Global Cybersecurity Outlook: the risks we all face and how to fight back

Cyberspace is more complex and challenging than ever due to rapid technological advancements, growing cybercriminal sophistication and deeply interconnected supply chains. The World Economic Forum's new Global Cybersecurity Outlook aims to help us navigate these challenges and strengthen cyber resilience.

Akshay Joshi, head of the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity talks us through some of the headlines in the Outlook, and two industry experts advise on how to prepare for cyber attacks and raise awareness of the risks.

Speakers:

Akshay Joshi, Head, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum

Confidence Staveley, Executive Director, Cybersafe Foundation

Keri Pearlson, Executive Director, Cybersecurity, MIT Sloan School of Management

Links

Global Cybersecurity Outlook: www.weforum.org/publications/global-cybersecurity-outlook-2025.

Centre for Cybersecurity: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-cybersecurity/

Strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework: https://www.weforum.org/publications/strategic-cybersecurity-talent-framework/

Unpacking Cyber Resilience: https://www.weforum.org/publications/unpacking-cyber-resilience/

Cybersafe Foundation: https://cybersafefoundation.org/

Cybersecurity at MIT: https://mitcybersecurity.mit.edu/

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