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Cybersecurity Leadership & Professional Organizations: Evolution or Revolution?
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The Professional CISO Show - Episode 52: The Future of Professional Organizations for CISOs
🎙️ Hook:
Are the current professional organizations truly serving the needs of CISOs, or is it time for a new approach? In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat takes a deep dive into the evolution of cybersecurity professional associations, weighing the opportunities and challenges of forming a collective that genuinely represents the interests of security leaders.
Episode Summary:
For years, organizations like ISC², ISACA, and ISSA have been the backbone of cybersecurity certifications and networking. But with the evolving role of the CISO, should our professional organizations change as well? In this thought-provoking commentary, David explores the potential benefits and pitfalls of both revamping existing associations and creating new ones.
From advocacy and standardization to ethics and vendor influence, he examines the critical aspects that shape the effectiveness of professional organizations. How do we ensure transparency? How do we prevent bureaucracy and power consolidation? Most importantly, how do we build a professional body that truly advances the role of the CISO?
Key Highlights:
🔹 The need for CISO advocacy in regulations and policy
🔹 Challenges of creating a new professional organization vs. reforming existing ones
🔹 Balancing certifications, training, and real-world experience
🔹 The role of transparency and ethics in cybersecurity leadership
🔹 How professional organizations can influence vendors and drive meaningful change
🔹 Addressing bureaucracy, cost barriers, and conflicts of interest
💡 This is more than just a discussion—it’s a call for CISOs to critically assess their affiliations and shape the future of our profession.
Timestamps:
⏳ 00:00 - Introduction: Why This Discussion Matters
⏳ 02:00 - The Changing Role of CISOs & Professional Organizations
⏳ 06:00 - The Pros and Cons of CISO Advocacy
⏳ 10:00 - Standardization & Best Practices: Are We Reinventing the Wheel?
⏳ 14:00 - Certifications, Training & Professional Development
⏳ 18:00 - Collaborative Threat Intelligence: Can It Work?
⏳ 22:00 - Ethics & Transparency: The Foundation of a Trusted Organization
⏳ 28:00 - Vendor Influence: The Good, The Bad, The Necessary
⏳ 34:00 - Public Awareness & The CISO Role in Business
⏳ 40:00 - Overcoming Bureaucracy, Leadership Conflicts & Financial Barriers
⏳ 50:00 - Final Thoughts: Building a Future-Proof Organization
Call to Action:
📢 Join the discussion! Drop a comment below or engage with us on LinkedIn. Do you think CISOs need a new professional organization? What standards should we demand? Let’s shape the future of our industry together.
✅ Subscribe to The Professional CISO Show:
🔗 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheProfessionalCISO
🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2C7JojNZPdg1g6AXvpKDfn?si=a7ac3172bb414673
🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professional-ciso/id1731138021
🔗 Follow The Professional CISO Show on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-show
🔗 Visit Our Website:
▶️ Live from North Texas ISSA Conference – Conversations with Top CISOs
▶️ Matt Walker on Professionalizing the CISO Role & Business Risk
▶️ Gary Hayslip on CISO Leadership & SoftBank’s Security Strategy
Hashtags:
#CISO #CyberSecurity #CyberLeadership #ProfessionalCISO #CISOCommunity #InfoSec #SecurityLeadership #RiskManagement #CyberRisk #Leadership #CISOAssociation #CyberSecurityPodcast
68 episodes
Manage episode 466290827 series 3570342
The Professional CISO Show - Episode 52: The Future of Professional Organizations for CISOs
🎙️ Hook:
Are the current professional organizations truly serving the needs of CISOs, or is it time for a new approach? In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat takes a deep dive into the evolution of cybersecurity professional associations, weighing the opportunities and challenges of forming a collective that genuinely represents the interests of security leaders.
Episode Summary:
For years, organizations like ISC², ISACA, and ISSA have been the backbone of cybersecurity certifications and networking. But with the evolving role of the CISO, should our professional organizations change as well? In this thought-provoking commentary, David explores the potential benefits and pitfalls of both revamping existing associations and creating new ones.
From advocacy and standardization to ethics and vendor influence, he examines the critical aspects that shape the effectiveness of professional organizations. How do we ensure transparency? How do we prevent bureaucracy and power consolidation? Most importantly, how do we build a professional body that truly advances the role of the CISO?
Key Highlights:
🔹 The need for CISO advocacy in regulations and policy
🔹 Challenges of creating a new professional organization vs. reforming existing ones
🔹 Balancing certifications, training, and real-world experience
🔹 The role of transparency and ethics in cybersecurity leadership
🔹 How professional organizations can influence vendors and drive meaningful change
🔹 Addressing bureaucracy, cost barriers, and conflicts of interest
💡 This is more than just a discussion—it’s a call for CISOs to critically assess their affiliations and shape the future of our profession.
Timestamps:
⏳ 00:00 - Introduction: Why This Discussion Matters
⏳ 02:00 - The Changing Role of CISOs & Professional Organizations
⏳ 06:00 - The Pros and Cons of CISO Advocacy
⏳ 10:00 - Standardization & Best Practices: Are We Reinventing the Wheel?
⏳ 14:00 - Certifications, Training & Professional Development
⏳ 18:00 - Collaborative Threat Intelligence: Can It Work?
⏳ 22:00 - Ethics & Transparency: The Foundation of a Trusted Organization
⏳ 28:00 - Vendor Influence: The Good, The Bad, The Necessary
⏳ 34:00 - Public Awareness & The CISO Role in Business
⏳ 40:00 - Overcoming Bureaucracy, Leadership Conflicts & Financial Barriers
⏳ 50:00 - Final Thoughts: Building a Future-Proof Organization
Call to Action:
📢 Join the discussion! Drop a comment below or engage with us on LinkedIn. Do you think CISOs need a new professional organization? What standards should we demand? Let’s shape the future of our industry together.
✅ Subscribe to The Professional CISO Show:
🔗 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheProfessionalCISO
🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2C7JojNZPdg1g6AXvpKDfn?si=a7ac3172bb414673
🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professional-ciso/id1731138021
🔗 Follow The Professional CISO Show on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-show
🔗 Visit Our Website:
▶️ Live from North Texas ISSA Conference – Conversations with Top CISOs
▶️ Matt Walker on Professionalizing the CISO Role & Business Risk
▶️ Gary Hayslip on CISO Leadership & SoftBank’s Security Strategy
Hashtags:
#CISO #CyberSecurity #CyberLeadership #ProfessionalCISO #CISOCommunity #InfoSec #SecurityLeadership #RiskManagement #CyberRisk #Leadership #CISOAssociation #CyberSecurityPodcast
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