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Welcome to The Monica Talks Cyber Podcast Experience: The fastest, easiest and an engaging way to build and grow your career and business in artificial intelligence, leadership and cybersecurity. Monica Talks Cyber is a technology, career and business podcast and an engaging platform for real stories, discussions and opinions from renowned global experts in technology, leadership and cybersecurity. The podcast show is hosted by Monica Verma, Hacker, CISO, Keynote Speaker, Founder & CEO, Multiple Award-Winner and Top-50 Women in Tech. On the podcast show, she brings on her experiences along with world-renowned leaders in engaging conversations. If you wish to build and grow your career and business, sit back, learn and the enjoy conversations on all shades of All Things Cyber! © Monica Verma Disclaimer: The opinions are the personal opinions of the guest speaker(s). The facts and opinions appearing in the podcast show do not bear any resemblance to or reflect the views of the host or host’s employer. The host or its employer does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.
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The most dangerous AI attacks don’t just break your systems, they break your trust in reality. From deepfakes that fooled a company into losing an enormous amount of money to data poisoning that silently corrupts AI models, today’s threats are unlike anything cybersecurity teams have faced before. Don’t wait for these threats to hit your organisation, get ahead of them now. In this episode, Monica, a hacker turned CISO, keynote speaker, and founder of Monica Talks Cyber, reveals the dark sid...
In 2025, it's not about degrees or certifications, it's about real skills, AI-readiness, and strategic thinking. In this episode, Monica, a board-certified cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience, breaks down the 5 biggest shifts shaping the cybersecurity job market right now. • Why mindset and adaptability now outrank credentials • How AI is redefining job roles and hiring criteria • Why communication is the #1 skill for cybersecurity leaders • How skill stacking gives you a salar...
The Global AI Power Play Is Here, And It’s Already Shaping Your Career and Business. What if I told you that a $600 billion handshake in Saudi Arabia just reshaped the future of AI and your career, and most professionals have no idea? In this episode, I’ll show you what REALLY happened when Trump met with Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Nvidia’s CEO, and Middle Eastern leaders, and how their deal is already shifting the AI, cybersecurity, and business landscapes forever. We’ll dive into: ✅ The tech a...
If I were starting my cybersecurity career from scratch in 2025, this is exactly what I’d do. No fluff, no unnecessary certs, and no wasted time. Too many professionals are burning out chasing certs or bootcamps without real clarity. In this episode, I share my complete 6-step cybersecurity roadmap, the one I’d follow if I had to start all over again. Whether you’re transitioning into cybersecurity or trying to accelerate your growth, this roadmap is built on real-world experience, not outda...
Can you land a CISO role without the title, the connections, or the years of "required" experience? Yes and I did it in 90 days. This isn’t luck. It’s strategy. In today's episode, I walk you through the exact roadmap I used to go from rejected applications and zero C-level experience to signing my first CISO contract. In this episode, you’ll learn why applying to 100 jobs won’t get you the one you want, the mindset shift that separates leaders from job seekers, how to position your exis...
Do you know the first cyberattack in history happened in 1834? And what if the scariest part of AI isn't what it does - but what it makes us ignore? This isn’t science fiction. It’s real. And it’s already happening. In this keynote, I take you through the 200-year evolution of fraud - from wooden blocks to synthetic identities, how AI is making scams faster, deeper, and more human than ever, why data, emotion, and deepfakes are the new weapons of cybercriminals, the truth behind AI's "intelli...
Leading in cybersecurity is like diving into the unknown. You need more than just the "rules of the land" – you need a whole new set of skills to navigate this "underwater" world. In this episode, we'll dive into: why your lack of people skills is holding you back (and it's not just for the leaders!), the #1 trait of an effective leader, why negotiation makes up 90% of your role and how to master it, why a lack of change in human behaviour is costlier than technology, why the feeling of secur...
Tired of the same old advice that isn't getting you anywhere in your cybersecurity career? Everyone says "get more technical skills," but what if that's only part of the story? If you're aiming for leadership roles like CISO, Security Director, or Head of GRC, or other security leadership roles, this episode is for you. In this episode, we dive into: why technical skills alone won't land you a cybersecurity leadership role, the real skills that executives are desperately seeking (...
Have you ever felt lost in your career, unsure if you're heading in the right direction, or if you're making the impact you're capable of? You can ask others for guidance, but only you can truly direct yourself. Managing your career is your job and your job only. No one else's. In this episode, we dive into the importance of betting on yourself and taking calculated risks, how to say "no" to distractions and align with your goals, why being easy to work with is your real superpower, why ...
Have you ever called customer service, only to realize you’re speaking to an AI—one that understands your frustration, adjusts its tone, and even convinces you to buy more? AI is getting scarily good at mimicking human-like conversations, emotions, and even decision-making. But here’s the kicker—it doesn’t feel anything. So, how do you know if your decisions aren’t being influenced by AI? In this episode, we dive into: The rise of AI in everyday conversations, how AI can shape your emotions a...
Feeling underpaid and undervalued? The truth is—YOU are your best salary negotiator. Studies show that professionals who negotiate their salary can increase their pay by an average of $5,000! In this episode, I’ll share 9 proven steps to help you negotiate your salary with confidence and secure the pay you truly deserve. You’ll Learn: The mindset shift you need to negotiate successfully, how to research salary trends and set your target pay, the secret to communicating your value effectively,...
2023 was the year of the Gen AI boom and multimodal AI. 2024 was the year of overinflated valuations but also the start of AI agents. What trends are you going to see in the year 2025 that you need to be ready for? From hyper-personalization to Explainable AI to AI-driven decision-making, 2025 is set to be a defining year for careers and businesses. In this episode, we break down 7 key AI trends that will shape the way we work, invest, and interact with technology. Listen to find out. L...
AI is revolutionizing human decision making and cybersecurity, but it’s also being used by cybercriminals to launch cyberattacks, frauds and scams. Who’s really winning the battle — AI-driven security or AI-powered hackers? In this episode, which is based on my keynote, we’ll break down: 1) How AI is being used in cyberattacks; 2) How AI is fighting hackers and changing decision making; and 3) The future of cybersecurity and humanity in an AI-driven world. Looking to become an influential and...
9 years ago, this one quote from Daniel Kahneman changed my life: "We are prone to overestimate how much we understand about the world and to underestimate the role of chance in events". I went from hacker to a leader in just 4 years, not just 'cause I worked hard. I took a huge risk by betting on myself even when others wouldn't. Here are 3 things you can do to change your life and unlock your dreams. Looking to become an influential and effective security leader? Don't know where to start o...
Approximately 1.3 million people fall victim to online scams every day. I personally know 3 friends who fell victim to online fraud in just last 9 months. The good news is all 3 of them got their money back. How did the later happen? AI/ML in the background. AI in anti-fraud systems. AI in credit decisions. AI under the hood. That’s not all. Last year, I traveled 61 hours to the Cayman Islands and back, to explore and answer these questions at the biggest technology conference in the Grand ...
What’s the biggest digital threat to your business? “The Russians can now leverage supply chain attacks against Microsoft’s customers.” When Ukraine-Russia geopolitical crisis started many western news sources claimed that Russia apparently didn’t use cyber capabilities to the extent the West had expected. Can we say the same knowing that Russia’s attack against Microsoft (one of the biggest global service providers) is still not contained? Can we even comprehend the consequences that ar...
This is The 10x Weekly in Under 60 Seconds presented by The Monica Talks Cyber Show. Ever wondered how AI is changing the world? One of the major fundamental shift that's happening is that AI is creating news. It's creating ideas, it's creating culture, it's creating history. It's creating things that we don't even know if they existed or happened in reality or not. Learn more about the social impact of AI. Looking to become an influential and effective security leader? Don't know where...
“You are a good CISO that helps us make a difference” wrote one of my colleague to me. I attribute that feedback to a Japanese concept called Kaizen. My milestones, like most successful people I know, are outcome of a sense of self-belief and a whole lot of bias for action, leading to continuous incremental improvements, referred in the Japanese concept as Kaizen. Here are 12 ways [+BONUS] to 10x your career and life in 2023, today. Looking to become an influential and effective security lead...
For the last 20 years, I’ve used 8 key elements of powerful storytelling to 10x my career. Here's how you can 10x your career. Reality is: If information is gold, storytelling is mining. Job seekers, interviewers, interviewees, entrepreneurs, security professionals are all storytellers. You are a storyteller. No matter what you do professionally, I can bet you, storytelling is some part of your job. So, how do you go from 0 to great storytelling, I share in today's episode. Looking to become ...
According to Forbes, in 2021 alone, ransomware cost the world $20 billion, and that number is expected to skyrocket to $265 billion by 2031. Over the last years, ransomware attacks have managed to cause disruptions to energy, gas pipelines, groceries stores and many more businesses and daily lives. In today's video of The Monica Talks Cyber Podcast Experience, Monica Verma sit down with security researcher and blogger, Graham Cluley, to talk about the ransomware, the business email and the i...
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Monica is such a great podcaster, really knowledgable. I love her talks, they are so spot on and insightful!
Fantastic podcast. Great listen. Really good conversations on such critical and varies topics, expressed from different angles and viewpoint. Can’t wait for next episodes and season 2.
Great podcast. Easily explained. Different topics that are relevant for everyone in today's era. Excellent conversations. Very well done.