Embracing Naivety as a New CISO

In this episode of The New CISO, host Steve Moore sits down with Yannick Herrebaut, Cyber Resilience Manager at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, to explore his unconventional journey from intern to security leader. Yannick shares how his early passion for technology, sparked by gaming and building his own PCs, laid the foundation for his career in cybersecurity.They discuss the importance of strong internship programs, the transition from network engineering to security leadership, and the key lessons learned when stepping into a CISO role for the first time. Yannick also reflects on the challenges of building a security program from scratch and the critical skills needed to lead a growing security team.Key topics include:How internships can shape future cybersecurity leadersThe transition from network engineering to security leadershipThe importance of business alignment in cybersecurityLessons learned in managing a growing security teamAdvice for aspiring CISOs on stepping into leadership roles00:00 - Introduction & Meet Yannick Herrebaut02:30 - From Gaming to Cybersecurity: A Passion for Technology06:30 - Internship at the Port of Antwerp: A Career Launchpad10:00 - The Value of Cybersecurity Internships & Mentorship17:00 - From Network Admin to CISO: A Big Career Leap27:00 - Building a Security Program from Scratch35:00 - Lessons in Leadership & Team Growth45:30 - What It Means to Be a New CISOLinks: LinkedIn