ISACA Board Director Proposes Cyber Geopolitical Framework at Infosecurity Europe 2026 (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Bharat Thakrar presented CGPR framework at Infosecurity Europe 2026, urging private firms to treat cyber threats as statecraft.
• Cited 2014 Sony hack, 2022 Viasat attack, and 2026 Stryker incident as examples of nation-state targeting private companies.
• Recommended geopolitical stress tests, enhanced HR vetting, and pre-delegated authority for rapid response.

"Bharat Thakrar, board director at ISACA London Chapter, argued at Infosecurity Europe 2026 that private firms are nation-state targets for geopolitical reasons, not just financial. He cited the 2014 Sony breach, 2022 Viasat attack, and 2026 Stryker incident as examples. Thakrar introduced a Cyber Geopolitical Preparedness and Response (CGPR) framework with four pillars: assess exposure, evaluate readiness, plan response, and continuous monitoring. He also warned of covert foreign IT workers, particularly from North Korea, and recommended geopolitical stress tests, updated playbooks, and board-level briefings."