Are We Thinking in the Right Way as CISOs? – Sajan Gautam – CSP #124
CISOs want to enable the business. But sometimes we must stand our ground and explain our position with rationale. So, how do we convince other people to act without telling their baby is ugly? Join us, as we discuss having difficult conversations.
Segment Resources: https://cms.cyberriskalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Leading-Difficult-Conversation-as-a-CISO.docx
Guest
Sajan Gautam is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Arvest Bank where he is responsible for developing and executing Information Security, Physical Security, and Business Continuity Program.
Sajan spent 20+ years in various information security roles. Sajan’s experience includes developing and implementing strategic and tactical information security programs. As such, he led various local and global cross functional projects and teams in execution.
He frequently participates in various inter-institution forums to discuss ideas, evaluate emerging practices and tools, and drive advocacy around Cybersecurity.
He has an MBA and CISO – Executive Education and numerous professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, and CIPP/IT. He has instructed and lectured at universities on Cybersecurity topics and serves as an advisory board member on a few.
Host
Todd Fitzgerald promotes CISO/CPO leadership via the SCMedia CISO STORIES weekly podcast, advisory board participation, and international speaking engagements. Todd serves as VP, Cybersecurity Strategy, Cybersecurity Collaborative. Todd authored 5 books, including #1 New Release (2024) Privacy Leader Compass: A Comprehensive Roadmap for Building and Leading Practical Privacy Programs, and #1 Best-selling (2019-2023) and 2020 CANON Cybersecurity Hall of Fame book, CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers. Named 2016–17 Chicago CISO of the Year, Todd’s senior leadership positions include Northern Trust, Grant Thornton International, Ltd, ManpowerGroup, Wellpoint/National Government Services, Zeneca/Syngenta, IMS Health and American Airlines.
