Cybersecurity's secret weapon

Send a text Episode Summary In this episode, Jerich Beason, CISO at WM, joins the show to discuss becoming a CISO. Before joining WM, Jerich served in various roles at Lockheed Martin, RSA, Capital One, AECOM, and Deloitte. Jerich talks about how he tailored his roles throughout his career, learning communication soft skills and his passion for sharing with others. Hear about how AI affects leadership, how Jerich would change the cybersecurity industry, and the true value of vendors (it's positive!). Timestamp Segments · [02:51] When Jerich knew he wanted to be a CISO. · [04:52] Tailoring the roles. · [06:02] What is Jerich most proud of? · [07:17] Jerich’s best advice. · [13:22] Transitioning away from geek-speak. · [17:29] When Jerich developed the passion. · [20:28] The PRIME framework. · [25:20] What should be talked about with AI? · [29:09] What would Jerich change about the cybersecurity industry? · [30:33] Hiring the right people. · [33:37] How Jerich stays sharp. · [35:06] The value of vendors. Notable Quotes · “Not every issue warrants a ‘sky is falling’ alert.” · “When it comes time to leave, leave a legend.” · “We don’t exist without vendors.” Relevant Links Website: www.wm.com LinkedIn: Jerich Beason The future of cloud security. Simplify cloud security with Prisma Cloud, the Code to Cloud platform powered by Precision AI. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.