🧠 In this episode of CISO Insiders, we welcome Ray Espinoza, the CISO at Inspectiv.

Ray Espinoza discusses in detail key skills as a leader in the cybersecurity industry. Ray also answers some of the more hard-pressing questions about being a CISO and a leader in the organization while also striking a balance between life and work.

👇🏻 This special episode will tackle the following topics:

• Guiding and inspiring newcomers and aspiring professionals in their journey toward a career in cybersecurity.
• Essential insights on how to be an effective leader in the world of cybersecurity.
• Vital learning experiences and resources to support those pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

Highlights:

🔥 “I wish I would have learned much earlier what power it could bring to enable somebody else to find success. When I think back to the constant that has helped success in the industry is genuinely investing in the people and not expecting anything in return.”

🔥 “Continue to find a baseline and start to learn. I find myself as a life-long learner and I’m constantly asking questions and meeting new people. Lean into things like LinkedIn and your network. Find folks in the industry: others who are cybersecurity and technology leaders that are willing to provide guidance.”

🔥 “On-the-job training, building relationships and genuinely supporting others helped open up most doors in my career. Continuing to learn and the relationships have opened up more opportunities in this industry.”

⏱️Timestamps:

00:36 Guest Introduction and Professional Journey

03:15 Icebreaker questions

04:32 Is there one thing you wish you had known before starting your career?

07:24 Biggest failure and key learnings

11:45 What is the biggest accomplishment in your career?

14:28 Advice to younger listeners and anyone who wants to pursue a career in cybersecurity

17:34 What were the best resources that have helped you through your career?

21:05 What is one myth about your industry that you want to debunk?

23:15 What are the most important skills CISOs should have?

26:14 What are the main security concerns of CISOs these days?

30:15 How will the CISO role evolve 5 to 10 years from now?

37:28 What would be the best strategy for a vendor to connect with you?

42:23 Are there any influencers in the industry that you look up to that you would like to mention?

44:50 What’s the best way to connect with you online?

45:36 Final question - If money was not an issue, what would you do with your life?