A Fireman? A Princess? How About a CISO?

Published: May 23, 2023, 10 a.m.

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As children, we don't dream of becoming a CISO, but yet we still have them. What is it a security professional can learn or even show, to demonstrate that they're getting ready for the position of a CISO?

This week\u2019s episode is hosted by me,\xa0David Spark, producer of CISO Series and\xa0Andy Ellis, operating partner,\xa0YL Ventures.\xa0Our guest is Paul Connelly, former CISO, HCA Healthcare.

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In this episode:

  • What is it a security professional can learn or even show, to demonstrate that they're getting ready for the position of a CISO?
  • How to tell that you are NOT CISO material?
  • What don't CISOs know about physical security that they should know before they get into big trouble?