CISO Confidential
CISO Confidential
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CISO ConfidentialGo inside the cybersecurity war room with CISO Confidential. Hosted by Saket Modi, top CISOs share real breach stories—crisis calls, shutdowns, and high-stakes decisions. Get an insider’s view of cyberattacks and executive pressure. Subscribe now!@saketmodi @safesecurity
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The podcast focuses on themes of cybersecurity leadership, crisis management, and communication with episodes that cover topics such as navigating boardroom dynamics, real breach stories, and maintaining operational security during attacks. Notable episodes include insights on how to effectively communicate cyber risk and lessons learned from high-stakes decisions made during real crises.
CISO Confidential
Go inside the cybersecurity war room with CISO Confidential. Hosted by Saket Modi, top CISOs share real breach stories—crisis calls, shutdowns, and high-stakes decisions. Get an insider’s view of cyberattacks and executive pressure. Subscribe now!
@saketmodi @safesecurity
CISO Confidential: Breach Incoming – Leading Through a Live Cyber Incident
What really happens when a breach hits and you’re the one responsible?
In this episode of CISO Confidential, SAFE’s CEO Saket Modi sits down with Brandon Pinzon, a veteran CISO in financial services and insurance, to unpack the reality of leading security through a live cyber incident. Brandon shares an unfiltered look at one of the most intense days of his career—when alerts fired, pressure mounted, and decisions had to be made in minutes.
From navigating executive meetings with limited information to making fast, high-stakes calls, Brandon reflects on the lessons only real-world experience can teach.
🔒 About the Guest Brandon Pinzon is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience across top-tier financial and insurance firms. He has held senior roles at companies like Argo Group and Charles Schwab, leading security strategy, incident response, and enterprise risk initiatives.
🔥 Key Takeaways for CISOs & Security Leaders
- Don’t wait to perfect the plan—act decisively
- Set the tone, not just the strategy, in a crisis
- Lead people, not just processes
- Communicate clearly—even without all the answers
- Use every incident as a learning opportunity
Whether you’re a CISO, security practitioner, or executive navigating risk at scale, this episode offers practical insights on leadership, resilience, and real-time decision-making when the stakes are highest.
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