CISO Conversations: Julien Soriano (Box) and Chris Peake (Smartsheet)

October 15, 2024 at 09:57AM CISOs Julien Soriano from Box and Chris Peake from Smartsheet share insights on the journey to becoming a successful CISO, their roles, and future trends in cybersecurity leadership. The discussion emphasizes the evolving nature of the CISO position within organizations. **Meeting Takeaways: CISO Conversations featuring Julien Soriano (Box) and Chris … Read more

CrowdStrike Hits Back at Action1 Following $1 Billion Acquisition Rumors

August 22, 2024 at 08:45AM CrowdStrike denied engaging in significant acquisition talks with Action1 amidst rumors of a potential $1 billion deal. This followed an email from Action1’s CEO confirming CrowdStrike’s interest in the acquisition. However, Action1 ultimately rejected the acquisition, prompting CrowdStrike to refute the claims, stating they only had one brief conversation and … Read more

CISO as a CTO: When and Why It Makes Sense

May 10, 2024 at 02:36PM Enterprises are realizing that CISO’s skills in developing risk-based cyber programs can be applied to other C-suite roles. This suggests a growing appreciation for the transferability of CISO’s expertise across leadership positions. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that enterprises are realizing that the skills and experience of a … Read more

Microsoft Hires Sam Altman and OpenAI’s New CEO Vows to Investigate His Firing

November 20, 2023 at 09:33AM Microsoft has hired Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, two key figures from OpenAI, to lead its new advanced AI research team. Altman’s firing from OpenAI caused tension within the company, leading new CEO Emmett Shear to promise an investigation. Despite the rift, both Shear and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella remain … Read more