Will your cybersecurity expert stand up in court?

As cyber incidents continue to evolve, sourcing commensurate cybersecurity expertise is critical.

Brendan Read recently shared his insights with the Australian Information Security Association into how critical the choice of cybersecurity expert can be.

Enhanced reporting obligations and increased regulatory pressure has placed additional responsibility on companies and directors when it comes to cybersecurity. There is also no doubt that the sophistication of cyber attacks has intensified.

In the article, Brendan highlights the subsequent increase in demand for experts who can, ".bring the threat to heel, document the exfiltration competently, mitigate impacts and appear as a reliable expert witness in court, if need be."