{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Professional CISO","title":"Accelerating Tomorrow's Cybersecurity: Insights from Edison Humphries at Secure Miami","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/46597ab5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1257,"description":"In this episode of the professional CISO podcast, host David Malicoat interviews Edison Humphries, the Vice President and CISO at MasTec. With roots in network engineering and security management, Edison shares his journey from a computer operator in Jamaica to a CISO in the United States. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of transitioning into leadership roles, the importance of mentoring and developing new talent, and the necessity of professionalizing the CISO role amidst increasing demands and responsibilities. Edison also discusses the benefits of attending cybersecurity conferences, the importance of creating a supportive team culture, and the need for work-life balance. The episode concludes with a fun segment of rapid-fire questions, providing deeper insights into Edison's personal and professional perspectives.\n\n00:00 Introduction to the Professional CISO Podcast \n00:11 Interview with Edison Humphries: Background and Career Journey \n00:42 Shout Outs and Conference Highlights \n01:47 Edison's Early Career and Transition to Leadership \n04:24 The Importance of Mentorship and Team Dynamics \n06:04 Professionalizing the Role of the CISO \n09:05 Challenges and Mental Health in the CISO Role \n12:02 The Value of Conferences and Local Networking \n13:49 Developing and Retaining New Talent \n16:30 Rapid-Fire Questions with Edison Humphreys \n19:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n\nEdison Humphries LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hedisonhumphries/\n\n\nDavid Malicoat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-malicoat-cissp/\n\n\nTHPC Website: www.thpc.co\n\n\nTHPC LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-podcast\n\n\nDigital Fight Club Website: https://digitalfightclub.co/\n\n\nFoundation Sponsors\n\nInterpres Security: https://interpressecurity.com/\n\n\nContraForce: https://www.contraforce.com/","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}