It’s mind-boggling how many businesses still treat cybersecurity like an afterthought, especially when the stakes are so high. The idea that cybercrime is some niche activity carried out by quirky individuals or shadowy nation-states completely misses the mark. Cybercrime is a booming industry, and it’s thriving because so many organizations are still stuck in the “it won’t happen to me” mindset.
PS The virtue-signaling emails after a breach? Infuriating.
Accountability is sorely lacking here. If a company can’t protect its customers’ data, there should be consequences—not just for the IT team, but for the leadership that failed to prioritize cybersecurity in the first place.
Catching up on some reading - This was a good one David.
Appreciate your thoughts. I actually had a couple of senior executives say to me, “we’re not that worried cause we’re covered by insurance” I think customers, shareholders, and stakeholders need to expect serious consequences when these breaches happen.
It’s mind-boggling how many businesses still treat cybersecurity like an afterthought, especially when the stakes are so high. The idea that cybercrime is some niche activity carried out by quirky individuals or shadowy nation-states completely misses the mark. Cybercrime is a booming industry, and it’s thriving because so many organizations are still stuck in the “it won’t happen to me” mindset.
PS The virtue-signaling emails after a breach? Infuriating.
Accountability is sorely lacking here. If a company can’t protect its customers’ data, there should be consequences—not just for the IT team, but for the leadership that failed to prioritize cybersecurity in the first place.
Catching up on some reading - This was a good one David.
Appreciate your thoughts. I actually had a couple of senior executives say to me, “we’re not that worried cause we’re covered by insurance” I think customers, shareholders, and stakeholders need to expect serious consequences when these breaches happen.