TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
ybersecurity has always been a battle between evolving technology and the people behind it – both the defenders and the attackers. Tris Morgan is Managing Director of BT Security – part of the BT Group – has more than two decades of experience across the cybersecurity industry, academia and government, all of which have shaped his approach to safeguarding organisations in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
“ Our role goes beyond technology,” Tris explains.“ We provide strategic guidance that helps organisations of all sizes navigate cyber risk with confidence.
“ Security is no longer just an IT issue, it’ s a business-critical function – and BT is uniquely placed to support both the technology and human aspects of defence.”
From start-ups in Silicon Valley to leading security strategy at BT, his mission has remained constant: to make protection both practical and human.
Drawing on his background in computer science and AI, he discusses BT’ s pivotal role in helping organisations build resilience – not only through advanced tools and threat intelligence, but by recognising the critical role of people as the‘ human firewall’.
As AI-powered attacks rewrite the rules, this Q & A with Tris dives into why awareness, culture and behavioural change are as vital as any technical defence, along with how BT is helping businesses of all sizes turn their teams into their strongest line of defence against cybercrime.
Q. WHY DO YOU THINK THE‘ HUMAN FIREWALL’ IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED IN CYBERSECURITY STRATEGIES?
» Many organisations focus heavily on the latest tools and technologies, assuming that advanced attacks require equally as advanced defences.
Yet, while technology is vital, it’ s often people who can make the difference between an incident which is swiftly contained and one which ends in a costly breach. From small businesses to multinationals, people are central to keeping systems secure.
244 December 2025