A Look Ahead: Lessons on Fighting Ransomware and More in 2023
Akhilesh Tuteja of KPMG on Fighting Ransomware and Other Threats in 20232022 was the year of ransomware, with the attacks growing in size, volume and complexity. According to Akhilesh Tuteja, global leader of cybersecurity, KPMG, as we enter 2023, the prevention of ransomware attacks calls for a more holistic strategy involving multiple stakeholders beyond just the CISOs.
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He suggests building a multi-stakeholder mechanism that includes the CIO, CHRO and marketing and operations functions right up to the CEO to effectively fight against ransomware.
Find out what other lessons from 2022 are on his list for CIOs and CISOs to apply in 2023.
In this interview with Information Security Media Group, Tuteja discusses:
- Multi-stakeholder approach to address the ransomware issue;
- Lessons from 2022 for CISOs to apply in 2023;
- How the approach to digital trust differs for a CIO, CISO and CHRO.
During his career spanning more than 25 years, Tuteja has advised over 200 clients on matters relating to cybersecurity, IT strategy, selection of technologies and realizing the business benefits of technology. His knowledge of behavior psychology makes him proficient in applying user behavior analytics to address IT risks in a holistic manner. Tuteja is also a member of the World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity.