Cyber909: Episode 7 with Jason Cenamore

In this episode of Cyber 909, host Den Jones introduces the podcast as a source for cyber leadership and life skills, rather than focusing on incidents and breaches. He welcomes guest Jason Cenamor, the Chief Community Officer of the CISO Society, and invites him to introduce himself. Guest Highlights: Background: Jason Cenamor is based in Chicago and originally from the UK. He has a background in the event industry and technology. Key Contributions: - Founder of the CISO Society, a community for CISOs to discuss issues without vendor influence. - The CISO Society has grown to over 1200 members. -Jason emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for CISOs to share and collaborate. -He also started a CIO Society but found more engagement and value in the CISO community. Main Topics Covered CISO Society: - Origin and evolution of the CISO Society. - The importance of a vendor-free space for CISOs to discuss and share. - The community's growth and engagement strategies. - Event Industry Insights: - Jason's disillusionment with traditional event models that prioritize vendor interests over attendee value. - The creation of the CISO Society as a response to these issues. Startup Showcase: - Introduction of the Startup Showcase to connect CISOs with vetted startups. - The process of CISO nominations for startups to ensure valuable engagements. CISO Role Evolution: - The increasing importance of the CISO role in organizations. - The need for CISOs to be involved in strategic decision-making. - The potential future of the CISO role, including its relationship with the CIO role. Advice for CISOs: - Avoid getting caught up in negativity and focus on finding solutions. - The importance of community and support among CISOs.

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