CISO Series Podcast

Every Failed Startup Starts as a Dream for a Single Pane of Glass

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Feb 25, 2025
Shaun Marion, VP and CSO at Xcel Energy, brings over a decade of cybersecurity expertise to the discussion. He addresses the crucial balance between effective policy implementation and the challenges of change management. Marion emphasizes the art of storytelling in bridging technical cybersecurity details with business relevance. The conversation also explores the value of crisis experience for CISOs and reflects on the limitations of Data Loss Prevention solutions, while highlighting optimism in future data security innovations.
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ADVICE

Networking is Key

  • Network with peers to avoid duplicating efforts and reinventing the wheel.
  • Leverage your network for support when facing challenges.
INSIGHT

Policy Implementation

  • Unimplemented policies are worse than no policies, creating a false sense of security.
  • They also introduce legal liability if not followed.
ANECDOTE

Badging Out Resistance

  • Sean Marion gave an example of employees resisting badging out, despite understanding the policy.
  • This highlights the challenge of implementing simple policies.
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