232 - Andrea Szeiler-Zengo, Group CISO: Cyber Protect Series, Transcom - 360° CISO Operative in Today’s Deep Fake World

11/17/24 • 39 min

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Episode Title:🇭🇺360° CISO Operative in Today’s Deep Fake World🇸🇪
In this episode of the #HTCyberProtectSeries on Heads Talk, we’re joined by Andrea Szeiler-Zengo, Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Transcom.
Transcom, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a global outsourcing company specialising in customer experience (CX) solutions across industries like e-commerce, telecommunications, utilities, and healthcare. With a workforce of around 30,000 employees, the company operates across 70 global locations and has an annual revenue of approximately €737.9 million (2023)With over 20 years of experience across diverse industries—including financial services, Andrea is also the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) Ambassador for Hungary, as well as the President of Women4Cyber Hungary. She is the founder and former president of WITSEC - Women in IT Security - Association of Hungary and currently holds leadership roles in several prestigious IT security associations globally, including the ISACA Budapest Chapter and the Nordics CISO Association. As an active member of CyberEdBoard and a frequent international keynote speaker, Andrea continuously contributes to the global cybersecurity community. Her expertise spans Cyber Security, Security Management, Risk Management, and various industry-standard certifications, making her a respected leader and advocate in the field of information security.
Andrea's accomplishments include being named one of the Top 50 Women IT Security Influencers in Europe. She is dedicated to empowering girls and women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and STEM, ensuring they have every opportunity to succeed in these fields.
Topics Covered:
◽️ Deep Fakes
◽️ Creativity in Cybersecurity
◽️ Cybersecurity and STEM Education for Women
◽️ Phishing and Hacking Improvements
◽️ Complexity of the Current Environments
◽️ Innovative Cyber Attacks
◽️ CISO and CIO Collaboration
◽️ CISO Today and Tomorrow
◽️ CISO Direct Line to the CEO
◽️ CISO as Business Leaders of the Future
◽️ Quantum Computing
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231 - Bruno Schenk, H, CEO, MD: Cyber Protect Series, Wipro - The Ethical Question Remains Unanswered

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Episode Title: 🇨🇭The Ethical Question Remains Unanswered🇨🇭
In this episode of the #HTCyberProtectSeries on Heads Talk, we’re joined by Bruno Schenk, Country Head and Managing Director of Wipro Switzerland.

Bruno appeared on Heads Talk last year for the Next Generation Cloud Series, and intriguingly, the pressing ethical question he raised then remains unanswered to this day...

With over 25 years of global leadership experience across Latin America, Europe, and Asia, he specialises in business execution, strategic thinking, transition and transformation, sustainability, and business system consulting; where he consistently delivers value-driven digital transformation across various industries.

A passionate advocate for education, Bruno was recognised with a prestigious award for his thought leadership. His leadership at Wipro is defined by a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and leveraging data and technology to create long-lasting value for clients worldwide.

Topics Covered:
◽️ Cybertrust: The Buzzword of 2025 — The critical need for trust in digital interactions and cybersecurity as foundational to the future of technology, Strategies for establishing and maintaining cyber trust amidst evolving threats
◽️ What Exactly is Ethical AI
◽️ Microsoft’s Co-Pilot Initiatives — Enhancing productivity and security through AI-driven collaboration tools
◽️ Wipro Switzerland’s Ethical Framework — Building trust and transparency in disruptive tech adoption
◽️ Cybersecurity Initiatives at Wipro — Advanced defenses and frameworks for protecting sensitive data and infrastructure
◽️ Creativity as the Last Bastion of Human Uniqueness
◽️ Role of Creativity in Future Innovation
◽️ Future of Work — Impacts of AI, Automation and cybersecurity on workplace transformation and skill demands
◽️ Reflections on First Home Computers

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233 - Neema Uthappa, CIO: Cyber Protect Series, Oliver Wyman - CIO Blueprint for AI Bias Mitigation and Strategic Cybersecurity Investment

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Episode Title: 🇺🇸CIO Blueprint for AI Bias Mitigation and Strategic Cybersecurity Investment🇺🇸
It’s been exactly a year since my next guest first joined me on Heads Talk, and I couldn’t resist bringing her back for the #HTCyberProtectSeries! Once again, she delivers an insightful, engaging, and immensely valuable contribution to the series—an absolute delight to have her on board!
Neema Uthappa is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Oliver Wyman Group. She is a seasoned leader in technology and digital transformation, overseeing technology across Oliver Wyman, Lippincott, and NERA, driving innovation & excellence within the firm and for its clients.
With over 23 years of experience in AI, blockchain technology, and robotic process automation, Neema brings a wealth of expertise from her previous roles, including Head of Engineering for Cloud Data Analytics & AI at McKinsey & Company, and leadership positions at American Express and McKesson Corporation.

Some of Neema’s groundbreaking achievements include being one of the first executive women officers in the Indian Navy’s Works Branch, where she served for eight years. Now, as part of the Marsh McLennan Technology Leadership Team, she is focused on empowering Oliver Wyman’s colleagues & delivering forward-looking solutions to clients.

Topics Covered:
◽️Ever-Changing Technology Leader Roles
◽️Working Relationship of the CIOs with the CAIOs, CDOs, CISO, CTOs
◽️The Move to Strategy (and still be Operational)
◽️Bias in AI and Implications in Cybersecurity
◽️Cybersecurity Risk and CIOs Activities
◽️Cyber Treat Advancement
◽️Third Party Security Practices
◽️Cybersecurity Investment Balance with Business Innovation Costs
◽️Importance of Zero Trust Environments
◽️Governance & Practices
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