Cyber909: Episode 11 with Tyler Farrar

In this episode of Cyber909, host Den Jones welcomes back Tyler Farrar, CISO at Exabeam. Den highlights the podcast's focus on the softer aspects of cybersecurity, differentiating it from other podcasts that primarily cover breaches. Den invites Tyler to discuss his recent articles and insights on cybersecurity.

Main Topics Covered

Technology Sprawl in Cybersecurity:
- Companies often invest heavily in tools rather than focusing on people and processes.
- The importance of foundational elements like asset management and network segmentation.
- The need for actionable intelligence from data generated by security tools.

CISO Paradox:
-The challenge of CISOs being held responsible for security outcomes without having the necessary authority.
- The struggle for CISOs to justify budgets and report effectively within their organizations.
- The importance of CISOs being part of the executive leadership team to influence business strategy.

Future of the CISO Role:
- The potential increase in legal responsibilities and personal liabilities for CISOs.
- The growing trend of virtual CISOs and the challenges in finding quality CISOs.
- The need for better internal marketing and communication skills for CISOs to be seen as business leaders.