#227 - The 30 Year CISO Evolution

Ever wonder how the CISO role went from obscure techie to boardroom MVP? In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, G Mark Hardy takes you on a journey through the evolution of the Chief Information Security Officer — from Steve Katz's groundbreaking appointment at Citibank in 1995 to the high-stakes, high-impact role CISOs play today. Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FlKBW6zlVBqLoSTQMGZIfz--ZLD_aS9t/edit   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Evolution of the CISO Role 00:58 The First CISO: Steve Katz's Pioneering Journey 03:58 Rise of Security Certifications 08:39 Regulatory Wake-Up Calls and Compliance 12:23 Cybersecurity in the Age of State-Sponsored Attacks 17:58 The Impact of Major Cyber Incidents 25:07 Modern Challenges and the Future of the CISO Role 27:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts