By establishing trust, organizations can develop more efficient security programs and improve risk management outcomes. In this Blue Lava Community – Crucial Conversations interview, Billy Spears, CISO for Teradata, presents critical elements for building trust, such as adopting a results-oriented approach, clarifying intent, and actively listening to others. The crucial role of trust in the cybersecurity industry is also explored as Billy emphasizes its significance in cultivating effective communication, collaboration, and innovation within teams and organizations. Billy stresses the importance of balancing trust in human relationships with the implementation of zero-trust security solutions, paving the way for a more collaborative and productive environment in the cybersecurity landscape.

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About the Crucial Conversations Series

The business of security is not easy, luckily, we don’t have to do it alone. Welcome to the Crucial Conversations videocast with the Blue Lava Community — where expert insights on real-world Security Program Management are delivered with, by, and for the most respected security leaders around the world.

Drawing from the battle-tested experiences of the security industry’s most respected executives, the Crucial Conversations Podcast provides listeners with expert insights and advice, featuring the founding members and facilitators of the Blue Lava Community. Get ready to examine and discuss possible solutions to the most pressing business challenges unique to the careers of CISOs and cybersecurity executives.