{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Professional CISO","title":"Gaining and Maintaining Support: Sonja Hammond's Stakeholder Strategies","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1bb88dcd\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1759,"description":"In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat is joined by Sonja Hammond, the Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of IT Architecture and Engineering at National Veterinary Associates. Sonja shares her remarkable journey from land administration to becoming a cybersecurity leader, offering valuable insights on the evolution of the CISO role. The conversation delves into the importance of professionalizing the role, building strong stakeholder relationships, managing career growth amidst technological changes, and strategies to prevent burnout in high-pressure roles. Whether you're an experienced CISO or an aspiring security professional, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking insights.\nKey Takeaways:\nThe need for professionalizing the CISO role and moving it into risk management.\nStrategies for gaining and maintaining stakeholder support.\nHow to manage a cybersecurity career amidst rapid technological changes.\nPreventing burnout and maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a CISO.\nThe importance of adaptability and continuous learning in cybersecurity leadership.\nGuest Information:\nName: Sonja Hammond\nPosition: Chief Information Security Officer & VP of IT Architecture and Engineering, National Veterinary Associates\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonjahammond/\nLinks & Resources:\nEpisode Transcript: [Link to Transcript] (if available)\nRelated Articles/Resources: [Link to any additional resources mentioned]\nSubscribe to the Podcast: [Spotify Link] | [Apple Podcasts Link]\nVisit our Website: www.thpc.co\nFollow us on LinkedIn: [LinkedIn Profile Link]\nEpisode Chapters:\nIntroduction (00:00)\nSonja Hammond's Career Journey (02:00)\nProfessionalizing the CISO Role (10:00)\nBuilding Stakeholder Support (13:00)\nManaging Career Growth and Preventing Burnout (18:00)\nFinal Thoughts and Advice for CISOs (24:00)\n10 Rapid-Fire Questions with Sonja Hammond (26:00)\nPlease Rate and Review: If you enjoyed this...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ug-fdoDtb-XHe_KV42kTMgyIR-0A0-pVyy6kAU5aDd0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83YTZi/YjBjZDcwZGU5Zjcz/M2E1ZWJkY2QxMTFk/MjkyZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}