Lost In Cyberia
This is your guide to navigating the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Hosted by Annie-Mei Forster and Anika Guenov, this podcast breaks down complex topics into relatable, easy-to-understand conversations. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious newcomer, or a professional looking for fresh perspectives, join us as we explore cyber threats, digital safety tips, and the human stories behind the screen. Follow us on Instagram @thecybersecuritygals
Episodes
10 episodes
Ep. 9 From Fashion Design to Cybersecurity with Hortense Rothery
In this episode of Lost in Cyberia, we’re joined by Hortense Rothery, the Relationship Manager at Volkis. Hortense shares her unique career journey from studying fashion design in New Zealand to transitioning into software development and event...
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Episode 9
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27:14
Ep. 8 Revenge of the Nerds: Confronting Gender Bias in Cyber Security and Cybercrime
This episode of Lost in Cyberia is what we (Annie-Mei and Anika) presented at CyberCon Canberra 2025.We look at the evolution of nerd culture, from the dawn of the internet til now. We also discuss:Why th...
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36:05
BONUS EP March Madness, Awards and Burnout Realness (We’re Tired)
March nearly broke us, but it also kind of made us. In this episode, Annie-Mei and Anika unpack a chaotic month full of firsts: our first podcast guests (shoutout to Harry from Phronesis and Hortense from Volkis 💜), first guest ...
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31:23
Ep. 7 How to seduce a model (large language model) with Harry Smith
Harry Smith (who also goes by Harrison, Hazza or H) is our very first guest on the podcast! Harry works at Phronesis Security in the application security space but has previously done pentesting on LLMs (large language models). We spoke to Harr...
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Episode 7
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38:28
Ep. 6 Red flags to look for in a job interview
Have you ever been told that a team you're interviewing for are like a family? If you have it's probably a good idea to widen that job search.In this episode we discuss red flags people should look out for in a job interview,...
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Episode 6
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41:23
Ep. 5 Is IWD a Waste of Time?
In this episode hosts Annie-Mei and Anika discuss whether International Women's Day (IWD) is achieving its purpose of promoting equality and diversity in the Cyber Security industry.IWD was first observed on March 19, 1911, in Austria, D...
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Episode 5
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50:26
Ep. 4 Top 5 Career Achievements in 2024
In this episode of Lost in Cyberia, Anika and Annie-Mei recount their top five cyber security milestones from 2024, including cryptography publications, conference appearances, and hands-on digital projects. They also touch on dating apps...
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Episode 4
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40:05
Ep. 3 How high is your risk tolerance in life?
This episode looks at how people can reach their goals by taking baby steps, whether that's for public speaking, networking or anything else in life. Annie-Mei and Anika discuss their family upbringing and how that has made them the people they...
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Episode 3
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26:39
Ep. 2 From Hospitality to Hackers
In this episode, Annie-Mei and Anika share their personal experiences, highlighting that a technical background isn't strictly necessary and emphasising the value of transferable skills from other industries like hospitality. They stress...
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Episode 2
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46:32
Ep. 1 How to find a mentor that you vibe with
Welcome to the Lost In Cyberia podcast where we break down cybersecurity into byte-sized pieces so you don't have to! We are your hosts Annie-Mei and Anika. In our very first episode we talk about the importance of mentoring and what mentors an...
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Episode 1
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