S1|Ep62 Building a Cybersecurity-First Culture: Key Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth

Let’s talk about building a cybersecurity-first culture and uncover the key strategies for sustainable business growth. We’ll take a closer look at how Artificial Intelligence and Zero Trust strategies are being used to battle intelligent cyber threats, together with my brilliant guest, Dr. Victor Monga from LA, California (USA).

Dr. Monga is a Cybersecurity Technologist & Architect, co-author of Simple Solutions, Complex Problems, founder of VTF University, and co-host/producer of the Zero Trust Journey Podcast.

With over 70 industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications, Victor is a highly sought-after speaker at global cybersecurity events, an adjunct professor, and an active board member of premier cybersecurity organizations.

🔑 In this episode, we reveal powerful insights on:
✔️ Why cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue – it’s a cultural and strategic imperative for business growth in 2025 and beyond
✔️ What a cybersecurity-first culture really means – and how it drives sustainable digital transformation
✔️ How C-suite leaders and boards can champion cybersecurity as a core business value – practical steps to embed it into everyday operations
✔️ Why employees are both the first line of defense and the most vulnerable link – and how to build awareness, accountability, and engagement across teams
✔️ The role of emotional intelligence, mindset, and soft skills in strengthening cyber resilience – with real-world examples from forward-thinking companies
✔️ How to align cybersecurity and innovation – so that protection doesn’t come at the cost of agility
✔️ The biggest cyber threats and challenges on the horizon for 2025
✔️ One game-changing piece of advice every business leader and cybersecurity professional should hear to embed a long-lasting, growth-driving cyber culture

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🔗 VTF University on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/vtfuniversity/

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

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