Podcast: Episode #40- Kayne McGladrey: The CISO’s Role Is To Advise on Business Risk

November 9, 2023

About Kayne McGladrey: Kayne McGladrey, CISSP, is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over twenty-five years of experience and a senior member of the IEEE. As the field CISO for Hyperproof, he specializes in advising companies on upholding the implicit social contract to protect entrusted data. Kayne's transformative leadership has been instrumental in implementing robust security measures, disaster-recovery systems, and compliance standards, earning him recognition as a spokesperson for IEEE's Public Visibility Initiative and a prominent media presence. Additionally, his dedication to fostering diversity in cybersecurity has led him to develop educational programs and build effective teams, showcasing his commitment to expanding opportunities in the field.

‍In this episode, Aaron and Kayne McGladrey discuss:

Strategic alignment of cybersecurity with business risk
Navigating the changing landscape of cybersecurity
Empowering CISOs in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity
The challenges and opportunities of generative AI

Key Takeaways:

The key to a successful cybersecurity strategy lies in reframing it as a business imperative, focusing on aligning security efforts with business risks, engaging with cross-functional teams, proactively obtaining certifications, and leveraging control design expertise, ensuring a competitive advantage and effective risk management beyond mere compliance and technology concerns.
In today's dynamic cybersecurity landscape, CISOs must continually reassess their controls and their alignment with business risks, while also considering the personal liability they bear, making succession planning and strategic adaptability vital for maintaining effective security programs.
The role of a CISO is crucial, yet often misunderstood; empowering and respecting CISOs' authority is essential to effectively manage cyber risks and avoid potential disasters, as generic approaches and AI-driven risk registers fall short of addressing the unique challenges faced by businesses.
In a world where cybersecurity threats are inevitable, the key lies in fostering resiliency rather than aiming for an unattainable zero-risk goal; while a lot are excited about the potential of education and automation, the lack of regulatory control over generative AI poses a daunting challenge, risking societal upheaval and economic unrest.

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"If we don't decide to manage the economic impacts of artificial intelligence, potentially a lot of industries could be at least partially automated. And that has the potential for a lot of social arm where people just don't have jobs. And when you get people who are automated out of a job, what are they going to go do? They're going to do something that everybody can do fine, but it doesn't pay well. Like you end up going and driving for a living or doing deliveries for a living. And you end up with a highly educated workforce that is unhappy. That's like a recipe right there for civil unrest." — Kayne McGladrey

Connect with Kayne McGladrey:

Email: kayne@hyperproof.io

Website: https://hyperproof.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaynemcgladrey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hyperproof

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaynemcgladrey

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‍Connect with Aaron:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow

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