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The Cyderes 2023 Cybersecurity Conversations Report is dedicated to the discussions recommended
you have with your executive teams to do just that, helping you to mature your security program and stay
ahead of the evolving threat landscape:

Look towards automation to modernize your SOC and focus resources on more strategic efforts:
Continued digital transformation and mass cloud adoption have created a modern business environment
centered around incredible amounts of data. This has created a challenging environment for information
security professionals as they attempt to stay on top of threats in the midst of so much added noise.
Embracing automation can drive several key outcomes for your organization. When your security team
isn’t bogged down trying to manage an ever-increasing number of alerts, they are able to focus on higher-
order tasks that deliver huge outcomes.

Engage offensive security to identify your greatest risks and map your security strategy: In the
year ahead, expect to see increased demand for penetration testing and red/purple team offensive
security services. This comes as more organizations recognize the need to pivot to proactive and
continuous methods for defending their attack surface from advanced threats. Offensive Security allows
enterprises to better prepare and protect enterprise IT infrastructure by closing gaps, improving controls
and reducing risk. It also enables better quantification of risk, which is essential to determining the value
of cybersecurity spending and managing its costs.

Make the business case for building a robust security program to your executive leaders: The first
step in building your case for any investment in your cybersecurity program is to assess your current
posture and identify what areas are in most critical need of improvement. Identify where you are today,
what vulnerabilities exist, what your greatest risks are and what you need to do to mitigate those high-
risk areas. Next, quantify the top risks likely to impact your organization. When you can put actual dollar
values against the potential impact of specific risks in the event of a breach, your board will better
understand how these initiatives add value to the organization.

Last year proved to be another year full of unexpected challenges and increased pressure on security
leaders, but the events of the past year are putting us on the path to an even more secure, cyber-focused
future.

Here’s to a (cyber) safe 2023.

About the Author

Robert Herjavec is CEO of Cyderes. He is a globally recognized motivational,
business, and cybersecurity leader. For the past 14 years, Robert has been well
known as one of the Sharks and executive producer of the Emmy-award winning
hit show, Shark Tank. He is a successful, best-selling author and has appeared on
stage with crowds from 50 to 20,000 people and with luminaries such as Tony
Robbins and Oprah. For more information about Cyderes, go to
https://www.cyderes.com/

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