Listen "Firefighting to Foresight: Rethinking Cyber Risk for the Real World"
Episode Synopsis
Stanley Li speaks with veteran security executive Steve Maciejewski (aka “Steve Mack”) to unpack the harsh realities and hopeful opportunities of managing cyber risk in today’s complex digital landscape.Drawing from decades of experience as a CISO across public and private sectors, Steve explains why traditional compliance checklists and siloed toolsets aren’t enough. Together, they explore the cultural and operational shifts needed to move from reactive security to proactive, risk-informed governance.“Everyone has reports and dashboards, but most can’t explain how a breach would truly impact operations,” he said. “You need more than a SOC report or a compliance checklist. You need a business-driven risk view.”Listen to Learn:Why running security with spreadsheets and slide decks needs to stopHow to bridge the boardroom-to-basement communication gapThe role of business impact analysis in building resilienceWhy SMBs should think in terms of risk avoidance, transfer, or acceptanceWhat to demand from cloud providers - even when budgets are tightWhether you’re leading security for a fast-growing startup or a nonprofit, this conversation will deliver real-world strategies to shift your organization from cyber risk firefighting to sustainable, data-driven cyber risk governance.Mentioned in this episode:Podcast Outro Bumper
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