🎙️ Episode Summary

Episode 90 of The Professional CISO Show kicks off the GPSEC DFW series, recorded live in Dallas. Host David Malicoat welcomes Andy Lux, Kendall Reese, and Patrick Gillespie for a dynamic discussion on risk leadership, AI governance, and OT security. Together, they explore how the role of the CISO is evolving — from managing control frameworks to enabling business outcomes through smarter, risk-informed strategies.

 

🔑 Key Takeaways

• The CISO’s role continues to mature toward enterprise risk and business alignment
• AI adoption is accelerating, but governance and ROI remain top concerns
• Frameworks and cross-functional cooperation define future-ready security programs
• OT security is no longer separate — it’s central to national and business resilience

 

💬 Notable Quotes

“You can’t be Fort Knox everywhere — we have to know our risk tolerance.” — Andy Lux

“We’re shoulder to shoulder in governance; AI requires collaboration and control.” — Kendall Reese

“If your IT and OT teams don’t know each other before an incident, it won’t go well.” — Patrick Gillespie

🎧 Listener Benefits

By listening to this episode, you’ll gain insight into:

• Modern CISO decision frameworks
• Practical AI integration strategies
• Governance approaches for emerging tech
• The human and operational side of cybersecurity

 

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• Associate Sponsor: GuidePoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com)