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Building a Business-Aligned Cybersecurity Strategy | Interview with Thom Langford

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In this episode, Dejan Kosutic, CEO at Advisera, chats with Thom Langford, CTO of the EMEA region at Rapid7 and a director at (TL)2 Security. Thom shares invaluable insights from his 30-year career in cybersecurity, focusing on creating a business-aligned cybersecurity strategy and building a cybersecurity culture. Learn why understanding your business is crucial for effective cybersecurity, how to integrate security without hindering business operations, and ways to leverage cybersecurity as a competitive advantage. Thom also discusses the importance of risk management and how to effectively communicate cybersecurity needs to senior leadership.

Links from the episode:
- Conformio software to streamline and scale ISO 27001 implementation and maintenance for your clients: https://advisera.co/Conformio-software
- White label documentation toolkits for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other ISO standards to create all the required documents for your clients: https://advisera.co/page-all-toolkits
- Accredited Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer courses for various standards and frameworks to show your expertise to potential clients: https://advisera.co/Consultant-Courses
- Company Training Academy with numerous videos for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other frameworks to organize training and awareness programs for your client’s workforce: https://advisera.co/page-Company-Training-Account
- Beginner's Course for ISO, Cybersecurity, and AI Consultants: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHwD3nQun7caKFq80LxNNYKIabATlyA7t
- How to Grow Your Cybersecurity, ISO, or AI Consultancy: Advanced Course:https://advisera.co/GrowYourConsultancyTraining

(00:00) - Interview with Thom Langford
(01:18) - Understanding Cybersecurity Strategy
(04:00) - Implementing Effective Cybersecurity Measures
(08:56) - Risk Management in Cybersecurity
(17:02) - Cybersecurity as a Competitive Advantage
(28:31) - Security Professionals' Role in Business
(30:13) - People-Centered Security
(33:58) - Effective Training Strategies
(37:49) - Creating a Security Culture
(42:01) - The Power of Storytelling and Humor
(51:53) - Resources for Consultants