Build security into the business, not around it
The most effective cybersecurity programs are not created in isolation. They are built through partnership with the teams responsible for driving the business forward.
For CSOs, that means getting involved earlier, before technology decisions are finalized, before new platforms are deployed, and before security becomes a last-minute review. It means building relationships with business leaders, understanding their priorities, and identifying where security can help them achieve their goals.
Whether supporting healthcare systems, research environments, educational institutions, or corporate workplaces, cybersecurity leaders should work alongside operational teams to understand how technology enables their work and where risks may emerge.
