🧠 In this episode of CISO Insiders, we welcome Ray Espinoza, the CISO at Inspectiv.

Ray Espinoza discusses in detail key skills as a leader in the cybersecurity industry. Ray also answers some of the more hard-pressing questions about being a CISO and a leader in the organization while also striking a balance between life and work.

👇🏻 This special episode will tackle the following topics:

• Guiding and inspiring newcomers and aspiring professionals in their journey toward a career in cybersecurity.
• Essential insights on how to be an effective leader in the world of cybersecurity.
• Vital learning experiences and resources to support those pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

Highlights:

🔥 “I wish I would have learned much earlier what power it could bring to enable somebody else to find success. When I think back to the constant that has helped success in the industry is genuinely investing in the people and not expecting anything in return.”

🔥 “Continue to find a baseline and start to learn. I find myself as a life-long learner and I’m constantly asking questions and meeting new people. Lean into things like LinkedIn and your network. Find folks in the industry: others who are cybersecurity and technology leaders that are willing to provide guidance.”

🔥 “On-the-job training, building relationships and genuinely supporting others helped open up most doors in my career. Continuing to learn and the relationships have opened up more opportunities in this industry.”

⏱️Timestamps:

00:36 Guest Introduction and Professional Journey

03:15 Icebreaker questions

04:32 Is there one thing you wish you had known before starting your career?

07:24 Biggest failure and key learnings

11:45 What is the biggest accomplishment in your career?

14:28 Advice to younger listeners and anyone who wants to pursue a career in cybersecurity

17:34 What were the best resources that have helped you through your career?

21:05 What is one myth about your industry that you want to debunk?

23:15 What are the most important skills CISOs should have?

26:14 What are the main security concerns of CISOs these days?

30:15 How will the CISO role evolve 5 to 10 years from now?

37:28 What would be the best strategy for a vendor to connect with you?

42:23 Are there any influencers in the industry that you look up to that you would like to mention?

44:50 What’s the best way to connect with you online?

45:36 Final question - If money was not an issue, what would you do with your life?

💫 In this episode of CISO Insiders, we welcome Gary Hayslip, the CISO at Software Investment Advisers.

Gary Hayslip discusses in detail key insights and cultural shifts in the cybersecurity industry. Gary also delves into the power dynamics between the CISO and other roles within the organization while striking a balance between managing risks and expectations.

👇🏼 Topics:

🔎 Giving advice and setting expectations to newcomers and individuals who want to pursue a career in the cybersecurity industry.

🔎 Key insights and major cultural shifts within the realm of cybersecurity.

🔎 Critical learning experiences and resources that can help individuals who are pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

Highlights:

⭐ “I think risk and cybersecurity roles will become closer together. I can see privacy merging more into what CISOs are managing, and I can also see how CISO roles will also start aligning more on legal matters.”

⭐ “AI is already being built into tools. Where I work, we already have a policy in place, we are training our staff, and we are building security GPTs. We are now using cybersecurity tools with AI to monitor AI.”

⭐ “You’re going to have a lot of patience, especially in the cybersecurity industry. You’re going to need tenacity because you’re going to get knocked down a couple of times. But you can keep on trying until you get in.”

⏱️Timestamps:

00:36 Guest Introduction and Professional Journey

01:55 Icebreaker questions

02:45 Is there one thing you wish you had known before starting your career?

04:13 Biggest failure and key learnings

07:08 What is the biggest accomplishment in your career?

07:46 Advice to younger listeners and anyone who wants to pursue a career in cybersecurity

11:40 Do you think it would be harder for an analyst role to transition toward a GRC role?

13:12 What were the best resources that have helped you through your career?

16:07 What is one myth about your industry that you want to debunk?

19:44 What are the main security concerns of CISOs these days?

21:33 How will the CISO role evolve 5 to 10 years from now?

23:49 What will we see in the cybersecurity world next?

28:31 What would be the best strategy for a vendor to connect with you?

30:12 What is it that you are looking for in a vendor?

32:03 Are there any influencers in the industry that you look up to that you would like to mention?

33:16 What’s the best way to connect with you online?

33:27 Final question, closing comments, and summarizing notes - If money was not an issue, what would you do with your life?

📢 Get ahead in your professional journey and gain valuable cybersecurity insights.

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🧠 In this episode of CISO Insiders, we welcome Chad Hicks, the CISO at MercuryGate International.

Chad Hicks tackles some of the trending issues and challenges in the cybersecurity industry while giving crucial advice to newcomers in the industry. Chad Hicks also discusses in detail the role of the CISO in an organization and the evolution of the industry in the past 15 years.

👇🏼 This special episode will tackle the following topics:

Giving advice and setting expectations to newcomers and individuals who want to pursue a career in the cybersecurity industry.

Key insights and major cultural shifts within the realm of cybersecurity.

Dispelling myths revolving around cybersecurity.

Tackling pressing issues in the world of governance, response, and compliance.

Highlights:

🔥 ”It’s amazing how quickly you can collaboratively resolve things if you treat cybersecurity as a team sport.”

🔥 “The majority of threats that we see are pretty defined methods. We have enough tools to detect threat vectors. We don’t need more tools and technologies; we need more people and time.”

🔥 “You can’t fake your way into cybersecurity; you have to put in the work. Since cybersecurity touches every aspect of the business, you have to be well-rounded.”

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:36 Guest Introduction and Professional Journey

01:32 Icebreaker questions

03:13 Is there one thing you wish you had known before starting your career?

04:15 Biggest failure and key learnings

05:36 Biggest accomplishments and achievements

06:53 How did you become a CISO through your professional journey?

09:53 What is your advice to newcomers and anyone wanting to pursue a cybersecurity career?

11:21 What are your views on the CISO role in the IT organization?

13:46 What were the best resources that have helped you through your career?

15:59 What is one myth about your industry that you want to debunk?

18:49 What are the main concerns that CISOs have right now?

20:45 Are there any specific areas CISOs should focus on?

22:29 What are the most crucial skills a CISO should have?

23:50 How did the CISO role change in the past 15 - 20 years?

25:19 Will the CISO role grow bigger in the next few years?

27:47 What do you think we’ll see in the cybersecurity industry next?

30:47 What would you define as “innovation” in this industry?

33:25 What’s the best way for vendors to reach out to you?

35:45 Are there any individuals in the industry that you look up to?

37:40 What’s the best way to reach out to you?

38:48 Final question and closing comments - If money was not an issue, what would you do with your life?

📢 Get ahead in your professional journey and gain valuable cybersecurity insights.

Follow GRSee Consulting and GRSee University on LinkedIn to stay updated.

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