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TLDR:

• Matt Riley, data protection and information security officer for Sharp in Europe, discusses balancing cybersecurity with business needs.
• Riley emphasizes the importance of storytelling and making risks relatable to business decision makers.
• Cybersecurity professionals must address growing concerns around supply chain threats and ensure appropriate controls are in place.

Matt Riley, data protection and information security officer for Sharp in Europe, shares insights on navigating cybersecurity conversations with business colleagues in a recent podcast. He highlights the need for a balanced approach to cybersecurity that doesn’t rely on simply saying ‘no’ to requests.
Riley emphasizes the importance of using storytelling to make cyber risks understandable and relatable to non-experts in the field. By providing context and real-world examples, cybersecurity professionals can effectively communicate the implications of different initiatives.
One key area of concern for IT security leaders is the increasing threats posed by supply chain weaknesses. Riley stresses the importance of implementing appropriate controls and taking a risk-based approach to protect against potential attacks.