THEOS Cybernova Ep. 6 - Sam Coco: The Modern CISO’s Balancing Act—Security, Business, and Innovation

Is the traditional CISO role becoming obsolete?

In this episode, Sam Coco, Head of Global Information Security at Fidelity International, joins host Paul Jackson to discuss the evolving responsibilities of cybersecurity leaders. With increasing regulatory pressures, board expectations, and the rise of AI-driven security, today's CISOs must go beyond technical expertise - they must be business enablers, risk strategists, and strong communicators.

Sam shares his insights on how cybersecurity leadership has shifted from a purely defensive role to one that directly influences business outcomes. He also dives into talent development challenges, the need for security to drive innovation rather than hinder it, and how organizations can use cybersecurity as a differentiator in a competitive landscape.

Whether you're a security professional, an aspiring CISO, or just curious about how leadership in cyber is transforming, this episode delivers essential takeaways from an industry veteran.

Production Credits:

Presented by: Paul Jackson
Studio Engineer & Editor: Roy D'Monte
Executive Producers: Paul Jackson and Ian Carless
Co-produced by: Theos Cyber and W4 Podcast Studio