Cyber Risk Is No Longer Just a Technology Problem
Cyber risk is no longer just a technology problem. It’s a people problem. In an AI-driven world of deepfakes, sophisticated scams, and constant digital connectivity, organisations are realising that cyber resilience depends not just on tools — but on how people think, behave, and make decisions
Continue ReadingArtificial Intelligence, Cyber Risk and Leadership: Why People Must Stay Informed
Artificial Intelligence is accelerating innovation across societies and organisations — but it is also reshaping the cyber risk landscape. In my article for Epikaira, I explore why cybersecurity can no longer be viewed purely as a technical challenge. Increasingly, the most critical vulnerabilities lie not in
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the AI Impact Summit 2026
Dr. Anu Rao reflects on the AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi — exploring the human-centric gaps in AI governance including critical digital literacy, child online safety, and technostress as a growing workplace risk.
Continue ReadingBack to Square One: Lessons in Resilience, Acceptance & Gratitude
Dr. Anu Rao shares three personal lessons in resilience, acceptance, and gratitude after sustaining back-to-back wrist injuries — a reminder that slowing down, leaning on your community, and embracing technology can carry us through life's unexpected setbacks.
Continue ReadingWhat Brings Joy at Work?
What brings you joy? What brings you joy at work? Something literally life-changing that I have learnt from working with Monique Blokzyl and her HeartPoweredBusiness is the beauty and significance of working with joy and ease. This is something I have been working on the past
Continue ReadingReuniting With My NUS CNM Family
A decade on from my PhD graduation, I finally had a heartwarming reunion with many Communications and New Media (CNM)–National University of Singapore (NUS) colleagues at Prof Sun Sun Lim’s book launch. The book shines a light on the ethical conundrums, growing pains, and promises of
Continue ReadingSingapore Restricts Smartphones in Secondary Schools
Delighted to see these new guidelines about restricting smart phones and smart watches use in secondary schools in Singapore. This is a positive step to reduce the amount of tech that our young people interact with on a daily basis. My thoughts: ✅The revised guidelines are
Continue ReadingCybersecurity Awareness: It’s Everyone’s Business
The regional cybersecurity landscape | ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit #AIGS25: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaceksyx2Rc&list=PLIfOLx3HAATcv686cz4DCqFJvvVfdHFhQ&index=21 📶 We can’t be secure in an insecure region or environment 📶 Cybersecurity is everyone’s business, it’s not a technical issue 📶 Talking to your family regularly about cybersecurity is good for organisational cyber resilience
Continue ReadingWomen in Cybersecurity: Inclusion, Wellbeing, Leadership
❓How can we bring in, retain, and help more women to thrive in cybersecurity? ❓What lessons can we un/learn to make cyber a more inclusive domain? ❓And why is it so important for overall cybersecurity outcomes? These were the central themes of the Women In Cyber
Continue ReadingHappy Deepavali
Happy Deepavali/Diwali – wishing everyone a blessed festival of lights, joy, and the victory of good over evil. 🪔✨🎇 This year, I celebrated Diwali in India with my parents after 20 years! The splendour of the festive season in India is something to be experienced to
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