Still managing compliance in a spreadsheet? Don't have enough time or resources to verify your control or risk posture? And you wonder why you can't get the budget to move your compliance and risk programs forward. Maybe it's time for a different approach.
Trevor Horwitz, Founder and CISO at TrustNet joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how the evolution of Agentic AI can automate compliance and risk programs. Move beyond spreadsheets and let the power of AI streamline your compliance and risk program.
In the leadership and communications segment,Is the CISO chair becoming a revolving door?, When Integrity Collides with Bureaucracy: The Price of Leadership in Cybersecurity — and Why Walking Away Can Be the Bravest Act!, Improve Communication With Others By Talking Less — Not More, and more!
Trevor Horwitz is widely recognized as a cybersecurity leader with over two decades of experience. As the co-founder and CEO of two leading cybersecurity companies, TrustNet and iTrust, Trevor has pioneered innovative information security and data protection solutions. He also previously served as President of InfraGard Atlanta in partnership with the FBI and has been a sought-after speaker at international security conferences including RSA Conference, SPIN, TAG, and ISACA.
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- Is the CISO chair becoming a revolving door?
With CISO tenures averaging just three years, many are questioning whether relentless stress, liability, and limited rewards are making the role unsustainable.
- The Evolving Role of the CSO: From Technical Guardian to Business Strategist
When I first entered the world of cybersecurity, the role of chief security officer (CSO) was often relegated to the shadows with a primary focus on policies, compliance, and technical defenses. Fast forward to today, and the CSO’s role has transformed dramatically.
- When Integrity Collides with Bureaucracy: The Price of Leadership in Cybersecurity — and Why…
There comes a moment in every leader’s journey when the noise fades and only conscience remains. You look at the systems you’ve defended, the frameworks you’ve built, the hours you’ve given, and you realize that the real breach was never in the network — it was in the culture.
- Building Cybersecurity Resilience Through Awareness, Leadership, and Action
Each October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the growing threats in our digital landscape and to renew our commitment to protecting data, systems, and critical infrastructure. But awareness must be more than a slogan or a once-a-year campaign. Effective cybersecurity requires ongoing vigilance, leadership, and a culture of accountability.
- When Authentic Leadership Backfires
While authenticity is linked to higher self-esteem and well-being, it does not necessarily translate into perceptions of leadership competence or effectiveness. In fact, research shows that impression management—adjusting your behavior to meet situational demands and gratify others—can make you seem more authentic and trustworthy, whereas strict adherence to your “authentic self” can actually be perceived as inauthentic. This article outlines nine key tradeoffs leaders can make to ensure they are balancing their own sense of authenticity with how they come across in their organizations and on their teams.
- Improve Communication With Others By Talking Less — Not More
There's no single way to improve communication with the people you work with. But talking more won't get you anywhere. Respecting others is at the top of the list for effective communication.
