New Episode of The Cyber Show: #045 | S5 | Specials | Zero Trust | Part Three

In this final episode, the focus is on the educational aspect of the Zero Trust World 2025 event. The hosts discuss with representatives from KnowBe4 and TryHackMe, two major platforms in the field of cybersecurity education. The episode also includes funny anecdotes about a night spent with podcaster friends in a vintage game store in Florida, where they played retro games while discussing cybersecurity. One of the highlights of the episode is the interview with Danielle from KnowBe4, a platform for managing human risks that educates end-users on best practices for email security. Danielle emphasizes the importance of continuous education and awareness to prevent cyber attacks, which are often facilitated by human errors. She mentions that 90% of cyber attacks are due to human factors, highlighting the crucial importance of education in this field. The interview with TryHackMe reveals the inspiring story of the platform, founded by students who recognized the difficulties in learning the technical aspects of cybersecurity. TryHackMe offers accessible and free education at its core, allowing anyone to start learning hacking and system protection. The platform emphasizes curiosity and practical learning, making cybersecurity education fun and engaging. The discussions highlight the urgent need to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap. Experts stress that governments and educational institutions must invest more in cybersecurity education from a young age. They note that cybersecurity must be integrated into the school curriculum to prepare future generations for digital challenges. The episode also addresses the concept of "Zero Trust," a security approach based on the principle of never trusting, always verifying. This philosophy is essential for protecting networks and systems against internal and external threats. The experts discuss the importance of network segmentation, privilege management, and security hygiene for effectively implementing Zero Trust. Finally, the episode ends on a positive note, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration in the field of cybersecurity. Event participants were able to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and enhance their skills while having fun. To learn more, listen to the full episode at https://cybershow.uk/episodes.php?id=45