Live Webcast|1 hour

From Overwhelmed to In Control: How CISOs—and Future CISOs—Can Build Defensible Security Programs from Day One

Attendees will learn:

  • How to establish clear cybersecurity priorities using people, process, and technology as the foundation.
  • How CISOs and aspiring CISOs can communicate risk and progress to executives using simplified, business-friendly KPIs.
  • How the right platform supports long-term program management and helps security leaders “show their work.”
June 11, 2025
2:00 PM ET
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Starting out as a CISO—or preparing for that step—can feel like stepping into chaos with a mandate to bring order. In this webcast, Zyston will share the real-world story of building a cybersecurity program from the ground up, highlighting lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid.

You'll see how Zyston's platform helped turn overwhelm into clarity—supporting the CISO with prescriptive guidance, measurable KPIs, and a business-first communication model that resonates with both technical teams and executives. For aspiring CISOs, this is a roadmap for what it takes to lead a program, not just a tech stack.

Join us to learn how to balance people, process, and technology—and lead with clarity, confidence, and measurable progress.

Event Speakers

Brody Richter
Vice President, Operations at Zyston

Brody Richter has spent the last 10 years as a security practitioner and advisor. In his current role as Vice President of Operations, he oversees service delivery and relationship management across Zyston’s many service lines, including Program Advisory, Offensive Security, and Managed Security Services. He also serves as the product owner of CyberCAST, Zyston’s proprietary program management platform. As a security consultant and program advisor, Brody has assisted security leaders across companies of all industries and sizes, from Fortune 250 companies to small businesses. While working for Gartner Consulting, he led the Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, and Utilities vertical within the Security and Risk Management practice. He also served as a security SME on cross-practice initiatives for technology sourcing, M&A integration planning, and zero-trust market analysis.

Craig Stamm
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Zyston

Craig Stamm is a proven senior executive with nearly two decades of leadership experience across emerging technology and security industries. As President & CEO of Zyston, he is responsible for the company’s strategic direction while fostering a corporate culture built on integrity, leadership, teamwork, and results. Prior to founding Zyston, Craig served as President of Authentix, managing a global P&L and expanding the company’s reach to over 25 countries across five continents. He spearheaded Authentix’s entry into the currency authentication market and led its successful sale to The Carlyle Group and J.H. Whitney. Earlier in his career, Craig served as CFO of CareerBuilder (formerly Headhunter.net), where he helped grow the business into one of the nation’s leading online human capital solutions providers and led its sale to the Chicago Tribune and Knight Ridder. Craig brings extensive experience working with private equity-backed companies, high-growth tech-enabled business services, and M&A strategy. His leadership style balances financial expertise with strong interpersonal skills, honed through a background in banking, investment banking, and executive management.

Adrian Sanabria
Principal Researcher at The Defenders Initiative

Adrian is an outspoken researcher that doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths. He loves to write about the security industry, tell stories, and still sees the glass as half full.