The Boardroom Playbook - Part I

About this episode

Drew Marciano navigates his new role as CISO amidst cyber threats and boardroom challenges.

After his startup is acquired, Drew Marciano steps into a new role as CISO and faces a boardroom full of unfamiliar power players with tough questions about cyber risk. As he prepares for a high-stakes follow-up meeting, a string of breaches, including a costly ransomware attack, forces him to confront what went wrong and what’s still at stake. With pressure mounting, Drew turns to a trusted mentor to help him find the right message before time runs out.

People in this episode

Guest: Drew Marciano

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• CISO
• boardroom dynamics
• cyber risk
• ransomware
• mentorship

Keywords

• CISO
• cyber risk
• ransomware attack
• breaches
• mentorship
• boardroom
• startup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dell Technologies

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