Security isn't a checkbox, it's a culture. Former Navy Intelligence analyst and cybersecurity expert Cordell Robinson shows leaders how to embed security-by-design, strengthen compliance, and empower non-technical teams. In this episode, host Jennifer Geary speaks with Cordell Robinson, founder & CEO of Brownstone Consulting, whose career spans military intelligence, software engineering, law, cybersecurity, and privacy. Cordell explains how non-technical executives can meaningfully shape cyber strategy, why compliance is really about culture, and how AI is being misused more than it's being mastered.   You'll learn how to: Shift from checkbox compliance to outcome-based security. Build security into your SDLC from day one. Ask the right questions as a non-technical leader. Avoid the biggest leadership mistakes in AI adoption. Strengthen culture, not just controls.   About Cordell Robinson: Cordell Robinson is founder and CEO at Brownstone Consulting. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering from Pepperdine University and a Jurist Doctor of Law from Georgetown University. He is a former Senior Naval Intelligence Analyst and is certified in C|CISO, CAP, and CRISC.   Chapters: 01:35 — Introducing Cordell Robinson 03:26 — Engineering, Navy intelligence & the pivot to cyber law 06:30 — Starting Brownstone Consulting 09:24 — What clients really ask for: compliance, AI governance & testing 11:02 — Why compliance matters beyond the certificate 13:03 — Culture change through testing & honest assessment 16:46 — Military discipline, leadership & communicating cyber risk 19:17 — Contingency planning & incident response in practice 20:37 — U.S. vs Europe: different regulatory mindsets 23:47 — Security-by-design & challenges in AI adoption 25:37 — How non-technical leaders can ask better questions   Resources & Links: C-suite Framework courses & books: https://csuiteframework.co.uk/ The Cyber Security Handbook by Stephen Delahunty Check out Cordell's Compliance Aid app https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/compliance-aid/id6753880752   Enjoying The C-Suite Framework? Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Leave a 5★ rating or quick review Share with a leader who needs to strengthen their cyber mindset

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