The CISO: Guardian of the Digital Realm (SPECIAL EPISODE) - Ep 74

Reimagining Cyber - real world perspectives on cybersecurity

Welcome to Reimagining Cyber, where we explore the evolving role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this special episode, Stan and Rob present a compilation of insightful clips from previous episodes.

First up, Parham Eftekhari, Executive Vice President of the Cyber Risk Alliance, discusses the transformation of the CISO role into that of a business leader. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the business side of the organization and acting as a liaison between security priorities and business leaders.

Next, Tim Rohrbaugh, former CISO of JetBlue, shares his perspective on the budgeting process for information security organizations. He emphasizes the need for the CISO to have face time with the audit committee and stakeholders, suggesting that the budget should be tied to IT metrics.

Moving to the federal sector, Nick Ward, former CISO for the Department of Justice, discusses the executive order focused on enhancing cybersecurity. He delves into supply chain risk management and the tools provided by the executive order to prioritize and secure critical software.

Roland Cloutier, former TikTok CISO, explores the challenges of securing artificial intelligence implementations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding AI infrastructure, data stores, and API connections while highlighting the need for effective network protection.

Jeff Brown, CISO of the state of Connecticut, contrasts the role of a CISO in state government with that in the private sector. He emphasizes the benefits of information sharing and collaboration among state CISOs.

Taylor Hersom explores the concept of virtual CISOs, discussing the value of leveraging external expertise, especially for startups and scale-ups. He suggests that smaller companies can benefit from third-party resources before considering a full-time CISO.

In a special segment featuring female leaders in information security, Phyllis Woodruff, Tammy Schuring, and Lori Sussman share their experiences and insights. They highlight the importance of women owning their skills, embracing their unique attributes, and creating new pictures of leadership.

This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving CISO role, covering topics such as business alignment, budgeting, federal cybersecurity initiatives, AI security, virtual CISOs, and the contributions of female leaders in the field. Join us as we continue to reimagine cyber in the ever-changing landscape of information security.

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