Fireside: The CISO Playbook

A CISO is the ultimate guardian of an organization’s digital assets. As a cybersecurity leader ,a CISO must possess a unique balance of executive leadership, technical knowledge, strategic vision, and effective communication skills. The ever-evolving cyberthreat landscape demands a resilient, proactive approach coupled with a keen ability to anticipate attack angles and implement protective security mechanisms. Simultaneously, a cybersecurity leader must navigate the complexities of balancing security requirements with business objectives, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

The CISO Playbook aims to provide nothing but real-world advice and perspectives to both up-and-coming cybersecurity leaders as well as existing ones looking to grow. The book does not approach cybersecurity leadership from the perspective of the academic, or what it should be, but more from that which it really is.

Join Andres Andreu, serial CISO and author, as he sits down with Leo Casusol to walk through The CISO Playbook and the many things a cybersecurity leader needs to be given the dynamic and ever-evolving demands and requirements of the role.

The CISO Playbook

The CISO Playbook, by Andres Andreu. Now available on Amazon.com and Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.

Speaker Bios

Andres Andreu, Deputy CISO, Hearst

Andres Andreu, Deputy CISO at Hearst, is a renowned cybersecurity leader who holds prestigious credentials including CISSP and ISSAP, and is a Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE). With a diverse career traversing federal government, corporate sectors, and entrepreneurial ventures in cybersecurity, he is a mentor, startup advisor, and an acclaimed author.

His government tenure includes a significant impact in lawful intercept technology within federal law enforcement, earning three U.S. Department of Justice awards for his contributions to drug law enforcement. As a partner and Chief Application Architect Ogilvy & Mather, he consulted for high-profile entities like the United Nations. He also served as a founding member and key executive at Bayshore Networks (acquired by Opswat in 2021), and former CISO at 2U, Inc./edX.

Andres has earned industry accolades such as a Top 100 CISO (C100) by Security Current, Top 50 Information Security Professional, and recognition in leading industry publications. Author of “The CISO Playbook”, “Professional Pen Testing Web Applications”, contributor to “97 Things Every Application Security Professional Should Know” and various magazines, Andres’s work extends beyond writing to inventing, with patents in cybersecurity innovations (WO2020069367A1, US20200193035A1). He serves on multiple advisory boards and is a Venture Consultant and Global Advisory Council member with Forgepoint Capital.

A Cuban immigrant and proud American citizen, Andres balances his professional achievements with a happy marriage and four wonderful kids. He is an International level certified Judo coach with USA Judo, and an artist.

Leo Casusol, Managing Director, Forgepoint Capital (moderator)

Leo Casusol is a Managing Director at Forgepoint and currently serves on the Boards of Cinchy, Rafay Systems, and SolCyber. He is a seasoned technology leader and investor, with over 20 years of executive experience building and operating large-scale global technology companies.

Leo’s expertise in product development, infrastructure management, global operations, sales, business development, telecommunications, and government contracting has been successfully applied at both startups and Fortune 20 companies. Prior to Forgepoint, Leo spent over two decades as the CIO at Cyxtera Technologies, Verizon Business, Terremark Worldwide, and Liquidity Services (Nasdaq: LQDT). Leo was also a founding member and technology architect for Quadrem US (acq. Ariba and subsequently acq. SAP).

Leo holds an MBA from the Universidad Nacional de San Agustin and a BASc from the Universidad Católica de Santa Maria. When not in the office, Leo enjoys cooking for his family and friends and experimenting with new recipes and wine pairings.

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