Root To CISO
Root To CISO
Podcast Description
Do you aspire to become a Chief Information Security Officer?The Root to CISO podcast provides firsthand career stories from experienced CISOs on their journey to success in the cybersecurity industry. Offering valuable guidance for aspiring professionals in the field through personal experiences and practical advice.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes surrounding career development in cybersecurity, professional challenges, leadership dynamics, and personal growth, with episodes covering topics like the transition from IT roles to CISO positions, strategies for successful team building, and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, exemplified by discussions with industry leaders who share their unique journeys and insights.
Do you aspire to become a Chief Information Security Officer?
The Root to CISO podcast provides firsthand career stories from experienced CISOs on their journey to success in the cybersecurity industry. Offering valuable guidance for aspiring professionals in the field through personal experiences and practical advice.
Most people are waiting for the ”right opportunity” but most times, you have to create the opportunity yourself.
In this week's episode of the Root to CISO podcast, Zachary Lewis breaks down how taking initiative early completely changed the trajectory of his career. From fixing computers in high school to stepping into leadership roles across IT and cybersecurity, he had never been one to just wait for the opportunities he wanted.
He approached companies directly, started a side business before even graduating, took on extra roles just to learn, and worked night shifts while building his experience. None of it was part of a perfect plan, but it all compounded.
If you’re trying to break into cybersecurity, IT, or level up in your career, this episode shows what actually makes the difference. It’s not just skills or certifications, it’s what you do when no one is asking you to step up.
They also chat about:
- How to create opportunities instead of waiting for them
- Why early initiative matters more than experience
- The real reason some people progress faster than others
- How taking on “extra” work can accelerate your career
- Building momentum before you feel ready
This is for anyone stuck waiting, applying, or unsure what their next move should be.
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