Staying Ahead of Emerging Threats – A Conversation with Rafael Villoria Ferrer from Nestlé [10:20]

In this podcast, Wipro’s Nico Capitoni talks with Rafael Villoria Ferrer, Deputy CISO and Global Head of SOC at Nestlé. The discussion focuses on the importance of integrating cybersecurity awareness into the professional and personal lives of employees and the need for on-the-spot training.

Rafael highlights the role of threat intelligence and agility in staying ahead of emerging threats and regulatory changes, and why this requires a strong partnership with legal teams.

Nico and Rafael also explore the significance of adopting Zero Trust principles, and the importance of a strong security hygiene foundation that combines SOAR and breach attack surface management. Lastly, Rafael shares insights on retaining top talent by establishing a people-first culture that offers transparency and challenging projects.

About the speaker

Rafael Villoria Ferrer serves as Deputy CISO and leads the Global Security Operations Centre at Nestlé.  He has been instrumental in driving the detect and response strategies, threat intelligence, threat hunting and vulnerability management programs and is a strong believer in the preventive and strategic role of the SOC within the company’s cyber resilience program. Prior to joining Nestlé’s IT Security and Compliance department, he was head of the corporate IS/IT audit function. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, indulging in good food, and participating in water sports.

About the host

Nicolas Capitoni leads Wipro Cybersecurity and Risk services practice in Switzerland. He is a cybersecurity professional with 15+ years of experience in consulting, advisory and managed services. Nicolas is responsible for Go-To-Market and strategic relationships with CISOs of global organizations.

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