The Human Side of Cybersecurity with Jamie Giroux, CISO at Platinum Equity
The Human Side of Cybersecurity · 2026-04-27 · 37 min
Episode notes
In this episode, Dan Desko sits down with Jamie Giroux, Chief Information Security Officer at Platinum Equity. With more than 30 years in cybersecurity, Jamie shares what it was like working in the industry long before it was even called “cyber,” and how the field has evolved over the decades. The conversation explores leadership, emotional intelligence, and the human side of cybersecurity. Jamie also discusses themes from his book on security leadership and culture, where he examines how emotional intelligence, employee engagement, and leadership mindset shape stronger security programs and healthier organizations. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave review, it helps more people find the show! Want first access to future interviews?