Strategy—Trends in Cybersecurity

The world is changing fast. And big changes come with new risks—and new security vulnerabilities. Guests discuss emerging threats, what projects introduce the most security risk and how organizations can protect themselves.

Albert Torres, PMP, cybersecurity program manager at Lockheed Martin in San Antonio, Texas, USA, outlines how to keep cloud-based projects secure.

Kimberly Valentine, program manager for the office of the chief information security officer (CISO) and senior manager overseeing cybersecurity operations at Brunswick Corp., based in Denver, Colorado, USA, shares how she’s integrating cybersecurity reviews into the organization’s project planning process.

Retired Air Force Brigadier Gen. Greg Touhill, president of Cyxtera Federal Group in Washington, D.C., was the United States’ first CISO during the Obama administration. He discusses what he learned during his time in public service and the greatest threats organizations need to defend against.  

Key Themes:

[00:22] Cybersecurity risks—and potential costs

[03:14] Securing cloud-based projects

[05:39] Creating a unified front

[07:13] Building a cybersecurity culture

[10:27] Lessons from the United States’ first CISO

[14:15] Organizations face threats from outside and within

[19:11] Strategies to succeed in security-focused projects