Vincent Lomba, Chief Product Security Officer at Alcatel Lucent Enterprise shared insights into the latest cybersecurity regulations on the latest episode of IoT Unplugged.
During the course of the episode, Lomba highlighted key cybersecurity regulations worldwide, including the EU’s NIS2 Directive; DORA, which applies to the financial sector; and Singapore’s Cybersecurity Act. In total, around 40 cybersecurity regulations are enforced globally, with more expected.
He noted that a unified global regulation is unlikely, citing differences in legal frameworks, cultural approaches, and potential contradictions between national laws. While some industry standards, like the maritime sector’s new cybersecurity requirements, have achieved global harmonisation, national cybersecurity regulations often take years to implement and vary significantly between regions.
With regards to regulation for Cloud computing more specifically, Lomba said that most regulations focus on protecting states rather than specific technologies. While compliance frameworks exist, such as France’s SecNumCloud, they are largely advisory rather than mandatory. However, AI regulations, like the EU AI Act, impose stricter controls on how AI services are delivered via the Cloud. He believed that Cloud-specific regulations will evolve, especially given the increasing cybersecurity risks associated with public Cloud environments.
The episode concluded with an emphasis on best practices in cybersecurity, particularly the need for a cultural shift within organisations. Security should not be seen as a cost but as an investment instead. Lomba advocated for independent security governance, ensuring that cybersecurity decisions are made by dedicated experts rather than being influenced by other business priorities. Establishing a clear, risk-based approach is necessary for protecting organisations in an increasingly connected world.
To hear Lomba’s insights into enabling connectivity, listen into the full podcast episode, which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and at the link below.
