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In the newest episode of The Art of Digitalisation, host Johanna-Kadri Kuusk explores what it means to defend a nation whose core public services, identity infrastructure, and communications operate online. Mihkel Tikk, Deputy Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces Cyber Command and lead mentor at NATO DIANA, explains why cyber security in Estonia is not a standalone discipline but a way of protecting the country’s digital way of life.
He outlines how Cyber Command prepares for conflict long before attacks happen, why defence must function even without internet access, and how close collaboration with the private sector and reserve forces strengthens national resilience. The episode highlights how technologies such as AI, drones, space-based communications, and electronic warfare are reshaping both the threats and the capabilities available to modern defence forces.
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to learn:
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Why protecting a digital society requires defending citizens’ lifestyle, not just systems.
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How civilian experts and the private sector become part of military cyber readiness.
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What NATO exercises like Locked Shields reveal about real-world cyber conflict.
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How emerging technologies, from AI to drones and satellite networks, drive new defence strategies.
To stay updated on how Estonia’s digital state shapes the future of governance, resilience, and security, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and watch for our upcoming episodes.
