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Beyond the Perimeter: Rebuilding Cybersecurity for a Cloud-First World with Darren Humphries, Group CISO & CTO Partner at Acora

Cybersecurity isn’t just about perimeter defenses — it’s about thinking holistically.

In this episode of CXO Secrets, David McClelland is joined by Darren Humphries, Group CISO & CTO Partner at Acora, and Arron Thundercliffe, Cyber Defense & Threat Intelligence at Google, to explore the evolution of cyber defence. They explain how the shift to cloud-native, AI-driven strategies, identity management, behavioural analytics, and DevSecOps is reshaping security, and why IT fragmentation can leave organisations exposed.

They also discuss lessons from malware in the 2000s, IoT vulnerabilities, and the rise of smart devices, revealing why today’s threat landscape demands an integrated, strategic approach to cybersecurity.

A must-listen for CISOs, CIOs, and senior technology leaders navigating modern cyber risk.

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Darren Humpheries 
Group CISO & CTO
Acora

Darren Humphries is the accomplished Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Acora, whose profound contributions have significantly shaped the cybersecurity landscape. With a distinguished career spanning Fortune 100 Cyber Security suppliers, he has orchestrated the development of Gartner-evaluated services, conducted strategic evaluations for investment, and fortified the security portfolios of global enterprises.

Darren’s journey ignited during the early internet era and saw him pioneering the nascent field of cybersecurity through relentless self-learning after coming from a military background. As Acora’s CISO, he exemplifies adaptable leadership, prioritising results, processes, and alignment with organisational culture.

Engaging in leading-edge cybersecurity dialogues, he offers valuable insights on AI and quantum threats while contributing to shaping future cyber concerns through think tanks.

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