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The CISO Diaries

The CISO Diaries is focused on the human side of CISO leadership. Not one path is alike and that draws the allure of getting to know those that are keeping businesses and people protected.

This introduction episode is a kick off to get to know hosts, Leah McLean and Syya Yasotornrat. Guests and audiences will experience authenticity, thoughtful conversations, and a bit of fun banter on The CISO Diaries. Formality will be avoided at all costs because, who writes a perfect diary entry? Consider The CISO Diaries exactly like any other diary - moments of happiness, frustration, thoughtfulness, but overall an opportunity to document and share great memories.

About Your Hosts:

LEAH McLEAN, CISSP Expected in 2022

Leah McLean is Vice President, Cybersecurity Specialist at Mastercard. She is focused on implementing strategy and programs to evolve cybersecurity risk management approaches and cybersecurity awareness and training. She actively contributes in community working groups to advance cybersecurity risk management and third-party risk. Leah is also a mentor to candidates breaking into cybersecurity careers, and collaborates with employers to rethink their workforce and hiring strategies.

Leah is a co-founder at Whole Cyber Human Initiative, a non-profit focused on redefining how we identify, train, equip, advance knowledge, and build workforce development within IT and Cybersecurity. She also volunteers for Cyber Future Foundation, a non-profit driving workforce development initiatives and private and public sector collaboration.

Previously Leah held senior level roles as a cybersecurity practitioner at Armor, a cloud security company protecting data for SMB and mid-market customers, Apstra (acquired by Juniper Networks), A10 Networks and Cisco Systems. Leah currently is on the Board of Advisors for Cloud Defense, Inc., a breach visibility cloud security startup and is on the board for the Cloud Security Alliance North Texas Chapter.

Leah holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is an active outdoor junkie always chasing adventure.

Leah's Handles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahrmclean/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmclean

WCHI: https://www.wholecyberhumaninitiative.org/

SYYA YASOTORNRAT

Syya hails from a diverse background encompassing technology sales, IT recruitment, sales management, and hospitality. She's run through the gambit of selling and managing diverse sectors and markets, ranging from Fortune 50, SMB, public sector, and channel sales management in excess of $100M quotas. Bottom line, she knows how to hustle.

Syya is a proud alumni of San Francisco State University with a BA in History. She has two wonderful pups, Ellis and Ripley, and can be seen at many a local music venues in the DFW area.

Syya's Handles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syyayasotornrat/

Twitter: @IamSyaso