CISO Insiders Episode #59 – Paz Shwartz | Co-Founder & CEO of Persist Security

In this episode of CISO Insiders, we welcome Paz Shwartz, Co-Founder & CEO of Persist Security, for an exciting and eye-level conversation about his journey into cybersecurity, the difference between a vCISO & a CISO, and how to work with competitors.

—

00:35 Guest Introduction and professional journey

02:54 Icebreakers

04:21 If there’s one thing you wish you knew before you started your career.

05:28 Single biggest failure and key takeaway from it.

08:48 Biggest accomplishment

10:30 What were the best resources that helped you learn and grow yourself.

13:16 Debunking one common myth about the cybersecurity profession.

17:40 How Persist Security is helping SMBs with tailor-made cybersecurity solutions.

24:15 How to play well with a potential competitor

27:33 The difference between the role of CISO & a vCISO

34:14 What do customers of Persist Security says about the level of services received?

40:20 Closing comments