Defense in Depth The CISO's Job Is Impossible
May 15, 2025
Yaron Levi, CISO at Dolby, co-hosts alongside Joey Rachid, CISO at Xerox. They delve into the often impossible expectations placed on CISOs, discussing the need for a fresh perspective on cybersecurity challenges. Key themes include the importance of teamwork and leadership in navigating the complex security landscape. They advocate for effective negotiation between security and business leaders and emphasize resilience in the CISO role, all while sharing insights from their own experiences in attracting and retaining cybersecurity talent.
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CISO Role Complexity & Standards Gap
- The CISO role is young, broad, and multidisciplinary, and still largely reactionary.
- Unlike other fields, there's no universally accepted security standard, complicating "what's good enough" definitions.
CISO as Trusted Advisor
- The CISO is not the organization's moral compass or sole enforcer.
- The role is to be a trusted advisor supporting leadership and enabling the organization's mission.
Delegate to Lead Effectively
- Distill CISO responsibility into enabling the business and managing risk.
- Build a strong leadership team to delegate and advise, supporting informed decision-making.
