Understanding that cyber security is a continuous journey rather than a destination is a challenging perspective for many organisations, regardless of company size. David Weisong, CIO of Information Systems at Energy Solutions joins ISF CEO Steve Durbin to shed light on the critical issues cyber security professionals face today including increasing security demands and costs of compliance. David underscores that executive buy-in is essential, noting that cyber security is no longer just an IT issue but a wider boardroom priority.
…The cost of just an annual SOC 2 audit or cost of a NIST audit is significant. Probably more striking is the cost of cyber security insurance… it’s quite literally double that dollar amount of coverage that’s required by our clients…
Tune in to hear more about:
- Security risks in technology innovation and adoption (1:29)
- The impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity and the need for organisations to prioritise legacy technology updates (6:59)
- Volatility, uncertainty, and technological change in the security industry (12:45)
- How technology innovations can disrupt and improve organisations (18:22)
- Managing innovation in a rapidly changing digital landscape (20:40)
- Limitations of accessing powerful technologies due to restrictions, threats, and security concerns (26:12)
- Emerging threats and risks in technology, including quantum computing, AI, and legacy systems (32:18)
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