SSP 010: Cyber Security and the Business w/ Keyaan Williams
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Business. Most of us want to own one. Many of us have no idea how to keep it secure.
Unfortunately, cyber security is typically an afterthought when it comes to new ventures.
Understanding. Taking the time to fully understand the business and their specific needs from a people perspective is the most effective way to determine the best next steps as a new CISO.
Today we’re speaking with Keyaan J. Williams, Managing director at Class LLC as he shares his wisdom from dozens of conversations with CISOs to extract the best practices of taking over a new security team.
We’ll unpack his mindset towards working with the most successful CISOs the industry has to offer.
You’ll be challenged by Keyaan’s different perspectives and mindset towards his approach towards Cyber Security.
Let’s get into it!
Today’s Guest
Keyaan J. Williams - Connect
Bio:
Keyaan J. Williams is the Founder and Managing Director of CLASS-LLC, a professional services firm that delivers governance, risk, privacy, and cybersecurity solutions to critical industries and government agencies throughout the world.
Prior to CLASS-LLC, he managed large security programs at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A founding member of the Private Directors Association Atlanta Chapter, he currently serves as the chair of the Cyber Strategy Retreat Advisory Board, chair of risk committee for a global non-profit, and strategic advisor for start-ups and early-stage organizations.
In addition to public speaking and standup comedy, the record of his knowledge and experience is available in books and publications such as the Certified CISO Body of Knowledge, The Language of Cybersecurity, Using Security Metrics to Drive Action, CISO Magazine, the ISSA Journal, and the Crisis Response Journal.
You’ll Learn:
A car accident that changed Keyaan’s life
How to approach Cyber through people
How Cyber security effects the business
Understanding individual ambitions to communicate effectively
Three questions to ask your people before making changes
Process vs. Practice
Resources:
Sources from Keyaan:
Leadership retreat mentioned on the show.
Masterclass for Business Security Professionals
Riverside.fm - How we recorded our virtual interview (Affiliate Link)
Buzzsprout - Our podcast hosting platform (Affiliate Link)
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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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