S2E7: Rock Lambros

In this episode of Resilient Cyber, Chris Hughes and Dr. Nikki Robinson speak with Rock Lambros, CEO and founder of Rock Cyber, about the evolution of the CISO role, how to bridge the gap between cybersecurity and business, and how to stay resilient in the face of changing threats. ⚙️

🔑 Key Highlights:

• Rock’s journey from a cybersecurity practitioner to founding Rock Cyber

• The evolution of the CISO role and the critical importance of business acumen

• How CISOs can balance technical skills with business strategy

• Reducing sales friction through cybersecurity frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001

• How CISOs can communicate cyber risk in business terms and drive organizational value

• The future of cybersecurity leadership and resources for aspiring CISOs

• Why cyber resiliency is about more than redundancy—it's about agility in times of stress

Rock also shares insights on his upcoming book The CISO Evolution and offers valuable advice for current and aspiring CISOs. Learn how to bridge the gap between cybersecurity and business strategy to thrive in today’s fast-paced tech landscape!