HypedUpCat
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Experienced IT Executive with a background in IT Security focused startups. A mix of Success, Technology, Customer Care, Marketing, Sales, and Team building skills. 4 successful exits. Roles included CISO for Fortune 10, CSO for a critical infrastructure, Dir of Sec Ops for financial exchange and builder of multiple professional services team.
Key Focus Areas:
- Involved in multiple successful startup acquisitions and acquihires
- IT and IT Security experience in a wide range of industries
- Built and managed IT Security programs and customer success teams
- A "make it happen" person
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Open remote profile ↗Most companies count AI agents as insiders, and CISOs worry about their own liability
🚨 AI Security Alert: 95% of companies faced AI-related insider incidents last year. With 28% traced to AI systems and detection taking 15 hours avg, CISOs are scrambling. Problem? 52% lack formal strategies & 63% can't track AI tool usage. Legal liability concerns are mounting. Organizations need urgent AI governance frameworks.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/14/ciso-ai-agent-insider-risk/
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Help Net SecurityMost companies count AI agents as insiders, and CISOs worry about their own liability - Help Net SecurityAI agent insider risk showed up at 95% of companies in a Trellix survey of 600 CISOs. Detection and response average 15 hours.
The cyber talent shortage? Job postings just hit a four-year low
🚨 Cybersecurity job market cooling: US postings hit 4-year low in 2026 with 235,786 openings—26.4% down YoY. Major shift happening: GRC roles surging (14.8% of postings, up from 9.4%), while technical defense roles declining (47.1% to 41.5%). CISO hiring volatile due to exec turnover. AI security roles rising. Risk management now prioritized over pure defense.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/16/cybersecurity-job-postings-talent-shortage/
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Help Net SecurityThe cyber talent shortage? Job postings just hit a four-year low - Help Net SecurityCybersecurity job postings hit a four-year low in 2026 as compliance roles gain share and CISO hiring swings, new CyberSN data shows.
Kiteworks CISO: Why We Shut Down Systems Before Finding Vulnerability
Kiteworks shut down systems after federal cyberattack warnings, discovering a critical vulnerability without evidence of breach. While this proactive move protected data, experts warn other vendors may hesitate due to SLA penalties & customer backlash. Key takeaway: Companies need pre-planned crisis protocols, leadership buy-in, and balanced risk assessments to respond quickly to threats without full shutdowns.
https://www.techtarget.com/cybersecurity/news/366651864/Kiteworks-CISO-Why-We-Shut-Down-Systems-Before-Finding-Vulnerability
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CybersecurityKiteworks CISO: Why We Shut Down Systems Before Finding Vulnerability | TechTargetKiteworks CISO Frank Balonis explains why the vendor issued a nine-hour proactive shutdown after federal warnings, and why other SaaS vendors hesitate to follow.
Standard Chartered Group CISO on AI, Cyber Risk and the Future of Banking Security
CISOs are evolving from tech-only defenders to strategic business leaders. Standard Chartered's Group CISO emphasizes holistic cybersecurity accountability across tech, processes, and financial crime. Key shifts: integrating security into business ops, staying ahead of AI threats, and going beyond compliance. Success requires balancing technical expertise with business acumen while securing the entire ecosystem of clients and partners.
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/interviews/standard-chartered-group-ciso/
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Infosecurity MagazineStandard Chartered Group CISO on AI, Cyber Risk and Banking SecurityCezary Piekarski says banking CISOs must look beyond regulatory compliance to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and technology risks
Spend vs. debt: what's the bigger security risk?
More cybersecurity spending doesn't mean better security. Organizations accumulate "security debt" through complexity & unnecessary controls, increasing fragility. Experts advocate for automation & tool integration over adding more layers. Real risk management measures resilience, not just compliance. CISOs must communicate cyber threats in business terms—revenue impact, recovery ability—to engage boards effectively. 🔒
https://www.cio.com/article/4233353/spend-vs-debt-whats-the-bigger-security-risk.html
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CIOSpend vs. debt: what’s the bigger security risk?Organizations continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, yet many are simultaneously increasing operational complexity and long-term security fragility. Here, Joan Goodchild from CSO speaks with veteran CISO Selim Aissi about security debt and why it may be a more meaningful measure of cyber risk than security budget size alone.
Cybersecurity is a leadership problem: Why the management model needs to catch up
Cybersecurity fails when treated as just a tech problem. The real issue? Leadership. CISOs can't do it alone—organizations need clear accountability, cross-level collaboration, and board involvement. Better tools mean nothing without proper governance and sustained management discipline. It's time to break the cycle.
https://www.csoonline.com/article/4234532/cybersecurity-is-a-leadership-problem-why-the-management-model-needs-to-catch-up.html
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CSO OnlineCybersecurity is a leadership problem: Why the management model needs to catch upWe keep buying better security tech, but the real gaps are ownership and follow-through, so cybersecurity can’t stay the CISO’s problem alone.
The 7 biggest issues CISOs and security teams face today
Security leaders face mounting pressure as AI-driven cyberattacks surge. 68% of CISOs report increased stress, with 73% unprepared for major breaches. The shift from prevention to resilience is critical—78% view generative AI as a security risk. Key priorities: close the 95% skills gap, strengthen AI infrastructure security, align programs with org needs, and maintain foundational practices.
https://www.csoonline.com/article/4232208/the-7-biggest-issues-cisos-and-security-teams-face-today.html
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CSO OnlineThe 7 biggest issues CISOs and security teams face todayFrom escalating AI-enabled threats to persistent skills gaps, security leaders are reshaping their agendas to address several key long-standing and emerging concerns.
AI agents are changing the math on software spending
AI agents are reshaping enterprise software pricing. Companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, and SAP are ditching traditional per-seat licensing for hybrid models combining fixed subscriptions with consumption-based charges. CIOs must now budget for workflow complexity and execution frequency, not just user count. Success requires rethinking forecasting strategies and potential budget shifts between IT and business units.
https://www.techtarget.com/it-strategy/news/366652139/AI-agents-are-changing-the-math-on-software-spending
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IT StrategyAI agents are changing the math on software spending | TechTargetAI agents add usage-based charges to seat licensing. CIOs must compare workflow costs, forecast consumption and decide who pays for agent activity.
CISA review makes the case for eliminating vulnerability classes
CISA urges software makers to eliminate entire vulnerability classes, not just patch individual flaws. The agency highlights that recurring coding errors (like injection attacks) cause most breaches. Solution: adopt Secure by Design principles, automate security processes, and take ownership. Consumers must also demand better security from vendors to drive industry-wide change.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/01/cisa-on-eliminating-recurring-security-weaknesses/
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Help Net SecurityCISA review makes the case for eliminating vulnerability classes - Help Net SecurityCISA makes the case for eliminating recurring security weaknesses at the source, shifting the burden from defenders to software makers.
