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As the world becomes increasingly more digital, individuals and organizations are adopting larger digital footprints—and becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks and system failures. Digital systems are crucial to the success of many companies, which means they “have no choice but to be resilient” according to Gary Steele, president and CEO of Splunk, whose platform helps businesses deflect cyberattacks and detect potential system failures. In a new interview with McKinsey partner Martin Harrysson , he discusses recent trends in resilience and cybersecurity, how his leadership style changed amid these trying times, how he’s dealing with an uncertain economic environment, and more. Check it out and see why resilience matters.

Resiliency and leadership in uncertain times: An interview with Splunk’s CEO

Splunk CEO Gary Steele explains how digitization is elevating the topic of resilience to the boardroom and shares his thoughts on successful CEO transitions.

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