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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 11 MIN

Can’t Afford a CISO? Do THIS Instead (Greg McCord Explains)

from The Wake UP X Solutions - Securing Tomorrow, Empowering Today with Efren L. Salazar · host Efren Salazar

In this episode of the *Wake Up X Solutions Podcast*, I sit down with **Greg McCord**, CISO at Lightcast and founder of Keystone Advisory, to break down what cybersecurity really looks like for startups and growing businesses.We dive into:Why startups should think about security from the very beginningWhat a *fractional CISO* is and how it helps companies scale securelyThe biggest cybersecurity challenges companies still haven’t solvedHow AI is changing the security landscape (and why it’s still hackable)Greg’s journey from no tech background to becoming a CISOReal advice for anyone trying to break into cybersecurityGreg also shares powerful insights on leadership, networking, and how to align security with business goals, something every future CISO needs to understand.If you're looking to get into cybersecurity, grow into leadership, or understand how security impacts business and startups, this is a must-watch.📌 Connect with Greg McCord on LinkedIn to continue the conversation📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cybersecurity interviews and insights---#Cybersecurity #CISO #StartupSecurity #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Infosec #TechCareers #CyberSecurityCareer #Leadership #Networking #RSAConference #RSAC #Podcast #TechPodcast #SecurityLeadership #FutureOfWork #EthicalHacking #BlueTeam #RedTeam #WakeUpXSolutions

In this episode of the *Wake Up X Solutions Podcast*, I sit down with **Greg McCord**, CISO at Lightcast and founder of Keystone Advisory, to break down what cybersecurity really looks like for startups and growing businesses.We dive into:Why startups should think about security from the very beginningWhat a *fractional CISO* is and how it helps companies scale securelyThe biggest cybersecurity challenges companies still haven’t solvedHow AI is changing the security landscape (and why it’s still hackable)Greg’s journey from no tech background to becoming a CISOReal advice for anyone trying to break into cybersecurityGreg also shares powerful insights on leadership, networking, and how to align security with business goals, something every future CISO needs to understand.If you're looking to get into cybersecurity, grow into leadership, or understand how security impacts business and startups, this is a must-watch.📌 Connect with Greg McCord on LinkedIn to continue the conversation📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cybersecurity interviews and insights---#Cybersecurity #CISO #StartupSecurity #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Infosec #TechCareers #CyberSecurityCareer #Leadership #Networking #RSAConference #RSAC #Podcast #TechPodcast #SecurityLeadership #FutureOfWork #EthicalHacking #BlueTeam #RedTeam #WakeUpXSolutions

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