Why 69% of CISOs Are Ready to Walk Away with Anthony Johnson

The CISO role isn’t the finish line, it’s a launchpad. 69% of security executives are eyeing the exit, and Anthony Johnson is proof that what comes next can be even bigger.

Anthony Johnson, former Global CISO at JP Morgan and Fannie Mae, now founder and managing partner at Delve Risk, breaks down what really happens when a security leader stops buying tools and starts building companies. From the trap of unpaid advisory boards to why AI is eliminating the entry-level pipeline, Anthony delivers a no-nonsense look at career strategy, the future of fractional work, and why understanding how your company makes money is the most underrated skill in cybersecurity. If you’re a security practitioner at any level, this episode will change how you think about your next move.

Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Meet Anthony Johnson 02:00 - 69% of CISOs want out 06:00 - Why Anthony left the CISO seat 09:00 - Revenue changes your security priorities 11:00 - Career paths after the CISO role 13:00 - The advisory board compensation trap 17:00 - AI’s threat to the talent pipeline 22:00 - Hiring for aptitude over competency 24:00 - Soft skills win in the AI era 29:00 - Corporate loyalty is dead—now what 31:00 - Networking that actually lands roles 34:00 - Know how your company makes money 36:00 - Ron’s personal reflection on freedom

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