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In this episode, PwC’s Global Cybersecurity & Privacy Leader, Sean Joyce and Deneen Defiore, Chief Information Security Officer at United Airlines dive into the world of cybersecurity and its growing importance in the C-suite.

They explore how Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are evolving beyond their traditional roles and leading the way in risk management, contributing more directly to the enterprise business strategy and bringing security to the table.

They also discuss the latest news events and tech advancements impacting their approach to cybersecurity. Listen in to explore the evolving role of CISOs, the collaborative opportunities that exist and more.

About the podcast participants

Sean Joyce, Sean is a Principal in PwC’s Consulting Segment and part of the US Consulting Leadership team where he holds multiple leadership roles as the Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Leader, US Cyber, Risk and Regulatory Leader, and recently overseeing US Responsible AI, working across the Trust & Consulting Segments.

Prior to PwC, he held various roles focused on serving alongside those who defended and protected the American values we hold dear.

Deneen DeFiore, currently serves as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at United Airlines. She is responsible for leading the cybersecurity and digital risk organization to ensure the company is prepared to prevent, detect, and respond to evolving cyber threats. She leads initiatives on commercial aviation cyber safety risk, improving cyber resilience, and represents United working with international partners to reduce cyber safety risk world-wide across the aviation ecosystem.