Bridging Technology and Business: Lessons in Cybersecurity Leadership with Neal Mullen
The Digital Trust PodcastShow Notes
For this episode of the Digital Trust podcast, Host Christian Redshaw welcomes CISO Neal Mullen of the HSE (Ireland). Neal details his evolution from a biomedical electrical engineer to a Global Head of Operational Resilience and ultimately, a CISO. His journey highlights the critical need for technical experts to acquire business acumen (pursued through diplomas and Master's degrees) to shift from technical tasks to strategic leadership. Influenced by a protective ethos, Neal's focus shifted from technical fixes to operational risk and business continuity. His key advice for IT professionals entering security today: avoid jargon, learn to speak the language of business risk, and utilize clear control frameworks.
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