{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Professional CISO","title":"How CISOs Must Lead the Next Generation | Moses Bulus on AI, Data Security & Hybrid IT (Ep. 91)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/97dfc6a6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2642,"description":"🔥 Episode SummaryIn this St. Louis tour-stop episode, David Malicoat sits down with cybersecurity leader Moses Bulus to explore what it truly means to evolve into a professional CISO. Moses shares his journey from early developer to building security programs from scratch, and ultimately into executive leadership — showing how business acumen, networking, and intentional mentorship shape the future of the CISO role. Together they dive deep into the accelerating impact of AI, the rising urgency of data security, the realities of hybrid cloud environments, and how CISOs can better prepare both themselves and the next generation for what’s coming.   🎙️ What You’ll LearnWhy CISOs must be intentional about developing the next generation of cybersecurity leadersHow AI is exposing long-standing data governance gaps inside every organizationThe importance of returning to “Security 101” with access management and visibilityWhy hybrid IT + multi-cloud have expanded the attack surface beyond traditional modelsHow to build influence, trust, and presence across the business — not just ITThe power of networking and why it’s not optional for early-career professionalsMoses’ doctoral research in phishing attacks targeting the manufacturing sectorThe limitations of traditional cybersecurity education and how leaders can fill the gap💡 Key Quotes from This Episode“It’s not about cybersecurity. It’s about the business.” — Moses Bulus“You cannot protect what you don’t know or what you don’t understand.” — Moses Bulus“CISOs must be intentional — not just about their own growth, but about developing the role itself.” — David Malicoat“Networking is your future. Think of it like calling your brother when you need help.” — Moses Bulus“AI has introduced new advantages, but it’s also exposed vulnerabilities we’ve ignored for years.” — Moses Bulus🧠 Episode HighlightsMoses’ origin story: developer → network engineer → first cybersecurity hireThe executive leap: presenting to leadership early...","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}