Podcast•Mar 18, 2026•0 min
The 350 Million Problem: Securing the Businesses No One Else Will
In this episode of the Resilient Cyber Show, Sophos CEO Joe Levi discusses the massive gap in cybersecurity leadership, noting that only about 32,000 CISOs exist for roughly 359 million global businesses. He explains how Sophos addresses the underserved SMB market through managed detection and response (MDR) that combines secure‑by‑default technology with service‑driven outcomes, emphasizing the need to fix misconfigurations and alert fatigue. Levi also examines the evolving role of AI in security operations, arguing that while AI can automate tier‑1 and tier‑2 tasks, human oversight remains essential for accountability and complex response. Finally, he highlights the industry’s lack of standardized metrics and the dual‑use nature of AI, urging vendors to adopt clearer terminology and responsible automation.
