Today's episode is hosted by Elise Deery and they are joined on the podcast by Ilja Ganulevics, Head of Platforms Integration Engineering at Nosto, Alyona Gurshchenkova, Engineering Manager at Ecosia, and Mikko Salmi, Engineering Manager (Core SDK) at Mapbox.The conversation explores the realities of becoming and growing as an engineering manager in the modern tech landscape. Together, they discuss leadership approaches, balancing technical depth with people management, and navigating the often-challenging transition from individual contributor to team leader.The exchange highlights how different company cultures shape leadership styles, from scaling global platforms to managing sustainability-driven teams. Listeners will gain insight into effective communication, building trust, and fostering collaboration across diverse technical environments. This episode provides valuable perspectives for anyone interested in career progression, engineering management, and developing resilient teams in today’s fast-evolving technology industry.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Dominik Koehler, Product Owner for Vulnerability and Exposure Management at KONE, Jouni Mikkola, Security Delivery Senior Manager at Accenture, Antti Pirinen, Director of Cyber at Deloitte, and Janne Siltainsuu, Information Security Director at Mehiläinen.The conversation explores how organisations can effectively prepare for, tackle and recover from cyber attacks in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. It examines proactive defence measures, incident response frameworks and the importance of cross-functional coordination in mitigating risk and minimising disruption.The exchange highlights strategies for strengthening cyber resilience, from vulnerability management to recovery planning and communication. Listeners gain insights into how leading security experts approach the full lifecycle of cyber incidents, ensuring business continuity and trust through readiness, collaboration and continuous improvement.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Christine Bejerasco, Chief Information Security Officer at WithSecure, Atul Chaturvedi, Enterprise Security Architect at KONE, and Jukka Vuori, Chief Information Security Officer for European Markets at Nasdaq.The conversation explores how cybersecurity leaders can strengthen collaboration between technical and business teams to align security priorities with organisational goals. It examines how cyber strategy can evolve beyond compliance to deliver real business value through innovation, trust and effective communication.The exchange highlights the importance of bridging the gap between cyber and business mindsets, focusing on leadership, measurable impact and culture building. Listeners gain insights into how organisations are redefining resilience, ensuring that cybersecurity supports sustainable growth and strategic decision-making across all levels of the enterprise.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Tuomo Vikamaa, Information Security Manager at Helsinki Urban Environment Division, Simo Isomäki, Chief Product Officer and CISO at VividWorks Oy, Kaapro Kanto, Vice President of Network and Cloud at DNA Oyj, and Lina Rosenstedt, Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Elisa.The conversation explores how organisations with developing security frameworks can build resilience and awareness within their teams. It examines practical approaches to strengthening cybersecurity posture in low maturity environments, from cultural change to risk prioritisation and digital infrastructure alignment.The exchange highlights strategies for enhancing collaboration between IT and business functions to create stronger defences against evolving cyber threats. Listeners gain insight into how security leaders are guiding organisations toward maturity through practical governance, technology integration and proactive education.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Simo Isomäki, Chief Product Officer & CISO at VividWorks Oy, Oksana Firtych, Senior Engineering Manager at Smartly Helsinki HQ, Oskari Häkkinen, Chief Executive Officer at Spatineo Oy, and Rizwan Asif, Sales & Accounts / Data Science & CyberSafety Sales at Huld Oy.The conversation explores how artificial intelligence is shaping modern product development, transforming innovation processes, and influencing strategic decision-making across technology-driven organisations. The guests share their expertise on how AI capabilities can enhance user experience, streamline workflows, and empower cross-functional collaboration within product teams.The exchange highlights the balance between technical precision and creative problem-solving, as well as the importance of aligning AI adoption with ethical practices and customer-centric outcomes. Listeners will gain valuable insights into integrating intelligent systems effectively within product ecosystems to drive sustainable success.

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Today's episode is hosted by Rachel Owen and they are joined on the podcast by Anssi Heikkinen, Director of Developer Competence Area at OP Financial Group, Olga Semernitskaya, Team Lead of the Storage Reliability Team at Wolt, and Lauri Suomalainen, Cloud Architect at Teamit.The conversation explores how modern cloud and platform teams define their purpose, culture, and evolving identity within rapidly changing technology environments. Together, they reflect on what it means to balance reliability, scalability, and innovation while fostering collaboration across engineering functions.The exchange highlights the growing importance of DevOps principles, platform ownership, and cultural transformation in shaping efficient, resilient organisations. This episode offers insights into empowering technical teams to define their roles clearly, maintain alignment with business goals, and create sustainable value through modern cloud practices and adaptive leadership.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Pietari Sarjakivi, Director Cyber Research at DNV Cyber, Basit Syed, Head of Product and Application Security at Konecranes, Markus Melin, Co-Founder & COO at NROC Security and Simo Isomäki, Chief Product Officer & CISO at VividWorks.The conversation explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity, from strengthening digital defence to addressing emerging risks. The guests share perspectives on integrating AI tools into security frameworks and balancing innovation with responsibility.The exchange highlights the importance of secure product development, research-driven approaches and leadership in adapting to complex cyber challenges. By bringing together diverse expertise, the discussion provides a comprehensive look at how AI in cyber environments is influencing the future of digital resilience.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Petrus Vasenius, Lead Cloud Security Advisor at Zure, Janne Koskinen, Staff Information Security Officer at Aiven and Ashish Bhadouria, Domain Engineering Manager Security & Privacy at IKEA.The conversation explores how security and artificial intelligence intersect in practice, highlighting the ways organisations can strengthen digital resilience while adapting to rapid technological shifts. The guests share insights into managing risks, enhancing protection and implementing strategies that balance innovation with responsibility.The exchange highlights practical considerations in building trust, ensuring privacy and advancing secure engineering across diverse industries. By examining how AI influences security frameworks, the discussion offers a broad perspective on preparing businesses for the challenges of an increasingly complex digital landscape.

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Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Tuomo Vikamaa, Information Security Manager at Helsinki Urban Environment Division, Henri Markkanen, Director of IT & Security & DPO at Dealfront, Tuuli Lindroos, Cyber Manager at F-Secure Corporation and Jenni Gyllenberg, Expert Cyber Security Advisor at Nordea Asset Management.The conversation explores the evolving dynamics of diversity within cybersecurity and the challenges organisations face in fostering resilience in the digital age. The guests share perspectives on how the security sector benefits from inclusive approaches that embrace varied backgrounds, skill sets and experiences.The exchange highlights strategies for strengthening defence mechanisms, balancing regulation with innovation and preparing for the human side of cyber threats. By weaving together insights from leaders across industries, the discussion underscores the importance of collaboration and adaptability in shaping a secure future.

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James Dyson hosts an in-depth discussion on post-quantum cryptography with Antti Backman, Quality & Compliance Manager at Telia Finland Oyj, Antti Ropponen, Executive Partner and EMEA Cyber Defend Service Leader at IBM, Tatu Männistö, Senior Director of Technology, Cyber Security at Insta, and Suvi Lampila, SSH Fellow at SSH Communications Security. They explore practical applications, emerging threats, and quantum-resistant encryption strategies, providing actionable insights for cybersecurity leaders, IT professionals, and organizations preparing to safeguard sensitive data against next-generation cyber threats.

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