OM DENNE EPISODE
This episode features an interview with Rohit Parchuri, SVP and CISO at Yext, masters of online brand management trusted by thousands of companies around the globe, including Verizon, Campbell’s, and Cox. Rohit is a trusted information security executive who currently heads a global security program at Yext. He is responsible for building and executing their cyber security governance and also educates both the board of directors and executive management on cyber security affairs. And in this episode, host Andy Schneider and Rohit discuss how to convey cybersecurity maturity and risk to the board, collaborating as a key to success, and building a robust, comprehensive cybersecurity program.
Key Quotes
*“Trust is everything. What I say is business first, trust second, and cyber third. That's the mantra I go with. Without business, nothing exists, of course. But trust is literally the next element that you have to focus on.”
*”When you go into the board discussion, all you're talking about is your top five risks. Don't just paint it as a cybersecurity risk. Paint it as an organizational risk. Because that’s how board members and the executives connect to it, if there’s a significant risk to revenue or reputation.”
*“Collaboration is such a key for any business leader. Without that, you're acting in a silo. And if you're acting in a silo, you're not benefiting the company.”
Time Stamps
[0:54] What are Rohit’s top cybersecurity priorities?
[2:39] How does he address risk?
[5:33] How does he convey cybersecurity concerns to the board?
[12:13] Is there a misalignment between talent supply and demand?
[15:28] How do you build trust as a cybersecurity professional?
[18:27] What makes a good cybersecurity leader?
[21:00] What was Rohit’s path to becoming a CISO?
[25:19] What is the scope of Rohit’s role as CISO at Yext?
[27:56] Rohit shares a story of a lesson he learned as a young cybersecurity professional
[29:55] What’s one piece of advice Rohit would give someone starting a career in cybersecurity?
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