Adapting Risk Management to Today’s Tech Changes

In this episode, David speaks to Bronwyn Boyle, who has over 20 years of experience as a director, head of security, and CISO working in technology and security in financial services and supporting a range of organizations. 

During the episode, they discuss how risk management needs to evolve with today's tech changes, the advantages and challenges of AI, and advice for security leaders — and women who want to get involved in the industry.

Topics discussed:

• The evolution of Bronwyn's career in cybersecurity, from starting as a software developer, to working with RegTech and FinTech startups, to becoming CISO at a SaaS cloud banking platform.
• How risk management has evolved and how it needs to keep up with the velocity of technological changes happening every day.
• What it means to be at the tipping point of adoption for new services and approaches to cybersecurity, like AI.
• What most CISOs get wrong, and why success can be found in more collaboration and a better understanding of the business context for cybersecurity.
• How artificial intelligence and machine learning will open up a number of opportunities for cybersecurity, like improving analytics and reducing alerts — but will also open up opportunities for adversaries as well.
• Advice for women who want to grow their career in cybersecurity and tech, and the need for good role models and sponsors.
• Three pieces of advice for security leaders, and the need to work together to prepare for the future shifts in security.

Resources Mention: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwynboyle/