Stevan Bernard

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ABOUT STEVAN BERNARD

CYBERSECURITY MATTERS!\"We believe data is the phenomenon of our time, it is the worlds new natural resource, the basis of competitive advantage, transforming every profession and industry. If true, even inevitable, then cyber crime by definition, is the greatest threat to every profession, every industry, every company in the world\" by former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty.\"Boards need to demonstrate credibly that they are thinking proactively about systemic risk\" by Chief Justice Collins Seitz Jr.\"A lack of security culture and awareness remain the biggest threats to any company\" from Manesh Sawant. From James M. Olson (former Chief of CIA counterintelligence), “I believe the number one threat is cyber, I look at cyber as a counterintelligence threat. We are losing the cyber war. We’re understaffed and under resourced in cyber. We’ve got to correct that. We’ve got to make it a higher priority and when we catch people in the act of hacking into our databases, there have to be consequences—a lot more than just a slap on the wrist. Looking down the road at the counterintelligence threat, I would put cyber first.” \"Cyber is the most dangerous weapon in the world - politically, economically and militarily,\" former Defense Secretary Bob Gates\"Engaging an experienced and objective third-party to provide you with a current state risk vulnerability assessment will determine your risks (cyber included) and provide a mitigation strategy that is driven by continuous improvement. What is offered? A prudent, discreet, cost-effective and efficient approach. What should you expect? A fresh look at: preparedness, employee awareness and engagement, creating a standard of continuous improvement (it\'s not so much about where you are as it is where you\'re heading), creating a sense of urgency, prioritization, engagement throughout the enterprise, disruptive innovation that challenges status quo, compliance and governance, policy, indemnity, cybersecurity, BCP/CM, etc. If you\'ve \'survived\' the Covid pandemic, are you also prepared to survive the digital pandemic? This must be about preparedness, prevention, resilience and survivability! The accelerated digital economy will continue to drive change at unprecedented levels.Bernard Global is a trusted provider of strategic services and solutions. Being a sought after speaker on cyber security, crisis management, leadership and risk mitigation has helped to further establish me as a broadly experienced resource. I also remain an active participant in OSAC, DSAC, Infragard, ISMA, ACFE and ASIS.