EPISODE 54: CFO Secrets: How to Secure Your Cybersecurity Budget

About this episode

Scott Robertson shares insights on securing cybersecurity budgets effectively.

We all know running a cybersecurity function is expensive and many of us have a hard time successfully negotiating the budgets we need to keep our organisation safe. But what if we let you in on the secrets of successfully securing your cybersecurity budget? This week we are joined by Scott Robertson, CFO of CreateFuture and he gives us the insights on what you should ask for when it comes to your next yearly budget, how to ask for it and crucially (because timing is everything when it comes to money!) when to ask for it!

People in this episode

Guest: Scott Robertson

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• budget negotiation
• financial planning
• CFO insights
• organizational safety

Keywords

• cybersecurity budget
• CFO secrets
• budget negotiation
• financial strategy
• organizational safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CreateFuture

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