John Kindervag

1 month ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | John Kindervag

Cybersecurity is in a state of emergency. Attacks are increasing in scale, frequency, and sophistication, yet organizations still struggle to take decisive action. Instead of confronting threats head-on, many hide behind outdated notions of “risk management,” a term that has become a crutch and an excuse for inaction. The word “risk” gives organizations the wrong idea and the false belief that cyber threats can be categorized and controlled.

2 months ago | cloudsecurityalliance.org | John Kindervag

Written by John Kindervag, Chief Evangelist, Illumio. Artificial intelligence is cybersecurity’s newest obsession. With every advancement — like China’s recent DeepSeek AI announcement — comes fresh waves of alarm about AI-driven cyberattacks and the inevitable doom they’ll bring. I understand the concern. The idea of AI-powered threats evolving faster than our defenses is unsettling. But here’s the thing: I’m not losing sleep over it. Zero Trust takes the fear factor out of AI-driven threats.

Mar 3, 2025 | technologydecisions.com.au | John Kindervag

Artificial intelligence is cybersecurity’s latest bogeyman. With the recent surge of hype surrounding China’s DeepSeek AI, I can sense the panic intensifying. Across Asia Pacific, AI-powered attacks are often seen as an emerging threat, with governments and businesses scrambling to defend against potential breaches. A wake-up call in Australia Australia’s government isn’t wasting time; it’s already taken action.

Feb 12, 2025 | illumio.com | John Kindervag

Many in cybersecurity hear “AI” and immediately brace for impact. They envision attackers unleashing AI-driven threats that are faster, smarter, and harder to stop.  And while that’s a reality, it’s not one that keeps me up at night. Why? Because Zero Trust makes AI-powered attacks powerless.  Zero Trust eliminates the very thing attackers rely on — trust. It removes implicit access, blocks lateral movement, and shuts down easy entry points.

Jan 16, 2025 | thestack.technology | John Kindervag |Ed Targett

Cybersecurity is facing a crisis, and it’s time we stopped avoiding it. It doesn’t matter that adversaries are more aggressive and savvy, the way we’re talking about them is a bigger part of the problem, writes John Kindervag, Chief Evangelist at Illumio. We’ve clung onto the concept of “risk management” for too long now, a term couched around calculated probabilities and acceptable losses. It’s a reassuring framing that offers a sense of control. But it fosters complacency.