CISO Confidential: What Really Happens After a Cyber Breach – Supro Ghose on Leadership Under Pressure

Saket Modi sat down with Supro Ghose, CISO of Graphene Security, to explore what it truly means to lead with resilience in today’s evolving threat landscape. In this episode of CISO Confidential, Supro opens up about the human challenges behind the role, navigating burnout, driving cultural change, and finding balance between business priorities and security realities. From building trust with executives to mentoring teams through uncertainty, Supro shares stories and strategies that go far beyond frameworks and checklists. This candid conversation shines a light on the emotional intelligence and leadership qualities every CISO needs but few openly talk about.

Supro Ghose is the Chief Information Security Officer at Graphene Security, where he oversees enterprise cyber defense, governance, and risk strategy. With a career spanning more than two decades, Supro has held senior security leadership roles across global financial institutions, consulting, and tech startups. He is known for his ability to combine technical depth with boardroom influence, translating complex security risks into actionable business priorities. At Graphene, Supro focuses on embedding a proactive, people-centric approach to security, empowering teams, fostering resilience, and enabling innovation while protecting critical assets. Beyond the office, he is a mentor and advocate for building the next generation of diverse cybersecurity leaders.

🔥 Game-Changing Advice for CISOs

✔️ Security is about people first — technology follows.

✔️ Culture eats controls for breakfast — embed security in everyday behaviour.

✔️ You can’t pour from an empty cup — prioritize mental health and resilience.

✔️ Speak in the language of business — that’s how you win board alignment.

✔️ The future CISO must balance empathy with execution — it’s not just about stopping breaches, it’s about leading people.

Hosted by Saket Modi, CEO of SAFE, CISO Confidential pulls back the curtain on real-life breach stories from top security leaders. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens during a cyber crisis, or what a day in the life of a CISO is like, this podcast is your front-row seat to the action.