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cybersecurity measures.
Encompassing the organisation’s
people, process and technology
has now become paramount.
How do you deal with
stress and unwind outside
the office?
I fully step away from
technology and our business,
even if it is just for an hour
in a day. A good walk,
exercise, socialising and, most
importantly, enjoying family
time with my wife and children
gives me a quick release and
recharge before I step back to the next
new development or initiative.
If you could go back and
change one career decision
what would it be?
There is nothing I can offer here. I
firmly believe every decision, action and
event is an opportunity for improved
future development.
What do you currently identify as
the major areas of investment in
the cybersecurity industry?
One major area of investment for the
cybersecurity industry will be investment
One major area
of investment for
the cybersecurity
industry will be
investment in
protection for IoT
devices.
in protection for IoT devices. Often
these devices are different from more
‘standardised’ and mature IT hardware,
in that these IoT devices don’t have an
interface in the same way that traditional
computer technologies may have.
Therefore, it can be harder to protect
these newer IoT devices by traditional
means. Providers of cybersecurity
solutions must design, install and
support an infrastructure that will protect
these IoT devices and the wider existing
IT infrastructure.
Are there any differences in the
way cybersecurity challenges
need to be tackled in the
different regions? (Middle East,
Africa, Europe, Americas.)
There are huge differences across
the global geography, and we would
need a dedicated article to discuss
comprehensively! For anyone working
or exploring cybersecurity across
multiple geo and political regions, my
first comment would be to become very
familiar with the applicable data and
telecommunications legislation.
Another large challenge we see in
areas such as Europe and America
is protecting the large number of
personal devices that are in use in
these regions. Large infrastructure
is generally well protected, though
this obviously has to be
monitored. In emerging economies
in Africa and the Middle East, this
infrastructure can be more vulnerable
and requires greater attention.
What changes to your job
role have you seen in the
last year and how do you see
these developing in the next
12 months?
Obviously the biggest recent change in
cybersecurity and for the world generally
has been the impact of Coronavirus.
Like any opportunity, there has been
attacks that have used the concern
around the disease to their advantage,
most notably with phishing attacks.
What advice would you
offer somebody aspiring to
obtain C-level position in the
security industry?
Develop as much experience and
knowledge in the area as you can.
This doesn’t mean you need to change
specific roles or employers regularly,
but you do need to continually learn
and improve your understanding and
skills development.
Cybersecurity is a fabulous sector as it
is constantly evolving and developing at
a weekly and daily rate. u
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