrated 5 years since the GDPR came into force in 2018 and discussed the cybersecurity requirements in this landmark EU data protection law. They focused on the different technical & and organisational measures companies need to adopt to protect the personal data they store and process, and the different cybersecurity requirements each company needs to adhere to to comply with these measures.

On 04.04.2023 Cyen’s Iva Tasheva and Eva Saeva discussed the DORA, the newly adopted EU Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience for the Financial Sector. The sector remains one of the most targeted by cybercriminals increasingly taking advantage of the cybersecurity risks posed by the supply chain.

The interview addressed the new requirements and obligations for entities within the scope of the new legislation, such as cyber resilience, ICT risk management, incidents reporting obligations, digital operational resilience testing, information sharing regarding cyber threats & incidents, and managing ICT 3rd party-related risks.

On 07.02.2023 Cyen’s Iva Tasheva interviewed Janice Richardson, Exert to Council of Europe and published author on the topic of cyberbullying. One out of every five students reports being bullied and 60% of the bullying moves online – to become cyberbullying. The consequences for kids and young adults bullying could be devastating. This is a risk and problem for individuals, families, regions, and society. Janice shares her experience, discusses the challenges and trends, and how cyberbullying differs from traditional forms of bullying at that age. Janice shared her recommendations on preventing and reacting to cyberbullying and the most recent actions taken to address the issue at the European and Global levels.

On 22.02.2023 Cyen’s Iva Tasheva interviewed Rasmus Theede, Senior Information Security Specialist.

Rasmus will share his experience with emblematic cybersecurity incidents, from the first global incident to the latest Danish trains interruption.

On 03.05.2023 Cyen’s Iva Tasheva interviewed Niels Tudor-Vinther.

He will share his insights on the many different opportunities for EU funding for cybersecurity. The interview will shed light on the different options for funding (for instance at EU vs national level, grants, tenders, co-financing, loans) and will give details on the pros and cons of each type of funding. Our expert will tell us more about the conditions for applying for EU projects and grants. Most importantly, we will offer companies insights on how to look for help take on their fundraising journey, the procedural steps to take and the key milestones to achieve.

On 22.07.2022 Cyen’s Iva Tasheva interviewed Kai Zenner, Head of Office of the Member of the European Parliament Axel Voss.

Kai shed light on the upcoming AI Act, what it is, and the key challenges in defining and implementing it. What does the AI Act mean for cybersecurity, how it fit in the complex EU legislative framework, and what companies could do about it? Hear out from the expert.

On 11 June, Cyen launched a series of interview sessions with the first honorary guest: Chris Gow, Cisco. Chris shared his expert analysis and advice on the EU cybersecurity Directive (NIS and NIS2 proposal).