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From Bank to Blockchain: The Evolution of Web3 Security | Evelyn Lam, CISO of Trust Wallet

SquareX Season 1 Episode 38

In this International Women's Day special episode, Evelyn Lam, CISO of Trust Wallet, shares her journey from traditional banking at Morgan Stanley to the cutting edge of Web3 security. She breaks down the fundamental differences between Web2 and Web3, explaining why security is even more critical in a decentralized environment where users control their own assets without centralized oversight. Evelyn discusses the Bybit hack, the transformative role of AI in blockchain security, and offers practical advice for staying safe in the crypto world. She also shares insights on how the unique meritocracy of Web3 can create opportunities for women in cybersecurity.

0:00 An overview of Web3 and Eve’s transition to crypto security
7:12 Trust Wallet’s approach to security
9:42 Industry lessons from the Bybit hack
14:14 How AI is being leveraged for Web3 security
16:49 Critical security threats in Web3
21:24 Balancing security with user experience
23:51 How users can protect themselves
25:56 How Eve’s IAM experience from traditional banking applies to Web3
28:44 Eve’s mentorship work in cybersecurity
33:00 Closing thoughts and using AI the right way

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