Abbas Kudrati - APAC Chief Identity and Security Advisor at Silverfort

Abbas has a 26-year career that has taken him from a Network Engineer to an award-winning CISO with influential roles at top firms like GE Power, KPMG, EY, Public Transport Victoria, and most recently, Microsoft.

Join us as we dive into his incredible journey, the latest trends in cybersecurity, and his advice for professionals navigating this ever-evolving field.

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⏰ Timestamps:

0:00 - 1:50: Who’s Abbas Kudrati?

1:50 - 5:10: Breaking into the Cybersecurity Industry

5:10 - 8:30: Early Roles and Learning the Fundamentals

8:30 - 12:00: Working Across Sectors and Scaling Expertise

12:00 - 15:20: Leadership in Cybersecurity and Team Development

15:20 - 18:45: Cybersecurity Industry Evolution

18:45 - 22:10: Why Small and Medium Businesses Are High-Risk Targets

22:10 - 25:30: Practical Cybersecurity Measures for SMEs

25:30 - 28:50: Balancing Cost and Security for Smaller Teams

28:50 - 32:20: Cyber Hygiene and Building Security Awareness

32:20 - 35:40: Incident Response Planning for SMEs

35:40 - 1:33:45: Career Reflection and Cybersecurity Outlook

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