About this episode
Michael Piacente discusses the evolving role of CISOs and the impact of AI on cybersecurity leadership.
In this episode, Michael Piacente shares insights on career transitions in IT and security, the evolving role of CISOs, and the impact of AI on security talent and practices. Discover how community, storytelling, and strategic hiring shape the future of cybersecurity leadership. Resources The 2026 Global CISO Leadership Report Hitch Partners NIST AI Framework
People in this episode
Host: Matthew Chiodi
Guest: Michael Piacente
Topics covered
- CISO role
- career transitions
- AI in security
- cybersecurity leadership
- strategic hiring
Keywords
- CISO
- cybersecurity
- AI
- career transitions
- leadership
- strategic hiring
- NIST
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NIST, Hitch Partners, AI Framework
Books & works: 2026 Global CISO Leadership Report
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