Drafting Compliance Episode 18: 3PAO Accreditation Loss with CISO Joe Evangelisto

Cybersecurity has always been a critical task that must be handled effectively. However, cloud—and more recently—COVID 19—have exacerbated cybersecurity issues and changed the security landscape. In this episode of the podcast, Mike Kavis and guest, Ascent Solutions’ Kayne McGladrey, discuss cybersecurity in the context of cloud, and vis-à-vis the changes wrought by the pandemic. Kayne’s take is that the transition to cloud and the pandemic have exposed and magnified issues that have always been a problem, and that companies should not skimp on cybersecurity, in favor of spending on other “more pressing” projects. The key to success is to focus on data, automation, and risk assessment.

How did you get to become an expert in your key topics?

My first professional job was working as a programmer and systems administrator contracting with several government agencies. My view on information security at that time was informed by the startling lack of controls applied to people’s personal, medical, and financial information, and how the risk of abuse of those data could affect individuals and communities. I’ve had the opportunity since to work on cybersecurity technology and policy programs with small businesses, government agencies, the Fortune 500, and Global 1000 companies across three continents. Throughout that time, I’ve had the privilege of serving disabled veterans, minorities, and the LGBTQ community as a mentor, consultant, CISO, and public speaker. My current role requires I have a comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and statutory challenges aligned to current cybersecurity threats so that I can provide Clients with actionable strategies to manage their unique cyber risks.

“The future of work is not what we were collectively promised in the days before the pandemic. Despite being nearly two years into the global pandemic, organizations are still in the process of redefining how their offices should be used now and in the future, which has lead to a surge in the adoption of smart, digital technologies.”

In the following Q&A, I discuss these and other issues with Kayne McGladrey, IEEE senior member and field CISO at Hyperproof, who has more than 20 years of experience in building effective cybersecurity programs for organizations of all types, including Fortune 500 and Global 100 companies. But today Kayne is keen on water, addressing the developments, needs, and requirements regarding cybersecurity for those who steward the nation’s critical infrastructure.