In a special online event, Dynamo6 brought together cloud specialists and business leaders to discuss the emerging threats to cloud environments and, more importantly, how to tackle them. The conversation provided critical insights into cloud security, common business challenges, and how to make security a strategic priority.
If you missed the live session, here are the key takeaways from our panel of experts.
1. The Speed of Attack vs. The Speed of Detection
The modern threat landscape moves at a blistering pace. A key statistic highlighted during the session was the sobering industry average: it takes 287 days to spot and contain a data breach.¹ This vast window gives adversaries ample time to cause significant damage. This stands in stark contrast to the "1-10-60 rule" championed by security experts, which states that organisations should aim to detect an intrusion in 1 minute, investigate in 10 minutes, and contain it within 60 minutes. This gap highlights a critical disconnect for many businesses.
2. The Right Tech Alone Doesn't Solve the Problem
A recurring theme was that while advanced tools like CrowdStrike are essential, technology alone is not a silver bullet. Our panellists agreed that true security resilience comes from the powerful combination of People, Processes, and Technology. Many organisations face challenges with limited internal resources, a lack of specialised training, and not enough time to implement security best practices effectively. Without the right people to manage the tools and the right processes to guide their actions, even the best technology can be underutilised.
3. Security Must Be a Leadership Conversation
Perhaps the most crucial piece of wisdom came from Helaman Tangiora, who stressed the importance of executive buy-in. To move security from a reactive cost centre to a proactive business enabler, you must "bring the leadership on the journey." This means framing security not in technical jargon, but in the language of business risk, continuity, and strategic advantage. When leadership understands and champions the security mission, the entire organisation is empowered to adopt a stronger security posture.
Watch the Full Session
If you’d like to rewatch the discussion or in case you missed it, you can find the full session recording on YouTube.
