The Ascent

Jason Witty, head of cybersecurity and technology controls, and global chief information security officer for JPMorgan Chase, says security leaders must be in a mode of constant learning.

Tim Callahan, chief information security officer at Aflac, says security leaders must focus on age-old fundamentals while working to educate employees about the latest threats.

Ron Green, chief security officer at Mastercard, pointed to the importance of fostering a spirit of inclusivity both within the security team as well as with partners and stakeholders.

Fitzgerald, chairman of the executive committee of Cybersecurity Collaborative, says soft skills will have a greater impact on a CISO’s long-term career than technical ones.

Sheldon Cuffie of American Family Insurance pointed to the need for security leaders to maintain an unrelenting curiosity in and out of your industry vertical.