Explore core topics of cybersecurity leadership and risk resilience with expert Emanuel Salmona as he shares his insights.

"More security tools don’t always mean more security. The key is making existing defences more effective." – Emanuel Salmona

In this CPD episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes Emanuel Salmona, cybersecurity expert and co-founder of Nagomi Security. Emanuel shares his journey from military cybersecurity to founding a company that helps organisations optimise their defences against evolving threats.

With a rapidly changing landscape—AI-driven threats, nation-state cyberattacks, and the growing complexity of security tools—organisations must rethink their approach. This episode explores how cybersecurity leaders can shift from reactive defence to proactive resilience and why effective cybersecurity isn’t just about having more tools, but about maximising the impact of existing defences.

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In this edition of RiskMasters, you will learn:

• Emanuel’s Cybersecurity Journey: From military service to digital transformation and leading Nagomi Security, Emanuel shares how his career path shaped his approach to risk.
• Why More Security Tools ≠ More Security: Emanuel challenges a common misconception—adding more security tools can reduce effectiveness due to complexity and misconfigurations.
• The Shift from Reactive to Proactive Resilience: Organisations must move beyond simply detecting attacks; they need to build resilient cybersecurity frameworks that anticipate and mitigate risks before they materialise.
• The Role of AI in Cybersecurity – Threats & Opportunities: Attackers are leveraging AI to automate cyber threats—so how can defenders use AI for faster, smarter responses?
• The Biggest Emerging Threats in Cybersecurity: From nation-state cyberattacks to AI-powered vulnerabilities, Emanuel outlines the risks that organisations need to prepare for today.
• The Importance of Cybersecurity Storytelling: How CISOs and risk leaders can communicate cybersecurity risks in a way that engages boards and non-technical stakeholders to drive action.
• How Organisations Should Prioritise Cybersecurity Investments: With limited budgets, leaders must focus on cyber hygiene, automation, and operational efficiency before chasing the latest security trends.

More about Emanuel Salmona:

Emanuel Salmona is the co-founder and CEO of Nagomi Security, a company focused on helping organisations maximise the effectiveness of their existing cybersecurity tools. With a background spanning military cyber defence, digital transformation, and enterprise security, Emanuel is an expert in strategic cybersecurity risk management.

📌 Connect with Emanuel Salmona on LinkedIn for insights into cybersecurity strategy, AI-driven risk, and the future of cyber resilience.

🎙 Tune in now to gain critical insights on how businesses can future-proof their cybersecurity approach and build resilience in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

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