Why do C-suites instinctively fire the CISO when a breach happens? | Guest Jonathan Gill

Cyber Work

Today on Cyber Work, Jonathan Gill, CEO of Panaseer, joins me to talk about the stress-filled role of the Chief Information Security Officer. Jonathan notes that the most challenging part of a CISO’s role, especially the CISO of a large, complex company, is the lack of full view of the organization’s assets and points of vulnerability. Jonathan tells us how Panaseer is working to create a trusted and validated system of record to ensure accurate and good faith recording of actions, strategies, and decisions to accept or mitigate business risks. All this, and a discussion of the CISO as one of the story-makers in the C-suite, today on Cyber Work!
0:00 - Firing CISO's after cybersecurity breaches
4:23 - First interest in cybersecurity and tech
7:41 - Working with cybersecurity leaders across the world
11:17 - International sales work
19:12 - Stave off burnout as a CISO
28:20 - Notion of asset detection
32:06 - Culture of sacking CISOs
43:06 - Better CISO involvement
49:09 - Cybersecurity career mapping strategies
57:13 - Learn more about Jonathan Gill and Panaseer
59:09 - Outro
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Chapter

1. Cybersecurity Boot Camps and CISO Insights (00:00:00)

2. The Role of CISO Integrity (00:15:52)

3. CISO Challenges With System of Record (00:20:09)

4. Enhancing CISO Work With Data Platforms (00:32:23)

5. Changing CISO Culture and Visibility (00:39:06)

6. Improving Communication in Cybersecurity (00:43:52)

7. Career Mapping Strategies for Cybersecurity (00:49:09)

8. Finding Your Career Path in Cybersecurity (00:52:05)