The Strategic CISO

Matt explores the transformative evolution of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role in the age of artificial intelligence. Once focused solely on safeguarding technology systems, CISOs are now emerging as strategic enablers of innovation and commercial growth.

As AI becomes central to enterprise strategy, CISOs are stepping beyond risk management to influence product development, customer trust, and revenue generation. They are embedding security into the AI development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that AI systems are secure, ethical, and scalable by design.

Matt also highlights how forward-thinking CISOs are embracing AI not just as a risk, but as a tool - leveraging it for threat detection, behavioural analytics, and automated response.

The article underscores a pivotal moment for the profession. CISOs who can bridge the gap between security and strategy are becoming indispensable to enterprise AI success, empowering organisations to innovate confidently and responsibly.

Matt specialises in recruiting CIOs and technology transformation leaders across manufacturing, aerospace & defence and industrial markets and specialises in CIO, CTO and Chief Data Officer and digital leadership appointments. 

See Matt's full interview with The AI Journal here:

The AI Journal: The Strategic CISO

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