Ever wonder how the CISO role went from obscure techie to boardroom MVP? In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, G Mark Hardy takes you on a journey through the evolution of the Chief Information Security Officer — from Steve Katz's groundbreaking appointment at Citibank in 1995 to the high-stakes, high-impact role CISOs play today.
Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FlKBW6zlVBqLoSTQMGZIfz--ZLD_aS9t/edit
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to the Evolution of the CISO Role
- 00:58 The First CISO: Steve Katz's Pioneering Journey
- 03:58 Rise of Security Certifications
- 08:39 Regulatory Wake-Up Calls and Compliance
- 12:23 Cybersecurity in the Age of State-Sponsored Attacks
- 17:58 The Impact of Major Cyber Incidents
- 25:07 Modern Challenges and the Future of the CISO Role
- 27:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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