The Professional CISO

Brought to you by CyberProof (www.cyberproof.com)

In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, recorded live at the North Texas ISSA CSC 12 Annual Conference, David Malicoat brings you conversations with industry-leading cybersecurity experts. Tune in to hear from Greg Lenox and Jason Malacko from CyberProof, Cecil Pineda (CISO of R1 and co-founder of CISO XC), and Robert Pace (CISO of Invitation Homes).
Our guests cover crucial topics like Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), the impact of AI on cybersecurity, and essential leadership skills for modern CISOs. This episode, part of The Professional CISO Event Series, also explores how networking and strategic partnerships can help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

Key Discussion Points:
• The future of MDR and XDR in cybersecurity (CyberProof)
• The growing role of AI and cloud cost optimization
• Key skills and leadership advice for current and aspiring CISOs (Cecil Pineda)
• How to manage political capital when implementing security strategies (Robert Pace)
• The rise of Dallas as a hub for cybersecurity leadership
Whether you’re an experienced CISO or new to the field, this episode offers practical insights and real-world strategies to elevate your cybersecurity approach.

Featured Guests:
• Greg Lenox – National Named Account Manager, CyberProof
• Jason Malacko – Director of Architecture, CyberProof
• Cecil Pineda – CISO, R1 & Co-founder, CISO XC
• Robert Pace – CISO, Invitation Homes

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro and Overview of North Texas ISSA CSC 12 Conference
2:00 – Interview with Greg Lennox and Jason Malacco (CyberProof)
10:00 – AI in cybersecurity and strategic partnerships
15:00 – Cecil Pineda on critical skills for CISOs
25:00 – Robert Pace on data security and using political capital in cybersecurity

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