https://www.cisoevolution.com/home2 daily 0.75 2021-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1626381509556-572FTW5N349N1NB33HQK/ITSP%2BLogo%2B2020%2BJPG%2Brectangular.jpeg Home - ITSP Magazine Podcast EPISODE SUMMARY We chat with Rock and Matthew about their passion, the book's purpose, and the writing process. Just as you might recommend to someone in (or entering) a CISO role, they are following some of their own advice along this journey. EPISODE NOTES According to our guests, cybersecurity leaders who experience the following symptoms fail to convince business leaders that cybersecurity risk is, in fact, business risk: Failure to garner trust from executive leadership Mis-aligned expectations around risk appetite and capital allocation Misperception of cybersecurity's role in the business Demoralization of your team in the face of cyber risk acceptance Increased stress and anxiety from managing an underfunded program Rock Lambros and Matthew Sharp have had many years of experience performing and analyzing the CISO role. With their combined knowledge, they decided to write a book—to craft a new guide, if you will—describing what the next evolution of the CISO must be about. In short, the change must result in the creation of a business-minded executive—even more so than the individual having a strong technical background. However, as with many things in life, it's not always just about reaching the end to produce a specific result. More often than not, it is about the journey to get there, continuing to learn along the way, and paying all of that forward as the final outcome is pursued. We chat with Rock and Matthew about their passion, the book purpose, and the writing process. Just as you might recommend to someone in (or entering) a CISO role, they are following some of their own advice along this journey: Break out of their own silos to capture the depth of knowledge of both the CISO and business communities Ditch preconceptions and outdated assumptions that may hold back this transformation; not just in terms of timing but also in scope Move beyond presenting the "how" and "why" as separate elements. With stories, CISOs can both relate to AND implement against To this end, Rock and Matthew suggest that the internal battlefield for the new CISO is won on the following 3 fronts: Foundational Business Knowledge Communication & Education Leadership Join us as we uncover what it takes to truly understand a topic such that it can be written about in a published piece of work. There's more to it than meets the eye, and the learnings from a well-formed book could provide those nuggets this role needs to transform and succeed now, and into the future. https://www.cisoevolution.com/book daily 0.75 2022-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1628001903612-XVU9RANGSX4JYKWZESD8/9781119782483_3d_spine.jpg Book - For those who are CISOs or aspire to be, this new book by Rock Lambros and Matthew Sharp speaks directly to what we must understand in terms of the business side of cybersecurity leadership. We must be able to understand and speak the language of business, in order to be able to make our security program the best it can be, and provide the best value to our organization from the cyber function. Both Rock and Matt are experts on this, and this new book will likely become the textbook for CISOs, beyond the technical. -Randall Frietzsche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1626392278624-S57L4B2FC6Y87C5FEDY0/available_at_amazon_1200x600_Nvz5h2M.png Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1628279777783-1FTT22M65C8EZPPGQST8/1+-+new+release.jpeg Book - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.cisoevolution.com/downloads daily 0.75 2022-01-23 https://www.cisoevolution.com/home daily 1.0 2022-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1626645556720-S3UJ7058V3PJ4K9N3ZYY/authors.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1628024309448-14YAUAJWR129UVECUTEW/9781119782483_3d.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1628024482649-VYND8XR0XUYWIYMYGM39/macos_big_sur_download_folder_icon_186042.png Home https://www.cisoevolution.com/authors daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1646275982530-EIQEBDWJMQPBX6WC0BBG/IMG_3999.jpeg Authors - Matthew K. Sharp As a 2x CISO, Matt currently leads the information security function for Logicworks. His role includes information security governance, risk management, architecture, and compliance. Previously, Matt served as a strategic advisor to CISOs of Fortune 500 and global institutions. He has been a featured speaker at the FTC Hearings on Data Security, RSA Conference, HITRUST Conference, the Rocky Mountain Information Security Conference, various AWS Summits, as well as a variety of podcasts and local security association chapter events. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Colorado and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Colorado State University. He has served on advisory boards for Ithaca College, Cavirin Systems, NopSec, and Coalfire, as well as serving as a board volunteer for the NY Metro CSA chapter. Matt is a co-author of "The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/6b60798a-5292-4309-be9d-4d889ca517c6/Rock-+5Z5A0027+-+4x6.jpg Authors - kyriakos “Rock” lambros Kyriakos “Rock” Lambros, stands at the forefront of AI and cybersecurity and technology innovation, specializing in integrating AI and cybersecurity strategy and governance to revolutionize organizational security programs. As the CEO and founder of RockCyber, he leverages over two decades of expertise to pioneer cybersecurity solutions that align seamlessly with core business goals, enhancing security postures across diverse sectors such as energy, eCommerce, government, banking, and manufacturing. Rock’s strategic leadership has propelled major global corporations like MPLX, eBay, and General Dynamics towards minimizing risks while maximizing operational efficiency. He excels in crafting state-of-the-art security programs that integrate advanced threat intelligence, robust governance, risk management, and proactive incident responses. His significant contributions to high-stakes mergers and acquisitions underscore his mastery in securing critical infrastructures during key business transformations. Rock earned a MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Arizona State University and a B.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Rock also enriches the cybersecurity community with thought leadership, volunteerism and mentorship. This work illuminates the critical role of cybersecurity in business strategy, positioning it as essential reading within the industry. An active member of ISSA, ISC2, the Cloud Security Alliance, and OWASP, Rock is not just a strategist but a futurist who effectively communicates complex AI and cybersecurity challenges in a clear, compelling manner. His insights foster informed, strategic decisions at the highest levels of corporate governance, making him an invaluable asset to any board seeking to navigate the intricate landscapes of modern cybersecurity and AI integration. https://www.cisoevolution.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-09-28 https://www.cisoevolution.com/consulting daily 0.75 2021-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1633134669411-NN1FV913SIJVZ2X89E5D/GettyImages-185277360.jpg Consulting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1633134786961-XKHNMDKDS88F17UK8SDY/GettyImages-824298136.jpg Consulting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1633134937242-HS9R2URDNSUHQSMWELY0/GettyImages-1056743138.jpg Consulting https://www.cisoevolution.com/media daily 0.75 2025-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/f1fa08fa-ab4e-4f8d-bf33-2d76f90aec29/humans_of_infosec.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/26fb3d45-a5fa-43e4-a3e6-1ec1e83ed9d7/ITSP.jpeg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/20ce5473-0ae4-41de-902c-cda9553397f3/resilient+cyber.jpeg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/79c5a32b-9464-4d3a-b100-95a57fceb235/Value+Looks+Different+To+Everyone.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/6075e773-acd0-4ba6-84a4-cb3e410a4968/DTSR.jpeg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/5296680a-8bf5-41ad-81b4-d31b4f6cf18a/Screenshot+2023-03-18+at+1.30.25+PM.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/9dd3fb84-6853-48b0-8e9b-4fa2d6abac90/interview-selects-cover-art.jpg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/9b704106-4a3e-4553-adaa-07dc1056cd66/Screenshot+2023-03-18+at+1.41.31+PM.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/e227e3f5-30a8-4562-8a12-abe1e19e46d9/live-webinar-cyber-risk-intelligence-how-to-make-actionable-showcase_image-2-w-4242.jpg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/89a45fd3-3ceb-4240-8d03-7d169af8c4ad/Screenshot+2023-03-18+at+1.56.27+PM.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/76ebd814-ca6d-48ef-b0cc-bc71b4980dee/Screenshot+2023-03-18+at+2.00.43+PM.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/87a8eb84-db0f-442c-aeb0-9c3846ce3e90/Screenshot+2023-03-18+at+2.13.05+PM.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/98f66d6b-bb6c-4ac3-9beb-f175809d4ce4/canon.jpeg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/494dc351-8b43-40c7-b5e3-2b589118ae9b/Screenshot+2023-03-18+at+2.25.03+PM.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/6f365af6-fad2-42d9-84ef-91732de98fc3/rmisc.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/0a93181d-923c-4038-934f-a009a76287be/Screenshot+2023-03-18+at+2.40.34+PM.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/1ebc185b-0aea-4edd-8309-2cc179d8084b/cloud-security-today.jpeg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/9b21b577-4087-42fe-adf3-fb0781ef1b70/cst-vertical.jpeg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/a70c91e0-b9f3-4b0e-955c-288857363c32/X4_Talks.jpeg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/e7157901-17cc-459f-b2db-f83c94514e54/Getting+Into+Security+-+LI.jpeg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/a298451f-893e-4446-a7c8-ef143d7fddd2/Yellow+%26+Black+Earn+Money+YouTube+Thumbnail%2853%29.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/7a5cb941-3972-4128-a319-73490b8ab493/Screenshot+2023-12-20+at+6.40.43%E2%80%AFPM.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/33ba25e2-e145-4c99-8d67-3dad20e18e71/1200x1200_Social_Media_Tile_cyber_apps_customer_webinar_banners.png Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/4008579a-42a1-443f-bc07-e86ce4b09cfb/IMG_8729.jpeg Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60e70d11e89ea12f683bb38a/5d4a1bc8-0609-4096-ab3f-46eb1f0a7265/Screenshot+2025-03-30+at+7.15.08%E2%80%AFAM.png Media