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Strategic Leadership in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Benjamin Dulieu
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Episode Summary: Welcome to The Professional CISO Podcast, hosted by David Malicoat. In this exciting episode, we sit down with Benjamin Dulieu, the CISO at Duck Creek Technologies, to explore his incredible journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a top cybersecurity leader. Ben shares invaluable insights on leadership, the importance of structured processes, and how CISOs can earn their seat at the executive table.
Key Takeaways:
- Leadership and Trust: Effective leadership in cybersecurity hinges on building trust and understanding team dynamics.
- Business Integration: CISOs must align their objectives with business goals and think like a COO with a tech focus.
- Structured Processes: Turning complex challenges into manageable, repeatable processes is crucial for efficiency and improvement.
- Professionalizing the Role: The CISO role is evolving to become more integrated with business strategy and operations.
Notable Quotes:
- "If human beings in a war zone can be turned into a process, you're kidding yourself if you think technology can't be."
- "You're running your own business as a CISO within the company. Start thinking like a COO with a technological mindset."
Listener Benefits:
- Gain insights from Ben Dulieu’s unique career path and leadership philosophy.
- Learn how to effectively integrate cybersecurity with business strategies.
- Understand the importance of structured processes and continuous improvement.
- Discover practical advice for aspiring and current CISOs on earning executive trust and building strong teams.
Benjamin Dulieu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-dulieu-2844137a/
David Malicoat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-malicoat-cissp/
THPC Website: www.thpc.co
THPC LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-podcast
Digital Fight Club Website: https://digitalfightclub.co/
Foundation Sponsors
Interpres Security: https://interpressecurity.com/
ContraForce: https://www.contraforce.com/
33 episodes
Manage episode 422077759 series 3570342
Episode Summary: Welcome to The Professional CISO Podcast, hosted by David Malicoat. In this exciting episode, we sit down with Benjamin Dulieu, the CISO at Duck Creek Technologies, to explore his incredible journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a top cybersecurity leader. Ben shares invaluable insights on leadership, the importance of structured processes, and how CISOs can earn their seat at the executive table.
Key Takeaways:
- Leadership and Trust: Effective leadership in cybersecurity hinges on building trust and understanding team dynamics.
- Business Integration: CISOs must align their objectives with business goals and think like a COO with a tech focus.
- Structured Processes: Turning complex challenges into manageable, repeatable processes is crucial for efficiency and improvement.
- Professionalizing the Role: The CISO role is evolving to become more integrated with business strategy and operations.
Notable Quotes:
- "If human beings in a war zone can be turned into a process, you're kidding yourself if you think technology can't be."
- "You're running your own business as a CISO within the company. Start thinking like a COO with a technological mindset."
Listener Benefits:
- Gain insights from Ben Dulieu’s unique career path and leadership philosophy.
- Learn how to effectively integrate cybersecurity with business strategies.
- Understand the importance of structured processes and continuous improvement.
- Discover practical advice for aspiring and current CISOs on earning executive trust and building strong teams.
Benjamin Dulieu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-dulieu-2844137a/
David Malicoat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-malicoat-cissp/
THPC Website: www.thpc.co
THPC LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-podcast
Digital Fight Club Website: https://digitalfightclub.co/
Foundation Sponsors
Interpres Security: https://interpressecurity.com/
ContraForce: https://www.contraforce.com/
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