Mastering the Role of CISO: Advice from Todd Fitzgerald

Secure Talk Podcast

What are the essential principles for successful CISO leadership? In this episode of SecureTalk, Justin Beals, founder and CEO of StrikeGraph, sits down with cybersecurity expert Todd Fitzgerald to explore this question. As the author of 'CISO Compass' and the newly released 'Privacy Leader Compass,' Todd shares his journey from a computer programmer to a cybersecurity leader and touches on critical topics from his books. The discussion delves into the evolution of the CISO role, and his approach to CISO strategy, including different methodologies such as incident-driven and vision-driven approaches. Todd also provides an insider perspective on the renowned SolarWinds hack and the lessons it offers for improving security measures. With over 20 years of experience as a Chief Information Security Officer, Todd's insights offer invaluable guidance for navigating the complexities of cybersecurity.