BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GURU | CYBERGURU
Jessie Jeffery
Jessie Jeffery is a proud geek and accomplished strategist, researcher, and educator. She is passionate about the role of technology in helping businesses become more productive and an advocate for creating secure IT environments that support their business goals and strategies. Jessie is leading the roll out of AI such as Microsoft 365 Copilot to clients.
Prior to joining CyberGuru, Jessie had an extensive career in medical research. During her time in research she published ten papers in respected journals and gained skills in statistical analysis, grant writing, critical thinking, troubleshooting and project management. She also developed a strong interest in education and supervised many high school and university students.
While Jessie has been a silent partner in CyberGuru from the beginning, she officially came on board in 2016. Since that time, she has sought to utilise technology more fully to help businesses more competitive while balancing their cybersecurity needs in an evolving technology landscape. Her non-traditional pathway into the ICT sector has enabled her to bring an alternate perspective to the industry, allowing her to produce creative and innovative solutions.
Presentation: The Role of Business Analysis in Strengthening Cyber Security
In today’s digital world, the importance of robust cyber security processes cannot be overstated. As cyber threats evolve in frequency and complexity, organisations must adopt comprehensive and systematic approaches to safeguard their digital assets. This presentation delves into the critical role that processes play in enhancing cyber security resilience.
Effective cyber security processes encompass a range of activities, including risk assessment, incident response, and continuous monitoring. These processes provide a structured framework that enables organisations to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and respond swiftly to security incidents. By standardising procedures, organisations can ensure consistency in their security practices, reducing the likelihood of human error and enhancing overall security posture.
Moreover, processes facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, fostering trust among stakeholders. They also enable organisations to stay ahead of emerging threats by incorporating best practices and lessons learned from past incidents. Through continuous improvement and regular updates, cyber security processes can adapt to the ever-changing threat landscape, ensuring long-term protection.
This presentation will highlight real-world examples of how cyber security processes impact organisational security from the perspective of people, technology and compliance. Attendees will gain insights into the essential components of effective processes and practical strategies to integrate them. By emphasising the importance of processes, this presentation aims to help business analysts understand their critical role in designing, implementing managing secure processes.