The Centre for Cyber Economics

The Economics of a Cyber Resilient Workforce with Akshay Joshi

As AI both alleviates and amplifies cybersecurity risk, what does that mean for how organizations build, develop, and invest in their workforce? Akshay Joshi, Head of the Centre for Cybersecurity at the World Economic Forum and member of the CCE Executive Committee, explores why cybersecurity workforce development is increasingly tied to resilience, competitiveness, and long-term economic growth. Drawing on case studies from across the public and private sectors, Joshi discusses why organizations should move beyond training-volume targets toward a resilience-based investment model grounded in sector-specific needs and risk exposure. He also examines the shift from role- to skills-based hiring, the risk of “skills atrophy” as AI automates routine tasks, and how organizations can better communicate the economic and operational value of cyber resilience to boards and investors. The CCE Podcast is brought to 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.

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.