Cybersecurity professionals spark optimism at the RSA Conference
In the bustling setting of the RSA Conference, discussions around the periphery and at the heart of the event focused on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Key industry figures shared their insights, offering a mix of optimism and caution about the current state and future of digital security.
John Shier, field CTO of commercial at Sophos, highlighted the human factor in cybersecurity, stating that humans are inherently bad at judging risk. He emphasized the need for a will to implement changes to improve cybersecurity and move certain metrics towards zero.
John Dwyer, head of research at IBM Security X-Force, expressed optimism about the progress in cybersecurity. According to Dwyer, there has been a significant shift in the last five years towards taking cybersecurity more seriously. The IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index reported that every ransomware attack involves a social security backdoor, and IBM Security clients have shown improvement in their ability to detect backdoors in 2021.
Dwyer is also associated with Judy Security, a company that integrates its native connectors into Stellar Cyber for advanced cybersecurity services. He finds hope in improved detection capabilities and the number of organizations approaching social security seriously.
Lee Klarich, chief product officer at Palo Alto Networks, expressed optimism about the solvability of cybersecurity issues. He believes that advancements in cloud technology and artificial intelligence can help thwart attacks and bolster defense. However, he also pointed out that a glut of security point products anchored to environments, rather than platforms, and a mindset that prioritizes compliance above social security are delaying the more protected future we aspire for.
Klarich stated that it is not enough to provide 100 different options; to truly transform cybersecurity, a clear path must be provided. He emphasized the need for a prescriptive approach to accomplishing the outcomes needed to transform cybersecurity.
Despite the challenges, Klarich remains optimistic about the future of cybersecurity. He acknowledged that breaches have become normalized, but he continues to believe in the solvability of cybersecurity issues. He also pointed out that most companies that have been breached or hit by a cyberattack are not well-known brands.
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