Episode Summary:
Dr. Rebecca Wynn speaks with Jim Routh, an icon in the cybersecurity industry whose leadership has shaped some of the most influential security programs in the world. In 2003, Jim became the first-ever Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at American Express, followed by CISO roles at DTCC, KPMG, Aetna, CVS Health, and MassMutual. At Aetna, he built one of the most mature converged security programs in the private sector. Ballistic Ventures+1

Jim has served as Board Chair of H-ISAC, Board Member of FS-ISAC, and has been honored with numerous awards including the CSO Hall of Fame, ISE Luminary Award, SINET Impact Award, BITS Leadership Award, and twice Information Security Executive of the Year. Ballistic Ventures+2SINET+2

In this episode, Dr. Wynn and Jim explore leadership mindsets, resilience strategies, and the true meaning of executive alignment in cybersecurity.

Episode highlights include:
• Why he relates being a CISO to “sleeping like a baby”
• Why managing expectations is more important than meeting expectations
• How to find your allies in the Board and Executive Leadership

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Produced in partnership with Click Solutions Group — providing cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and technology solutions for modern enterprises.
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