In this Help Net Security interview, Vivien Bilquez, Global Head of Cyber Resilience at Zurich Resilience Solutions, discusses how organizations are rethinking cyber resilience. He talks about the priorities CISOs should focus on and the risks that are often overlooked. Bilquez also explains how to align cybersecurity efforts with business goals to gain executive support.
What trends or emerging threats are pushing organizations to rethink their resilience strategies?
AI is making it easier for attackers to automate ransomware and social engineering attacks. While AI is not yet highly advanced, it mainly reuses existing data and lacks true creativity, it still poses a growing risk. The good news is that defenders can also use AI to strengthen security and counter these threats.
I would say we are even. However, hackers often manage to stay a step or two ahead, so it’s essential to remain vigilant and well-prepared.
Unlike the financial industry, which has long been subject to strict regulations, many critical infrastructure sectors are only now starting to catch up, especially with new directives like NIS2 in Europe.
A key challenge is that operational…
