May 31, 2024

The Evolution of the CISO in Digital Enterprise | An Infosecurity Europe 2024 Conversation with Mun Valiji | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

26 minutes

Guest: Mun Valiji, CISO, Trainline

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/munawar-v-b636802/

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Hosts:

Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin

Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli

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Episode Notes

In this engaging episode of the "On Location with Sean and Marco Podcast," Sean Martin flies solo to dive into the upcoming Infosecurity London event, focusing on a series of critical topics in the cybersecurity landscape. While Marco is notably absent, Sean hosts an insightful conversation with Mun Valiji, the outgoing CISO at Trainline.

The episode opens with Sean introducing the main topics of the discussion, which include the evolution of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role, as well as the current state and future of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Mun contributes a detailed overview of his role at Trainline, highlighting his extensive experience spanning over 20 years and emphasizing the importance of blending human and technical elements in cybersecurity.

Sean and Mun discuss the main objective of Mun’s keynote session, "The Evolution of the CISO and the Digital Enterprise," scheduled for Thursday, June 6th. Mun passionately describes the challenges CISOs face today, including regulatory requirements, commercial agility, and the necessity of embedding security by design. He underscores the evolving responsibilities CISOs hold, particularly in fostering a security-conscious culture within fast-paced, high-growth organizations.

The conversation then transitions to the MSSP landscape, where Mun highlights the hybrid model's role in modern security strategies. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th, Mun’s panel session on MSSP competitiveness explores how organizations can effectively leverage MSSPs to handle routine security tasks, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic aspects such as secure-by-design principles.

Mun stresses the importance of community and collaboration, shedding light on how peer-to-peer and cross-industry interactions enhance security practices. He also touches on the impact of advanced technologies like AI and natural language processing in shaping future security frameworks. Listeners are encouraged to join Mun and other industry leaders at InfoSecurity London, where they will share deeper insights and practical strategies. The episode wraps up with Sean expressing enthusiasm for the event and looking forward to further discussions and engagements.

This episode compellingly explores strategic innovations and practical challenges in cybersecurity, making it a must-listen for professionals eager to stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital security landscape.

Top Questions Addressed

How can organizations leverage MSSPs to stay competitive in an evolving cybersecurity landscape?
What role does community and collaboration play in addressing the evolving challenges in cybersecurity?

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Resources

The Evolution of the CISO in Digital Enterprise: https://www.infosecurityeurope.com/en-gb/conference-programme/session-details.3783.219371.the-evolution-of-the-ciso-in-digital-enterprise.html

Staying Competitive as an MSSPs In an Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: https://www.infosecurityeurope.com/en-gb/conference-programme/session-details.3783.219851.staying-competitive-as-an-mssps-in-an-evolving-cybersecurity-landscape.html

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