CISO Series Podcast Get ALL the Challenges of Cybersecurity AND Fewer Resources
Apr 29, 2025
Charles Blauner, an operating partner at Crosspoint Capital and cybersecurity expert, discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. He highlights the challenges CISOs face, from managing external scrutiny to navigating complex reporting structures. Blauner emphasizes the need for innovative talent strategies to recruit local talent and improve community security. The conversation also touches on access control risks and the potential of government placements in the private sector, positioning cybersecurity as a dynamic field requiring constant adaptation.
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Effective Cybersecurity Volunteerism
- Craig Newmark supports volunteer cybersecurity efforts for critical infrastructure and local governments.
- Mike Johnson has experience with such network efforts like Shadow Server Foundation aiding under-resourced sectors.
Collective Defense Beyond Tools
- Collective defense in cybersecurity means competitors unite against common attackers.
- CISOs also support each other through mentoring, which is a form of collective defense.
Creative Municipal Cyber Hiring
- Municipalities must work with HR to loosen rigid hiring criteria and value skills over degrees.
- Look to veterans and non-traditional candidates for cybersecurity roles beyond the usual pipelines.