Q&A: Why Cybersecurity Is Now A Core Business Risk, Not Just A Technical Problem
IT Security Guru, Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Michael Daniels, Michael Daniel, CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance and Former Cybersecurity Advisor to President Barack Obama, spoke to the IT Security Guru about the current cyber landscape
Cybersecurity threats are escalating in scale and sophistication, and organisations around the world are scrambling to keep pace with the evolving digital risk landscape. Governments and corporations alike face increasing pressure to strengthen cyber resilience as attacks extend across critical infrastructure, supply chains and data systems with growing frequency.
At the forefront of national and global efforts to understand and counter these threats stands Michael Daniel, President and CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance. With more than two decades of experience in federal security, he previously served as Cybersecurity Coordinator for President Barack Obama, leading the development of national cybersecurity strategy and policy and forging collaborative partnerships between government, industry and international actors.