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EU CyberNet Expert Podcast Series: Episode #2 is Released

EU CyberNet has released Episode #2 in its Expert Podcast Series. The episode titled “If AI Fails Tomorrow, Can Your Public Services Still Run?” discusses the Institutional AI Dependency Test that is an evidence-led governance exercise for cyber resilience. The episode features Andra T. Alcalá and is hosted by LAC4 Partnerships and Technical Engagement Manager Leonardo Ortega.

The 2nd episode builds on a recent blog article in EU CyberNet’s Expert Blog Series “The Institutional AI Dependency Test: Can Public Services Continue When AI Cannot be Trusted. An Evidence-led Governance Exercise for Cyber Resilience” by Andra T. Alcalá and discussed institutional dependency on artificial intelligence and AI governance. Podcast episode will discuss the article in-depth by introducing the Institutional AI Dependency Test, an exercise for assessing whether an institutional can identify its operational dependence on AI, restrict or suspend the system, trace affected outputs and actions, maintain essential services and restore use.   

Andra T. Alcalá is a PhD researcher and specialist in cybersecurity regulation, cyber resilience, AI governance and institutional accountability. She leads applied research at the Innovatech Institute for Trusted Digital Futures, advises public and private organisations and conducts independent reviews of AI governance, cyber resilience and digital oversight. She is CEO of Genesis International Business Group and the author of forthcoming books on cyber resilience, AI governance, audit and assurance. She has been a member of the EU CyberNet Expert Pool since February 2026. 

 

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 About the Series 

While often seen as a complicated topic, the podcast will decode cyber resilience into clear understanding and actionable steps. EU CyberNet Expert Podcast Series turns cyber capacity building and cybersecurity-related topics into accessible stories.   

Rooted in the European Union perspective and addressing global audience, the series brings spotlight to underrepresented voices and less discussed issues such as women in cyber or youth engagement but also seeks to raise wider cyber awareness by discussing how cyber affects societies on a daily basis in order to build a more inclusive and resilient digital future.  

Ultimately, EU CyberNet Expert Podcast Series will bridge the gap between cyber experts and interested listeners to improve the relevance of cyber resilience to policymakers and teenagers alike.  

EU CyberNet Expert Podcast Series takes note of AI changing cybersecurity and AI becoming part of daily lives, thus the podcast is produced with the help of AI: based on human-authored expert content and real voices, the podcast is using AI-generated narratation. Each episode is reviewed and approved by the experts and EU CyberNet team.    

The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest speakers only and don’t necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or EU CyberNet. Neither the European Union nor EU CyberNet can be held responsible for them.  

EU CyberNet Expert Podcast Series is hosted by EU CyberNet’s Experts Lead Cecilia Popa and LAC4 Partnerships and Technical Engagement Manager Leonardo Ortega in rotation.  

Tune In & Follow 

Podcasts will be published on major podcast platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and SoundCloud. Follow EU CyberNet on podcast platforms, LinkedIn and X for new episodes.   

  



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