Building a Business-Aligned Cybersecurity Strategy | Interview with Thom Langford

In this episode, Dejan Kosutic, CEO at Advisera, chats with Thom Langford, CTO of the EMEA region at Rapid7 and a director at (TL)2 Security. Thom shares invaluable insights from his 30-year career in cybersecurity, focusing on creating a business-aligned cybersecurity strategy and building a cybersecurity culture. Learn why understanding your business is crucial for effective cybersecurity, how to integrate security without hindering business operations, and ways to leverage cybersecurity as a competitive advantage. Thom also discusses the importance of risk management and how to effectively communicate cybersecurity needs to senior leadership. Links from the episode: - Conformio software to streamline and scale ISO 27001 implementation and maintenance for your clients: https://advisera.co/Conformio-software- White label documentation toolkits for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other ISO standards to create all the required documents for your clients: https://advisera.co/page-all-toolkits - Accredited Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer courses for various standards and frameworks to show your expertise to potential clients: https://advisera.co/Consultant-Courses- Company Training Academy with numerous videos for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other frameworks to organize training and awareness programs for your client’s workforce: https://advisera.co/page-Company-Training-Account  - Beginner's Course for ISO, Cybersecurity, and AI Consultants: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHwD3nQun7caKFq80LxNNYKIabATlyA7t- How to Grow Your Cybersecurity, ISO, or AI Consultancy: Advanced Course:https://advisera.co/GrowYourConsultancyTraining  (00:00) - Interview with Thom Langford (01:18) - Understanding Cybersecurity Strategy (04:00) - Implementing Effective Cybersecurity Measures (08:56) - Risk Management in Cybersecurity (17:02) - Cybersecurity as a Competitive Advantage (28:31) - Security Professionals' Role in Business (30:13) - People-Centered Security (33:58) - Effective Training Strategies (37:49) - Creating a Security Culture (42:01) - The Power of Storytelling and Humor (51:53) - Resources for Consultants