In this episode of Techtonic, host Jared Tang sits down with Army veteran, trusted advisor to CIOs and CSOs, co-author of The CISO Playbook, and champion for women in cybersecurity through the Women’s Society of Cyber Jutsu, Nia Luckey.
Nia shares her remarkable journey from military service to the boardroom and TEDx stage, revealing how trust, authenticity, and resilience have shaped her leadership and her groundbreaking concept of the Trust Protocol. Together, Jared and Nia explore how leaders can foster trust and transparency in organizations, why advocacy in cybersecurity matters, and the lessons job seekers can apply to stand out in a competitive market.
From building authentic networks to showing your true skills beyond the resume, this conversation delivers insights for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating today’s tech-driven landscape.
Nia's Resources:
TED Talk "Can We Build Technology We Actually Trust?"
https://youtu.be/P11VunN876Q?si=XFBfDS2b33LsKpct
The CISO Playbook: Chapters on what it means to mean risk and GRC
https://www.amazon.com/CISO-Playbook-Security-Audit-Leadership/dp/1032762071
Giving Back and Beyond: CIO Business World 2025 volume 2 Nia Luckey Bridging Innovation and Resilience in Cybersecurity
https://ciobusinessworld.com/top-10-cybersecurity-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-digital-safety-2025/
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