In this episode, Host Ron Eddings catches up with repeat guest, Gary Hayslip, CISO at SoftBank Investment Advisors and co-author of CISO Desk Reference guide. Gary explains that the varied nature of his current CISO role contrasts with the broader industry trends. He discusses how that nature plays into the CISO hiring process and career path, as well as how his books are helping to bridge the gap among professionals.   Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Welcome 00:59 - Introducing guest, Gary Hayslip 01:38 - The Path to Becoming a CISO 08:04 - CSO vs CISO 10:47 - “I'm firing you…” 15:03 - Interviewing for the CISO role 17:56 - Join Our Mastermind 18:39 - Being ‘Mr. Maybe’ 21:41 - CISO- A Day in the Life 24:50 - Using Books to Pave the Way   Links: Connect with our guest Gary Hayslip: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghayslip/ Check out Gary’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gary-Hayslip/author/B01IJN838A?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord