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Colin Whittaker

 Founder and Director Informed Risk Decisions Ltd
Colin has over 15 years of experience advancing payment risk and security strategies in Europe and the US. He led PCI compliance initiatives, coordinated responses to cardholder data breaches, and introduced innovative compliance programs. Now independent, he provides cybersecurity risk consultancy and shares insights at major global industry events.

Dr. Anton Chuvakin

Security Solution Strategy at Chronicle
Anton brings deep expertise in security solution strategy, log management, SIEM, and PCI DSS compliance. He has authored multiple authoritative books on cybersecurity and contributes to leading industry publications. At Google Cloud, he leverages his knowledge to guide organizations in implementing effective security solutions and risk management strategies.

Vivian Tero

Senior Product Marketing Manager, at illumio
Vivian focuses on risk, compliance, and vendor management solutions, driving product strategy and marketing. She has extensive experience in GRC, vendor risk management, and security software, previously contributing at ServiceNow and Symantec. Vivian holds an MBA from the University of San Francisco and a mathematics degree from the University of San Carlos.

Sumedh Thakar

President and Chief Product Officer at Qualys
Sumedh oversees global product operations, engineering, and cloud services for a major cybersecurity platform. With over two decades at the company, he has built 24x7 global product teams and led engineering and product development efforts. He holds a distinguished bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Pune.

Roger Grimes

Data-Driven Defense Evangelist at KnowBe4, Inc
Roger has 34 years of computer security experience, authoring 13 books and over 1,300 articles. Renowned for his data-driven approach to defense, he has presented at major global security conferences and has been featured in Newsweek™, NPR, and the Wall Street Journal, providing expert insights on cybersecurity trends, best practices, and emerging threats.

Cornerstones to Fortify Your Enterprise Cybersecurity Defense

Jan 23 / IT GRC Forum

The enterprise cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with cyberattacks growing in both frequency and sophistication. Digital transformation has expanded the attack surface, making organizations more vulnerable to threats such as phishing, ransomware, and breaches by state actors. According to the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a single breach in 2018 was $3.86 million, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year.


Despite the rising risks, organizations can proactively defend against cyber threats by implementing a comprehensive, company-wide cybersecurity strategy. Integrating defensive and offensive measures across all levels of the business allows teams to respond effectively to emerging threats while minimizing potential damage and financial impact.


This expert panel webinar will explore actionable strategies to strengthen your cybersecurity posture. Attendees will learn how to understand the evolving threat landscape, create cross-departmental cybersecurity task forces, evaluate security budgets relative to threat exposure, and enhance defenses through systems hardening, adaptive authentication, and endpoint protection, ensuring resilience against increasingly complex cyberattacks.