Ep. 50 - Cyber Risk Is Human: Why High-Tech Alone Won’t Manage the Threat - Ann Irvine

High-tech tools alone can’t manage today’s evolving cyber threats—human insight remains essential.

In this episode, host Anthony Hess welcomes Ann Irvine, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Resilience, who shares why cyber risk management requires more than just the latest tech. Ann explains how Resilience combines technology with hands-on expertise to address complex cyber threats. She emphasizes the value of continuous client partnerships and highlights why a high-touch approach is crucial for mitigating cyber risk in an environment where attackers constantly adapt.


You’ll learn:

1. Why human insight is essential to effective cyber risk management, beyond what tech can offer
2. How data hygiene and diligence in data collection empower informed risk assessments
3. Why ongoing partnerships create resilience against cyber threats
4. How cyber insurance policies can drive best practices, ensuring organizations meet critical cybersecurity standards
5. Why a collective approach to cybersecurity could reduce systemic risks across the industry

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Get in touch with Ann Irvine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-irvine-b5b39677/

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Details about Resilience:
Website: https://www.cyberresilience.com
Industry: Computer and Network Security
Company size: 201-500 employees
Founded: 2016

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About the host Anthony Hess:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, which supports clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Originally from the US, Anthony now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.

Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: ahess@asceris.com.

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!