On this episode of And Security For All, guest host Jonathan Kimmitt has Gordon Rudd on the show to cover how the CISO role has leadership at its core. The discussion will surround how CISOs can cultivate a leadership mindset to inspire teams, manage risks, and deliver strategic value.

Gordon Rudd:

Career Designer for CISOs, CIOs, & CTOs. Coaching technical people is my greatest passion. I founded Stone Creek Coaching to give back to the technical community I've been so fortunate to be a part of for 35 years. I help people discover their potential and become leaders in their technical communities. I've turned 35 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and building high-performance teams into a program that will put your squarely in charge of your career. 

After working in all areas of technology; programming, systems engineering, network engineering, project management, enterprise architecture, information security, vendor management, risk management, and process improvement, I have a unique perspective on career designs for techies. I'm a results-oriented technology coach and mentor and coach.

I founded the CISO Mentoring Project and remain an engaged mentor to many aspiring and active CISOs across the country. I have taught PDI (Professional Development Institute) courses for (ISC)2, helping cybersecurity leaders, create their Path to CISO and lead educational events, videos and content for (ISC)2 members. As a recognized expert, I am frequently sought after to speak at industry events on information security, GRC and enterprise risk management.

Jonathan Kimmitt:

As a leader in Information Security across the academic sectors, I have developed an accomplished career driving the strategy and management of business transformation, technical migrations, IT data security, disaster recovery and technology planning. I’ve found my success has been achieved by combining hands-on expertise in information security management and cybersecurity to ensure the optimal performance of critical, enterprise-scale environments.

I specialize in developing and implementing enterprise technology models, security architecture and best practices to maintain internal control; introducing security framework, tools and solutions to stimulate performance improvements; and aligning business requirements with information security processes. Recognized as a versatile leader, I excel at guiding cross-functional technology resources through critical projects, as well as influencing key stakeholders and decision makers on the adoption of new security framework and technical best practices to meet operational goals.

I believe that technology is the foundation for a successful business. I take pride in directly contributing to the success of an organization by supporting the development and management of security tools and solutions and am committed to expanding my skills and knowledge so that I can continue to meet corporate and customer goals.

On this episode of And Security For All host Kim Hakim has Zach Lewis on the show to discuss data classification, governance, and AI.