Security Challenges for Mid-Sized companies - Perry Schumacher - ISW25 #1
Security Weekly, Monday, October 27th, 2025
A discussion on the challenges mid-sized companies face on identifying and adopting security in a shifty business landscape. AI is considered a competitive advantage that they need to capitalize on, the workforce has become mobile, and the use of third parties is growing.
Perry Schumacher is the Chief Strategy Officer and Partner at Ridge IT Cyber, bringing more than two decades of hands-on experience in IT and cybersecurity to the table. His career has taken him across multiple continents, where he's tackled complex security challenges in industries ranging from aerospace and defense to utilities and rail systems-giving him a unique, real-world perspective on how different sectors approach cyber threats.