Listen "A Profession on Trial: Joe Sullivan’s Exclusive Take on the CISO Role"
Episode Synopsis
In this exclusive and unfiltered episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat hosts Joe Sullivan, current CEO of Joe Sullivan Security LLC and the former Chief Security Officer of Uber, for an in-depth conversation you won’t want to miss. Joe reflects on his groundbreaking career, his trial as the first corporate executive prosecuted for handling a data breach, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.Joe’s insights on professionalizing the CISO role, navigating risk, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors provide a roadmap for cybersecurity leaders aiming to take their careers—and the profession—to the next level.What You’ll Learn in This Episode• Joe’s journey from federal prosecutor to pioneering cybersecurity leader.• The evolution of the CISO role and the need for professionalization.• Building trust and managing risk in high-pressure environments.• Key lessons from his trial and its impact on the cybersecurity profession.• The importance of public-private collaboration for cybersecurity’s future.Key Moments:• Joe’s early connection with technology – [00:01:00]• Building trust and safety at eBay and PayPal – [00:10:00]• Reflections on his trial and its implications – [00:21:00]• The case for a professional association for CISOs – [00:28:00]• Advice for the next generation of cybersecurity leaders – [00:43:00]About Joe SullivanJoe Sullivan is the current CEO of Joe Sullivan Security LLC and former Chief Security Officer of Uber. A trailblazer in cybersecurity leadership, Joe is a strong advocate for professionalizing the CISO role and enhancing public-private collaboration to solve the industry’s biggest challenges.Follow and SubscribeDon’t miss exclusive interviews with top cybersecurity leaders on The Professional CISO Show.• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheProfessionalCISO• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2C7JojNZPdg1g6AXvpKDfn?si=a7ac3172bb414673• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professional-ciso/id1731138021• Website: www.thpc.co• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-showRelated Episodes• Gary Hayslip: The Future of Cybersecurity Leadership• Matt Walker on Professionalizing the CISO RoleRelevant Hashtags#CyberSecurity #JoeSullivan #CISO #Leadership #DataBreach #FutureOfCISOs
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