CISO Insiders with Leland Cogburn | CISO, Director of Information Security | Episode 73

🔥 In the latest episode of CISO Insiders, we welcome Leland Cogburn, Director of Information Security, for an exciting and eye-level conversation about his journey into cybersecurity, advice for young cybersecurity professionals just starting out, and how the industry will evolve in the future.

Highlights:

👉🏻 ”Pros and cons of CISOs Reporting to IT ”

👉🏻 ”One classical cybersecurity myth: debunked! ”

👉🏻 ”What is the best approach in building up a relationship with a potential customer?”

00:35 Guest Introduction and professional journey

04:38 Icebreakers

05:24 Is there one thing you wish you had known before starting your career

08:22 Biggest failure and success

11:25 Advice to younger listeners and anyone that wants to pursue a career in cybersecurity

14:45 What are the pros and cons of CISOs that are part of an IT-related organization?

17:40 What were the best resources that have helped you through your career?

19:08 What is one myth about your career that you want to debunk?

21:47 What are the main security concerns of CISOs these days

24:50 Are there any specific areas that leaders in the industry should focus in right now?

27:04 What are the most important skillsets a CISO should have

34:36 How the role of CISO evolve in next decade

41:53 Recent changes and trends within the industry

44:30 What is the best approach in building up a relationship with a potential customer?

52:26 Final question and closing comments

📢 Get ahead in your professional journey and gain valuable cybersecurity insights.

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