"Data Is the Hot Potato”: CISO XC Austin Gets Real on AI & Governance
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Sponsor: Infoblox (www.infoblox.com)
🎙 The Professional CISO Show – Episode 63
Live from CISO XC Austin: Real Talk on AI, Data Governance & CISO Careers
Sponsored by Infoblox
🎧 Episode Summary
In this dynamic episode recorded live at CISO XC Austin, host David Malicoat sits down with cybersecurity thought leader and attorney Shawn Tuma, and former Neiman Marcus cybersecurity leader Louis Morton, for two compelling conversations that hit at the heart of today’s biggest security and career challenges.
With Shawn, we dive into the interplay between AI, data governance, and legal collaboration—featuring his viral phrase “data is the hot potato.” With Louis, we get a transparent, real-world look at navigating a sudden job transition, professional reinvention, and the evolving demands of security leadership.
🔥 Key Highlights
- Why AI is an exponential multiplier of existing security gaps
- The critical connection between legal and cyber leadership
- “Data is the hot potato”: a sticky metaphor for cyber focus
- The power of unscripted, candid panels over rehearsed drama
- Louis Morton’s real-time response to being impacted by acquisition layoffs
- How to relaunch your career using an omnichannel, proactive job search
- Why MBA programs with cybersecurity focus may shape future CISOs
- Reinvention and resilience: why character matters more than titles
👤 Guests
- Shawn Tuma – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Attorney, Author of “Cybersecurity Law, Policy, and Practice”
- Louis Morton – Former Cybersecurity Leader at Neiman Marcus, now seeking his next challenge
🎯 Perfect For:
CISOs, aspiring security leaders, legal partners in cyber, and anyone facing or supporting job transitions in tech.
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