E117 - Being a Flexible Leader featuring Ian L. Paterson, Eh!
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What happens when rockets are landing near your Middle Eastern manufacturing facility, and you discover IBM mainframes from the 1980s running your critical systems? For cybersecurity leader Ian L. Patterson, CEO of Plurilock, this wasn't a hypothetical scenario but a real crisis requiring immediate action. As Ian explains, "We never have as much data as we would like to make a decision... being able to act and continue moving in the right direction with limited information ultimately allows momentum to continue."
This episode explores the importance of professional networks in leadership, what Ian calls the "camaraderie between CEOs" and what military leaders know as the "Chiefs Network." These relationships prove crucial when facing unprecedented challenges, reminding us that effective leadership isn't about having all the answers but knowing where to find them.
Perhaps most fascinating is how cybersecurity has evolved beyond technical challenges to encompass complex regulatory and legal considerations. The field's rapid growth has created an estimated 4 million unfilled positions globally—a number that has doubled in recent years.
Join us for this eye-opening discussion about leadership on the digital frontlines.
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Plurilock: https://plurilock.com
Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianlpaterson/
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Kardynal, S., E117 – Being a flexible leader featuring ian l. paterson, eh!. Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front. 2025.