In this episode, Dejan Kosutic, CEO at Advisera, chats with Thom Langford, CTO of the EMEA region at Rapid7 and a director at (TL)2 Security. Thom shares invaluable insights from his 30-year career in cybersecurity, focusing on creating a business-aligned cybersecurity strategy and building a cybersecurity culture. Learn why understanding your business is crucial for effective cybersecurity, how to integrate security without hindering business operations, and ways to leverage cybersecurity as a competitive advantage. Thom also discusses the importance of risk management and how to effectively communicate cybersecurity needs to senior leadership.

Links from the episode:
- Conformio software to streamline and scale ISO 27001 implementation and maintenance for your clients: https://advisera.co/Conformio-software
- White label documentation toolkits for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other ISO standards to create all the required documents for your clients: https://advisera.co/page-all-toolkits
- Accredited Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer courses for various standards and frameworks to show your expertise to potential clients: https://advisera.co/Consultant-Courses
- Company Training Academy with numerous videos for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other frameworks to organize training and awareness programs for your client’s workforce: https://advisera.co/page-Company-Training-Account 
- Beginner's Course for ISO, Cybersecurity, and AI Consultants: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHwD3nQun7caKFq80LxNNYKIabATlyA7t
- How to Grow Your Cybersecurity, ISO, or AI Consultancy: Advanced Course:https://advisera.co/GrowYourConsultancyTraining 

• (00:00 ) - Interview with Thom Langford


• (01:18 ) - Understanding Cybersecurity Strategy


• (04:00 ) - Implementing Effective Cybersecurity Measures


• (08:56 ) - Risk Management in Cybersecurity


• (17:02 ) - Cybersecurity as a Competitive Advantage


• (28:31 ) - Security Professionals' Role in Business


• (30:13 ) - People-Centered Security


• (33:58 ) - Effective Training Strategies


• (37:49 ) - Creating a Security Culture


• (42:01 ) - The Power of Storytelling and Humor


• (51:53 ) - Resources for Consultants