Building Teams vs. Buying Talent: Insights from CISO Joey Rachid

The Professional CISO

Episode 30: Joey Rachid – Professionalizing the CISO Role & Building Strong Cyber Teams

In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat interviews Joey Rachid, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at UST. Joey takes us on a fascinating journey from his early days in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he first got involved with technology, to his rise as a cybersecurity leader in the consulting and services industry.

They discuss:

• The difference between building vs. buying cybersecurity talent

• The importance of professionalizing the CISO role in today’s business environment

• Joey’s views on how business acumen and an MBA can elevate your role as a CISO

• Effective leadership strategies for developing high-performing cybersecurity teams

• The future of the CISO role and what it means for aspiring security professionals

Whether you’re a current or aspiring CISO, Joey’s insights on leadership, risk management, and aligning cybersecurity with business objectives are invaluable for anyone looking to grow in the field. Tune in for a deep dive into the practical and strategic aspects of being a cybersecurity leader today.

Key Takeaways:

• Joey Rachid’s path from the Marine Corps to cybersecurity leadership

• Developing vs. hiring talent: Which is the better approach?

• How an MBA can boost your business credibility as a CISO

• The role of trust, competence, and character in effective leadership

• Future trends in cybersecurity leadership and the evolving CISO role

Resources & Links:

• Follow Joey Rachid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyrachid/

• Learn more about UST: https://www.ust.com/

• Follow The Professional CISO Podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-show

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@TheProfessionalCISO

• Visit our website: www.thpc.co

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

02:30 – Joey’s background: From Marine Corps to cybersecurity

06:45 – Building vs. buying talent in cybersecurity

10:30 – Why professionalizing the CISO role matters

15:00 – The value of an MBA in cybersecurity leadership

20:00 – Leading and developing high-performing teams

25:00 – Trust, character, and competence in leadership

30:00 – The future of the CISO role