Leading Global Cyber Security with Christine Bejerasco | 02

Cyber leadersPublished 13 Dec 2024

Features

James Lyne & Ciaran Martin

In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Christine Bejerasco, the CISO of WithSecure, for an insightful conversation about navigating the complexities of cybersecurity in today’s global landscape. Christine shares her experiences; from the wild early days of network worms and mobile malware, to the evolving role of the modern CISO and what it takes to lead cybersecurity experts towards a safer digital world.

Highlights:

[3:00] After GDPR: the regulations defining how organisations do privacy and security

[8:30] Thoughts from a Former Forbes Councils Member

[11:00] The Early 2000s: The Era of Network Worms and Mobile Malware

Links:

GDPR | GDPR Guidance and Resources The Rise of loT Attacks: Endpoint Protection DORA Regulation NIS2 Directive | SANS NIS2 Resources Let’s Stop Blaming Users For Our Bad Security Design 'After two decades in the cybersecurity industry, I have never been bored’ The Perfect Worm 10th Anniversary of the World's first Mobile Malware 'Cabir' Maliciously Mobile: A Brief History of Mobile Malware Ronald Reagan's famous speech: ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’

Contact:

Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org

Speakers

James Lyne

Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer

James has spent the past 20 years of his life chasing cybercriminals around the Internet and, as a self-professed “massive geek”, has been involved in most cyber security disciplines.

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Ciaran Martin

Professor, Director of CISO Network

Professor, Director of CISO Network, SANS Institute Professor Ciaran Martin, CB, joined SANS Institute in January 2023 as Director of SANS CISO Network and Summits EMEA. Respected as a world leader among public authorities for cybersecurity, he is the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) founder and former head. Ciaran's belief in the collaboration of government and industry to enhance cybersecurity makes him as an ideal lead for today’s Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).