Show Notes
In this episode of Bad Actors, Matt Berry, Global Field CTO for Cyber at WWT, joins our host Rebecca Cradick to discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Focusing closely on the role of data combined with the human element, Matt explores that while AI poses new threats from attackers, it also presents a powerful opportunity for defenders to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
He shares insights on shifting from a compliance-first to a resilience-first mindset, and why leaders must prioritize the well-being and creative thinking of their teams. The conversation delves into the challenge of an ever-expanding threat landscape and the importance of arming people with the right tools, like AI, to combat alert fatigue and focus on high-level strategy.
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