The role of the CISO has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Today’s security leaders are expected to be more than technologists or gatekeepers. They must be strategic thinkers, business enablers, and cultural leaders capable of navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Shefali Mookencherry, CISO at UIC, shares insights on why today’s CISOs must be business enablers, balancing technology, risk, business priorities, and organizational culture. The discussion explores how security leaders are moving beyond being the “department of no” to becoming trusted advisors who help organizations make informed decisions that support innovation and resilience.