In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with cybersecurity expert and fellow podcaster Christophe Foulon to dive deep into the evolving role of the Chief Information Security Officer. From breaking into cybersecurity to leading organizations through strategic risk decisions, Christophe shares real-world insights on how to transition from technical roles to executive leadership.

They explore the challenges of balancing hands-on work with high-level strategy, how to communicate with business leaders without getting lost in technical jargon, and how to manage burnout while building organizational resilience. Christophe also tackles major topics like AI, zero trust, cyberwarfare, and BYOD policies, offering practical advice for today’s and tomorrow’s CISOs.

If you're aiming to elevate your cybersecurity career or want to understand how top leaders think, this episode is packed with guidance, clarity, and perspective.