Jeff Pollard

Join Jeff Pollard, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, as he shares insights on navigating budget planning for security and risk in 2025. He discusses critical investment areas like software supply chain security and emphasizes the need for a risk-based approach to human risk management. The chat also touches on the importance of integrating security practices into overall business strategy, evolving pricing models for flexibility, and fostering a security-conscious culture amidst budget constraints. Dive into actionable strategies to enhance cyber resilience!

Jeff Pollard, an analyst specializing in security at Forrester, discusses strategies for CISOs to navigate volatility and effectively manage budgets. Pej Roshan, CMO of Menlo Security, emphasizes the importance of AI-driven threat detection and browser security. Deepen Desai, CSO at Zscaler, highlights the risks of AI-assisted attacks and advocates for Zero Trust strategies. The conversation covers the critical need for improved communication of security requirements and the importance of automation in enhancing operational efficiency.

Jeff Pollard, VP and Principal Analyst at Forrester, and Jess Byrne, Principal Analyst, dive into the evolving CISO role. They discuss the mounting pressures and personal liabilities CISOs face, emphasizing the need for self-preservation strategies. The conversation explores emerging roles like Business Information Security Officers and highlights the importance of compliance and customer engagement. They also address the gender and diversity gaps within the CISO position, stressing the need for representation at the executive level as the landscape of security leadership transforms.