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Washington State DNR: People-Led Cybersecurity
Ralph Hogaboom is a seasoned cybersecurity leader, a CISO with a deep commitment to public service and a human-centred approach to information security. Our cover star talks about creating a people-led cybersecurity function for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) defined by long-term thinking, commitment to the vision and keeping empathy at the forefront.
“Now we’re the team that helps people get to ‘yes’,” says Hogaboom. The core of it, he explains, is an approach to cybersecurity focused on people, their needs and outcomes, rather than a systems or technology-centric approach.”
IAG Firemark Ventures: Transforming Insurance
We check in again with Scott Gunther, General Partner at IAG Firemark Ventures, on how the company is bringing powerful investments to life to transform how insurance is delivered.
“We realised that if we were going to bring the best of the outside world in, we needed to be a truly global CVC.”
Delta Dental: Cybersecurity as a Business Enabler
Alex Green, CISO at Delta Dental Plans Association, talks cyber risk, resilience, and practicing servant leadership in a uniquely challenging cybersecurity environment.
“Cybersecurity isn’t about locking everything down; It’s about managing risk in a way that allows the business to operate, adapt, and grow.”
Alexforbes: Transforming & Diversifying Financial Services
Chief Information Officer, Jan Bouwer, explores the work Alexforbes has undertaken to modernise and expand its financial services for its 1.2 million members and retail customers alike. “Alexforbes can now engage its 1.2 million members more directly, offering a wider range of services.”
University of Tasmania: A Technology Transformation for the People
We spoke to four members of the University of Tasmania‘s, research, and student services team to dig into the incredible work the university is doing to support researchers and students, and what such a complex operation entails.
“We recognise that not all potential students get the support they need to go to university,” says CIO Kathleen Mackay. “But we want to be able to provide that support.”
