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Episode 54: Matias Mesiä, FIRSTCON25 Speaker
Thursday, 19 June, 2025

In this episode of the FIRST Impressions Podcast, FIRSTCON25 Speaker, Matias Mesiä of NCSC-FI, discusses the high-impact 2024 data breach that targeted the City of Helsinki’s education department. With over 100,000 residents affected, Matias breaks down how the incident unfolded and the coordinated response involving NCSC-FI, city officials, service providers, and law enforcement. He shares the unique challenges of managing a major breach under intense media scrutiny. Tune in for key lessons on public-sector cybersecurity, crisis communication, and response readiness.

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