Listen "Cybersecurity for both Enterprises & Families | Elcin Biren, Founder/CEO, SwissCyberSmart"
Episode Synopsis
This special International Women's Day episode features Elcin Biren, security leader, Founder and CEO of SwissCyberSmart. With nearly two decades of cybersecurity experience spanning roles from ethical hacker to CISO, Elcin shares her journey and mission to protect families online.Elcin discusses her groundbreaking work with the world's first cybersecurity parents’ bootcamp, her perspective on browser-based attacks, and how she's applying her knowledge of neuroscience to combat social engineering. She also addresses the challenges women face in cybersecurity and offers practical advice for creating a more diverse and effective industry.0:00 Introduction to Elcin and her cybersecurity journey6:31 Founding Swiss CyberSmart: CSO services and cybersecurity e-learning9:52 Creating the world's first cybersecurity parents bootcamp14:19 Being recognized as a 40 under 40 leader and challenges for women in the industry16:56 What needs to change in cybersecurity21:32 Evolution of browser-based attacks23:42 Neuroscience and the psychology of social engineering attacks27:24 Best practices for securing AI systems and mitigating risks30:05 Managing cybersecurity crisis situations and the importance of cyber resilience33:02 Elcin’s advice to her younger self34:32 Closing thoughts: three essential leadership traits for cybersecurity leaders🔔 Follow Elcin and Aleksandra on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elcinbirenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-melnikova-1012/🔥 Powered by SquareXDeployed as a lightweight extension, SquareX turns any browser, on any device, into a secure enterprise browser. Find out more about SquareX at https://hubs.la/Q03rPcbf0
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