PodChats for FutureCISO: Predicting the unpredictable

The impact of the pandemic and the rapid acceleration of digital initiatives in a short time forced organizations to control and manage disruptions to their business. As security and risk management leaders handle the recovery and renewal phases from the past two years, they must consider forward-looking strategic planning assumptions when allocating resources and selecting products and prioritizing services and initiatives. How do security and risk management leaders keep pace with the future of digital in a post-pandemic scenario?In this PodChats for FutureCISO, we are joined by Sean Duca, VP and regional chief security officer, APJ with Palo Alto Networks to share with us what lies ahead for CISOs and security professionals in Asia this coming 2023.1.       Gartner predicts that by 2025, 60% of organisations will fail to realise the benefits of zero trust. Why do you think this is so?2.       Gartner forecasts that by 2025, 40% of boards will have a dedicated cyber committee and 50% will have performance requirements for C-level?3.       Gartner predicts that by 2025, 30% of nations globally will pass legislation on ransomware. Do you think this is too little too late by then?4.       Onto Palo Alto Network’s own predictions for the coming year:a.       Why do you think the acceleration of 5G adoption will deepen vulnerabilities? (viewed from enterprise)b.       When you say cloud supply chain attacks will disrupt businesses? How can enterprises address new potential vulnerabilities while adopting the use of clouds – public or private?c.       Data sovereignty has been around for decades. Why will intensify in 2023 and how can enterprises comply with evolving regulations on this, while taking advantage of the borderless opportunities accorded by the Internet?d.       The metaverse is nascent at this stage. For organisations looking at this intently, how should they approach the technology? 5.       Looking at 2023, what are your top 3 recommendations for CISO and CIOs as they look to protect the enterprise against the unpredictable?