Episode 13 - From the SOC to the Boardroom: Redefining CISO Leadership with Renata Vincoletto

In this episode, we sit down with Renata Vincoletto, Chief Information Security Officer at Civica, to explore what it truly means to lead with impact in today’s high-stakes cyber landscape. Renata shares her journey leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity and risk strategies that protect critical services and sensitive data, while navigating the realities of complex, mission-critical environments.Beyond her role as a CISO, Renata brings an executive and human-centered perspective through her work on advisory boards such as the Center for Cyber Safety and Education and Step8Up Group, and as Head Coach and Mentor for IMD’s Cyber Security Risk and Strategy program. She reflects on guiding C-level leaders through strategic cyber frameworks, building organizational resilience, and developing the next generation of security executives.With prior experience at Microsoft as a Cyber Security Advisor, SOC Manager, and trusted CISO advisor to Fortune 100 companies, Renata offers powerful insights on operating at scale, leading global teams, and balancing strategy with execution. This conversation highlights how empathy, inclusivity, and purpose-driven leadership are not just “nice to have,” but essential to securing our future.