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The Journey and Insights of a Successful Fractional CISO | Interview with Terry Ziemniak

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In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, we sit down with Terry Ziemniak, an experienced fractional CISO with over a decade in the field. Terry shares his unique career journey from traditional cybersecurity roles to becoming a trusted fractional CISO. We discuss the key differences between full-time and fractional CISOs, how to balance multiple clients, and the importance of aligning cybersecurity with business goals. Terry also provides valuable insights on the essentials of well-written security policies, the crossover between AI governance and cybersecurity, and tips for aspiring fractional CISOs. Join us for a deep dive into the world of fractional cybersecurity leadership and learn how to navigate and succeed in this growing field.

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 expertize 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

(00:00) - Interview with Terry Ziemniak
(02:28) - The Value of Business Alignment in Cybersecurity
(11:20) - Understanding the Role of a Fractional CISO
(18:29) - Educating Stakeholders on Cybersecurity
(23:13) - Finding Allies in the Organization
(25:42) - Importance of Well-Written Security Policies
(29:48) - Market Opportunities for Fractional CISOs
(31:26) - Challenges and Strategies for Fractional CISOs
(38:24) - AI Governance and Cybersecurity
(45:05) - Future of the CISO Role
(48:34) - Resources for Consultants