Design Goals and Cybersecurity Integrity: Redefining the CISO Role to Avoid Failure | A Conversation with Malcolm Harkins | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin

Guest: Malcolm Harkins, Chief Security & Trust Officer at HiddenLayer [@hiddenlayersec]

On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmharkins/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/ProtectToEnable

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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin

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Episode Notes

In this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity, host Sean Martin engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest Malcolm Harkins about the challenges and failures of the CISO role. They discuss the importance of setting clear design goals and standards to determine success or failure. The conversation delves into risk management and the complexities of goal-setting, highlighting the role of integrity in the CISO's decision-making process.

They explore the gray areas and potential conflicts that arise when balancing risk perspectives within an organization. Sean also touches on the idea of having multiple specialized CISOs and the inflation of job titles in the industry. They examine where breakdowns occur and whether they stem from lack of clear design or succumbing to company pressure or vendor hype.

The episode also take a turn to exploration the CISO's role in ensuring the cybersecurity integrity of a company, drawing parallels to the roles of general counsel and CFO in maintaining legal and financial integrity.

Throughout the conversation, Sean and Malcolm provide insights and anecdotes from their own experiences, offering valuable perspectives on redefining the CISO role and addressing the challenges faced in the cybersecurity industry. The discussion encourages listeners to consider the ethical implications of their decision-making and the importance of designing control environments that prioritize true protection over profiting from insecurity.

If you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the complexities and failures of the CISO role, as well as exploring the gray areas and conflicts that arise in risk management, this episode is a must-listen.

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Resources

Materiality Matters: https://www.icitech.org/post/materiality-matters

Integrity Matters: https://www.uscybersecurity.net/csmag/integrity-matters/

Integrity Matters (RSAC): https://www.rsaconference.com/library/blog/integrity-matters-lets-keep-the-conversation-going

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