Resilient Security: Evolving Strategies for 2024

European organizations continue to embrace cyber resilience programs to comply with market regulations as well as to address the pragmatic need for more proactive security, which may include for example implementing Extended Detection and Response capabilities, attack surface management, and deploying solutions that help address critical vulnerabilities in real-time. In the background of tech advancements, the threat landscape continues to evolve, with attacks enhanced by AI initiatives. Meanwhile breach attempts are being driven by the lucrative cyber-crime business ecosystem and geo-political unrest. Deepfake fraud, social engineering, and Ransomware-as-a-Service are just a small sample of the major challenges that security leaders need to deal with. IDC's research identifies that information security risk and compliance investments are a top priority for European organizations in 2024. Failure to protect critical assets can result in compromises, which in turn can damage the trust that customers, partners, and stakeholders have in the impacted organization. 

Join IDC and industry experts to learn about the latest trends around addressing the challenges ahead as well as looking at the evolution of the role of the CISO from traditional security expert to a more business-outcome focussed role.

Join Jaye Tillson as he unravels the complexities of secure connectivity in today's rapidly evolving IT and security landscape. As our applications, data, users, and devices are now everywhere, traditional tools of the past are no longer fit for purpose in this hybrid environment.

In this session, Jaye will delve into the shifts that have reshaped our world, explore the different strategies for securing our workforce, explain the concepts of SSE, SASE and UZTNA and its relevance in this modern era, and highlight the emerging trends in adoption and their significance.

Fortum has embarked on a comprehensive Zero Trust adoption journey, redefining its approach to security across both IT and OT environments. This session will delve into our experience, highlighting the convergence of IT and OT—a critical factor in enhancing security and operational resilience.

We'll explore the business drivers behind our Zero Trust adoption, including the need for enhanced security and reliability, adherence to stringent compliance requirements, and the pursuit of cost efficiency. Additionally, we'll discuss how a Zero Trust framework improves digital experiences for users by minimizing trust and verifying every request as though it originated from an open network.

Key lessons learned include the importance of a phased approach to implementation, the necessity of cultural change within the organization, and the value of continuous monitoring and risk assessment. We’ll also share considerations for overcoming challenges such as integrating legacy systems and ensuring stakeholder buy-in