Bruce Byrd - Balancing Innovation and Regulation

If you’re a policymaker, legal leader, or just someone who wants to stay one step ahead in the cyber landscape — you’re in the right place.

In this episode of Cyber Dialogues, host Sarah Sloan is joined by Bruce Byrd, a seasoned legal executive and General Counsel and Executive Vice President at Palo Alto Networks, to explore the evolving intersection of law, leadership, and cybersecurity.

With decades of experience advising global enterprises on legal risk, compliance, and crisis response, Bruce shares how cybersecurity has become a top priority in the boardroom — and why legal teams are now playing a central role in shaping proactive defense strategies. From breach disclosure regulations to reputational risk management, Bruce offers candid insights on what it takes to stay ahead of today’s complex cyber landscape.

Key topics include:

• Why General Counsels are critical to cyber resilience

• Navigating breach disclosure and regulatory pressure

• Building alignment between legal, security, and executive teams

• Board-level accountability in a high-risk digital era

• Creating a security culture rooted in trust and transparency

This episode is essential listening for legal leaders, CISOs, and executives navigating the high-stakes intersection of governance and cybersecurity.