No Budget, No Problem: How CISOs Lead, Win & Inspire in Cybersecurity

Stop trying to buy security. Start building influence. If you think the reason you aren't getting budget is because the company "doesn't get it," you are part of the problem. Global CISO from a leading FinTech exposes the uncomfortable truth: technical leaders are failing in the C-Suite because they lack the soft skills to navigate rejection. We break down exactly how to secure high-growth Fintechs when the Board says "No Budget," and why your third-party risk spreadsheet is giving you a false sense of security. 🔹 Guillaume Ehny is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Kroo Bank, bringing over a decade of strategic experience to the high-stakes world of Fintech. Having secured rapid-growth companies like GoHenry and Cashflows, he specializes in aligning security with aggressive business goals without becoming a "blocker." He also serves as a Board Member for VigiTrust Global Advisory. 🔥 YOU'LL HEAR: - The "Soft Skills" Lie: Why highly technical leaders struggle to survive in the C-Suite and the specific leadership traits that actually drive career growth. - The "No Budget" Strategy: How to build a robust Fintech security program and demonstrate ROI when the Board denies your funding. - Compliance vs. Reality: Why checking regulatory boxes is not the same as being secure, and how to balance risk-based decision making with audit requirements. - Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): 41% of breaches originate from vendors. We reveal why your current supply chain audit is failing to stop them. - Wasted Tech Spend: How to identify which security tools are draining your budget without reducing your risk exposure. - The "Summit Effect": Why closed-door peer networking shapes security strategy more than any vendor event or conference ever will. Perfect for: CISOs fighting for budget | Technical leaders transitioning to the Boardroom | Fintech professionals in high-growth startups | Risk managers handling third-party vendors 📅 Join us at the upcoming Cyber Leaders’ Summit: ✅ The first open to Leaders from the Financial Services sector on 28th January, Register interest here: https://www.cyber-leaderssummit.com/cyber-leaders-summit-financial-services ✅ The second open to leaders across all industries we invite you to join us on 21-22nd April in London. Register interest here: https://www.cyber-leaderssummit.com/cyber-leaders-summit-london 👋 Jay Adamson and Warren Atkinson thank you for joining us in the fight to make cyber security accessible to everyone. We encourage you to check out our Community and Growth Platform where you can access a wealth of Tools, Resource and Opportunity – It’s Free. ✅ Join Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiJ3kC2UDadnnLfP91u2K18XEiwV9n7J-l_-Dt8icUzP00bA/viewform 📺 WATCH MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@SECURECyberConnectCommunity/videos 🗓️ NEW EPISODES available every week. 🔔 We appreciate your support - Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to encourage diverse and inclusive knowledge sharing.