State of Security, by Access Point Consulting, brings together seasoned experts in the fields of security consulting, regulatory compliance, and security operations. Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or security enthusiast, this podcast offers valuable insights and actionable advice.
Learn more at accesspointconsulting.com.
State of Security, by Access Point Consulting, brings together seasoned experts in the fields of security consulting, regulatory compliance, and security operations. Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or security enthusiast, this podcast offers valuable insights and actionable advice.
Learn more at accesspointconsulting.com.

Summary
Geoff Hancock joined Allan Alford on The Cyber Ranch Podcast to discuss effective communication strategies for CISOs. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing clarity in communication, using strategic storytelling, and practicing crisis communication. They also highlight the significance of engaging stakeholders proactively, leveraging data in decision-making, and bolstering leadership presence. Additionally, they discuss the value of emphasizing followership and establishing a feedback loop. The conversation concludes with a discussion on using tools and strategies for effective communication, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the concept of a management operating system.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:51 Strategic storytelling
08:25 Crisis communication
11:42 Engaging stakeholders proactively
13:37 Leveraging data in decision-making
16:28 Bolstering leadership presence
25:34 Establishing a feedback loop
31:24 Using tools and strategies for effective communication