The Human Side of Cybersecurity with Paul Guerra, CISO at Rackspace Technology

Episode notes

In this episode of The Human Side of Cybersecurity, Dan Desko, Founder & CEO of Echelon Risk + Cyber, sits down with Paul Guerra, CISO at Rackspace Technology, to discuss what security leadership really looks like inside fast-moving organizations. Paul shares how building and fixing security programs during moments of change shaped his view of the role, not as a technical function, but as a discipline rooted in trust, communication, and business outcomes. The discussion explores why the CISO role is often a sales role, how leaders earn executive alignment, and why talent alone is never enough without discipline and follow-through. Paul also reflects on mentorship, teamwork, and the importance of doing the hard work when it matters most. Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Want first access to future interviews? ⁠