Cisco Cybersecurity Viewpoints
Richard Archdeacon portrait

Richard Archdeacon

Advisory CISO

Richard is the Advisory CISO for the EMEA region. He was previously the EMEA Chief Technologist with HP Enterprise Services Security Practice working alongside CISOs on transformation programs with clients across all industries and regions. He has also held posts with security industry organizations such as IAAC and the IISP, and has worked on Cyber Resilience Board Principles with the World Economic Forum.

Latest and greatest

  • Article graphic

    Why are CEOs Cyber Resilient?

    Richard reflects on the personal importance of security to the CEO and their role in driving security in the organization.

    Read blog post
  • Article graphic

    AI: Risk or Opportunity?

    Read Richard’s thoughts on the noise surrounding generative AI.

    Read blog post
  • Article graphic

    Nine Top of Mind Issues for CISOs Going Into 2023

    Here are the topics that Richard thinks will be top of mind in 2023, and what CISOs can do to prepare.

    Read blog post

Top of Mind

“

The capabilities of new technologies and the opportunities for future development are key considerations that guide investment decisions for any business. Equally important for the CISO is the need to understand and mitigate the risks a technology may pose for data governance, privacy, and security so that the full business opportunities may be achieved.”