Steven Woodhouse, Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Australia & New Zealand at Fortinet, delivered an engaging session on strengthening defences against today’s evolving cyber threats.
He emphasised that resilience requires more than technology alone—it demands skilled professionals, effective governance, and trusted collaboration.
Key Points
- People: Building a workforce equipped with the skills, adaptability, and critical thinking to respond to threats.
- Process: Establishing strong governance, policies, and life-cycle management to maintain preparedness.
- Partnership: Collaborating with technology providers and security partners to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to incidents.
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