Shared Security Podcast So You Want to Be a CISO? With vCISO and Security Justice Alum Chris Clymer
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Dec 1, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Chris Clymer, an experienced fractional CISO and former co-host of the Security Justice podcast, shares insights on the evolving CISO role. He explains the fractional CISO model and its benefits for businesses of all sizes. Chris highlights the essential balance of technical skills and soft skills needed for success, the challenges of resource constraints, and emphasizes the importance of understanding a company's mission. He offers valuable advice for aspiring CISOs, including skills development and the significance of effective people management.
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From Podcasting To Fractional CISO
- Chris explains his path from SecureState to running security for a $2B manufacturer and then joining Inversion6 as a fractional CISO provider.
- He notes longtime colleagues from Security Justice now work with him, showing podcast-era connections leading to professional collaboration.
Why Fractional CISOs Scale
- Fractional CISOs let companies get senior security leadership without full-time hire costs and avoid unchecked team growth pressure.
- Fractional roles expose CISOs to diverse industries and reduce personal job stress compared with a single in-house role.
Accountability Requires Dual Skills
- The CISO is whoever the organization has made ultimately accountable for security and must balance technical and leadership skills.
- Successful CISOs keep one foot in technical detail and one foot in the boardroom to get buy-in and avoid being blindsided.