Blackpanda is committed to empowering women in the tech industry and promoting inclusivity. As part of this initiative, Blackpanda has launched a series of articles, podcasts, and events showcasing powerful and impactful women in the cyber security industry.

Larabella Myers, Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Blackpanda and champion of this initiative, interviewed Rika Nakazawa, Group Vice President within NTT’s New Ventures & Innovation team, as well as senior leader, technologist, best-selling author, and frequent public speaker on technology-powered business transformation.

The discussion focused around the intersection of sustainability and cyber security, and the importance of measuring and managing risk to overcome the two most pressing challenges of the current time.

Rika stresses the importance of risk management in both cyber security and sustainability. She points out that both fields have risk management at their core and deal with preventing and responding to incidents that could cause significant harm.

While sustainability efforts can help companies manage risks, cyber security risks are also a major concern for critical infrastructure.