‘Right Brain’ Skills and Leadership for Today’s CISO with Patrick Benoit

The Professional CISO

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Professional CISO Podcast, Hosted by David Malicoat

David reunites with longtime friend and former coworker, Patrick Benoit. They explore the evolution and professionalization of the CISO role, Pat's career journey from technology and military service to cybersecurity leadership, and the necessity of soft skills alongside technical knowledge. They also discuss the challenge of guiding boards on cyber risk, the relationship between CISOs and technology executives, and the importance of developing trust and leadership qualities.

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Impactful Moments:

00:00 - Welcome

02:06 - Introducing guest, Pat Benoit

06:08 - Licensing CISOs?

07:37 - CISO Now Is Like CIO Then

09:25 - The ‘Trust & Inspire’ Skills

13:12 - Little c to Big C in CISO

16:00 - Approaching Other ‘C’ Roles

20:11 - 10 questions

27:15 - Cyber-Risk Insight

Links:

Connect with Pat Benoit:

cyber-riskinsights.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklbenoit/

Books Mentioned:

https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057

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