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The Role of a Fractional CISO and It’s Importance in B2B SaaS

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There was a thirst of having security knowledge and expertise, but there was no way for people to access it. 

They can Google their face off, that's fine. 

But with security, there are a lot of nuances that are particular to each company. 

And so you kind of need someone that has been there and can provide an expert opinion. 

These founders, all they want to know is what should I do now and what should I do later?

Brutally honest insights from Ayman Elsawah, Fractional CISO and Founder of Cloud Security Labs, vCISO advisory for B2B Saas Startups.

In this episode of Audience 1st Podcast, we uncover:

  • Roles and responsibilities of a Fractional CISO:
  • Misconceptions and challenges Ayman faces in the cybersecurity industry
  • Ayman's ultimate goal as a fractional CISO 
  • Trend in the CISO role - from in-house CISO to fractional CISO
  • Differences highlighted among in-house CISOs, fractional CISOs, and virtual CISOs.
  • Importance of understanding the startup mentality and ensuring a good culture fit
  • Use of metrics like security culture and compliance to gauge the success of security investments
  • Vendor best practices to engage with fractional CISOs

    • Such critical insights unraveled in less than 41 minutes.

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    Audience 1stBy Dani Woolf
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