ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, Howard Marshall, former Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division and former Managing Director at Accenture Security, shares frontline insights into the evolving cyber threat landscape and what it really takes to lead transformation under pressure.
From leading intelligence operations across 24 countries to challenging the hype around AI in cyber defence, Howard explores why people, not technology, remain the hardest and most critical part of any transformation. Discover how to cut through noise, build resilient cyber strategies, and focus on outcomes that actually matter in a world of accelerating threats.
Key Topics:
- Why people, not technology, are the hardest part of transformation
- The dangers of over-relying on tech to drive change
- How to cut through AI hype and focus on meaningful cyber outcomes
- Why speed, not sophistication, is the real AI-driven threat in cybercrime
- The importance of intelligence-led decision making in cyber defence
- How “fail fast” cultures drive more successful transformation
- Lessons from the FBI on leadership, collaboration, and high-stakes decision making
- Why clarity of purpose is essential when adopting AI in cybersecurity
- The growing role of collaboration and intelligence sharing across industries
- Practical advice for leaders navigating cyber transformation in complex environments
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