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Security in Perspective® Podcast Speed, Security and the Space Between: Lessons from a CISO Leading at Scale September 2, 2026 Security in Perspective®: Episode 1 In cybersecurity, leaders are often forced to navigate competing priorities: accelerating innovation while managing risk, modernizing technology while maintaining stability and embracing change without overwhelming already stretched teams. Those challenges were at the heart of the first episode of Security in Perspective, where Optiv’s vice president and CISO, Rob Gregory, sat down with Matt Bunch, vice president and global CISO at Tyson Foods. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Matt shared practical lessons from leading security in a global enterprise and why the best decisions rarely happen in absolutes. Listen Now Subscribe on Your Favorite Platform SpotifyYouTube Security Should Move the Business Forward Security's role isn't to slow the business down; it's to help the business move faster with confidence. Matt and Rob discussed the importance of understanding business priorities first, then aligning security strategies to support growth, innovation and operational resilience. As organizations navigate continual change, security leaders must balance risk management with business enablement. Managing Technical Debt Requires Business Engagement Technical debt remains one of the most significant challenges many organizations face. Success starts with visibility, but it also requires translating technical risks into business outcomes. When leaders understand the operational impact of aging technology and unsupported systems, security becomes a broader business conversation rather than a technology discussion. AI Is Changing How Security Teams Scale The volume of security events continues to grow, making automation and AI increasingly important. Matt and Rob shared how AI is helping security teams process information more efficiently, reduce manual effort and focus attention on higher-value work. Beyond security operations, AI is creating opportunities to streamline repetitive tasks and increase team effectiveness. The Human Side of Security Still Matters Most While technology played a central role in the discussion, one theme stood out: curiosity. Matt emphasized the importance of continuous learning, adaptable teams and leaders who model a willingness to embrace new technologies and ways of working. In a rapidly evolving field, growth mindsets remain one of the strongest advantages organizations can cultivate. Listen to the Full Conversation This recap captures only a few highlights from the conversation. In the full episode, Matt and Rob dive deeper into balancing business agility with cyber risk, leveraging AI in security operations, reducing technical debt and building resilient security organizations. For cybersecurity leaders, practitioners and business executives navigating digital transformation, the episode offers practical lessons from someone who has spent decades operating at enterprise scale. Listen now on Spotify, YouTube and subscribe on your favorite platform. By: Optiv Share: About Optiv Security: Secure greatness.® Optiv is the world’s largest pure-play cybersecurity company. With unmatched technology partnerships and deep technical expertise, Optiv securely enables the AI era for more than 6,000 clients. From financial services and health care, to government, energy and retail, organizations trust Optiv to advise, deploy and operate cybersecurity programs that reduce risk and deliver real results. Learn why Optiv is the most trusted brand in cyber at optiv.com.
About Optiv Security: Secure greatness.® Optiv is the world’s largest pure-play cybersecurity company. With unmatched technology partnerships and deep technical expertise, Optiv securely enables the AI era for more than 6,000 clients. From financial services and health care, to government, energy and retail, organizations trust Optiv to advise, deploy and operate cybersecurity programs that reduce risk and deliver real results. Learn why Optiv is the most trusted brand in cyber at optiv.com.