Cloud Security Podcast by Google
EP219 Beyond the Buzzwords: Decoding Cyber Risk and Threat Actors in Asia Pacific
Apr 14, 2025
Steve Ledzian, APAC CTO at Mandiant, dives into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the Asia Pacific region. He discusses how many boards still see cyber risks solely as technical issues, missing critical human factors. Steve tackles the confusing jargon plaguing the industry, emphasizing clear communication. He highlights unexpected benefits from the Google-Mandiant merger and shares insights on reducing dwell time in cyber incidents. Finally, he forecasts significant cybersecurity challenges ahead and what organizations should do now to prepare.
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- Boards in the Asia Pacific region still misunderstand cyber risk as merely a technical issue, impeding informed decision-making and strategy development.
- Overloaded terminology in cybersecurity complicates communication, necessitating clearer definitions to enhance understanding and minimize misconceptions among professionals and stakeholders.
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Evolving Board Engagement with Cybersecurity
Over the years, there has been a notable shift in how boards engage with cybersecurity, although misconceptions persist. Many board members still view cyber risk as a technical issue that can be solved with a simple silver bullet solution, which often leads to misguided decision-making. For instance, some boards incorrectly see encryption as an all-encompassing fix, failing to recognize that if attackers gain access to decrypt encrypted data, it remains vulnerable. As awareness increases and boards receive more frequent briefings on cybersecurity, they are starting to understand that addressing cyber risks requires comprehensive strategies that encompass human factors and robust processes rather than just relying on technology.
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