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

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 for a deep dive into the evolution of cyber defence. Together, they explore the shift from traditional perimeter security to cloud-native, AI-driven strategies, the fragmentation of IT responsibilities, and the growing importance of identity, behavioural analytics, and DevSecOps. From malware in the 2000s to IOT vulnerabilities and smart fridges, this episode uncovers why today’s threat landscape demands a holistic, integrated approach to cybersecurity—and how organisations can start to achieve it.

Darren Humpheries 

Group CISO & CTO

Acora

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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Acora

Acora is a progressive full-stack full-service business technology services partner, built for the AI era. Combining the capabilities of a Managed Service Provider (MSP), Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), IT Consulting, Professional Services and Development company, Acora helps customers achieve breakthrough results – often far quicker than they thought possible.

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