#226 - Vulnerability Management (with Chris Hughes)

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we host Chris Hughes, CEO of Aquia, cybersecurity consultant, and author. Chris shares insights on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, discussing software supply chain threats, vulnerability management, relationships between security and development, and the future impacts of AI. Tune in to gain expert advice on becoming an effective cybersecurity leader. Chris Hughes - https://www.linkedin.com/in/resilientcyber/ Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j5ernS0Gk3LH-qcjhi6gOfojBqQljGhi Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 00:55 Chris Hughes' Background and Career Journey 02:46 Government and Industry Engagement 03:42 Supply Chain Security Challenges 07:34 Vulnerability Management Insights 12:13 Navigating the Overwhelming Vulnerability Landscape 22:19 Building Positive Relationships in Cybersecurity 23:41 Empowering Risk-Informed Decisions 24:29 Aligning with Organizational Risk Appetite 25:33 Navigating Job Changes and Organizational Fit 26:32 The Role of Compliance in Security 33:27 The Impact of AI on Security 43:05 Balancing Build vs. Buy Decisions 45:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts