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11 Apr 23
Top 10 things to consider when using Artificial Intelligence
Edward Lewis
Helping you turn cybersecurity from a cost centre into a suite of strategic assets for your organisation
1. Use cybersecurity as a differentiator
Organisations can use their strong cyber security posture as a competitive advantage, highlighting their commitment to protecting customer data and building trust with stakeholders
2. Leverage cybersecurity data for business insights
Cybersecurity teams can provide valuable insights to other parts of the organisation, such as identifying trends in customer behaviour or vulnerabilities in product design
3. Incorporate cybersecurity into product design
Building security into your product or service process from the beginning can help reduce the risks of vulnerabilities and help your products and services stand out in the market.
4. You cybersecurity is a tool for regulated compliance
Compliance with regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA can be a major challenge for organisations but a strong cybersecurity posture can help ensure compliance and avoid brand damage from reprimands and fines
5. Create cybersecurity-focused innovation labs
Establishing a dedicated innovation lab focused on cyber security can help organisations stay ahead of the curve and develop cutting-edge solutions that differentiate them from competitors
6. Collaborate with cybersecurity startups
Partnering with innovative startups in the cybersecurity space can help organisations bring new ideas and technologies to market faster, while also providing opportunities for investment and growth.
7. Incorporate cybersecurity into corporate social responsibility initiatives
Cybersecurity can be a key part of corporate social responsibility efforts, such as protecting human rights online or promoting digital literacy.
8. Develop cybersecurity focused partnerships
Building partnerships with other organisations in the cybersecurity space, such as information sharing alliances or collaborative threat intelligence initiatives, can help strengthen cyber security posture and build industry relationships.
9. Use cybersecurity as a selling point for M&A activities
Cybersecurity due diligence is increasingly important in M&A activities, and a strong cybersecurity posture can make an organisation more attractive to potential buyers or partners.
10. Use cybersecurity as a tool for talent retention and recruitment
Building a strong cybersecurity culture can help attract and retain top talent, who are increasingly concerned about security and privacy issues.
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Edward is well-known for his expertise in cyber and is the preferred choice advisor to many insurers, corporations, and public bodies, often in sensitive or complex matters of strategic, reputational, or political importance.
Edward is also the lead lawyer in CyXcel, a unique multidisciplinary service from Weightmans which launched in 2018 and provides comprehensive advice and solutions for digital and data resilience, incident planning, crisis management and response. The CyXcel team acts for insurers, public bodies and commercial organisations of all sizes. The team's work includes some the most high-profile cyber security incidents, state-sponsored ransoms and multi-jurisdiction data breaches; as well as delivering targeted consultancy on cyber maturity, operational impact modelling, privacy vulnerability, GDPR compliance and risk transfer.
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