The Business of Security - #44 - Continuous Process Improvement with Nick Means

#44 - Continuous Process Improvement with Nick Means

05/03/23 • 24 min

Nick Means has been leading software engineering teams for more than a decade in the healthtech and devtools spaces. His focus is on building distributed organizations defined by their cultures of high trust and autonomy. He’s also an international keynote speaker, having shared his unique brand of storytelling with audiences around the world. He works remotely from Austin, TX, and spends his spare time going on adventures with his wife and kids, running very slowly, and trying tobrew the perfect cup of coffee.

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#43 - Partnering with Business Leaders to Build Your Security Program from Scratch

In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us to discuss the essentials of building a cybersecurity program from scratch.

Allan Alford, the founder of Allan Alford Consulting, brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the table. Since launching his boutique cybersecurity consulting practice at the end of 2019, Allan has been dedicated to helping organizations efficiently implement and manage security programs and projects. With a focus on long-term relationships and custom solutions, Allan's approach ensures that each client's unique needs are met with the highest level of expertise.

But that's not all! Allan Alford Consulting also offers coaching services for aspiring and new CISOs, helping them navigate the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity leadership.

In today's episode, Allan will share his insights on the fundamentals of building a robust cybersecurity program, the importance of understanding an organization's unique needs, and how to forge strong partnerships with business leaders.
Josh Bruyning, Sr. Solutions Engineer @TrustMAPP and Chad Boeckmann, Founder/CEO @TrustMAPP
Sponsor:
TrustMAPP (https://trustmapp.com)

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#45 - The CISO is Not the Hero of the Story with Jeff Wheatman

Dive deep with us into the fascinating world of storytelling as it intersects with cybersecurity. We're debunking common myths and shedding light on the transformative power of organizational archetypes. Jeff Weatman leads the discussion, challenging the stereotypical portrayal of the CISO as the central hero of cybersecurity.
In a captivating twist, Jeff Weatman proposes that the CISO, instead of being the typical hero, plays the role of the wise old sage, a vital yet supporting character. He intriguingly identifies the actual heroes as the CEO, CFO, Board Members, Customers, and Partners. Get ready to rethink cybersecurity dynamics and recognize the true champions of this digital battlefield.
A strategic thought leader with extensive expertise in security and cyber risk management, Jeffrey Wheatman is regarded as a foremost expert in guiding public sector clients and Fortune 500 companies in connection with their cybersecurity and risk management programs. Jeffrey’s history of working with clients to plan, grow, and transform their cyber risk management programs has been instrumental in ensuring organizations' continued viability and health as they define short- and long-term expansion plans. Under Jeffrey’s guidance, board and C-level leaders are fortified with the best practice solutions to realize exceptional performance outcomes.

In his current capacity as SVP, Cyber Risk Evangelist at Black Kite, Jeffrey has been tasked with raising awareness of the enterprise-wide risk impacts of third-party risk, both in the digital and traditional supply chain and supporting the strategic vision of the executive leadership team and investors.

Most recently, Jeffrey acted as a VP, Advisor with Gartner, the global strategic advisory firm, where he worked with clients to build and improve their security programs, assess risk, focus on reporting on program status, metrics, performance management, stakeholder engagement, executive communication, and bridging the connection between technology and security risk.