CISO Series Podcast

This Security Crisis Is the Perfect Time to Tell You I Was Right

Jan 2, 2024

Mike Kelley, CISO of EW Scrips, discusses why security professionals feel unheard, managing security pros during a crisis, airport security in comparison to cybersecurity, reinforcing agendas and effective communication, data center availability versus privacy/security issues, the importance of business acumen for a CISO, and the need for cybersecurity expertise on boards.

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Quick takeaways

Advocate for sufficient resources and compensation in cybersecurity roles.

Corporate boards need directors with cybersecurity expertise to effectively address security programs.

Deep dives

The importance of cybersecurity resources and pay increases

One of the main ideas discussed in this podcast episode is the speaker's reflection on the biggest mistake they made in security, which was taking on the responsibility for security without asking for additional resources or a pay increase. They emphasize the importance of not neglecting to advocate for sufficient resources and compensation in the cybersecurity field.

Introduction

5min

Airport Security and Cybersecurity

7min

Reinforcing Agenda and Effective Communication in Cybersecurity

4min

Data Center Availability vs. Privacy/Security Issues

7min

The Importance of Business Acumen for a CISO

14min

The Need for Cybersecurity Expertise on Boards and the Challenges of Achieving It

5min

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This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining me is our guest this week, Mike Kelley, CISO, EW Scrips.

In this episode:

Why do a lot of security professionals feel unheard?
Does this frustration lead to some turning into scolds during a security incident, quick to say "I told you so"?
How do you manage these security pros when they don't feel heard, both before and during a crisis?

Thanks to our podcast sponsors, Praetorian

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CISO Series Podcast

This Security Crisis Is the Perfect Time to Tell You I Was Right

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The importance of cybersecurity resources and pay increases

The need for effective cybersecurity governance on boards

Aligning cybersecurity with business goals

Complexity of cybersecurity governance and the conversation with boards

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts