Crayon Cyber Chat: The Journey to Cyber Resilience

The Crayon Cyber Chat is a guide to the trends, challenges and business considerations for partners looking to build or expand solutions and services in the complex cybersecurity domain. Through the series, we’ll explore the link between cybersecurity and business continuity, and why integrated data security and data protection strategies is crucial for reducing risk and building operational resilience. You’ll hear from experts that work the frontline of cybersecurity every day for Crayon’s partners and their customers, including leaders from Crayon’s Technology Advisory Group, SMX, Red Sift and more.

The first two episodes of the Crayon Cyber Chat open up a trove of insights from industry experts, covering everything from mitigating cybersecurity threats to harnessing the power of compliance standards.

Embracing Cybersecurity Risks and Solutions

In a rapidly digitalizing world, the menace of cyber threats is becoming increasingly potent. So, the first step in our journey is understanding these threats and identifying mitigation solutions. Our guests underscore the importance of a thorough testing regime for these solutions to ensure their efficacy aligns with the desired mitigation strategies.

Additionally, the choice of vendors supplying these solutions plays a significant role in risk resilience and recovery. As a partner, ensuring that your chosen vendor can provide robust solutions and adequate regional support is crucial, enabling rapid and efficient response during an adverse impact event. You’ll learn about the rise of Continuous Threat Exposure Management, and how SMX and Red Sift are partnering to bring this powerful new approach to cybersecurity into the APAC region.

Staying Compliant: A Global Perspective

Compliance with global standards forms the backbone of a secure cybersecurity framework. In the Australian context, organizations tend to align with the ACSC’s information security manual, the NIST publications, and the CIS V8.

However, staying abreast of international regulations such as GDPR and GPA is equally crucial. Interestingly, despite minor differences, the requirements, controls, and mitigation strategies of these standards are largely similar across countries, ensuring a coherent global approach to cybersecurity.

The Competitive Edge of Cybersecurity Investment

The discussion turns intriguing when it’s highlighted that for the first time, 47% of surveyed SMBs recognize their cybersecurity investments as enabling them to be more competitive. Our guests concur that a robust cybersecurity practice is a protective measure and a competitive advantage in today’s heightened threat landscape.

A breach in one organization can erode customer confidence and provide a competitive edge to a rival firm that demonstrates secure operations. Investing in cybersecurity is no longer optional; it is necessary to maintain a brand reputation and secure business growth.

Your Cybersecurity Journey with Crayon

The Crayon Technical Advisory Group adds significant value to partners seeking an entry point into the cybersecurity solutions and services arena. With our in-depth understanding of industry sectors and extensive experience in cybersecurity, we assist partners in building a sustainable business model, whether they are developing a new area or enhancing an existing one.

At Crayon, we’re committed to supporting our partners in this vital cybersecurity journey. Join us in these insightful discussions as we continue our podcast series. Let’s make cybersecurity a catalyst for growth together.

Episode 1: Beyond Cyber Defense and Toward True Resilience

Episode 2: The Rise of Continuous Threat Exposure Management: SMX and Red Sift