In this special episode of Redefining Cybersecurity—the CISO Circuit Series—Sean Martin and Michael Piacente come together to discuss the challenges faced by CISOs, including job cuts, lack of support, and the desire for meaningful impact.
About the CISO Circuit Series
Sean Martin and Michael Piacente will join forces roughly once per month to discuss everything from looking for a new job, entering the field, finding the right work/life balance, examining the risks and rewards in the role, building and supporting your team, the value of the community, relevant newsworthy items, and so much more. Join us to help us understand the role of the CISO so that we can collectively find a path to Redefining CyberSecurity. If you have a topic idea or a comment on an episode, feel free to contact Sean Martin.
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Guest: Michael Piacente, Managing Partner and Cofounder of Hitch Partners
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/michael-piacente
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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin
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Episode Notes
In this special episode of Redefining Cybersecurity—the CISO Circuit Series—Sean Martin and Michael Piacente come together to explore the role of a CISO and the challenges they face. They discuss how organizations are trimming cybersecurity activities, including the reduction or elimination of CISO roles, due to the impact of the economy. They explore the concept of "battlefield promotions," where individuals within organizations take on CISO responsibilities without the official title. They discuss the trend of an increasing number of job seekers in the cybersecurity market, with data revealing a significant rise in both proactive and reactive candidates. They also discuss the importance of executive-level support for CISOs and the impact it has on their job satisfaction and success.
The conversation touches on the issue of executive sponsorship, with many companies failing to fully support their security programs, leading to frustration and turnover among CISOs. The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of the CISO community and its influence on the hiring process. They also explore the concept of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and its influence on individuals seeking new security roles.
The desire to make a positive impact on the world and align with organizations that share that goal emerges as a driving force for CISOs. Give the challenges cybersecurity leadership encounters, the need for adequate support and resources continues to mount.
Throughout the episode, Sean and Michael provide valuable insights into the evolving nature of the CISO role and the factors that influence job satisfaction and career moves in the cybersecurity industry. Listeners can expect a thoughtful and informative conversation that highlights the complexities and nuances of the CISO role in today's dynamic cyber landscape.
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Resources
Podcast: A Tale of 2 CISOs: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Information Security and Ethics, Today and Tomorrow | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity and Humanity with Sean Martin and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3: https://redefining-cybersecurity.simplecast.com/episodes/a-tale-of-2-cisos-navigating-the-evolving-landscape-of-information-security-and-ethics-today-and-tomorrow-a-musing-on-the-future-of-cybersecurity-and-humanity-with-sean-martin-and-tape3-read-by-tape3
Blog Series: Am I Wrong For Saying I Could Never Be A CISO?
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