Leadership in Cybersecurity and Privacy with Robert Meyers

12 O’Clock High, an award-winning podcast on business leadership, brings together stories from history, the arts, sports, movies, research, and current events to consider leadership lessons. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Robert Meyers, a veteran with over 30 years in cybersecurity, privacy, M&A security, and education. The discussion spans Meyers’s vast professional journey from the early days of IT to the modern challenges and practices of data protection. They also explore the differences in cybersecurity and privacy perspectives between the US and Europe, the importance of cross-functional collaboration in organizations, and how new technologies like autonomous AI systems are reshaping security models. Meyers also shares his passion for Comic-Con and offers advice for students and new professionals considering a career in cybersecurity and privacy. The episode wraps up with insights into Meyers’s books and practical advice for integrating privacy principles and cybersecurity tools in today’s business environment. Key highlights: Robert Meyers’ Professional Background Early Cybersecurity Challenges and Lessons Evolution of Cybersecurity and Privacy Privacy Perspectives: US vs Europe Role of Executives in Cybersecurity and Privacy Cross-Functional Collaboration in Privacy and Security Innovative Cybersecurity Tools Agentic AI and Its Implications Comic-Con and Professional Insights Career Advice for Aspiring Professionals Resources: Privacy Snippets for the Cybersecurity Professional on Amazon Robert Meyers’ Profile on Amazon Robert Meyers ‘on LinkedIn Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices