A Their Story conversation with Sean Martin, Marco Ciappelli, and Demetrios Lazarikos (Laz) from Blue Lava

This is certainly not a new or revolutionary statement: "Words Matter." What is new nowadays is the pace at which our business, relationships, and society change. Technology is fueling many of these changes, and we are all learning new ways as we go. As we're trying to figure out what we are doing and where we're going to go next, the words we use to describe the world around us matter even more than ever. There's a moral to this story, and Laz's words matter immensely for those seeking to run an information security program that not only protects the business but also helps it achieve its objectives.

A Their Story conversation with Sean Martin and the 4 founders from Blue Lava

This is one of those origin stories that we love to share on ITSPmagazine. While each company's story is unique, inspiring, and beautiful in its own way, this one is told by the four friends that happen to be those that had a dream and turned it into reality. It is an extraordinary moment for the four of the co-founders to tell us how Blue Lava came to be and for us to share it with all of you.

A Their Story conversation with Sean Martin and Demetrios Lazarikos (Laz) + Andy Hoernecke from Blue Lava

Listen in to learn more from Laz and Andy as they share their experiences and expertise. Join us to examine what it means for InfoSec teams to achieve maturity and how a comprehensive program framework can help the group begin their journey by setting a baseline and establishing maturity measurements.

A Their Story conversation with Sean Martin, "Rock" Lambros of RockCyber, and Jen Sanford from Blue Lava

CISOs tend to talk to other technical personnel and don’t get involved in business conversations on a regular basis. To succeed in their role, however, CISOs need to get out from behind their keyboards and start discussions with executives so they can begin to translate what they do in security into what the business wants to hear. But finding those connection points between technology and the business is difficult.

With this story, Martin, Lambros and Sanford focus on strategy and planning because that’s what helps CISOs evolve into the role they want now and into the future. But it doesn’t happen magically. Only through understanding, research, and action, can CISOs reach that point.

It’s time to make your own magic happen. Have a listen.