Why 69% of CISOs Are Ready to Walk Away with Anthony Johnson

Why 69% of CISOs Are Ready to Walk Away with Anthony Johnson

From Hacker Valley Studio by Hacker Valley Media

March 6, 2026 · 40 min · Season 6 · Episode 416

About this episode

Anthony Johnson discusses the challenges and opportunities for CISOs considering their next career moves.

The CISO role isn’t the finish line, it’s a launchpad. 69% of security executives are eyeing the exit, and Anthony Johnson is proof that what comes next can be even bigger. Anthony Johnson, former Global CISO at JP Morgan and Fannie Mae, now founder and managing partner at Delve Risk, breaks down what really happens when a security leader stops buying tools and starts building companies. From the trap of unpaid advisory boards to why AI is eliminating the entry-level pipeline, Anthony delivers a no-nonsense look at career strategy, the future of fractional work, and why understanding how your company makes money is the most underrated skill in cybersecurity. If you’re a security practitioner at any level, this episode will change how you think about your next move. Impactful Moments00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Meet Anthony Johnson02:00 - 69% of CISOs want out06:00 - Why Anthony left the CISO seat09:00 - Revenue changes your security priorities11:00 - Career paths after the CISO role13:00 - The advisory board compensation trap17:00 - AI’s threat to the talent pipeline22:00 - Hiring for aptitude over competency24:00 - Soft skills win in the AI era29:00 - Corporate loyalty is…

People in this episode

Host: Ron

Guest: Anthony Johnson

Topics covered

  • CISO
  • career strategy
  • cybersecurity
  • AI
  • networking

Keywords

  • security executives
  • fractional work
  • advisory boards
  • corporate loyalty

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Delve Risk

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