This episode of CISO Tradecraft features a comprehensive discussion between host G Mark Hardy and guest Rafeeq Rehman, centered around the evolving role of CISOs, the impact of Generative AI, and strategies for effective cybersecurity leadership. Rafeeq shares insights on the CISO Mind Map, a tool for understanding the breadth of responsibilities in cybersecurity leadership, and discusses various focal areas for CISOs in 2024-2025, including the cautious adoption of Gen AI, tool consolidation, cyber resilience, branding for security teams, and maximizing the business value of security controls. The episode also addresses the importance of understanding and adapting to technological advancements, advocating for cybersecurity as a business-enabling function, and the significance of lifelong learning in information security.

Cybersecurity Learning Saturday: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-learning-saturday/

2024 CISO Mindmap: https://rafeeqrehman.com/2024/03/31/ciso-mindmap-2024-what-do-infosec-professionals-really-do/

Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1axXQJoAdJI26ySKVfROI9rflvSe9Yz50

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:57 Rafeeq Rehman: Beyond the CISO MindMap
• 04:17 The Evolution of the CISO MindMap
• 08:30 AI and the Future of Cybersecurity Leadership
• 11:47 Embracing Change: The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
• 14:16 Generative AI: Hype, Reality, and Strategic Advice for CISOs
• 22:32 Navigating the Future Job Market with AI
• 22:53 Framing AI for Specific Roles
• 24:12 Harnessing Creativity with Generative AI
• 25:14 Consolidating Security Tools for Efficiency
• 28:31 Evaluating Security Tools: A Deep Dive
• 32:21 Cyber Resilience: Beyond Incident Response
• 35:51 Building a Business-Focused Security Strategy
• 39:39 Maximizing Business Value Through Security
• 43:15 Looking Ahead: Focus Areas for the Future
• 43:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Predictions