Mastering Cyber Risk: Matthew Alderman on Cybersecurity, Leadership & Building CyberSaint

Send us Fan MailJoin Joe as he reconnects with Matthew Alderman, Chief Product Officer at CyberSaint, in this insightful episode of the podcast! With over 250 episodes under his belt, Joe dives deep with Matthew, a cybersecurity veteran, podcast host, and advisor, to explore:CyberSaint’s Game-Changing Approach: How CyberSaint uses historical loss data to revolutionize cyber risk quantification, helping CISOs justify budgets with real financial metrics.Career Insights: Matthew shares his journey, from running startups to advising new ventures, and how he balances multiple roles (CPO, podcast host, advisor, and family man).Leadership & Communication: Why CISOs need to speak the language of business to earn a seat at the boardroom table.Practical Tips: Advice on avoiding burnout, building a mentorship network, and leveraging your personal brand in cybersecurity. Free Cyber Risk Analysis: Visit CyberSaint.io to benchmark your organization’s cyber risk against industry peers. Connect with Matthew: Find him on LinkedIn Matthew Alderman or X @Maldermania Listen to Matthew’s Podcast: Check out Business Security Weekly at securityweekly.com/BSW.Chapters00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Podcasting Journey02:19 Balancing Multiple Roles and Responsibilities05:44 The Importance of Personal Well-being07:53 Career Goals and Retirement Aspirations10:31 Integrating Consulting and Podcasting11:55 The Value of Mentorship in Professional Growth15:02 Building Trust and Reputation in Networking16:39 Leveraging Podcasting for Career Opportunities18:20 Innovations in Cyber Risk Management23:07 Integrating Risk and Control Data25:30 The Importance of Risk Quantification28:33 Communicating Cyber Risk to the Board30:41 CISO's Role in Business Strategy33:03 Free Cyber Risk Analysis Offering36:20 Customizing Risk Models39:58 Real-Time Risk Monitoring42:24 Targeting Public Companies for Cyber Risk Solutions45:14 Closing Thoughts and Future DirectionsSubscribe for more cybersecurity insights, leadership tips, and industry trends! Drop your thoughts in the comments below—how do you approach cyber risk in your organization?Support the showFollow the Podcast on Social Media!Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/joseph675128YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcastAffiliates➡️ OffGrid Faraday Bags: https://offgrid.co/?ref=gabzvajh➡️ OffGrid Coupon Code: JOE➡️ Unplugged Phone: https://unplugged.com/Unplugged's UP Phone - The performance you expect, with the privacy you deserve. Meet the alternative. Use Code UNFILTERED at checkout*See terms and conditions at affiliated webpages. Offers are subject to change. These are affiliated/paid promotions.