In this episode of The New CISO, host Steve Moore speaks with Aleksandar Radosavljevic, Global CISO at Global Fashion Group, about building trust, measuring resilience, and the evolving role of the security leader.

Aleksandar shares how his unexpected pivot from electrical engineering to cybersecurity sparked a passion for protecting systems and solving problems. With over two decades of experience across pharma, manufacturing, and tech, he offers insights into how security leaders can establish trust, drive business value, and focus on what really matters.

The conversation covers the art of starting strong in a new CISO role, navigating interviews with curiosity and care, and avoiding common traps like overcomplicating metrics or chasing the latest tools without mastering the basics.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why pharma’s mission-driven work made a lasting impact on Aleksandar
• Career advice for cybersecurity newcomers: follow learning, not just industry
• How CISOs can build early trust by listening and understanding the business
• Red flags and green lights during the CISO interview process
• Why being challenged in an interview signals a healthy security culture
• The problem with vanity metrics—and what to track instead
• Aleksandar’s favorite KPIs: time to detect, respond, and contain incidents
• The role of situational awareness in building cyber resilience
• How simplifying language helps CISOs align with executive teams
• Why mandate and mindset matter more than reporting lines

Aleksandar’s story is a reminder that cybersecurity leadership is about more than tools and tactics—it’s about trust, transparency, and transforming security from a blocker into a true business enabler.

In this episode of The New CISO, host Steve Moore speaks with Keith Price, Chief Security Officer at National Highways, about the evolving responsibilities of modern security leaders and the critical role of convergence between cyber, physical, and people security.

Keith shares real-world stories from his work protecting England’s strategic road network—used by over four million people daily—and explains why understanding both legacy infrastructure and cutting-edge technology is essential for building a resilient security strategy. From managing insider threats and recovering stolen radar equipment to championing mental health and developing junior talent, Keith offers a holistic approach to leadership in critical infrastructure.

Key Topics Covered:

• How converging physical, cyber, and personnel security leads to stronger protection
• Real-life insider threat examples—and how sensors helped prevent major damage
• The challenge of managing decades-old asset tracking systems across regions
• Why availability and integrity of data now outweigh confidentiality in certain sectors
• How Keith’s team detected stolen highway radar for sale on eBay
• The importance of empathetic leadership and supporting mental health in security teams
• How "Cyber Coffee" sessions create safe spaces for vulnerability and connection
• Upskilling IT staff into cybersecurity roles through “pay-it-forward” learning
• The case for offering security-as-a-service to small but critical supply chain partners

Keith’s insights reveal why successful security leadership requires more than just technical knowledge—it demands communication, humility, and a deep understanding of human behavior. This conversation is a must-listen for any security professional working to bridge silos and lead with impact.

In this episode of The New CISO, host Steve Moore speaks with Ben, Director of Group Security and Architecture at Bilfinger, about the role of self-awareness, confidence, and communication in effective cybersecurity leadership.

Ben shares his unconventional path to becoming a CISO, how he applies the “done is better than perfect” philosophy, and why embracing vulnerability, curiosity, and creativity is key to building strong teams. From baking sourdough to producing his own podcast, Ben highlights how personal passions can shape professional growth.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why done is better than perfect can be a strength—not a flaw—in cybersecurity
• The surprising connection between baking sourdough and fostering security culture
• How Ben’s podcast, Infosec Theater, educates non-technical audiences using humor and storytelling
• The creative interview question he uses to gauge mindset: “If cybersecurity were an animal, what would it be?”
• Why hiring for attitude and resilience beats hiring for experience alone
• How podcasting sharpened his ability to listen, simplify, and lead

Ben also emphasizes the importance of recognizing your own strengths and surrounding yourself with people who balance them out. His perspective offers actionable takeaways for CISOs and security professionals seeking to grow into thoughtful, human-centered leaders.

🔗 Listen to Ben’s podcast, Infosec Theater: https://www.infosec.theater/