What does it take to defend 32 nations across five domains in an era of AI, quantum, and nation-state threats?

In this episode of Code and Country, we sit down with NATO’s first-ever CIO and CISO, Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, for an inside look at the alliance’s approach to cybersecurity, digital transformation, and geopolitical defense.

We explore why NATO consensus creates stronger decisions, how multi-domain operations integrate land, sea, air, cyber, and space defense, and what cyber leaders can learn from NATO’s approach to AI-powered protection and zero trust architecture.

Manfred shares how Russia, China, and North Korea use disinformation, stealth, and ransomware to pursue their national agendas. He also explains how Q-Day is coming and what leaders must do now to prepare for post-quantum cryptography.

If you are thinking about cyber threats at a nation-state scale, emerging quantum risks, or the impact of AI on defense strategies, this conversation will keep you ahead of the curve.

Listen to learn how NATO is modernizing cyber defense in support of democratic institutions.

When a ransomware attack hits, the headlines focus on the ransom. But what happens after the payment clears?

In this episode of Code and Country, we bring in Partner and Data Breach Coach Brent Arnold of Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP to uncover the truth about data breach response, the limits of cyber insurance, and the legal frontlines of cybersecurity litigation.

We take you inside why even “successful” ransomware payments often fail to recover your data, how insurers are rewriting the rules on cybersecurity compliance and policy exclusions, what CISOs need to know about the supply chain risk, class action defense, and recoup litigation.

Brent also shares his firsthand experience navigating Web3 cybersecurity, data protection in crisis, and the realities of incident response at scale.

Listen in and prepare your team to confront the real costs of cyber warfare—before you’re the next target.

In this episode of Code and Country, former CSIS and CBSA intelligence expert Neil Bisson explores the rising threats facing Canada and its allies. Cyber attacks, geopolitical tension, and cross-border crime are converging to reshape Canada’s security landscape.

Cyber and physical threats are no longer separate. Nation-state actors and cybercriminals are launching digital attacks that disrupt infrastructure, communications, and even elections. Intelligence sharing is also shifting as the United States adjusts its global strategy. Canada and its Five Eyes partners are being forced to rethink how they collaborate and respond.

At the border, Canada is dealing with a surge in illegal firearms entering from the south, while fentanyl remains a major concern. Economic pressure, disinformation, and trade tactics are quietly influencing Canadian sovereignty in ways many have not yet recognized.

AI-generated propaganda and deepfakes are already working to manipulate public opinion. This is a critical moment for Canada. Tune in to hear Neil Bisson’s expert perspective on what comes next.