Northern Beaches Council | Chief Information Security Officer | David Griffiths

The iTnews Podcast

iTnews Associate Editor Eleanor Dickinson interviews David Griffiths, the Chief Information Security Officer of Northern Beaches Council. Griffiths shares insights on developing and implementing a cohesive security strategy for the council, emphasizing the importance of understanding information control, applying appropriate security measures, and building a roadmap for the future. He also discusses his transition from state to local government, highlighting the unique challenges of managing security across a diverse range of services and the importance of leveraging external partners and tools to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
iTnews Podcast sponsored by Lacework and the 2024 State of Security Report
Stay tuned until the end to hear Anthony Rees, Field CTO at Lacework, discuss the importance of security hygiene, cloud posture, and code security, along with the need for visibility and prioritizing internet-facing assets to protect critical data and infrastructure.