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1. Adopt AI-Driven Solutions: Leveraging AI to enhance threat detection and response capabilities
is crucial. Organizations must stay vigilant about the ethical and secure use of AI to prevent it
from becoming a double-edged sword.
2. Prioritize Data Governance: With data as the new perimeter, robust data governance policies are
essential. Ensuring data integrity, compliance, and security across all levels of the organization
can mitigate risks and enhance overall cybersecurity posture.
3. Strengthen Geopolitical Defense: In the face of rising nation-state threats, a coordinated and
proactive defense strategy is vital. Collaborative initiatives like the "secure by design" pledge can
significantly enhance national and organizational cybersecurity resilience.
4. Prepare for Quantum Computing: Staying ahead of quantum computing advancements and
planning for quantum-resistant cryptography will be critical in maintaining secure communications
and data protection in the future.
5. Build Resilience Through Collaboration: Technology alone cannot ensure cybersecurity. Building
resilience requires a collective effort from all stakeholders, fostering a culture of security
awareness, and promoting collaboration across different sectors.

The RSA Conference 2024 has set the stage for a future where the possibilities in cybersecurity are
boundless. By embracing innovation, prioritizing data governance, and fostering collaboration, we can
navigate the challenges ahead and secure a safer digital world.

Conclusion

Key takeaways from the RSA Conference 2024 underscore the dynamic nature of cybersecurity as data
has undeniably become the new perimeter. Effective governance, combined with cutting-edge
technology and collaborative efforts, will be key to managing the risk probabilities we face. Embracing
the "Art of Possible" is not just a theme but a call to action for the cybersecurity community to rise to the
challenges and create a resilient, secure world. Thank you to Gary Miliefsky and the team at Cyber
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Defense Magazine. I will be speaking at their annual conference this October 31 – November 1 . Gary
and team run a top notch event and I encourage you to attend!

About the Author

Nick Shevelyov is the Founder and Managing Partner at vCSO.ai, a
cybersecurity and data privacy Advisory and Consulting firm helping
companies enhance their risk strategies and product companies improve their
go-to-market storytelling and channel development. He is the former Chief
Security Officer (2007 - 2021) at Silicon Valley Bank, the bank of the innovation
economy. He is the author of “Cyber War…and Peace”, has been published
various periodicals, sits on the Board of Directors of the Bay Area CSO
Council, and advises several Venture Capital and Private Equity firms.

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