Albert Evans joins host Cesar Jimenez on Next in Line to share his path from the 82nd Airborne and 12 years in law enforcement to leading cybersecurity as a Chief Information Security Officer. Albert breaks down why compliance does not equal security, how to think like a threat actor, and what “proactive” really means in a world of offensive AI and faster attacks.

He also shares hard-earned leadership lessons on resilience, gratitude, and building teams where strategy is clear and people feel supported. To close, Albert offers practical advice for first-time C-suite leaders and early-career job seekers on standing out, learning continuously, and focusing on opportunity and mission.