159. The Now, The Next, and The New in Cybersecurity [Jon Luthje]

There is one topic that keeps most executives up at night and that is the increase of and the severity of Cyber attacks. In 2023 alone, there were over 2,200 cyber attacks per day, which means there is an attack happening somewhere in the world every 39 seconds. These aren't just random numbers; they represent real threats to our businesses, our data, and our digital infrastructure and reputation. The stakes have never been higher, and the landscape has never been more complex. Every day, we're exchanging massive amounts of information, from sensitive customer data to proprietary business strategies. And just like gold, our data is highly valuable and highly vulnerable. As C-suite leaders, understanding and protecting this asset is crucial to maintaining trust, compliance, and competitive advantage. This is why we are joined by someone who's been living and breathing this topic long before it was in such demand: Jon Luthje is this weeks guest and he is a global cybersecurity strategist and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 30 years of experience, specialising in holistic cybersecurity strategies and digital transformations across various sectors, including healthcare, tourism, consulting, retail, and engineering. A stand out certainly is his collaborative leadership, cost-effective solutions, and significant achievements in reducing security risks and aligning digital capabilities with business requirements. In this interview, we cover: Understanding Cybersecurity Complexity Career Insights and Recommendations to get into CyberSecurity The Essential Qualities and Traits for Success in cybersecurity are technical skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, curiosity, perseverance, and effective communication. Practical Advice for Organisations and Individuals on how to protect themselves in the most effective way Connect with Jon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonluthje _______________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise? Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my my book - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority 2.) Check out the *brand new* 32-min on-demand masterclass 3.) Get your personalised Authority Score with the free Scorecard 4.) Book your complimentary 20min Strategy Session 5.) Connect with Petra Zink on LinkedIn Check out all show notes and further resources over at https://www.impaccct.com