CISO Voices / Weekly / Week 46
What security leaders said, week 46
November 9, 2026 to November 15, 2026 · 29 entries from 18 leaders
Themes in our own words, drawn up on November 13, 2026 while the week was still running from our labels and titles only, never from the posts themselves. Every person here is someone our record names as the current holder of a top security seat; role and company come from our record.
Security Leadership Perspectives
Covers CISO technical skill expectations, decision-making accountability, and personal growth within security leadership roles.
November 12, 2026· Podcast appearance, Defense in Depth
Colin Anderson, Chief Information Security Officer at Dayforce
On whether security leaders need hands-on technical expertise
CISOs Have to Be Technical. Why Is This Even an Argument?
Listen at Defense in Depth ↗November 10, 2026· LinkedIn post
Sean Cassidy, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Plaid
On a security leadership topic
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 10, 2026· Podcast appearance, CISO Series Podcast
Ann Barron-DiCamillo, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer at U.S. Bank
On diffused accountability for security decision-making
I Can't Be Blamed If We Never Decide Who's Responsible
Listen at CISO Series Podcast ↗November 9, 2026· LinkedIn post
Mandy Andress, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Elastic
On security leadership growth and self-perception over time
Read on LinkedIn ↗
AI In Cybersecurity
Discusses artificial intelligence applications and considerations within cybersecurity operations and practices.
November 10, 2026· LinkedIn post
Steve Frank, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at KPMG / KPMG Americas
Read on LinkedIn ↗
Recognition And Awareness
Addresses team recognition for an industry award and observance of cybersecurity awareness month.
November 12, 2026· LinkedIn post
Alan Rosa, SVP and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at CVS Health
On recognition for team contributions behind an award
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 11, 2026· LinkedIn post
Sean Cassidy, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Plaid
On cybersecurity awareness month
Read on LinkedIn ↗
Brief Social Post
A short reactive social media post without additional topic context provided.
November 10, 2026· X post · @secengjeff
Jeff Lyon, Chief Information Security Officer at Remitly
Read on X ↗
Also this week
21 entries added to the record after these themes were drawn up.
November 13, 2026· Podcast appearance, Super Cyber Friday Express
Colin Anderson, Chief Information Security Officer at Dayforce
On anticipating and managing future cybersecurity crisis moments
Hacking the Next Inevitable Cyber Panic
Listen at Super Cyber Friday Express ↗November 12, 2026· LinkedIn post
Gordon Groschl, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at City of Hope
On identity and access management (IAM) in security architecture
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 12, 2026· LinkedIn post
Iain Mulholland, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Salesforce
On agentic AI-driven attacks and emerging threat trends
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 12, 2026· LinkedIn post
Eric Freeman, Chief Information Security Officer at WRITER
On attending and speaking at VantaCon
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 12, 2026· LinkedIn post
Gordon Groschl, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at City of Hope
On cybersecurity architecture leadership
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 12, 2026· LinkedIn post
Aman Sirohi, Chief Information Security Officer at Cyberhaven
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 12, 2026· LinkedIn post
Rinki Sethi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Upwind
On cybersecurity and cloud security
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 12, 2026· LinkedIn post
Aman Sirohi, Chief Information Security Officer at Cyberhaven
On military veteran hiring in cybersecurity
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 12, 2026· LinkedIn post
Rinki Sethi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Upwind
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 12, 2026· X post · @rinkisethi
Rinki Sethi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Upwind
On a cloud security product launch
Read on X ↗November 11, 2026· LinkedIn post
Laura Deaner, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Depository Trust Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 11, 2026· LinkedIn post
Eric Freeman, Chief Information Security Officer at WRITER
On a security leadership topic
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 11, 2026· LinkedIn post
Brian Fricke, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AutoNation
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 11, 2026· LinkedIn post
Alfredo Hickman, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Kai
On Veterans Day and military service recognition
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 11, 2026· LinkedIn post
Tera Ladner, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer at Aflac
On the EWF Global 2026 annual conference and shaping future industry trends
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 10, 2026· LinkedIn post
Iain Mulholland, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Salesforce
On Salesforce platform security
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 10, 2026· LinkedIn post
Brian Harrell, Vice President and Chief Security Officer at FirstEnergy
On a security leadership topic
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 10, 2026· LinkedIn post
Ann Barron-DiCamillo, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer at U.S. Bank
On accountability and decision-making responsibility in security leadership
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 10, 2026· LinkedIn post
Alfredo Hickman, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Kai
On the Marine Corps birthday and Semper Fidelis tradition
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 10, 2026· LinkedIn post
Eric Freeman, Chief Information Security Officer at WRITER
On a security leadership topic
Read on LinkedIn ↗November 10, 2026· LinkedIn post
Aanchal Gupta, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Adobe
On AI security and agentic AI in cybersecurity
Read on LinkedIn ↗