{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/669a89f13bbdd745dc176402/68ef62ab5fb0875a11e91625?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bridging Technology and Business: Lessons in Cybersecurity Leadership with Neal Mullen","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/669a89f13bbdd745dc176402/1760518735515-48f8c04f-661d-4090-a562-32f9e9b5d51e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>For this episode of the Digital Trust podcast, Host Christian Redshaw welcomes CISO Neal Mullen of the HSE (Ireland). Neal details his evolution from a biomedical electrical engineer to a Global Head of Operational Resilience and ultimately, a CISO. His journey highlights the critical need for technical experts to acquire business acumen (pursued through diplomas and Master's degrees) to shift from technical tasks to strategic leadership. Influenced by a protective ethos, Neal's focus shifted from technical fixes to operational risk and business continuity. His key advice for IT professionals entering security today: avoid jargon, learn to speak the language of business risk, and utilize clear control frameworks.</p><p><br></p><p>#DigitalTrustPodcast #CISO #LeadershipJourney #OperationalResilience #BusinessAcumen #CybersecurityCareers #RiskManagement #Mentorship #TechToExec</p>","author_name":"Christian Redshaw"}