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CISO: Secure the Future

In this podcast, Dave Maasland talks to none other than Richard Marko, CEO of ESET. From the heart of Europe, he shares how ESET has been working on digital autonomy since day one – long before it became a buzzword.

6 August 2025 | 1 minute read

What once started as a “simple” virus scanner has grown into a global network of smart security, driven by artificial intelligence and people who believe in progress. Richard explains how ESET always wants to stay one step ahead of malicious actors and why human freedom in the digital world is at the heart of everything ESET does.

What can you expect?

  • Why autonomy and privacy are not a luxury, but a necessity
  • How AI works as a kind of digital self-driving car for cybersecurity
  • The future of digital warfare and ESET's role in it
  • What really drives ESET to protect people around the world

A candid conversation about leadership, technology and protecting progress. Perfect for anyone who wants to look beyond firewalls and virus scanners – and understand what is really at stake.

Watch the full podcast episode here: