Resilient Cyber w/Mike Privette

Resilient Cyber w/ Mike Privette - Cybersecurity Trends, Analysis and Observations

In this episode we sit down with Founder of Return on Security, Mike Privette, to dive into cybersecurity trends, analysis and observations heading into RSAC 2024.

In this insightful episode of the Resilient Cyber Show, Chris Hughes sits down with Mike Privette, the mind behind Return on Security. They dive deep into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on the intersection of market dynamics, economic trends, and the rise of AI in security.

Key Highlights:

• Return on Security: Mike discusses his dual role as a fractional CISO and the creator of the Return on Security blog and newsletter, which analyzes the economics of the cybersecurity industry and connects them with practical implications for practitioners.

• Cybersecurity Economics: The conversation covers the changing funding landscape in 2023 and 2024, including the impact of high-interest rates, the shift towards profitability, and the rise in M&A activity as companies navigate economic pressures.

• AI in Cybersecurity: Mike shares his thoughts on the dual-edged sword of AI in security—both its potential to enhance application security and the challenges of securing AI models themselves.

• RSA Conference 2024: Looking ahead to RSA, Mike discusses what he hopes to see, including advancements in AI-driven security solutions and the importance of personal data privacy in the age of AI.

For a deeper dive into the intersection of cybersecurity and market economics, tune in to the full interview and check out Mike's work at Return on Security.