Beyond Firewalls: The People Behind Cyber Resilience with Nathan Wenzler, Field CISO at Optiv

 
November 18, 2025 (50:34)

This episode features Nathan Wenzler, Field Chief Information Security Officer at Optiv. A veteran CISO with nearly three decades of experience, Nathan has led cybersecurity programs across government agencies, nonprofits, and Fortune 1000 companies. In this episode, he shares why effective security starts with communication, not technology, how empathy and culture shape stronger defenses, and what it takes to turn cybersecurity from a technical function into a business enabler.

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