Episode 336 Deep Dive: Joe Cozzupoli | The Boardroom View of CTI and Speaking the Language of Risk

Joe Cozzupoli is a Principal Security Advisor / Field CISO at Cosive with a focus on helping clients operationalise Cyber Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to reduce risk and deliver measurable business outcomes. With over 20 years in cyber security, Joe has led strategy and delivery for enterprises and government, translating board priorities into executable security programs and aligning identity, data protection, and cloud controls with organisational goals. Equally comfortable in the boardroom and at the whiteboard, he bridges business, architecture, and operations across Australia and internationally. Prior to joining Cosive, Joe held senior roles at Microsoft, Citrix, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco where he focused on AI and Data Security, cloud security, risk management, and executive engagement. He has served as a Virtual CISO and Security Architecture Advisor for complex transformations, including industrial and mining clients undergoing separation programs and Azure cloud migrations. Joe works extensively with Australian frameworks and regulations including the ACSC Essential Eight, APRA CPS 234, the SOCI Act, the PSPF, and ISO/IEC 27001, and partners with boards, CISOs, and delivery teams to operationalise pragmatic controls. A committed mentor to the next generation of practitioners, Joe has also completed ISACA training in AI Governance, AI Risk, and Auditing AI.