Business Security Weekly (Audio) CISO Cheat Sheet, as Role Evolves and vCISO is Viable, Cobalt Strike and Resilience - Theresa Lanowitz, Rohit Dhamankar - BSW #396
May 21, 2025
Rohit Dhamankar, Vice President of Product Strategy at Fortra, shares insights on combatting the misuse of Cobalt Strike, resulting in an impressive 80% drop in cybercriminal activities. Theresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist at Level Blue, discusses the Level Blue Futures Report, emphasizing the importance of cyber resilience in business strategies and incident response. They explore how CISOs can secure board-level positions, the shift from technical expertise to business acumen, and promoting proactive cybersecurity measures to align with business goals.
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CISO Board Seat Challenges
- CISOs struggle to get board seats because of perceptions that they lack business acumen and strategic maturity.
- Boards are traditionally run by finance people who expect leaders with P&L and business management skills.
Build Relationships and Vision
- CISOs must build strong relationships and clearly communicate vision to influence the business.
- Tactical skills alone won't succeed without trust and strategic alignment.
Business-First CISO Mindset
- Cybersecurity leaders often view themselves as technical first, business leaders second.
- Adopting the reverse perspective and embracing a business-first mindset empowers CISOs to mature.