In this episode, Nico Capitoni, Wipro Cybersecurity and Risk Services practice head for Switzerland, explores with Florian Buschor, Senior Information Security Officer at Georg Fischer, the Zero Trust strategy. 

They discuss the fundamental principles of the Zero Trust model, the differences among vendors, and the practical challenges in its implementation. Florian highlights the importance of bolstering identity security through advanced techniques like multi-factor authentication and AI-driven threat detection. The conversation also covers the dual role of AI in cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities and threats. To conclude, Florian shares valuable insights on retaining top security talent, stressing the importance of hands-on vocational training and creating a supportive work environment.

About the speaker

Florian Buschor

Florian Buschor is the Senior Information Security Officer at Georg Fischer AG, where he is managing risks and requirements for global IT and OT environments since September 2021. Previously, he served as the Product Security Officer at Syntegon, building a global security organization and leading initiatives to secure industrial machinery. Florian is a photographer and drone pilot. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in IT from Berner Fachhochschule (BFH) and two CAS in Information Security from Hochschule Luzern (HSLU).

About the host 

Nicolas Capitoni

Nicolas Capitoni leads Wipro's Cybersecurity and Risk services practice in Zurich, Switzerland. He is a cybersecurity professional with 15+ years of experience in consulting, advisory and managed services. Nicolas is responsible for Go-To-Market and strategic relationships with CISOs of global organizations.