What It Really Takes to Become a Leader In Cybersecurity | Youngest CISO Shares Her Journey & Advice

What It Really Takes to Become a Cybersecurity Leader | Youngest CISO Shares Her Journey & Advice

What does it really take to become a Cybersecurity Leader? In this episode of our 1CR Podcast Series, we sit down with Preeti Singh – one of the youngest women to rise to the role of CISO and Director of Information Security & GRC.

With over 15 years of experience, Preeti shares her real journey from consulting to becoming a CISO in just 7 years, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and leading with resilience and clarity.

In this insightful conversation with You’ll learn:

1. The mindset shifts required to succeed in cybersecurity leadership
2. How she navigated challenges and proved her worth as the youngest CISO at the table
3. The skills, roadmap, and mentorship you need to reach top roles in InfoSec
4. Why women (and men) should stop waiting for the “right time” and start building their careers now
5. Her advice to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals who want to earn big and lead global teams

This conversation isn’t just about titles or salary. It’s about the grit, persistence, and strategy that can take you from zero to leadership in cybersecurity.

If you’re aiming for a 1CR package in Cybersecurity or want to understand the real roadmap to becoming a CISO, this episode is a must-watch.


To get the most value from this content, please refer to the chapters outlined below:
0:00 Intro
1:34 Early career & journey
3:22 Current roles & responsibilities
7:36 Challenges for women at the leadership roles
11:20 Advice for women's aspiring to reach a higher level in Cybersecurity
14:23 Societal shift after being successful
17:38 Advice women's willing to start their career in Cybersecurity
21:08 How did she managed responsibilities involved in CISO role
23:36 How should someone start in Cybersecurity
26:12 Challenges while hiring Cybersecurity candidates
31:05 Advice for freshers willing to reach higher level in next 10 years
33:21 One trait that helped you in your career
35:45 Rapid fire round segment
38:10 Final Advice & Closing Thoughts


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