CISO ROLE EXPLAINED: The Most Critical Role | Lopa Mudra | narad.io | The Compliance Playbook

Описание: Welcome to The Compliance Playbook – Episode 7

In this episode, Manoj Adwani (Founder, Narad.io) is joined by Dr. Lopa Mudra Basu, a global cybersecurity leader with over two decades of experience in information security, data privacy, and risk governance.

Dr. Lopa has held leadership roles at organizations like JPMorgan Chase, Nissan, Ocwen, and Infosys. She's been awarded India’s Top 20 Security Influencers, Top 100 CISO, and featured on the ET CISO Wall. Her expertise spans across cloud security, enterprise risk, regulatory frameworks, and building secure digital-first cultures at scale.

In this episode, she shares deep insights on:
1. How the CISO role was born in 1995 at CitiGroup
2. Why virtual CISOs are rising in modern startups
3. The difference between CTO, CIO, and CISO
4. Who a CISO should report to — and why it matters
5. Why security must be embedded early, not added later
6. Practical advice for startups, founders, and enterprise leaders

📌 Chapters
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00:00 – Introduction to the CISO Role
01:30 – How the CISO Role Started at CitiGroup
03:08 – Why CTO and CISO Roles Are Not the Same
04:45 – What Is a Virtual CISO?
06:30 – Can a CTO or Founder Act as a CISO?
08:45 – When Should Startups Hire a CISO?
10:30 – Who Should a CISO Report To?
12:30 – CISO vs CTO vs CIO Explained
15:00 – Why CISO Independence Is Critical
17:00 – Final Thoughts on Security Leadership

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