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Spent a really interesting evening in sunny and scenic Geneva earlier this week, where Cisco and Information Security Media Group (ISMG) hosted a roundtable on secure access modernisation with security and IT leaders from across industries. The discussion quickly became less about technology itself and more about the reality organisations are dealing with every day. Yes, we discussed legacy VPNs, Zero Trust ambitions, cloud migration and the operational reality of supporting distributed workforces. But underneath all of that was a bigger challenge: organisations are trying to modernise while regulation and data sovereignty concerns continue to evolve. Of course, AI was part of the conversation too, particularly around the tension between enabling innovation and maintaining governance, visibility and control over data. We touched on shadow AI, internal versus external LLMs and the fact that security teams are increasingly being pulled into business decisions much earlier than before. For many organisations, the biggest obstacle is no longer the technology itself, but getting security, networking, cloud, development and business teams aligned when they all see risk differently. Big thank you to the SMEs Alexis and Amaury, and all the attendees for such an excellent conversation. And a special thanks to Sara for managing the event and keeping everything running so smoothly.

#AI isn't just changing how we work - it's changing how we're attacked. At our latest Information Security Media Group (ISMG) roundtable in New York, security leaders from across financial services came together with Austin Larsen of Google Threat Intelligence to unpack the rapidly evolving AI threat landscape. The message was clear: Adversaries aren't experimenting anymore; they're executing. The question is: Are defenders keeping up? #Cybersecurity #AIThreats #ISMG #GoogleCloud #ThreatIntelligence

A thrill to catch up briefly with Charles Carmakal tonight at the Information Security Media Group (ISMG) roundtable sponsored by Google Cloud . The topic was AI-powered threats. Charles reminded me that I conducted his first ever media interview back in 2013. Time for a follow-up!

Just back from a very inspiring visit to Singapore! We hosted our latest roundtable on “Governance and Access Control in the Age of Agentic AI” with 1Password at the Mandarin Oriental , overlooking Marina Bay - a beautiful setting, but what really stood out was how quickly the conversation moved beyond theory. This is already live. Teams are deploying agents and working out the consequences as they go. A few takeaways: Agents are being given access because it’s convenient, not because it’s properly designed. Inherited permissions from humans are common, which means many are over-privileged from day one. When you ask “how many agents do we actually have?”, the answer is often unclear. That lack of visibility is becoming a risk in itself. And blocking AI? That’s largely been abandoned. The focus now is on shaping and containing usage, rather than trying to stop it. Huge thanks to everyone who joined, and especially to Dave Lewis for keeping the discussion sharp, grounded and good fun. --- It was also my first time at Black Hat Asia, and it didn’t disappoint. One won’t be surprised to hear that Mythos came up. What was interesting wasn’t just the capability itself, but how people were talking about it. There was curiosity, scepticism and, in some cases, a sense that it was being used as leverage - in terms of positioning, influence, and accelerating the conversation. The implication being that this didn’t suddenly appear overnight. The building blocks have been there for a while. What’s changed is how visible and accessible it’s becoming. A few other interesting insights: Attacks are moving from breaking systems to steering them. If an agent can take action, the real risk is influencing outcomes rather than extracting data. Prompt injection is starting to look like an external attack surface. If an agent consumes content, that content becomes a way in. You don’t need access, you need influence. Cybercrime continues to operate with a level of specialisation that most enterprises would recognise. Different groups handling different parts of the chain, all working together at scale. On quantum, the more interesting point wasn’t timelines, but long-term exposure. Data being captured today could be decrypted years from now, which changes how you prioritise protection. And finally, a recurring theme. It’s easy to demo AI. It’s much harder to run it properly in production. The model is rarely the problem. Everything around it is. All in all, a brilliant few days. Lots of energy, a few uncomfortable truths, and a strong sense that things are moving faster than most organisations are ready for. Thank you Singapore. Can’t wait to return at some point in the future. Information Security Media Group (ISMG) #ISMGEvents

Greetings from Google Cloud Next '26 and Information Security Media Group (ISMG) Studio. In town? Come say hello.

I’m pleased to welcome you to ISMG’s flagship, Cybersecurity Summit: New Delhi. Date: April 23, 2026 Venue: The Leela Ambience, Gurugram A strong lineup is not defined by titles alone, but by the range of perspectives it brings together. Today’s cybersecurity landscape is anything but uniform. Leaders are navigating everything from AI-driven threats and enterprise complexity to regulatory pressures, resilience, and national security priorities. What makes gatherings like this meaningful is the opportunity to bring these varied experiences into one room, enabling conversations that are practical, candid, and grounded in real-world challenges. Our speaker lineup reflects that intent. It brings together leaders who are not only responding to change but actively shaping how organizations think about security in a rapidly evolving environment. I look forward to the discussions at the Cybersecurity Week New Delhi Summit on April 23. While registrations have now closed, watch this space for updates that will come through tomorrow. Information Security Media Group (ISMG) Shrikant Darne Udith Mendon Suparna Goswami #CybersecurityWeek #CyberSecurity #AI #DigitalTransformation #NewDelhi #Leadership #InfoSec #CISO #Technology

Friends, I am excited to welcome you to ISMG's flagship conference, Cybersecurity Summit: Bengaluru. Pls note: Date: April 21, 2026, Venue: The Ritz Carlton, Residency Road, Bengaluru. What makes a strong lineup is not just titles, but perspective. Across industries, cybersecurity is being shaped by very different realities today, from securing complex enterprise environments and managing AI-driven risks to navigating governance, resilience, and public sector challenges. Bringing these voices together creates space for more grounded, experience-led conversations, the kind that move beyond theory and into what’s actually working. This lineup reflects that diversity of thought and practice. We have stalwarts of the cybersecurity industry sharing their own experiences and journeys in taking on the most challenging tasks as leaders, even challenging their own status quo, given the disruptions that technology is bringing. Looking forward to the discussions at the Cybersecurity Week Bengaluru Summit on April 21. You can register today. https://lnkd.in/gUDSDXsU #CybersecurityWeek #CyberSecurity #AI #DigitalTransformation #Bengaluru #Leadership #InfoSec #CISO #Technology Information Security Media Group (ISMG) Udith Mendon Shrikant Darne Suparna Goswami