Tag: Strategy

From High Hopes to Hard Truths: The New Reality of Building a Career in Tech by Isobel McCaffery

From High Hopes to Hard Truths: The New Reality of Building a Career in Tech by Isobel McCaffery

Everyone loves a story of humble beginnings and extraordinary success. In tech, these tales often feature young innovators turning simple ideas into global empires – Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft. Their journeys began with code, grit, and vision. But somewhere along the way, “learning to code” 

Please welcome our newest member from India, Prof. (Dr.) Shilohu Rao!

Please welcome our newest member from India, Prof. (Dr.) Shilohu Rao!

Prof. (Dr.) Shilohu Rao is a Professor of Law and Technology and Research Director of the Centre of Excellence at National Law University, Jodhpur, with over 25 years of interdisciplinary expertise in AI governance, data protection, and digital public policy. Holding a PhD in Data 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 177

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 177

Explore the latest in cybersecurity, AI accountability, and digital trust from massive data leaks and ransomware hybrids to new regulations under DORA and NIS2. Featuring insights from CyAN members on supply chain security, responsible AI, resilience, and leadership. You can download this edition by clicking 

Please welcome our newest member from the United States, Sandeep Desai

Please welcome our newest member from the United States, Sandeep Desai

Sandeep Desai is a board-engaged cybersecurity and technologyexecutive with 20+ years of experience aligning cybersecurity, ITstrategy, and enterprise risk management with revenue growth,operational resilience, and regulatory compliance goals across publicand private enterprises. Known for translating compliance mandatesinto operational excellence, Sandeep specializes in modernizinggovernance, scaling secure 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 176

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 176

This week’s edition uncovers global fraud takedowns, AI-driven exploits, and state-backed cyber activity targeting governments and defence firms. Cloud outages, identity abuse, and social-platform malware highlight how fragility now scales worldwide. You can download this edition by clicking the three dots icon on the far 

Welcome Our Newest Member: Karthikeyan Ramdass from the USA

Welcome Our Newest Member: Karthikeyan Ramdass from the USA

CyAN is delighted to welcome Karthikeyan Ramdass, an accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 18 years of experience protecting global enterprises in the technology, aviation, financial, and insurance sectors. Karthikeyan currently serves as Lead Member of Technical Staff at Salesforce, where he leads initiatives in Application 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 175

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 175

Global Data Breaches, AI Missteps, and the New Frontiers of Trust This week’s issue tracks large-scale data leaks, AI accountability failures, and new challenges shaping digital trust. From the $5.8 million fine against Australian Clinical Labs to China’s stealth operations and Europe’s privacy wins, cybersecurity 

Germany’s Privacy Win: Why It Matters for International Data Week

Germany’s Privacy Win: Why It Matters for International Data Week

Digital governance isn’t just about frameworks and policies, it’s about people, power, and the principles we’re willing to defend when technology overreaches. And this week, as delegates gather for International Data Week 2025 in Brisbane, they do so against the backdrop of a significant win 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 174

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 174

Global Cyber Conflicts, Data Fallout, and Escalating Privacy Battles Cyber threats continue to intensify across the globe. From state-backed espionage and ransomware cartels to privacy breaches and AI misuse, this edition highlights the growing complexity of digital risk. Denmark’s proposed social media ban for children 

🌏 Please Welcome Our Newest Member from Australia — Jihad Zein

🌏 Please Welcome Our Newest Member from Australia — Jihad Zein

From Dubai to Stockholm, London, Paris and now Sydney — Jihad Zein’s career has spanned continents and IT disciplines. Having worked with Diageo, the world’s largest drinks company, Jihad now serves as the Global Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) for Information Technology at