The Path to CISO

What does the future of the Security Operations Center (SOC) look like in an AI-driven world?In this episode of the Cybersecurity Business Podcast, hosts Kevin Pouche and Ryan Spelman sit down with Kamal Shah, CEO and Co-Founder of Prophet AI, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity operations.As security teams face increasing alert volumes, analyst burnout, sophisticated AI-powered threats, and a shortage of skilled talent, organizations are searching for new ways to scale their defenses. Kamal shares his perspective on the evolution of the AI-powered SOC, how AI agents are changing threat investigations and incident response, and why the future of cybersecurity may be about elevating human roles rather than eliminating them.The conversation explores the challenges of modern security operations, the realities behind the AI hype cycle, how organizations are using AI to accelerate analyst development, and what security leaders should be doing today to prepare for rapidly evolving threats. Kamal also offers insights into how attackers are leveraging AI, the growing urgency around AI adoption, and why many organizations are moving from experimentation to implementation.

As AI moves from experimentation to business-critical, security leaders are being forced to think about risk in new ways.In this episode, Kevin Pouche is joined by Cassandra Mack, CISO at TensorWave, to break down why AI infrastructure and compute are becoming central to the modern security conversation. Cassandra explains how these environments introduce new challenges around reliability, cost, and visibility and why traditional approaches don’t always apply.They also discuss how the role of the CISO is evolving, from enabling innovation to guiding long-term strategy, and what it takes to keep pace as AI continues to scale across the business.https://www.klogixsecurity.com/podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/klogix-llc

Kevin Pouche, COO of K logix, sits down with Jeff Spear, CISO at Tufin. The two explore the path to becoming a CISO, what changes when you step into the role, and how modern security leaders are balancing risk, business enablement, and AI-driven transformation.https://www.klogixsecurity.com/podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/klogix-llc

Kevin Pouche, COO of K logix, sits down, Sean Dobson, CISO & CTO at Wafra, who joins us to share how he’s reshaping security and business operations through AI. From launching an internal AI working group to using deepfakes for employee training, Sean offers a practical look at change management, experimentation, and leadership in the age of intelligent automation.https://www.klogixsecurity.com/podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/klogix-llc

Kevin Pouche, COO of K logix, sits down, Jason Loomis, CISO at Freshworks, who shares what it takes to lead through constant change from AI disruption to shifting workforce dynamics. He breaks down why future-proofing isn’t just about tools and tech, but about mindset, communication, and adaptability.Jason also reflects on the evolving skill sets security teams need today, the realities of AI governance, and why storytelling might be your most powerful leadership tool.https://www.klogixsecurity.com/podcast

Kevin Pouche, COO of K logix, sits down sits down with K logix's own Ryan Spelman, Managing Director of Cyber Risk, for a deep dive into the most pressing CISO priorities shaping the second half of 2025.Drawing on research from K logix's conversations with dozens of CISOs across industries, Ryan breaks down five key areas defining modern cybersecurity leadership: AI governance, identity sprawl, business alignment, tooling optimization, and building a lasting security culture. With nearly two decades of consulting experience, Ryan offers both strategic perspective and practical advice on how CISOs can navigate these fast-moving trends with confidence.Schedule a call to learn how these trends impact your business here: https://www.klogixsecurity.com/contactRead our blog about 2025 CISO Trends: https://www.klogixsecurity.com/blog/ciso-perspectives-2025-trends-reshaping-cybersecurity

Kevin Pouche, COO of K logix, sits down with Alex Cunningham, CISO at Advisor360°, to discuss his leadership journey from the British Army to the boardroom. Alex shares how early experiences shaped his leadership style, why diversity builds stronger teams, and how CISOs can drive influence regardless of where they sit in the org chart.

Kevin Pouche, COO of K logix, sits down with Bob Litterer, CISO at Teradyne, who shares practical strategies for cutting through vendor noise, aligning security investments with business needs, and effectively communicating cybersecurity value to leadership.Learn more about K logix: https://www.klogixsecurity.com/Follow K logixLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/klogix-llcX (Twitter): https://x.com/Klogix#Cybersecurity #CISO #CybersecurityLeadership #CyberBudgets #RiskManagement

Kevin Pouche, COO of K logix, sits down with Jacob Combs, VP of Cybersecurity and CISO at Tandem Diabetes Care who shares insights on optimizing small security teams, emphasizing agility, prioritization, innovation, and leveraging automation while avoiding burnout.Learn more about K logix: https://www.klogixsecurity.com/Follow K logixLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/klogix-llcX (Twitter): https://x.com/Klogix#Cybersecurity #CISO #CybersecurityLeadership #SmallSecurityTeam #RiskManagement

Kevin Pouche, COO of K logix, sits down with Karen Higgins-Carter, Board Director and Chief Technology & Digital Officer, to discuss building the Cybersecurity Dream Team—how to navigate the talent shortage, develop key skills, and retain the best professionals in a competitive market.Learn more about K logix: https://www.klogixsecurity.com/Follow K logix Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/klogix-llcX (Twitter): https://x.com/Klogix#Cybersecurity #CISO #CybersecurityLeadership #CyberJobs #CybersecurityTalent #WomeninCybersecurity