Brass Tacks S2E05 – Securing the Systems That Move Industry

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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