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TESTIMONIALS
I’ve had the privilege of working with some incredible teams and speaking at events around the world. What drives me most is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—whether it’s helping companies navigate complex security challenges or sharing insights with a room full of leaders. Here’s what some of those I’ve worked with, or spoken to, have had to say. I’m proud to be part of their journey, and their words continue to inspire the work I do.
I had the incredible opportunity to participate in Deloitte's annual event, Reshape the Now. The event focused on making megatrends work for businesses, covering crucial areas such as Sustainability, Technology, Geopolitics, and Talent & Leadership. These are significant forces shaping our world, and adapting to them is essential for any business aiming to thrive in today's dynamic environment.
As a Partner within Cybersecurity and Country Lead of our Cybersecurity practice in Denmark, I had the utmost pleasure of moderating a dialogue on stage with Joe Sullivan. Joe, the CEO of Joe Sullivan Security and Ukraine Friends, shared his invaluable insights on cybersecurity, AI, digital transformation, and the importance of acting now to remain relevant and resilient in the future. His extensive experience, from being the first federal prosecutor in Silicon Valley dedicated to prosecuting cybercrime to serving as Chief Security Officer at Facebook, Uber, and Cloudflare, brought a wealth of knowledge to the discussion.
The key takeaway? In today's digital age, cybersecurity is not just a technical requirement but a strategic imperative. Businesses must prioritize cybersecurity to protect their assets, maintain trust, and ensure long-term resilience.
It was an inspiring day filled with valuable insights and knowledge shared by top-tier international experts and thought leaders. I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned to drive positive change and innovation in our work.
Had the opportunity to attend Deloitte’s Reshape the Now conference, and one of the highlights was hearing from Joe Sullivan, former Chief Security Officer at Facebook, Uber, and Cloudflare. His talk was packed with insights on AI, cybersecurity, and the evolving role of leaders in this dynamic space.
Here are a few key takeaways:
1. Data Awareness as a Competitive Edge
Joe pointed out that having a clear view of all company data, as required by GDPR, can provide a significant advantage when working with AI. It’s not just about compliance—it’s about being AI-ready and agile in a data-driven world.
2. Embracing Change
As leaders, especially in roles like CISO, we shouldn't fear change; we should manage it. The pace of technology means that adaptability and proactive thinking are key to staying ahead.
3. Cybersecurity: A Critical Priority
Joe emphasized that we’re at “cyber war,” underscoring the need to invest equally on the risk side as we do on the development side when working with AI. Security needs to be integral to our innovation efforts.
4. Responsible Leadership Matters
A strong point that resonated with me was that we can’t count on AI or tech leaders alone to champion ethics. We need responsible business leaders who understand the weight of these decisions.
5. Utilizing AI, Not Just Having It
Joe noted that not every company needs its own large language model (LLM). The key is figuring out how to leverage existing tech—what we build on top will be the true differentiator.
6. AI’s Accelerated Evolution
With AI evolving faster than ever, Joe encouraged us not to be bystanders. What seems futuristic today will be reality in just a few years. Staying informed and proactive is essential.
Overall, an inspiring talk that reinforced the need to embrace change, prioritize security, and be thoughtful in how we lead. Thanks to Deloitte for an insightful event!
As we're wrapping up 3 days of inspiring knowledge exchange, debate and learnings here at Sikkerhetsfestivalen in Lillehammer, for me Joe's contributions as keynote speaker and in the security technology breakout sessions - were my personal highlights!
If you're ever looking for a deeply insightful, humble and forward-looking technologist and security leader to learn from and exchange with on matters of digitalization, AI and cyber security - go for Joe! I think Joe inspires more than he might even be aware of himself.
It was Joe's first time here in Norway, but I know I have the whole Norwegian security industry (well I even dare to say all fellow Norwegians) with me wishing you a heartfelt welcome back to us in Norway any time again in the future, Joe!
