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Why Cyberattacks Are Now a Matter of Life and Death
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- The Brave Technologist
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- May 6, 2026
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- 2124
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Summary
Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet, shares how cybersecurity threats have evolved from data breaches to full-scale operational disruptions, and why modern resilience strategies must go beyond prevention. He explains why ransomware has fundamentally changed the stakes, how AI is rapidly expanding the attack surface, and what organizations are getting wrong about risk. He also highlights the human and cultural factors that remain the weakest link in security and why leadership is critical to driving real change. Key Takeaways How ransomware has raised the stakes from financial loss to real-world consequences, including risks to human life The overlooked ways AI is entering organizations through existing tools, and how this is creating new vulnerabilities Why organizations must shift from prevention-only strategies to prioritizing response and recovery capabilities How human behavior and organizational culture continue to be the biggest risk factors in cybersecurity What a modern, holistic resilience strategy looks like across people, processes, and technology Guest Bio: Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet, is a seasoned software executive with over 25 years of experience driving product innovation, marketing strategy, and sales growth across startups and public companies. As CMO at Imprivata, he led the company's transformation into healthcare and later served as GM of the award-winning Imprivata Cortext platform. Previously, he led corporate development, sales, and marketing at Liquid Machines, helping shape its go-to-market strategy ahead of its acquisition by Check Point Software. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challen…