The modern CISO is navigating a landscape of constant, rapid change. Between managing daily threats, securing the shift to AI, and preparing for the next shift, it’s harder than ever to separate the strategic signal from the media buzz.
You're not just managing threats; you're building resilient programs, securing the shift to AI (while trying to use AI for security), and trying to separate strategic signals from the media buzz.
That's why we're thrilled to launch the CISO’s Corner, a new, dedicated space in the Google Cloud Security Community built specifically for security leaders, CISOs, and C-suite executives.
🧠 Beyond the "What": Focusing on Strategy
The CISO's Corner is designed to cut through the day-to-day noise. It’s a resource hub dedicated to high-level, strategic guidance. We're moving beyond tactical fixes to explore the "why" and "how" of building a modern security program, helping you think about the next step—and the one after that.
🎙️ What You'll Find Inside: Podcasts and Perspectives
This new section will be a curated hub for executive-level content. To start, we're focusing on two main areas:
1. The Cloud Security Podcast by Google
On the podcast, my co-host Timothy Peacock and I (Anton Chuvakin) go beyond the buzzwords with industry experts. This isn't your typical security chat—it's for people who like to see threat models questioned (and can appreciate a few bad puns). It’s the perfect listen for real strategic insights on your commute.
2. Executive Thought Leadership & Frameworks
This is a growing library of blogs and articles focused on the core challenges you're facing right now. Instead of just tactical tips, you'll find guidance on the tough questions, covering topics like:
- Securing the AI Era: Understanding why security assurance is not just QA for AI. It's a continuous cycle to build high confidence that your AI products are built securely and continue to run securely.
- Governing Agentic AI: We'll discuss how to "go back to basics" on security fundamentals—like data governance and IAM—and apply time-tested principles like "least privilege" to this new challenge. We also provide robust guidance on dealing with shadow AI and now shadow agents.
- Cloud Security Practices: Establishing a clear, risk-based framework for securing your infrastructure, data, and applications in the cloud. We will explore how to manage complex multi-cloud environments, implement effective governance, and add modern security practices to your cloud security.
- Guiding the SOC Transformation: Elevating your Security Operations Center (SOC) from reactive alert triage to a modern intelligence and AI detection hub. We’ll cover the strategic shifts necessary to integrate AI, automation, and threat intelligence to maximize analyst impact and efficiency.
- AI Governance in Regulated Industries: Learn how Google Cloud’s Shared Fate model and tools like Vertex AI Model Registry help Life Sciences organizations innovate with AI while maintaining rigorous GxP controls and traceability.
- Navigating the Quantum Shift: How CISOs can disregard the hype and redirect attention toward developing a resilient data security architecture and a comprehensive cryptographic inventory to defend against threats of today and tomorrow.
- Modernizing Compliance: Moving beyond static documents and treating GxP compliance as code. We'll explore how to automate your audit trail and leverage IaC to focus your teams on science, not servers.
💡 Your Strategic Resource
The CISO's Corner is more than just a collection of articles; it's a resource to help you:
- Build Your Strategy: Find clear, actionable ideas for your cloud, AI, and compliance programs.
- Validate Your Thinking: Hear from industry experts and peers on how they are tackling the same complex problems.
- Communicate Value: Get the insights you need to articulate the "why" behind your security initiatives to the C-suite and the board.
- Engage with Peers: Exchange best practices and connect with a network of fellow security leaders.
A Note for Security Architects, Engineers, and Analysts
If you're a hands-on practitioner, this content is the perfect resource to share with your leadership. It can help bridge the gap between daily technical implementation and high-level executive strategy, fostering better alignment and support for your critical work.
We're Just Getting Started
This is just the beginning. We'll be adding more strategic content, executive interviews, and in-depth resources regularly.
We invite you to explore the new CISO's Corner.
After you've taken a look, come back and let us know in the comments: What strategic topics do you want to see us cover next?