Deepfakes that fool the eye. Voices that sound real. Attacks that never sleep. As artificial intelligence reshapes both offence and defence, cyber risk has gone mainstream.

In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks with Investec cybersecurity experts Nomalizo Hlazo and Tash van den Heever about the new era of digital resilience where trust, adaptability and awareness are your strongest defences.

Podcast key moments

00:00 - Introduction

01:27 - AI on both sides – Attackers and defenders in the digital arms race

02:52 - 2025: The year cyber risk went mainstream

03:46 - Why digital risk is compounding

05:05 - Building resilience through third-party and supply chain visibility

07:15 - Regulation tightens – Balancing compliance and agility

08:57 - Critical infrastructure under threat

10:32 - Building digital trust in a diverse and connected market

11:48 - The future of cybersecurity: Integrity, speed, and adaptability

13:16 - Quantum computing, AI agents, and hyperconnectivity

13:58 - Cybersecurity as a life skill

14:56 - Closing remarks

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Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business, and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists, and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business. Investec Focus Radio SA