Cybersecurity in the World of Smart Homes – Episode 2 of the “In the Context of Science” Podcast

We are pleased to announce the release of the second episode of our new podcast series, produced by the Polish-Japanese Academy of Computer Science in Gdańsk in collaboration with the editorial staff of Dziennik Bałtycki. In a series of episodes titled “In the Context of Science,” our experts explore key issues in the field of modern technology. This time, we’re taking a closer look at a topic that affects every internet user: multi-layered cybersecurity and the protection of our networks and devices.

In the latest episode of the show, we discuss how modern hackers operate and whether the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) poses real dangers to our homes.

Episode 2: Cybersecurity. Are cybercriminals “one step” ahead of everyone else?

In the second episode of the podcast, we discuss the mechanisms behind cyberattacks and how to effectively protect ICT systems and networks. Is the human factor always the weakest link in the security chain? Our expert explains why cybercriminals invest huge amounts of money in finding software vulnerabilities and how they exploit time pressure and human emotions to trick us into clicking on a dangerous link.

Our lecturer also shares his expertise on methods for training future IT professionals at the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology in Gdańsk, where students learn on a daily basis how to fend off advanced cyberattacks.

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The guest on the second episode isMichał Hyla, M.Sc.(Eng.)—an academic lecturer, specialist in computer science, advisor forthe Cybersecurity and Network Security specialization, and the Rector’s Representative for Student Internships atPJATK Gdańsk.

What will you learn from this podcast episode?

During the conversation, we address key issues faced by modern companies and individual users:

• Cybercriminals' Tactics—How Hackers Find Vulnerabilities in Software and Corporate Websites, and How Mass, Non-Targeted Network Scans Work to Identify Vulnerabilities.
• Multi-layered security—what is the modern policy of isolated network segments, and why does it restrict employees' data access privileges?
• Smart Homes and Risk—What Threats Do Internet of Things (IoT) Devices Pose, and How Can a Poorly Secured Robot Vacuum Help Criminals Map the Interior of Our Home?
• Cyber Hygiene Rules– What Are the Most Important Habits That Protect Us From Losing Data and Money, and How Much Does the Average Pole Know About Cyber Threats?