CISO Confidential: Breach Incoming – Leading Through a Live Cyber Incident

What really happens when a breach hits and you're the one responsible?

In this episode of CISO Confidential, SAFE’s CEO Saket Modi sits down with Brandon Pinzon, a veteran CISO in financial services and insurance, to unpack the reality of leading security through a live cyber incident. Brandon shares an unfiltered look at one of the most intense days of his career—when alerts fired, pressure mounted, and decisions had to be made in minutes.

From navigating executive meetings with limited information to making fast, high-stakes calls, Brandon reflects on the lessons only real-world experience can teach.

🔒 About the Guest Brandon Pinzon is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience across top-tier financial and insurance firms. He has held senior roles at companies like Argo Group and Charles Schwab, leading security strategy, incident response, and enterprise risk initiatives.

🔥 Key Takeaways for CISOs & Security Leaders

• Don’t wait to perfect the plan—act decisively
• Set the tone, not just the strategy, in a crisis
• Lead people, not just processes
• Communicate clearly—even without all the answers
• Use every incident as a learning opportunity

Whether you're a CISO, security practitioner, or executive navigating risk at scale, this episode offers practical insights on leadership, resilience, and real-time decision-making when the stakes are highest.