EP 15 | Keep your friends close, but your insiders closer

Risk Grustlers

About the speaker:
Srikanth Chavali, Co-Founder and CPO at Kitecyber, dives deep into the growing threat of insider risks and shares approaches to help businesses can stay ahead of the curve. With years of experience tackling complex cybersecurity challenges, Srikanth offers valuable insights and practical advice for organizations of all sizes. Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with actionable strategies you won’t want to miss!

Description:
In this episode, Srikanth Chavali unpacks the complex terrain of insider threats, highlighting why these risks are growing and how organizations can proactively protect themselves. He emphasizes that even small and mid-sized companies, often without dedicated security teams, can mitigate these threats by setting clear accountabilities and adopting the right technologies.

Srikanth discusses how a virtual CISO (vCISO) can help companies build a strong security posture, even with limited resources, and stresses the importance of a dedicated leader driving security efforts.

He also delves into the evolving role of AI and automation in cybersecurity, showing how these technologies are transforming threat detection and data classification. With a focus on actionable insights, Srikanth explains how companies can leverage AI to improve security measures while reducing false positives and increasing efficiency.

Highlights from the episode:

• Managing insider threats without a dedicated security team
• The importance of accountability in cybersecurity
• Leveraging AI for improved data classification and threat detection
• Practical steps small and mid-sized companies can take to improve security

Quotes:
“Cybersecurity is not just a technical challenge; it's a responsibility that needs to be owned across the organization.”

“Insider threats are not always easy to detect, but with the right tools and mindset, organizations can proactively manage risks.”

“AI and automation are changing the game for threat detection, offering more precision with fewer false positives.”

“You don’t need to start from scratch—leveraging existing models and tools can be a great way for smaller companies to begin their cybersecurity journey.”

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