The Defender's Advantage Podcast Cybersecurity Conversations with the C-Suite and Board
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Mar 10, 2025 Imran Ahmad, Senior Partner and Canadian Co-Head of Cybersecurity at Norton Rose Fulbright, dives into the shifting landscape of cyber risk management. He emphasizes the imperatives of proactive training before breaches and how ransomware has altered boardroom discussions. Ahmad discusses the growing importance of educating executives on cybersecurity strategies and the rise of threats like AI-driven corporate espionage. He also addresses how organizations must adapt to sophisticated threats, stressing the need for collaboration among legal and technical teams.
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Emerging Cyber Threats
- State-sponsored threat actors increasingly target critical infrastructure, not for financial gain, but geopolitical motivation.
- Corporate espionage in AI is rising due to global competition and potential economic ramifications.
Board Focus on Cyber Risk
- Boards are increasingly aware of cyber risks and their fiduciary obligations.
- They seek practical mitigation strategies from management and advisors, focusing on enterprise risk management.
Breach Management Lessons
- Imran Ahmad uses a classroom example where students analyze poorly managed breaches.
- Common issues: extended downtime, poor communication, and subsequent litigation/regulatory investigations.