Modernizing Cyber Defense

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I have over 12 years of experience as an IT Business Partner, working across FMCG, telecoms, and IT services. My focus has been on aligning technology with business priorities, bridging the gap between technical teams and senior stakeholders, and ensuring that IT investments deliver clear, measurable outcomes for the business.

My expertise includes IT service management, project delivery, information security, cost optimization, and process automation. I have managed cross-functional teams and vendors, led digital transformation initiatives, and worked closely with senior leaders to shape IT strategies that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance business resilience.

Q2. How do you foresee the future of cybersecurity evolving over the next 3-5 years, particularly in the areas of automation and vendor ecosystems?

In the next three to five years, I expect cybersecurity to move toward greater automation, with AI playing a central role in enabling real-time threat response. Automation will become more predictive, using machine learning to automate patch management and anomaly detection, which will significantly reduce the time between detection and response. Within vendor ecosystems, I anticipate tighter integration through…