Episode 312 Deep Dive: Agnidipta Sarkar | Why Should We Have Invested in Cyber Defence Yesterday

In this episode, we sit down with Agnidipta Sarkar, Chief Evangelist at ColorTokens, as he explores why organizations should have invested in cyber defense yesterday. Agnidipta highlights the increasing pace and impact of cyberattacks despite rising cybersecurity spending, emphasizing that the real challenge is a matter of mindset rather than budget. He discusses the evolving role of boards and leadership in prioritizing digital resilience, the need to treat cyber defense as a fundamental business cost, and the critical distinction between risk and danger, especially for sectors like critical infrastructure. Agni is a CxO Advisor specializing in digital resilience and cyber defense, with a primary focus on strengthening digital environments to ensure that organizations are adequately prepared for cyber attacks as they reap the benefits of digital business. With over three decades of insightful experience in the fields of cybersecurity, continuity, crisis management, privacy, and risk optimization, he actively advocates for and promotes zero-trust principles across complex systems, including on-premises, cloud, and operational technology/industrial control systems (OT/ICS) environments. Agni is a highly regarded speaker and thought leader, contributing his expertise to various industry forums and standards organizations, such as ISO and the Cloud Security Alliance, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity practices for a safer digital landscape.