SSP 009: The Most Successful Trait of a CISO w/ Nick Espinosa
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Success. It’s something that we all chase but few of us actually achieve.
Unfortunately, only 8% of people achieve their Goals according to Forbes. And each of those successful people either developed this one powerful skill to help navigate towards success.
Communication. Learning how to communicate your value in a the terms of the person you are conversing with will catapult you towards achieving your own goals.
Today we’re speaking with Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic at Security Fanatics as he shares his wisdom from dozens of conversations with CISOs to extract the one trait that will set them apart.
We’ll unpack his mindset towards working with the most successful CISOs the industry has to offer.
You’ll quickly connect with Nick’s humor and passion towards simplifying cyber security.
Let’s get into it!
Today’s Guest
Nick Espinosa - Connect
Bio:
An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick Espinosa has consulted with clients ranging from the small business owners up to Fortune 100 level companies for decades. Since the age of 7 he’s been on a first name basis with technology, building computers and programming in multiple languages. Nick founded Windy City Networks, Inc at 19 which was acquired in 2013.
In 2015 Security Fanatics, a Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare outfit dedicated to designing custom Cyberdefense strategies for medium to enterprise corporations, was launched.
Nick is a regular columnist, member of the Forbes Technology Council, on the Board of Advisors for both Roosevelt University's Center for Cyber and Information Security as well the College of Arts and Sciences. He’s also is the Official Spokesperson of the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition, Strategic Advisor to humanID, award winning co-author of a bestselling book, TEDx Speaker, President of The Foundation for a Human Internet, and host of The Deep Dive nationally syndicated radio show.
Nick is known as an industry thought leader and sought after for his advice on the future of technology and how it will impact every day businesses and consumers. Nick is an accomplished speaker and regularly speaks to audiences around the world about Cybersecurity, technology and business management.
You’ll Learn:
Understanding Risk over Cyber Security Systems
How to calculate risk
Why Communication is the #1 trait of an effective CISO
Books to develop your communication skills
Nerd to English translation
Speaking tech to non-techy people
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Eddie Thomason: Unlock Yourself: How to Earn the Success Your Were Born to Create (Amazon link) - Professional development book
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