Listen "Getting boardroom buy-in for security - CISO conversations with Walt Powell"
Episode Synopsis
Getting funding to build effective security programs is challenging and often it fails because security leaders are not telling the boardroom the right 'story'. In this episode with Walt Powell we discuss exactly how to overcome these challenges by understanding how to effectively communicate with the board by expressing security challenges into a language they will relate to. We also discuss the journey to becoming a security leader and the exact skill you need to develop to get there.
BIO: Walt is a cybersecurity thought-leader that specializes in providing executive guidance around risk, governance, compliance and IT security strategies. He helps IT organizations build strong teams and programs that can securely enable their business goals. He partners with top businesses to help design and deliver solutions that will both lead and ensure the success of their secure digital transformations.
BIO: Walt is a cybersecurity thought-leader that specializes in providing executive guidance around risk, governance, compliance and IT security strategies. He helps IT organizations build strong teams and programs that can securely enable their business goals. He partners with top businesses to help design and deliver solutions that will both lead and ensure the success of their secure digital transformations.
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