What help do CISOs need in 2024? | Guest Alicia Olson

Alicia Olson, VP of Communications at Optiv, is today's guest. Olson came to cybersecurity from the oil and gas sector. She tells us how she got interested in communications for security professionals, explains how she turned Optiv’s distributed workforce into a cohesive unit and gives CISOs some crucial advice and ideas for dealing with that moment that no one wants to have to explain — the inevitable security breach. 0:00 - What do CISOs need in 2024?1:40 - Working in communications3:50 - Average workday as a VP of communications6:56 - Cybersecurity issues with communications 9:50 - Why work in cybersecurity communications? 13:00 - How to enter cybersecurity communication roles17:50 - Women mentoring women in cybersecurity 19:35 - Supporting DEI in cybersecurity23:00 - Biggest problems for CISOs in 202425:05 - Missing CISO skills you should learn27:38 - Remediation in cybersecurity communication29:30 - Olson's best piece of career advice30:15 - Learn more about Optiv30:55 - Outro– Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.