Book review: CISO Evolution

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On this episode, the Founder of CISO Evolution LLC, Matthew Sharp, joins Matt to talk about his book, CISO Evolution. Prior to founding CISO Evolution LLC, Matt served as a strategic advisor to CISOs of Fortune 500 and global institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Colorado and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Colorado State University. Matt is a co-author of "The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives."

Today, Matthew talks about his 2012 sabbatical, walking the Camino de Santiago, and the CISO Evolution book. Why does process matter more than analysis? Hear about value creation, business negotiations, and Matthew’s formula for personal growth.

Timestamp Segments

·       [02:06] A bit about Matthew.

·       [04:30] Matthew’s sabbatical & the Camino de Santiago.

·       [09:21] What prompted the book?

·       [12:23] Why does process matter more than analysis?

·       [19:08] Did Matthew’s MBA lead him down this path?

·       [24:22] Value creation.

·       [27:40] Standard metrics.

·       [31:23] Why is it important for a CISO to know terms?

·       [33:32] Negotiations and decision-making.

·       [37:19] What’s Matthew’s formula for personal growth?

·       [41:12] Matthew’s words of wisdom.

 

Notable Quotes

·       “If you want to be in the room where it happens, then you have to be equipped to participate in the conversation.”

·       “Ask the questions that go unasked.”

·       “Don’t be afraid to go and look like an idiot in front of another business stakeholder.”

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