Mastering Cyber Risk: Matthew Alderman on Cybersecurity, Leadership & Building CyberSaint
Description
Join 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.
Chapters
00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Podcasting Journey
02:19 Balancing Multiple Roles and Responsibilities
05:44 The Importance of Personal Well-being
07:53 Career Goals and Retirement Aspirations
10:31 Integrating Consulting and Podcasting
11:55 The Value of Mentorship in Professional Growth
15:02 Building Trust and Reputation in Networking
16:39 Leveraging Podcasting for Career Opportunities
18:20 Innovations in Cyber Risk Management
23:07 Integrating Risk and Control Data
25:30 The Importance of Risk Quantification
28:33 Communicating Cyber Risk to the Board
30:41 CISO's Role in Business Strategy
33:03 Free Cyber Risk Analysis Offering
36:20 Customizing Risk Models
39:58 Real-Time Risk Monitoring
42:24 Targeting Public Companies for Cyber Risk Solutions
45:14 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
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