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Step into the evolving cyber world with Kiran’s video series. From boardroom strategies to everyday digital safety, these videos provide actionable insights that empower leaders, teams, and individuals to make smarter cybersecurity decisions.

Culture is not a soft concept. It is your hardest cyber control. In this video, Dr. Kiran Kewalramani, CEO of Cyber Ethos, board advisor, and author of Cyber Insecurity: The Silent Risk in Your Boardroom, makes the case that no firewall, no security tool, and no incident response plan will save an organisation with a weak culture. If your people do not take security seriously, your technical stack does not matter. This is one of the most overlooked risks sitting in boardrooms right now. And the fix is not a technology purchase. It starts at the top. WHAT YOU WILL TAKE AWAY: ✅ Why culture is the single most powerful lever board leaders have in cybersecurity ✅ How weak organisational culture silently undermines even the best technical controls ✅ What board directors and executives can do right now to shift culture and reduce risk ✅ Why the board, not the CISO, must own this conversation ✅ How improving culture creates a compounding effect across your entire security posture If you are a board director, CEO, CFO, or senior executive, this is not optional viewing. This is the conversation your next board meeting needs to have. ─────────────────────────────────────── ABOUT DR. KIRAN KEWALRAMANI ─────────────────────────────────────── Dr. Kiran Kewalramani is the Cybersecurity Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, Cybersecurity Business of the Year 2024, and founder of Cyber Ethos, a board-level cybersecurity advisory firm. He is a published author, board advisor, and one of Australia's leading voices on cybersecurity governance and risk. His book, Cyber Insecurity: The Silent Risk in Your Boardroom, is the definitive guide for board leaders who want to govern cyber risk with confidence. ─────────────────────────────────────── WORK WITH CYBER ETHOS ─────────────────────────────────────── Whether you need board-level cyber advisory, a keynote speaker who translates complex risk into plain English, or a governance framework your board can actually act on, Cyber Ethos works with organisations that take security seriously at the leadership level. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with Cyber Ethos and our journey toward a secure digital future. Say hi and follow us on our socials! 🌐 Website: www.cyberethos.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberethos/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyber_ethos/ ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberEthos
Culture eats cybersecurity for breakfast
Dr Kiran Kewalramani, CEO & Founder of Cyber Ethos and author of "Cyber Insecurity: The Silent Risk in Your Boardroom," receives the Boardroom Cyber Leadership Award 2026 at the Fluxx Asia Conference, Manila, Philippines — presented by Her Excellency Dr Theresa Moseley. In his acceptance remarks, Dr Kiran delivers a direct message to boards, directors, and executives: "As a board director, the duty to protect your organisation is not optional. It is your fiduciary duty." As AI transformation accelerates across industries, cyber attacks are growing in speed and sophistication. Dr Kiran urges every leader to keep cybersecurity and data privacy at the forefront — not as an IT problem, but as a governance imperative. ───────────────────────────── 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR KIRAN ───────────────────────────── 🌐 Website: https://www.kirankewalramani.com 📘 Book (Free Chapter 1): https://book.kirankewalramani.com/buy 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirankewalramani 🏢 Cyber Ethos: https://www.cyberethos.com.au ───────────────────────────── 📖 ABOUT THE BOOK ───────────────────────────── "Cyber Insecurity: The Silent Risk in Your Boardroom" — Published by Penguin/NuVoice Press. The boardroom guide to cyber and AI governance for directors, CEOs, and CFOs. ───────────────────────────── 🏆 ABOUT DR KIRAN KEWALRAMANI ───────────────────────────── PhD Cybersecurity | MBA-IT (AGSM @ UNSW) | GAICD | CISA Cybersecurity Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Cybersecurity Business of the Year 2024 Top 50 CIOs in Australia 2021 Founder & CEO, Cyber Ethos — Cybersecurity advisory for boards, government, critical infrastructure, and SMEs. ───────────────────────────── CHAPTERS ───────────────────────────── 0:00 Award Announcement 0:08 Introduction — Boardroom Cyber Leadership Award 1:12 Acceptance Speech Begins 1:30 Cyber Attacks & AI Transformation Warning 2:01 The Fiduciary Duty Message to Boards 2:22 Thanking the Jury & Family 2:38 Cyber Ethos Mission Statement 2:53 Closing Remarks 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with Cyber Ethos and our journey toward a secure digital future. Say hi and follow us on our socials! 🌐 Website: www.cyberethos.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberethos/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyber_ethos/ ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberEthos
Dr Kiran Kewalramani Wins Boardroom Cyber Leadership Award 2026 | Fluxx Asia | Manila Philippines
Cybersecurity is not selective, if you’re connected to the internet, you are a target. Just like COVID-19 didn’t discriminate, cyber threats don’t either. Whether you’re a business owner, executive, or individual, attackers see opportunity everywhere. In this video, we break down why everyone is at risk and why taking cybersecurity seriously is no longer optional. 🔐 Cyber threats don’t choose, they target everyone 🚨 If you're online, you're exposed Learn why cyber awareness and proactive security are critical in today’s digital world. #CyberSecurity #CyberSecurityAwareness #CyberRisk #Ransomware #DataBreach #InformationSecurity #DigitalSafety #CyberThreats #BusinessSecurity #OnlineSafety 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with Cyber Ethos and our journey toward a secure digital future. Say hi and follow us on our socials! 🌐 Website: www.cyberethos.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberethos/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyber_ethos/ ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberEthos
Why Are You a Target Online #cybersecurity #cyberthreats #awareness
Most boards think cyber security is the IT team's problem. It is not. A single cyber incident can stop revenue, breach customer trust, trigger personal director liability, and collapse a business within days. This conversation cuts through the technical noise and puts cyber risk exactly where it belongs: in the boardroom. In this episode you will learn: 1) Why cyber risk is now ranked the number one business risk globally and what that means for directors and executives 2) The three questions every board director must ask their CIO or IT manager right now 3)) Why being compliant does not mean you are protected and what to do instead 4)) How supply chain attacks create blind spots that most organisations have no plan for 5) What your customers expect from you in the first 48 hours after a cyber incident 6) Why you do not need to understand technology to govern cyber risk effectively About Dr. Kiran Kewalramani: Dr. Kiran Kewalramani is CEO and Founder of Cyber Ethos, a cybersecurity advisory firm headquartered in Queensland, Australia. He is Cybersecurity Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, author of Cyber Insecurity: The Silent Risk in Your Boardroom (Penguin/NuVoice Press), and a trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, and government. With 25 years across Telstra, American Express, NSW Police, and Queensland Government, he translates complex cyber and technology risk into plain English for leaders who need to act. Get Chapter 1 of Cyber Insecurity FREE: [book.kirankewalramani.com/buy] Connect with Dr. KK: Website: [kirankewalramani.com] LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/kirankewalramani] Cyber Ethos: [cyberethos.com.au] #CyberSecurity #BoardGovernance #CyberRisk #CyberInsecurity #AustralianBusiness 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with Cyber Ethos and our journey toward a secure digital future. Say hi and follow us on our socials! 🌐 Website: www.cyberethos.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberethos/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyber_ethos/ ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberEthos
Are Your Board Directors Personally Liable for a Cyber Breach?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem, it’s a business risk that leaders cannot ignore. From ransomware attacks to data breaches, cyber incidents can shut down operations, damage reputation, and impact revenue. That’s why cybersecurity must be driven from the top, by executives, leadership teams, and board directors. In this video, we explain why cybersecurity is now a leadership responsibility and why every organisation must treat it as a core business priority. 🔐 Cybersecurity is not a “nice to have” 🚨 It is a must-have for business survival If you're a business owner, executive, or board member, this is something you cannot afford to overlook. #CyberSecurity #CyberRisk #Ransomware #DataBreach #BusinessContinuity #CyberSecurityAwareness #InformationSecurity #Leadership #Boardroom #DigitalTransformation #CyberResilience 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with Cyber Ethos and our journey toward a secure digital future. Say hi and follow us on our socials! 🌐 Website: www.cyberethos.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberethos/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyber_ethos/ ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberEthos
Cybersecurity Is No Longer IT’s Job, It’s a Leadership Responsibility
A new wave of AI-powered children’s toys is hitting the market, using advanced chatbots to create interactive robots and plush toys that can hold real conversations with kids. However, growing concerns are emerging. Independent testing reveals some AI toys can respond to questions around safety, privacy, and inappropriate content in ways that introduce serious risks. As artificial intelligence becomes part of children’s daily lives, the line between play and exposure is increasingly blurred. In today’s digital world, protecting children’s privacy, data security, and online safety must extend to every connected device, including toys. 📹CTTO: nbcnews #CyberSecurity #AIToys #ChildSafety #DataPrivacy #OnlineSafety #ArtificialIntelligence #SmartDevices #IoTSecurity #digitalparenting 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with Cyber Ethos and our journey toward a secure digital future. Say hi and follow us on our socials! 🌐 Website: www.cyberethos.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberethos/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyber_ethos/ ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberEthos
AI toys are getting smarter, but are they safe for children? #ai #tech #aitoys
Cybersecurity isn’t an IT problem anymore… it’s a leadership failure. Every app. Every device. Every connection. Your attack surface is growing — and so are cybercriminal operations. They’re not hackers in hoodies. They’re organised. Funded. Relentless. The real risk? Most organisations don’t even know how exposed they are. 📖 Cyber Insecurity breaks it down. 👉 www.kirankewalramani.com/my-book/ #cybersecurity #cyberrisk #leadership #cyberthreats #infosec #ciso #digitalrisk #cyberawareness #databreach #cybergovernance 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with Cyber Ethos and our journey toward a secure digital future. Say hi and follow us on our socials! 🌐 Website: www.cyberethos.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberethos/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyber_ethos/ ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberEthos
Cybersecurity Is Not IT’s Job - It’s a Leadership Crisis #cybersecurity #cyberthreats
A robot vacuum incident exposed more than 7,000 connected devices, highlighting the growing cybersecurity risks of smart homes and IoT devices. As homes become more connected, everyday technology like robot vacuums, smart cameras, and voice assistants can become entry points for cyber attackers. The reality is simple: cybersecurity must extend beyond computers to every connected device. At Cyber Ethos, we help organisations and individuals understand and mitigate the risks created by the rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT). 🔐 Secure every connected device before attackers do. 📹CTTO: 10newsau #CyberSecurity #IoTSecurity #SmartHomeSecurity #ConnectedDevices #CyberRisk #InternetOfThings #CyberEthos 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with Cyber Ethos and our journey toward a secure digital future. Say hi and follow us on our socials! 🌐 Website: www.cyberethos.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberethos/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyber_ethos/ ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberEthos
7,000 Devices Hacked Through a Robot Vacuum | Smart Home Cyber Risk #shorts #cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence has changed fraud forever. Today, cybercriminals can clone your voice in seconds using AI voice cloning technology. Fuelling deepfake scams, executive impersonation fraud, and advanced social engineering attacks. If your organisation isn’t prepared for AI-powered cyber threats, it’s already exposed. 🔐 Protect your voice. Protect your business. 📹CTTO: 9newsqueensland #CyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #VoiceCloning #Deepfake #AIFraud #SocialEngineering #CyberRisk #CyberEthos 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with Cyber Ethos and our journey toward a secure digital future. Say hi and follow us on our socials! 🌐 Website: www.cyberethos.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberethos/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyber_ethos/ ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberEthos
AI Voice Cloning Scam: They Can Steal Your Voice in Seconds #deepfake #artificialintelligence #ai
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