Securing Today’s Cyber Landscape, One ‘Pokémon’ at a Time

In this interview, Jamie Rossato, CISO at Lion Co expresses the challenge of today’s cyber security landscape by likening it to catching Pokémon, where security professionals are expected to deal with a wide array of vulnerabilities and risks across various domains.

The breadth of responsibilities extends from data security and privacy to managing third-party access and IoT security. This “catch them all” mentality poses a significant challenge for CISOs, potentially lasting for the next decade.

Despite the unrealistic expectations placed on CISOs, Jamie suggests that many stakeholders, including executives and boards, may not fully grasp the complexity of the role.

The expanding technological landscape, coupled with organisational size, contributes to this lack of understanding.

Moreover, even with comprehensive security measures in place, a single security lapse could lead to significant reputational damage for the CISO and the organisation as a whole.

To effectively communicate the level of risk and responsibility…