Every security leader knows the pressure...sky-high expectations, mounting legal risks, and a paycheck that doesn’t match the responsibility.

In this episode, we’re calling it like it is, most CISOs are underpaid, undervalued, and dangerously exposed. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Aftab and Scott break down the real-world strategies top-tier CISOs use to negotiate for what they’re actually worth. From equity and D&O insurance to budget control and board access, we’re exposing the hidden levers that make or break a compensation package…and your career.

Tune in to learn:

• The legal protections every CISO should be negotiating (and why most aren’t)

• How to evaluate salary vs. equity, and make the call that fits your goals

• What to do when your title is shiny, but your influence is hollow

• Real-world scenarios where you’ll have to decide: take the deal, push back, or walk

Whether you’re fielding offers now or preparing for your next big move, this episode will change how you approach every compensation conversation moving forward.

Security is serious. Your paycheck should reflect that.