NOW Ep 113: The new era of cyber risk

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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.
Chapters
  • 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 hyper-connectivity
  • 13:58 Cybersecurity as a life skill
  • 14:56 Closing remarks
29 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business · Investing

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