In this episode of the 'Better Safe Than Sorry' podcast, Adrian Havette from Wipro Switzerland's Cybersecurity Practice interviews Anthony Grieco, Senior Vice President and Chief Security and Trust Officer at Cisco. They discuss the evolving threat landscape, the impact of AI on cyberattacks, the importance of upgrading network infrastructure, and the debate between platform-based and best-of-breed cybersecurity approaches. The conversation also covers microsegmentation in IT and IoT environments, best practices for enhancing cyber resilience, and effective strategies for retaining top cybersecurity talent. Tune in for insightful expertise on navigating today’s complex cybersecurity challenges.

(01:10) Emerging Trends in Cyber Attacks

(03:16) Platform Play vs. Best of Breed Solutions

(05:34) Microsegmentation and IT/OT Security

(09:07) Retaining Top Cybersecurity Talent

In this episode, Nico welcomes Fernando for an in-depth discussion about transitioning from traditional SIEMs to NextGen platforms. Fernando stresses the importance of aligning SIEM migration with business strategies and outcomes. He emphasizes the need to define a clear business case, select platforms that meet modern detection needs, and execute a phased rollout. Fernando also talks about the importance of reducing noise in SOC through automation and effective alert management. In addition, he advises on the critical communication between CISOs and CIOs, translating technical risks into business impacts. Finally, the conversation touches on key strategies for retaining cybersecurity talent, focusing on purpose, growth, and wellbeing.

(00:26) Challenges of Migrating to NextGen SIEM

(01:36) Strategic Planning for SIEM Migration

(04:29) Best Practices for SOC Alert Management

(08:20) Effective Communication Between CISO and CIO

(11:04) Talent Retention in Cybersecurity

In this episode, Kristie Pfosi, CISO at Marelli, discusses the evolving landscape of digital identity and cybersecurity, highlighting the significant role of AI in data analytics and risk identification. She talks about the current hesitations in fully adopting AI/ML capabilities, citing concerns over data transparency and control. Kristie also explores the potential future of passwordless authentication and provides insights on talent retention in the dynamic field of cybersecurity, emphasizing work-life balance and continuous learning.

Chapters:

(00:10) AI and Digital Identity

(02:01) Adoption of AI and ML Capabilities

(04:55) The Future of Passwords

(06:27) Talent Retention in Cybersecurity