Interviews

A curated collection of conversations exploring ideas, experiences, and perspectives shaping the cyber security recruitment industry.

Karla Reffold

Interview with a CIO: Karla Reffold, Chief Insight Officer at Surefire Cyber

Lydia sits down with Karla Reffold, Chief Insight Officer at Surefire Cyber, to discuss diversity in cybersecurity, the growing role of AI and why high-quality data will be critical to the industry’s future.

Interview with a CISO: Jack Leidecker, CISO at Gong

Insights from Jack Leidecker, CISO at Gong, about building a security programme from the ground up, supporting hyper-growth, aligning security with go-to-market, and what aspiring CISOs need to know before stepping into the role.

An Interview with Adrian Salas

Adrian is known for building high-performing cybersecurity programs in just months. His passion is in mitigating risk, enhancing efficiency, and turning security into a catalyst for business growth.

Interview with Bill & Mike: Security as a Growth Engine (Part 2)

Insights from Mike Zachman and Bill Briggs. Our first article focused on the evolution of CISO leadership, part two dives deeper into the operational and commercial realities behind that leadership.

Interview with Bill & Mike: The CISO as Culture-Builder (Part 1)

Insights from Mike Zachman and Bill Briggs who explore how the role of a CISO has evolved on both sides of the Atlantic despite different market dynamics between the US and Europe.

An Interview with Andy Sharma

Andy Sharma is a PE-proven CIO, CISO, and CTO who helps investors and management teams turn cybersecurity and compliance into enterprise value.
Daniel Rathbun

An Interview with Daniel Rathbun

Daniel Rathbun is a dynamic and accomplished Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with 20 years of experience helping organizations reduce risk and enhance resilience.