CXO Spotlight

Arizona State University CISO Makes Security a Business Function to Speed Research Safely

Lester Godsey, Chief Information Security Officer for Arizona State University, explains why the CISO role is evolving from a defensive gatekeeper to a strategic business enabler, and how modern security leaders can adapt for success.
Island News Desk
October 9, 2025

How CISOs are moving beyond blocking threats to protecting revenue in the battle against 'Shadow IT'

Ross Young, former CISO of Caterpillar Financial and current CISO in Residence at Team8, on how the rise of "Shadow AI" and "vibe coding" has rendered traditional cybersecurity playbooks obsolete.
Island News Desk
September 18, 2025

Beyond AI Washing: How one Chief Legal Officer is building a blueprint for responsible innovation

Michelle Fleming, Chief Legal Officer at Bell Techlogix, discusses responsible AI use and proactive risk management.
Island News Desk
September 18, 2025

Rinki Sethi on 'Shadow AI' and the new frontier of enterprise risk and opportunity

Rinki Sethi, Upwind's Chief Security & Strategy Officer, discusses the viral nature of AI adoption compared to Shadow IT.
Island News Desk
September 18, 2025

Protecting productivity as AI adoption outpaces governance: Colgate University CISO Blake Penn

Blake Penn, CISO at Colgate University, highlights the risks of using consumer-grade AI tools for company work without understanding data implications.
Island News Desk
September 18, 2025

AI has turned every CISO decision into a gamble between speed and security risk

Daniel Uzupis of MEP Cybersecurity discussses how cybersecurity decisions are driven by pressure and risk-taking rather than policy.
Island News Desk
September 18, 2025
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