What does it take to lead a cybersecurity company that protects some of the world’s most sensitive systems?
Barry Mainz, CEO of ForeScout, shares what he's learned about decision-making, trust, and communication in a high-pressure industry. This episode pulls back the curtain on how ForeScout operates—and what keeps it grounded.
Barry also talks about what gets a CISO to respond, how messaging shapes outcomes, and why internal alignment matters just as much as external strategy.
This is a clear, practical conversation about leadership, risk, and the people behind the systems.
What You’ll Hear
- What messaging actually lands with security buyers
- How ForeScout balances AI automation with human control.
- What it takes to keep teams focused when the pressure doesn’t stop
- How ForeScout works with government and critical infrastructure
- The leadership habits that drive long-term trust
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Connect with Barry Mainz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-mainz-795b9511/
Connect with Paris Childress: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parischildress/
Creators and Guests
Host
Paris Childress
Founder & CEO of Hop Online, Performance Marketing Agency | Ex-Googler
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