In a room of 50 CISOs, if only one said we're winning the war against cyber threats, what does it tell us? Tony Fergusson, CISO in Residence at Zscaler, and Casper Klynge, newly appointed Vice President and Head of EMEA Government Partnerships at Zscaler, unpack the quandary facing Europe and other regions where bold ambitions to adopt security and privacy by design collide with grim cybersecurity statistics and trends.

By listening to this insightful episode, you'll better understand what public organisations can learn from private enterprises to achieve a brighter and secure digital future, including technologies to reduce attack surfaces, fight AI-based threats, modernize cyber hygiene with zero trust, plus the key role of supportive regulatory measures like NIS2 and DORA.

Factories face unique and seemingly insurmountable cybersecurity challenges in the increasingly digitalized landscape, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel where leaders can deliver reliable production, secure supply chains, and availability of products and services. Discover how zero trust fits in a world of operational tech, legacy processes, and methodologies like Six Sigma.

"How do you drive trust in a digital first or software first world?" This is the question that Francis Ofungwu, Global Field CISO at GitLab, helps customers answer every day. Securing software development is unlike enterprise security, where CISOs have strong visibility into the environment and can exercise direct control. To secure software, leaders must convince those outside of their department to buy-in on their strategy and implement needed changes. Learn Francis' secrets for winning support and securing the SDLC in this episode of The CISO's Gambit.

GRSA/Compass Group is a global provider of food services and support operating in over 50 countries. How does CISO Adriano Lima, ensure his company remains secure while serving companies, schools, hospitals, oil platforms, and customers in remote locations around the world? Discover his secrets for success as he shares his experiences with Zscaler CISOs in Residence, Sean Cordero and Brad Moldenhauer.

Darin Hurd, EVP and CISO at Guaranteed Rate, explains the value of zero trust security in the financial sector. Lenders cannot control the federal funds interest rate or the state of the economy, which can change rapidly. However, they must respond and adapt to these variables and others while ensuring their infrastructure remains secure. Darin explains how grit, partnerships, and clear communication are key factors in bringing zero trust to financial organizations.

Brent Deterding, CISO of Afni, knows focusing on empathy yields benefits for his personal, and professional life. Whether raising foster children, meeting with vendors, or analyzing cyber attacks, his policy of treating others with dignity opens new doors and creates opportunities. Learn how being transparent in conversations helps him avoid costly mistakes, discover solutions, and maximize discussions.

Board-Level Cyber Risk Oversight

New regulations are elevating cybersecurity issues to the attention of the boardroom, is your organization prepared? Board member Helmuth Ludwig and Zscaler Sr. Director of Global Executive Advisory, Lauren Wise, wrote the book on board-level cyber risk oversight. Listen to their discussion on defining material breaches, knowing the right questions to ask, and the board’s crucial role as cyber risk managers.

The SEC is requiring organizations to report material cyber incidents within four days. What makes an incident “material”? Brad Moldenhauer, VP & CISO in Residence at Zscaler offers his insights.