Jim Bowie, CISO at Tampa General Hospital, discusses the importance of connecting cybersecurity to business goals, balancing technical and soft skills, and evolving risk management strategies. The podcast emphasizes effective communication, empathy, and understanding in cybersecurity leadership.

CISO Jim Bowie from Tampa General Hospital discusses recent cybersecurity news, including criminal nuclear failures and a US ban on Kaspersky. Topics cover data breaches, challenges in critical infrastructure, outdated systems, software vulnerabilities, cyber talent recruitment, ransomware attacks, and insights into cybersecurity incidents.

Christina Shannon, CIO of KIK Consumer Products, and Jim Bowie, CISO of Tampa General Hospital, discuss vital cybersecurity strategies. They highlight the need for continuous security awareness training over traditional compliance sessions. The duo explores the balance between high-pressure environments and team well-being. As they dissect the vulnerabilities of weak passwords versus phishing, they also share humorous incidents from training, emphasizing a collaborative and engaging approach to fostering a strong security culture.