I had the opportunity to talk with David Bradbury, CSO at Okta, about what it’s been like to manage his team and security for the broader organization during this time. I learned that, while the initial shift to remote work in early March brought to light many challenges for CISOs across every industry, it’s also opened new opportunities for those in the role. Instead of taking a back seat in leadership compared to C-suite peers, CISOs have stepped into a critical, strategic role during the pandemic — and they’ll continue to remain key decision-makers. Here’s our full conversation with David: How did CISOs first react to the shift to fully remote workforces due to COVID-19? Answer: We let out a small scream and then got on with the job. In all seriousness, we thought even harder about how we could deliver on tools that walk the line between usability and.