What Happens When CEOs Ignore Cyber Risk in an AI-Driven World

Brian Cute leads Global Cyber Alliance, a nonprofit working at the infrastructure level to make the internet safer through global collaboration. His perspective spans law enforcement, internet governance, and cybersecurity at scale—giving him a unique view into how threats are evolving and where organizations are most exposed.

This episode centers on two intersecting pressures: the rapid acceleration of cyber threats driven by AI, and the internal leadership decisions required to respond effectively. Brian shares how his organization navigated a critical transition—moving from broad impact to focused strategy—and why that same discipline is now required of CEOs facing increasingly sophisticated cyber risks.

00:00 The Small Business Mindset
00:14 Introduction to Global Cyber Alliance
01:13 Why Cybersecurity Is Uniquely Challenging
02:43 Cyber Threats: Movies vs. Reality
05:41 10-Year Milestone & Leadership Transition
07:57 Origins of GCA
12:06 Evolution of Cybercrime
14:30 The Power of Collaboration
17:30 Startup vs. Cybersecurity Priorities
21:18 Strategic Partnerships
27:43 Refocusing the Organization
42:00 AI, Deepfakes & the Coming Cyber Tsunami

Brian Cute - CEO, Global Cyber Alliance
Website: https://gcyberalliance.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancute/

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