CISO Series Podcast Our CISO Certainly Puts the Tool in Multi-Tool (LIVE in LA)
Nov 11, 2025
Quincey Collins, CSO at Sheppard Mullin, and Jeff Steadman, Deputy CISO at Corning Inc., dive into the multifaceted world of cybersecurity. They debate whether AI will eclipse entry-level roles while stressing the necessity of foundational IT skills. The duo also discusses hiring practices, advocating for a focus on strengths and creativity in candidates. Incident response insights, including staying calm under pressure, are shared alongside the pressing question of whether cybersecurity is genuinely existential for businesses today.
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You Can't Outrun A Packet
- Jeff recalled being told in training, "you can't outrun a packet," to emphasize discipline in incidents.
- He warns that working too fast without notes undermines effective incident response.
Keep Foundational Security Skills
- Never abandon foundational security concepts like confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Train your team to apply these foundations even as tools like AI change workflows.
AI Shortcuts Don't Replace Context
- AI provides shortcuts but cannot replace deep technical context and judgment.
- Relying solely on prompts weakens workforce understanding and increases risk.