Episode 268: Securing the Digital Future: Securmática Perspectives

This episode of "CiberAfterwork" on Capital Radio, hosted by Eduardo Castillo, focuses on cybersecurity culture, aiming to educate businesses, individuals, institutions, and citizens about the importance and risks of the digital age. The program features Luis Fernández, director of the magazine SIC, as a guest expert to discuss current cybersecurity events, the NIS 2 directive, and future trends. Pablo San Emeterio and Mónica Valle talk with Eduardo about cybersecurity news of the week Key discussion points include: * The NIS 2 Directive: The podcast emphasizes the significance of the NIS 2 directive for companies in complying with cybersecurity regulations, highlighting the responsibilities it places on both management and cybersecurity professionals. The directive aims to mature the area of data protection and unify standards across European countries. It also makes the high-level management responsible and requires them to be more informed about technological risks. * Telegram Privacy Changes: The discussion touches on the recent changes in Telegram's privacy policy, noting the removal of the claim that private chats are "untouchable". These changes come after the arrest and release of Telegram's CEO and seem to indicate a shift towards greater collaboration with governments. * Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities: The program addresses vulnerabilities in Google Chrome extensions, specifically PDF Toolbox, that expose users to risks. It also covers vulnerabilities in electric car chargers, where attackers can intercept communications and manipulate data, calling for better encryption. * Securmática 2024: The episode highlights Securmática 2024, a global cybersecurity congress scheduled for October 8-10. The congress emphasizes the need for collaboration in addressing cybersecurity challenges, featuring experts and companies in the field. The theme is “hands-on and well-accompanied”. The event aims to provide insights into current trends, solutions, and the evolution of the cybersecurity industry. * The Future of Cybersecurity: The podcast touches on the need for a unified agency to oversee cybersecurity, with some skepticism about how the NIS 2 is being implemented in Spain. Other topics included the growing importance of digital identity, the convergence of technology and humanistic disciplines in the field, and the concentration of cybersecurity companies with larger tech companies. * Excel and Macros: The hosts also discussed the continued use of macros in Microsoft Excel as a method of cyberattack. The episode underscores the importance of staying informed about cybersecurity, and the need for constant adaptation to evolving threats. Twitter: @ciberafterwork Instagram: @ciberafterwork Panda Security: https://www.pandasecurity.com/es/ Zscaler: https://www.zscaler.es +info: https://psaneme.com/ https://bitlifemedia.com/ https://www.vapasec.com/ VAPASEC https://www.vapasec.com/ https://www.vapasec.com/webprotection/