Erika Dean

In this conversation, Erika Dean, former Chief Security Officer at Robinhood, dives into the complex responsibilities of CISOs. She discusses the critical gap between theory and the daily reality of risk management. Erika emphasizes the importance of asserting ownership over cyber risk and effectively communicating that to executives. She provides insights on the necessity of collaboration across departments to ensure security is a partnership rather than a policing action. They also explore how to engage boards with relevant metrics and elevate cybersecurity literacy.