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Ep. 2 | How to Better Connect CISOs and CTOs On-Demand Webinar

37 min

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The synergy between Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) is more critical than ever. Yet, bridging the gap between these key roles remains a challenge for many organizations. How can these leaders collaborate more effectively to enhance their security strategies?

Join our upcoming discussion with Ray Espinoza, CISO of Inspectiv and Mike Lively, SVP Engineering of Slickdeals as we dive into the dynamics of "How to Better Connect CISOs and CTOs: Implications on Security."

Throughout this engaging session, you will:

Understand how the responsibilities of CISOs and CTOs are shifting in response to emerging cybersecurity challenges.
Discover how emphasizing the human element can strengthen your cybersecurity strategy and foster a culture of collaboration.
Learn practical steps to foster open communication and build a collaborative environment between security and technology teams.
Explore strategies to align and create shared goals for enhanced organizational security.
Gain insights into how effective collaboration can fundamentally improve your organization’s security posture and strategy synchronization.

By the end of our session, participants will not only appreciate the importance of CISO and CTO collaboration but also be equipped with actionable strategies to foster this critical partnership, ultimately strengthening their organization's defense against the ever-evolving cyber threats.

Speaker Bios:

Mike Lively

Mike Lively has worked in the technology and e-commerce sectors for over 20 years, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Slickdeals, the online deal platform where millions of users discover and share the most up-to-date online deals. His role involves overseeing the engineering efforts that enhance the online shopping experience for Slickdeals' large user base, which ranks the site among the top most-visited during peak shopping seasons such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With a focus on optimizing customer experiences not just during these high-traffic periods but throughout the year, Mike leads his team in implementing proactive strategies around security, load testing, and monitoring to ensure the site's performance is robust and can handle significant spikes in traffic.

Ray Espinoza

Ray Espinoza is CISO at Inspectiv. With over 20 years in technology and 15 years in information security, Ray’s collaborative leadership style has enabled him to build information security and risk management programs that support business objectives and maintain customer trust across organizations large and small. Ray is responsible for driving operational security, risk and oversees security service delivery for Inspectiv’s customers. Prior to Inspectiv, Ray was VP of Cloud Security at Medallia. Additionally, he has held VP and CISO roles at Cobalt, Proofpoint and security leadership positions at Amazon, Workday, Cisco Systems and eBay.