The CISO's New Secret Weapon: Business Acumen w/ Alain Espinosa

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🔐 How do CISOs transition from cybersecurity leaders to business executives and board members?
In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, I sit down with Alain Espinosa to explore his journey from IT operations to board readiness and leadership. We cover building business acumen, navigating the boardroom, professional development strategies, and the evolving role of CISOs in enterprise risk management.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for security leaders looking to elevate their careers beyond technology and into business leadership and governance.

🎙 Watch now and learn:

✅ How CISOs can become business executives and influence corporate strategy

✅ The importance of financial literacy and board governance in cybersecurity leadership

✅ Why mentorship and professional development are critical for career growth

✅ The biggest misconceptions about cybersecurity leaders joining corporate boards

✅ Strategies for building executive presence and credibility at the board level

📌 Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction & What’s New on The Professional CISO Show

02:00 – Alain Espinosa’s Journey: From IT Operations to Cybersecurity

07:00 – Cybersecurity’s Evolution: From Tech to Business Risk Management

12:00 – Why CISOs Need to Develop Business Acumen

18:00 – How Security Leaders Can Secure a Seat at the Business Table

25:00 – The Espinosa 3E’s: Equip, Empower, Encourage

30:00 – Board Readiness: What CISOs Need to Know

36:00 – Financial Acumen & Business Strategy for Cybersecurity Executives

42:00 – 10 Rapid-Fire Questions with Alain Espinosa

44:00 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

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