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Leadership, Privacy, and Navigating Information Security – Todd Fitzgerald – ISW24 #2

September 24, 2024

Cybersecurity icon Todd Fitzgerald, VP of Cybersecurity Strategy at the Cyber Risk Collaborative, and author of best-selling books like "CISO Compass" and "Privacy Leader Compass" joined us at InfoSec World 2024. In this exclusive interview with Dr. Dustin Sachs, Todd shares insights on the evolving world of cybersecurity leadership, the importance of privacy in today's digital landscape, and why conferences like InfoSec World are essential for networking and staying ahead.

Learn about Todd’s journey from writing the first CISO leadership book to collaborating with top experts in the field. Whether you're a cybersecurity veteran or just starting out, this interview is packed with actionable insights!

Full episode and show notes

Guest

Todd Fitzgerald

Vice President, Cybersecurity Strategy at Cybersecurity Collaborative

https://www.cyberleadersunite.com

Todd Fitzgerald has built information Fortune 500/large company security programs for 20 years. Todd serves as VP, Cybersecurity Strategy and Chairman of the Cybersecurity Collaborative Executive Committee, was named 2016–17 Chicago CISO of the Year, ranked Top 50 Information Security Executive, authored 4 books including #1 Best Selling and 2020 CANON Hall of Fame Winner CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers (2019), ground-breaking CISO Leadership: Essential Principles for Success, as well as contributions to a dozen others. Todd held senior leadership positions at Northern Trust, Grant Thornton International, Ltd, ManpowerGroup, WellPoint (Anthem) Blue Cross Blue Shield/ National Government Services, Zeneca/Syngenta, IMS Health and American Airlines.

Host

Chief Technologist and Senior Director of Programs at CyberRisk Collaborative

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