Podcasts Technology Defense in Depth Does a CISO Need Tech Skills?

Does a CISO Need Tech Skills?

Published: Feb. 4, 2021, 11 a.m.

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Does a CISO need technical skills to be an effective cybersecurity leader? Many CISOs don't have them. Are they still effective and does it affect their ability to lead?

Check out\xa0this post\xa0for the basis for our conversation on this week\u2019s episode which features me,\xa0David Spark\xa0(@dspark), producer of CISO Series, and guest co-host Ben Sapiro, (@ironfog), CISO, Great-West LifeCo, and our guest, Zach Powers, CISO, Benchling.

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In this episode

  • Why having the skills helps with realistic expectations
  • Being able to see through the nonsense
  • The value of staying passionate about the profession