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In the newest episode of The Art of Digitalisation, host Petra Holm looks at how Estonia is responding to a cyber threat landscape that is becoming more complex, more frequent, and increasingly personal. She speaks with Gert Auväärt, Director of Cyber Security at the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA), and Urmo Keskel, Co-founder of Phishbite, about why cyber security can no longer be treated as a niche IT concern, but must be seen as a basic requirement for running a business and protecting everyday life in a digital society.
Gert Auväärt explains how Estonia’s threat environment has evolved, from a growing number of impactful cyber incidents to a sharp rise in scams and phishing attacks targeting both individuals and organisations. He highlights how advances in AI have made phishing messages far more convincing, even in smaller languages such as Estonian. As a result, cyber security must increasingly be treated as an everyday service—similar to internet connectivity or physical security.
Urmo Keskel adds the private-sector perspective, describing how companies can address human-driven risks through phishing simulations and short cyber hygiene trainings. By exposing employees to realistic phishing scenarios in a safe environment, organisations can help teams recognise suspicious messages, change behaviour, and build stronger resilience against real attacks.
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to learn:
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Why cyber security is now a basic requirement for every organisation, not just IT teams.
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How AI has made scams and phishing attacks more convincing and harder to detect.
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What individuals can do to improve their cyber hygiene and reduce everyday risks.
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How companies can strengthen resilience through training, planning, and layered defence.
To stay updated on how Estonia’s digital state is tackling security, resilience, and trust, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and watch for upcoming episodes.
