Growth versus Resilience roundtable

Navigating Compliance and Cybersecurity in the Modern Enterprise

As the pace of digital transformation accelerates, CISOs are under increasing pressure to not only protect but also enable business growth. The challenge lies in balancing the need for innovation with the increasing complexity of regulatory requirements and evolving cyber threats. 

At this roundtable, we will explore how modern enterprises can build resilient cybersecurity strategies while supporting business growth. This interactive session will bring together security leaders to share insights on:

• Adapting to Evolving Compliance Needs: How can organizations stay ahead of shifting regulations like DORA, GDPR, NIS2, and the EU AI Act, while maintaining a resilient security framework?
• Enhancing Visibility Across Hybrid Environments: With digital estates spread across cloud and on-premise infrastructures, what are the best strategies for achieving full visibility and managing risks effectively?
• Converging IT and OT Security: In sectors involving Critical National Infrastructure, how can organizations align legacy systems with modern cybersecurity practices?
• Leveraging Automation for Continuous Security Improvements: How can automation be used to manage compliance costs, streamline processes, and stay ahead of the threat landscape?
• Attracting and Retaining Talent in Cybersecurity: In a competitive market, what are successful strategies to secure and retain top GRC and cybersecurity professionals?

Engage with peers, share strategies, and discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with driving both growth and resilience in today’s complex cyber landscape. 

With:

Mahdi Albarazak, Group Information Security and Risk Officer at SHV Energy. With more than twenty years of experience in the security domain, Mahdi brings a deep and broad knowledge of standards, technologies, and legislation. In addition to his role at SHV Energy, Mahdi sits on the board of CISO Platform Nederland.

John Hermans, Head of Europe Cybersecurity & Risk Services at Wipro Limited. John has 30 years of experience working across industries such as financial services, energy, telecoms, retail, and government. He is a widely respected leader in cybersecurity. He has been a partner at KPMG, heading cyber security services for EMEA. John is a member of Wipro’s European leadership team and a part of Wipro’s global cybersecurity leadership team. 

Rob Hale, Principal Security Segment Leader, EMEA at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Rob leads Amazon Web Services Cyber Security partner segment across Europe, Middle East and Africa regions, providing consultancy, sales/channel strategy & leadership to Network & Security Vendors working on developing a go to market that helps address the challenges around security our clients face.

Jan-Joost Bierhoff, Director of Global Information Security at Heineken. Jan Joost works with a large global team to mitigate security risks across both the Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) domains. Jan Joost brings twenty years of experience to the role, including over 16 years at Heineken.