People, risk, and the modern CISO

This year’s CISO Bootcamp at RSAC 2025 was a powerful reminder that while technology continues to evolve, the heart of cybersecurity remains the same: people and risk management. The role of the CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) is more complex than ever — balancing business alignment, technical oversight, and team leadership in a world of constant change.

Here are the key takeaways that every security leader should reflect on — and how partnering with the right MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider), like OpenText™, can help you stay ahead.

1. The CISO role is about risk, not just technology

The modern CISO is first and foremost a risk manager. The bootcamp emphasized that understanding and articulating risk is more important than knowing every tool in the stack.

If a risk isn’t communicated, it doesn’t exist

Transparency is essential. CISOs must ensure that risks are documented, communicated, and addressed. This is ...