Cyber rules: Are you ready for the regulatory storm

As cybersecurity regulations continue to emerge, businesses face a harsh reality: evolve or risk falling behind. Leaders must adapt quickly, or their organizations could endure severe financial penalties and reputational damage.

What are the strategies organizations need to become resilient and stay compliant? "The most critical thing we can do in the operational world is ensure we have those critical partnerships across emergency operations, facilities and physical security," said Children's National Hospital CISO Nate Lesser during a recent LinkedIn Live event with Kyndryl Global Security and Resiliency leader Kris Lovejoy and SVP of Global Government Affairs and Policy Fariba Wells.

While regulatory challenges become more prevalent and complex, they could also be considered opportunities for innovation and business growth. According to Lovejoy, resiliency has become a central theme in discussions about regulation and modernization. CISOs and security professionals are now pivotal in guiding businesses to understand modernization priorities and identify strategic starting points.

To move forward, organizations need a strong resilience strategy that combines technology, culture and international cooperation. Companies must focus on adaptability, proactively managing risks and continuously learning to succeed in this ever-changing environment.