Recognising and Addressing Extreme & Existential Cyber Threats: Strategic Leadership in the Digital Age

Recognising and Addressing Extreme & Existential Cyber Threats: Strategic Leadership in the Digital Age

In our ever-evolving digital age, it is undeniable that technological advancements have catapulted the issue of cyber threats to the forefront of global attention. Specifically in Australia and other large countries, corporate boardrooms and executive offices are increasingly preoccupied with recognising and combatting these high-level threats. 

The distinction of such ‘long-tail risk events’ lies in their potential to significantly disrupt not just individual organisations but larger entities: critical infrastructures, economies, environments, and even society at large. With newer threats materialising daily, staying abreast of the latest developments and trends is crucial. In this context, the pivotal role of C-suite executives is to provide visionary leadership and guide their organisations in building robust cyber risk postures. We invite all stakeholders to deliberate on these pressing issues, share insights, and collaboratively forge a resilient path forward.

We will explore:

• • Latest trends in extreme and existential cyber threats
  • The impact of these threats on critical infrastructure, the economy, the environment and society
  • Best practices for identifying, assessing, and mitigating these threats
  • The role of C-suite executives in leading their organisations’ cyber risk posture