Staying ahead of emerging threats – with Rafael Villoria Ferrer

Better Safe than Sorry – Cyber Talks with Security Leaders

In this episode, host Nico Capitoni discusses key strategies to foster cybersecurity awareness and employee training within organizations with his guest, Rafael Villoria Ferrer, Deputy CISO & Global Head of SOC at Nestlé. Rafael emphasizes the importance of making cybersecurity relatable to employees' professional and personal lives, and the need for on-the-spot training.

Rafael also highlights the role of threat intelligence and agility in staying ahead of emerging threats, the challenges posed by regulatory changes, and the necessity of a strong partnership with the legal function. Further, he explores effective security strategies, the value of zero trust principles, and the importance of a strong security hygiene foundation combining SOAR and Breach Attack Surface. Rafael also shares advice on retaining top talent through transparency, challenging projects, and a people-first culture.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Cybersecurity Awareness and Training

(01:40) Staying Ahead of Emerging Threats and Regulations

(04:55) Effective Strategies for Improving Security Posture

(07:58) Retaining Top Cybersecurity Talent

(09:15) Conclusion and Final Thoughts