Cybercon Melbourne 2025: Cybersecurity's New Role in Business Strategy

Cyber risks continue to evolve and leaders are stepping up to meet the challenge. PwC’s 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights report shows that 60% of executives now rank cybersecurity among their top priorities, yet only 6% feel fully confident in their ability to manage every risk. Building digital trust takes more than technology. It requires people, resilience, and leadership with confidence in a connected world. Explore the full report here: pwc.com/us/dti

Reflecting on an engaging week at #HLTH2025 in Las Vegas, where the focus was on next-gen tech for healthcare organizations. Amidst the buzz, my discussions with healthcare CIOs delved into the practical aspects of execution. Here are some key insights from these industry leaders: ✅ Universally, the mandate is to do more with less while executing on strategic initiatives. ✅ The demand for strategic and proficient partners is high. ✅ Transitioning from vision to successful implementation poses the biggest challenge. ✅ Navigating through disparate data sets and siloed information remains a significant obstacle. ✅ Addressing cybersecurity and compliance gaps stands out as a top-risk priority. ✅ Modernizing infrastructure enables innovation. In essence, the challenge lies in bridging the vision for the future with the current operational realities. What were your major learnings from this event? #HLTH2025 #HealthcareIT #DigitalHealth #CIO #HealthTech #Cybersecurity #Interoperability #HealthcareInnovation

"We would encourage organisations to explore and understand where they are at on their journey to cybersecurity," says our Partner, Tiggy McCool. "Resistance to change is often cited as a barrier, but can be proactively addressed through Change Management techniques to encourage the development of a positive, rather than reactive, cybersecure culture." New research from Talan - UK has found that 69% of executives expect the cyber threat landscape to become more complex in the next 12 months, which could stretch organisations’ resilience to their limits. Cyber threats are no longer 'just' a tech problem. Tiggy spoke at a roundtable event launching the report yesterday and highlighted the need for business leaders to prepare ahead of potential challenges. Strengthening board-level accountability, investing in AI governance, and keeping communication clear between security teams and leadership can help organisations to stay secure. Read more and download the report here: https://lnkd.in/e37W6yGj

New world, new rules: Cybersecurity in an era of uncertainty In an era marked by geopolitical turbulence and fast-evolving cyber threats, PwC’s 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights reveals that 60% of leaders are boosting cyber risk investments yet only 6% feel fully prepared across all vulnerabilities. With AI emerging as a top priority for cyber defense and quantum computing readiness lagging, the report highlights the urgent need for proactive strategies, skilled talent and advanced governance to build resilience. How is your organisation preparing for this new cyber reality? Discover the C-suite playbook and key findings https://lnkd.in/gUpvDdan #Cybersecurity #DigitalTrust #CyberRisk #AI #QuantumComputing #Leadership

In an era marked by geopolitical turbulence and fast-evolving cyber threats, PwC’s 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights reveals that 60% of leaders are boosting cyber risk investments yet only 6% feel fully prepared across all vulnerabilities. With AI emerging as a top priority for cyber defense and quantum computing readiness lagging, the report highlights the urgent need for proactive strategies, skilled talent and advanced governance to build resilience. How is your organisation preparing for this new cyber reality? Discover the C-suite playbook and key findings https://lnkd.in/eamgE6yN #Cybersecurity #DigitalTrust #CyberRisk #AI #QuantumComputing #Leadership

Which trends will shape the future of cybersecurity, and when? No crystal ball but solid research: Hot off the press, the Cyber Horizon 2025 report maps out 20 key trends set to shape the future of cybersecurity. Developed by the Future of Cybersecurity Knowledge Community under the leadership of #SITE_SA, the report draws on insights from over 850 experts across regions and sectors. It translates this collective intelligence into forward-looking guidance for CISOs, policymakers, and national security leaders navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape. Read more about these trends and their time‑to‑maturity bands (1–3, 3–5, 5+ years) across political, societal, and economic domains, in the full report, here (https://lnkd.in/e5VHyAMk). It was a pleasure and an honor to have contributed on behalf of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to this report, alongside a great group of key authors / contributors: Manar Alohaly, Ph.D. , Heelah Alraqibah, Bushra AlAhmadi, Ph.D., Nasser Aldaghri, PhD, Dr. Hesham Altaleb, Hessah Almajhad (Saudi Information Technology Company SITE سايت); Jorge Martínez Morando (Axon Partners Group); Duna Alghamdi, CAPM®, Radu Balanescu, Hugh Eaton OBE, MA, VR , Chaimae Haska, Alberto Pardo Aguilar, Shoaib Yousuf (Boston Consulting Group (BCG)); Thamer ALDhafiri, Abdulmalik Banaser, Naif Al-Shaban (Cipher | سايڤر), Mohammed Alomari, Fahad Almobark (CNTXT), Amira Khattab, PhD (Deloitte); Riku Valpas (Fortinet); Abdulrahman Alosaimi, Neil Ginns, (IBM); Ed Sleiman (Microsoft); Dr. Mohammed Alenezi, Sulaiman A. Almohsen (National Company of Telecommunications and Information Security (NTIS)); Haitham Al-Jowhari, (PwC Middle East); Abdulrahman AlManea (sirar by stc) Bilal Baig (Trend Micro); and an even broader group of folks from an incredible global community. #GCF2025 #CyberResilience #FutureOfCybersecurity #cybersecurity #bcg

The Cyber Horizon flagship report by Global Cybersecurity Forum, SITE سايت, and members of the Future of Cybersecurity Knowledge Community provides key insights for leaders worldwide on the latest cyberspace related trends; including how AI could disrupt public trust and enable more sophisticated cyber attacks. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dhbCF8Ax #Cybersecurity #AI

The future of cybersecurity is evolving faster than ever—and event planners must stay ahead of what's next. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, regulatory environments are shifting, and emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing are reshaping risk. Planning your event with these factors in mind is no longer optional—it's essential. At Apogee Speakers Bureau, we connect you with cybersecurity thought leaders who don't just understand these changes—they're shaping them. Our experts bring forward-looking insights that help your audience anticipate challenges and seize opportunities. Consider this: organizations that proactively address cybersecurity trends reduce breach costs by up to 40%. Imagine delivering that level of insight to your attendees, positioning your event as a must-attend in the security space. What does this mean for you as an event planner? It means partnering with speakers who offer cutting-edge knowledge, customized to your event's unique goals. It means improving your event's credibility and inspiring your audience with actionable strategies. Are you ready to anticipate the future and make your event the definitive platform for cybersecurity innovation? Let's start the conversation about securing the right experts for your next event.

New world, new rules: Cybersecurity in an era of uncertainty    This year, AI emerged as the top cybersecurity investment priority for companies. Currently, only 6% are ‘very capable’ to withstand cyber-attacks across all vulnerabilities surveyed. Our Global Digital Trust Insights survey of 3,887 business and tech executives across 72 countries reveals how leaders are handling this era of uncertainty, where they’re falling short and what they might do differently to better meet the challenge. Discover more insights here: https://lnkd.in/dkc9W5kU   #CyberLeadership #Cybersecurity #CSuite #PwC 

The latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 from the World Economic Forum shows clearly that cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern; it’s a strategic business imperative. Here’s what stands out: • Skills and competence gaps remain a critical barrier. Many organisations do not feel fully equipped in terms of people and knowledge. • Cyber resilience is uneven; organisations with strong capability are pulling ahead, while others lag behind. • Supply-chain, third-party, emergent tech (AI) and geopolitical complexity are expanding the risk landscape faster than many teams can keep up. From my vantage point from working at ISC2, we must accelerate the shift to: people, capability and business alignment. Here’s how organisations can turn this challenge into an advantage: 1. Invest in the right professional capabilities; not just certifications, but continuous learning, adaptability and business-context awareness. 2. Integrate cybersecurity into the DNA of your organisation; make it a business competence: supply chain, governance, leadership, response readiness. 3. Build for resilience; assume breach, design for recovery, empower your teams with the skills to act when technology alone isn’t enough. 4. Treat capability building as inclusive; ensure that regardless of organisation size or geography, your people have access to the knowledge, community and tools to thrive. At ISC2, we’re committed to supporting organisations in this shift. We help through the provision of: ✔️globally recognised certifications ✔️ongoing professional development ✔️up-to-date research ✔️events ✔️chaper community ✔️a network of quality assured Official Training Partners ✔️a valued membership community of practitioners who understand that cybersecurity is ultimately about people and capability. Let’s build cyber-resilient organisations together; where the human dimension is as strong as the technology. As I have stated for years; people remain our biggest asset and more often than not, are a organisations largest competitive advantage. If you like cyber security insight and research; start following ISC2 for the latest insight; our annual workforce survey results will be coming soon! #Cybersecurity #Workforce #Skills #CyberResilience #ISC2 #WEF2025 #PeopleFirst https://lnkd.in/e58uueV5