The Monica Talks Cyber Show

Hosted by Monica Verma

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Jun 2026

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Welcome to The Monica Talks Cyber Podcast Experience: The fastest, easiest and an engaging way to 'Go From Chaos to Resilience in The World of AI'. Monica Talks Cyber is a technology, AI and cybersecurity podcast and community for unfiltered conversations, insights, tips and deep dives real stories and opinions from renowned global experts and leaders in technology, AI and cybersecurity. Join the community at https://monicatalkscyber.com/. The podcast show is hosted by Monica Verma, Hacker, CISO, AI Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Founder & CEO, Multiple Award-Winner, Top No. 3 CISO in EMEA and Top-50 Women in Tech. © Monica Verma Disclaimer: The opinions are the personal opinions of the guest speaker(s). The facts and opinions appearing in the podcast show do not bear any resemblance to or reflect the views of the host.

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June 16, 2026Episode 708 min

How I Landed 3 Dream Cyber Jobs Without Applying (My Proven 7-Step System)

Most dream jobs I’ve landed in the last seven years didn’t come from applying online - they came from a completely different approach.In today’s video, I break down the exact 7-step system I’ve used for 16+ years to attract opportunities, network intentionally, and position your LinkedIn profile as a value powerhouse, not a digital CV.You’ll learn: How to identify your real dream role (and why it matters), how to build a high-impact LinkedIn profile that works for you, how to connect with the right people using smart filters, how to send effective, personalised connection requests, how to nail a virtual coffee chat, when and how to ask for referrals, the mindset shift that changes your entire job search.Looking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

June 9, 2026Episode 6918 min

How to Manage a Cyber Crisis (without cracking under pressure)

Every cyber crisis has one common thread: it never happens at a “good time.” I’ve led teams through high-stakes attacks while on vacation, during product launches, and even mid-board meetings. In this video, I’m breaking down 7 hard-earned lessons that every cybersecurity and crisis leader needs to survive (and shine) in a real-world cyber crisis. These aren’t theories - they’re lived, tested, and battle-proven.You’ll learn: the difference between freezing and mobilizing, why fast doesn’t mean hasty (and how to know the line), how to keep communication clear under pressure, why pulling the plug can cost millions (and what to do instead), the one thing that will make or break your crisis leadership reputationIf you’re a CISO, security lead, or business executive — this video is your playbook to lead when chaos hits.Looking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

June 2, 2026Episode 6819 min

The 4-Step Framework to Responsible AI (It Is Not Optional)

From McDonald’s drive-thru meltdown to hiring and banking algorithms discriminating against women, AI failures are already happening in 2025.In this video, I break down how to implement Responsible AI that protects your brand, your customers, and your future.You’ll learn: the real-world AI disasters and what caused them, how to build an AI governance framework that actually works, 4 critical steps every organization must take today, how to create transparency, accountability, and trust in your AI systems.Because Responsible AI isn’t just a buzzword- it’s your survival skill.Looking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

May 26, 2026Episode 671 hr 3 min

The AI Insider Threat Every Leader Is Ignoring

An AI agent was given access to email. It found a threat in its environment and chose blackmail. This is not a hypothetical. I sat down with security researcher Graham Cluley, where we discussed the real case study of an AI model that, when faced with the possibility of being shut down, decided its best move was to threaten the very humans trying to govern it. In another scenario the AI was responsible for fire alarms. When there was fire and CTO was inside, the AI turned off the alarm nonetheless. This video breaks down what actually happened, why it matters for every executive responsible for AI deployment, and what it tells us about the governance frameworks most organisations still don't have.If you are a CISO, CRO, board member, or any leader responsible for AI risks or AI deployment in your enterprise, this one is for you.Looking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

May 19, 2026Episode 6628 min

How I Became a CISO in 4 years (and my 9-step System for you)

Most people think it takes a decade to become a cybersecurity leader. I did it in just four years and I’m breaking down exactly how. In this video, I share my 9-step framework that helped me land a CISO role in 90 days, without a laundry list of certifications or endless applications. This is a no-gatekeeping, no-fluff roadmap that works because I’ve lived it. In this episode you’ll learn: the real skills and mindset that define cybersecurity leadership, how to position yourself as a business leader, not just a technical expert, the S.T.A.R storytelling method for impactful interviews, how to network strategically and negotiate like a pro, my 5C’s negotiation framework for securing the role you deserve.Looking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

May 12, 2026Episode 6517 min

3 Ways to Get Your Own Budget (For Every Security Leader)

Struggling to get your cybersecurity budget approved? In this video, as a board-certified cybersecurity leader and former CSO, I reveal my step-by-step framework to justify security budgets to your board or executive team.Most CISOs fail because they speak in technical jargon, not in business terms. Monica shows you exactly how to align security with revenue, risk, and reputation - the only language executives care about. If you want to lead as a CISO, cyber strategist, or business enabler, this is the skill you must master.You’ll learn:The biggest mistakes CISOs make when asking for budget; How to speak in business impact terms, not security jargon; Why quantifying risk is your strongest weapon; How to present a tiered plan executives can’t ignoreLooking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

May 5, 2026Episode 6443 min

Give Me 45 Min and I'll Show You How to Go from 0 to 6-Figures

The cybersecurity industry in 2025 is evolving faster than ever. While companies lay off thousands, they’re also desperately hiring cybersecurity leaders who can bridge AI, business, and security. In this ultimate tutorial, I share 20+ years of hard-earned lessons that took me from a $40K coder to a $250K cybersecurity leader and consultant.What You’ll Learn: how to pivot before everyone else in cybersecurity, why skills beat credentials, the AI edge you MUST develop right now, leadership & communication skills that fast-track promotions, 5 career paths (Hacker, IAM, Cloud Security, GRC/Privacy, CISO), real strategies that helped me 10x my career. Whether you’re entry-level, mid-career, or aiming for CISO, this roadmap is designed to help you secure, scale, and lead.Looking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

April 28, 2026Episode 631 hr 41 min

How a CISO Survived The SEC Lawsuit, Nation-State Cyber Attack and SolarWinds Breach | ft. Tim Brown

The SEC charged a CISO personally for a cyberattack. Not the company. The individual, Tim Brown. Tim fought back, and won. In the age of AI, every security and business leader needs to ask: Am I next?When the SolarWinds supply chain attack hit in 2020, Tim Brown became one of the first CISOs in history to face personal SEC charges. That case changed the conversation around CISO accountability permanently. With AI inside your enterprise, making decisions, generating outputs and influencing risk, the accountability question has not gone away. It has grown. With that, so has the personal liability exposure for every security leader expanded.In this episode, Monica Verma sits down with Tim Brown, Former CISO of SolarWinds, to talk about what it actually means to be held personally accountable, how he navigated the charges, and what every CISO, security architect, and risk leader needs to understand before their organisation deploys AI at scale.This is not a theoretical conversation. It already happened to one of us.Looking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

April 21, 2026Episode 6315 min

From Bullied Kid to Cybersecurity Leader: 5 Beliefs That Changed My Life

From a shy, bullied kid… to a global CSO in just four years. In this episode, I share the 5 core beliefs that transformed my life and career - helping me go from invisible to influential, and from surviving to leading in cybersecurity.Looking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

April 14, 2026Episode 6241 min

Agentic AI Making Million Dollar Decisions: Keynote

We have gone from AI that generates to AI that reasons to AI that builds and does things. We have gone from Generative AI to Agentic AI. While in theory and under closed conditions, an LLM is deterministic, in current practical applications it returns a probabilistic outcomes. At the same time, these highly probabilistic AI agents / agentic AI have increasingly become a part of business workflows, taking actions, making decisions and doing things for you. Agentic AI is making million dollar decisions while it still hallucinates, isn't always accurate, can be hacked, prompt injected, and doesn't have deterministic guardrails around it. In this keynote, I cover: 1) The Current State of Agentic AI, 2) Current Threat Landscape with AI 3) How to Govern and Secure Agentic AILooking to go from chaos and unpredictability to resilience in the world of AI? Start here with The Predictability Factor newsletter at The Monica Talks Cyber (https://www.monicatalkscyber.com).

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