#177 - 2024 CISO Mindmap (with Rafeeq Rehman)

This episode of CISO Tradecraft features a comprehensive discussion between host G Mark Hardy and guest Rafeeq Rehman, centered around the evolving role of CISOs, the impact of Generative AI, and strategies for effective cybersecurity leadership. Rafeeq shares insights on the CISO Mind Map, a tool for understanding the breadth of responsibilities in cybersecurity leadership, and discusses various focal areas for CISOs in 2024-2025, including the cautious adoption of Gen AI, tool consolidation, cyber resilience, branding for security teams, and maximizing the business value of security controls. The episode also addresses the importance of understanding and adapting to technological advancements, advocating for cybersecurity as a business-enabling function, and the significance of lifelong learning in information security. Cybersecurity Learning Saturday: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-learning-saturday/ 2024 CISO Mindmap: https://rafeeqrehman.com/2024/03/31/ciso-mindmap-2024-what-do-infosec-professionals-really-do/ Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1axXQJoAdJI26ySKVfROI9rflvSe9Yz50 Chapters  00:00 Introduction 00:57 Rafeeq Rehman: Beyond the CISO MindMap 04:17 The Evolution of the CISO MindMap 08:30 AI and the Future of Cybersecurity Leadership 11:47 Embracing Change: The Role of AI in Cybersecurity 14:16 Generative AI: Hype, Reality, and Strategic Advice for CISOs 22:32 Navigating the Future Job Market with AI 22:53 Framing AI for Specific Roles 24:12 Harnessing Creativity with Generative AI 25:14 Consolidating Security Tools for Efficiency 28:31 Evaluating Security Tools: A Deep Dive 32:21 Cyber Resilience: Beyond Incident Response 35:51 Building a Business-Focused Security Strategy 39:39 Maximizing Business Value Through Security 43:15 Looking Ahead: Focus Areas for the Future 43:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Predictions