Cybersecurity as Economic Statecraft with Heidi Crebo-Rediker

Cybersecurity as Economic Statecraft with Heidi Crebo-Rediker

As cyber threats reshape supply chains, critical infrastructure, and financial systems, what does it mean for cybersecurity to be a core pillar of economic statecraft? Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations’ Center for Geoeconomic Studies, explores how cybersecurity is reshaping the relationship between economic resilience, national security, and global competitiveness, and why the interconnected nature of the global economy can also create systemic vulnerabilities. Drawing on her experience across the U.S. State Department, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and two decades in international finance, Crebo-Rediker explains how cyberattacks on critical infrastructure can trigger macroeconomic shocks, how investors and institutions can begin to price cyber risk, and why public-private collaboration will be essential as AI accelerates the scale and sophistication of cyber threats. 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.

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.