Why the Role of CISO Sucks and What We Should Do to Fix It

Explore the challenges and potential solutions for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in this 47-minute conference talk from the RSA Conference. Gain insights from Gary Hayslip, Vice President and CISO at Webroot, and Rick McElroy, Head of Security Strategy at Carbon Black, as they discuss the evolving role of CISOs, the daily struggles they face, and strategies for success. Understand the strategic importance of CISOs to businesses, learn about the stresses, risks, and opposition they encounter, and discover initiatives from industry peers on managing turmoil and thriving in this demanding position. Ideal for those with experience in managing security teams, security operations, cybersecurity program development, and working with executive leadership.