GSE UK 2024 Keynote Presentation

Securing the Enterprise

This keynote session examines the evolving cybersecurity landscape, particularly for mainframe systems. Once considered secure, mainframes are now vulnerable due to increased connectivity. Traditional defenses like RACF and ACF2 are no longer enough against advanced threats such as ransomware-as-a-service and insider attacks.

Key points:

• Insider Threats: Privileged users can cause significant harm if compromised or turned rogue.
• Ransomware: Increasingly common, with severe financial and operational consequences.
• Human Factor: Employees may become susceptible to exploitation over time.
• Technological Solutions: Real-time detection and automated responses are crucial.

This presentation serves as both a wake-up call and a practical guide, emphasizing the need for vigilance and adaptive security measures.