The human element of cyber security is often overlooked by executives wanting to keep their systems safe, according to new PwC cyber-security partner Kylie Watson.
“A disaffected individual who has access to sensitive information” can be as much of a risk as an external hacker, the 49-year-old said.
This means solutions are just as likely to involve process improvements as they are to involve technology. The former army engineer said understanding the motivations behind a hack can be important in both uncovering the perpetrator and securing the systems.She has joined the firm’s 400-strong cyber security and digital trust team to focus on national security. She will also advise clients on the secure use of new technologies and assessing the motivations behind cybercriminal behaviour to contain and defend against cyber attacks.
Ms Watson previously worked at IBM as the lead client partner for national security accounts in Australia and New Zealand and before that at Deloitte as a leader partner in defence and risk advisory.Sign up for the Professional Life newsletternewsletter features the latest news about the major consulting firms – Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC and Accenture.
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