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Leaders Reassess Cybersecurity Strategies After Major Breaches

Major breaches prompt leaders to rethink cybersecurity. Talent scarcity and relevant skills top the agenda at executive roundtables.

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Leaders Reassess Cybersecurity Strategies After Major Breaches

Executive leaders from various industries gathered at recent roundtables in Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland to assess their organizations' cybersecurity readiness. The discussions, led by Corey Thomas, CEO of Rapid7, highlighted significant breaches and the need for improved threat intelligence strategies.

Participants, including CISOs and Heads of Security from banking, finance, property management, telecommunications, healthcare, media, distribution, service delivery, and logistics, examined their organizations' cybersecurity posture. The ASX 200 Threat Landscape report by Rapid7 was a key reference during these discussions. The report likely provided insights into the current threat landscape, prompting attendees to question their cybersecurity strategies.

A key topic was threat intelligence, with leaders agreeing it should align with their overall cybersecurity strategy. However, they also acknowledged challenges such as the scarcity of resources and relevant skill sets in cybersecurity. These issues were discussed at length, with attendees seeking ways to address the talent gap and improve their organizations' cybersecurity capabilities.

The Executive Cybersecurity Roundtables revealed that significant breaches have led to a reassessment of cybersecurity strategies across various industries. Participants, guided by Corey Thomas, explored ways to enhance threat intelligence and tackle the scarcity of relevant skills and resources in cybersecurity. The ASX 200 Threat Landscape report by Rapid7 was a valuable resource in these discussions, helping organizations better understand and address their cybersecurity risks.

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