Wendy Nather

Director, Strategic Engagements

Cisco

Cybersecurity

About Me

Wendy Nather leads the Advisory CISO team at Cisco. She was previously the Research Director at the Retail ISAC, and Research Director of the Information Security Practice at 451 Research. Wendy led IT security for the EMEA region of the investment banking division of Swiss Bank Corporation (now UBS), and served as CISO of the Texas Education Agency. She was inducted into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame in 2021. Wendy serves on the board of directors for Sightline Security, and is a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Cyber Statecraft Initiative.

Hear My Insights

Is AI Making Us Safer, or Hackers More Dangerous?

AI is a double-edged sword for cybersecurity. On the one hand, it enables new and complex cyberattacks that can exploit vulnerabilities and evade detection. On the other hand, it offers powerful tools to enhance cyber resilience and counter these attacks. Ultimately, what is the near-term impact of AI on cyberthreats? And how can it be harnessed to provide real-time monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities?

How Do You Handle the Fallout of a Cyberattack?

Between 2021-2022, over 50% of companies were confronted to one or more significant cyberattacks. However, less than half of companies today say they are prepared. So, are your digital defenses up to snuff, or is there room for improvement? What types of cyberattack fire drills should you put into place? How should you respond when your company’s data has been compromised? And can a cyber crisis actually become an opportunity?