After more than two decades of military service to his country, the Brown & Brown CSO brings an analytical approach to cyber risk and strategic defense.

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Brown & Brown CSO Barry Hensley discusses his transition from 24 years of military service to corporate cybersecurity leadership. He emphasizes the importance of aligning security investments with risk tolerance, staying ahead of evolving threats including AI-powered attacks, and reimagining third-party risk management. Hensley advocates for doing security basics brilliantly, retaining talent through mission alignment, and continuously assessing relevant risks rather than relying on outdated playbooks. He highlights the fundamental challenge of defending against agile threat actors who only need to exploit one vulnerability while security teams must be right 100% of the time.

CSO Barry Hensley on staying a step ahead of the cyber threat landscape