In this episode of A Day in the Life of a Security Leader, I speak with Hilal Ahmad Lone, an experienced CISO and cybersecurity leader whose career spans fintech, gaming, travel technology, cloud-native platforms, and digital assets.
Watch the complete conversation: A Day in the Life of a Security Leader: Hilal Ahmad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps9UoMy3RKE
Hilal shares his fascinating journey from studying human genetics to entering networking, email security, product security, strategy, and eventually cybersecurity leadership. We discuss: 🔐 How a background in genetics led to cybersecurity 🌍 Lessons from working across very different industries 🚦When a CISO should say “no” and how to justify it ⚖️ Balancing business goals, ethics, privacy, and security 🧘 Why patience and context are essential leadership skills 🚀 What future CISOs must learn in the age of AI and quantum computing 🛡️ Why strong security fundamentals will always matter
If you’re a security practitioner, aspiring CISO, technology leader, or simply curious about the realities behind cybersecurity leadership, this conversation offers honest lessons and practical perspectives from nearly two decades in the industry.
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