Alexandre Blanc: Assessing Cyber Risks in the Cloud and AI Era

In this Kitecast episode, Alexandre Blanc, a Cybersecurity Advisor and Consultant, brings his extensive 15-year background in cybersecurity and risk management into focus. With a significant online presence established since 2018, Blanc has become a prominent LinkedIn influencer for over 70,000 followers by offering critical insights aimed at bolstering organizational resilience.

During the podcast, Blanc delves into crucial cybersecurity and risk management topics, emphasizing the vital roles of data governance, robust access controls, and reliable backup solutions in risk mitigation and regulatory compliance. He points out a common oversight within many organizations—the underestimation of the business implications that outages and incidents can have.

Blanc sheds light on the predicaments that arise from the prevalent use of SaaS platforms, such as diminished control and limited visibility regarding updates. Moreover, he casts doubt on the extent of protection cyber insurance offers in the aftermath of cybersecurity events.

The discussion also ventures into the realm of emerging challenges. Blanc examines Canada’s new data privacy laws, noting how compliance is propelling security enhancements. He raises concerns about the unchecked proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their security implications. Looking forward, he addresses the potential disruption quantum computing may pose to current encryption standards, suggesting that tighter governance and minimizing sensitive data transmissions are key to lessening future risks.

Concluding his insights, Blanc champions the cause for transparency and the cultivation of trust in the evolution of novel technologies like artificial intelligence. By recounting instances where companies concealed failures, resulting in costly long-term repercussions, he calls on technology leaders to acknowledge and communicate the potential adverse impacts of their innovations. His advocacy for informed public discourse stands as part of his broader commitment to providing a measured perspective amidst the swift pace of technological advancement.

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