From Code to Boardroom: A Cybersecurity Veteran's Guide to Trust, AI, and the Future of Defense

Episode Summary

Join cybersecurity executive Joe Schorr as he shares insights from his journey from penetration tester to strategic advisor, exploring how AI is reshaping security, the delicate balance of vendor relationships, and the future of cyber defense. In this captivating discussion, veteran cybersecurity executive Joe Schorr shares invaluable insights from his journey from hands-on penetration tester to high-level strategic advisor. The conversation explores the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, particularly focusing on the impact of AI, the challenges of building trust in vendor relationships, and the future of risk quantification in cybersecurity. Timeline: 0:00 Introduction and career evolution 2:00 The art of executive-level security consulting 5:00 Transitioning from CIO to strategic advisor 9:00 Building trust in cybersecurity relationships 15:00 AI's impact on security industry 25:00 Navigating modern security complexity 35:00 Security as business enablement 45:00 Evolution of security service providers 55:00 Future of security pricing models 1:05:00 Predictive security and risk assessment 1:14:00 Closing thoughts #CyberLeadership #SecurityStrategy #AIinCybersecurity #CyberTrust #InfoSec #CISO #CyberRisk #SecuritySales #TrustedAdvisor #CyberDefense #RiskQuantification #CyberInnovation #SecurityVendors #CyberTransformation #FutureOfCyber