The Centre for Cyber Economics

Cybersecurity as an Economic Imperative in an Interconnected World with John Defterios

How does cybersecurity influence investment and growth in an interconnected global economy? John Defterios, Senior Advisor at APCO Worldwide and former CNN Emerging Markets Editor and Anchor, examines the evolving role of cybersecurity as a cornerstone of economic resilience. Drawing on his tenure reporting on global markets, he explains why cybersecurity needs to sit alongside governance, transparency, and regulatory clarity on investor checklists. He also discusses the risks presented by the growing discrepancy in cyber investment between advanced and developing economies, and the need for more accurate data to inform strategic decision-making in Cyberspace. The CCE Podcast is brought you by the Centre for Cyber Economics, a leading global platform advancing knowledge, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and developing evidence-based strategies on the economic dimension of cybersecurity.