Cybersecurity, surveillance and data retention are sectors that are experiencing spectacular growth. But in an increasingly tense and complex world, how safe should CEOs feel?

Life in our hyper-connected and Internet-ready world can be daunting at times. In recent years, we have seen an increase in geopolitical tensions and reports of cyber hacks and attacks seem to be coming in with alarming regularity.

The duty of staying safe now means more than locking doors at night, and for the heads of the world’s largest corporations, doing business securely is more challenging than ever.

By 2023, government regulations on privacy and protection are expected to reach more than 5 billion citizens.

Complying with the latest data protection laws in various countries can require complex and thorough planning. In fact, government regulations requiring companies to grant privacy rights to consumers are estimated to cover more than 70% of global GDP.

What is the level of cyber security of our large company?

Augusto Coriglioni, cybersecurity expert and managing partner at SBS, is at the forefront of the fight against digital threats.

Euronews asked him to describe what CEOs and their security teams deal with on a day-to-day basis.

“In general, cybersecurity is quite secure. Although let’s say cyberspace has no boundaries. Back to real life, to life [cotidiana]We must say that there are thousands of attacks and accidents every day. In addition, there were also those that were detected but the company or authorities did not report them because they did not want to cause panic or misinformation to their users,” he explained.

“But it’s also very important to understand that there are other types of attacks where they break into your system and stay silent to get information,” added Coriglioni.

International cooperation keeps people safe

The government also has a big role in our security. Euronews spoke to Air Commodore Mark Biggadike, England’s Senior Representative for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and Captain Tula Burshaid of the Qatar Emirates Air Force to find out how teamwork between different countries helped everyone to stay safe during the FIFA World Cup held last year in Qatar .

“With the participation of other partner countries, such as the United States, Italy, France, Turkey and Pakistan, we work very well together. Qatar is very friendly and open, and I think that really contributed to building a very effective security operation, which keeps events safe, secure and successful,” said Commodore Mark Biggadike.

“I think the military, and especially the Royal Air Force, have always had a close relationship with business, and especially with technology. I think that relationship will only grow as we add more complex technologies to our assets. I think defense engagement is an area of ​​growth for us, we as the UK are very interested in working with our allies and international partners on these types of projects so I think it’s only going one way.”

“Over the years we have collaborated and worked with a number of global security partners to ensure that we would be ready to host the World Cup, and now that we have made it through, all the knowledge generated and experience shared. will always be applied as a future reference when hosting global events and any sporting events,” explained Captain Talal Burshaid.

Cybersecurity for the public

It’s not only large companies and governments that have to adapt to cybersecurity challenges. In today’s virtual world, citizens must also take care to ensure their safety while browsing the web.

Laurie Maclachlan of multi-billion dollar technology company Launch Darkly told Euronews that while people may be concerned, there are a number of security protocols in place to address this issue.

“I think they are right to be concerned. But I think with the evolution of the cloud there have been a lot of security controls and protocols introduced, such as compliance with data protection laws. They still have options. Of course there is no need to consume all of their services. Certainly if 94 % of companies use the cloud, it shows that there is strong security built into everything that is offered in the cloud,” explains Laurie Maclachlan.