CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Plugging the cybersecurity talent gap without adding headcount
Singapore's cybersecurity needs are growing, but hiring budgets aren't. With AI-powered threats on the rise and digitalisation surging across sectors, companies face a tough dilemma: strengthen cyber defences without growing headcount. Cheryl Goh finds out the best workaround for this with Pang Tzer Yeu, CISO-in-Residence at Red Alpha Cybersecurity.
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