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With over 25 years leading cybersecurity and technology strategy across regulated industries, I help organizations drive governance, resilience, and growth. Board advisor, vCISO, and cloud security leader with deep expertise in digital transformation and risk management.

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Leading in the Gray Zone: The Playbook for CIO-CISO Convergence

CIO/CISO Convergence Series #CIOCISOConvergence Opening: From Alignment to Integration In Part 1 of this series, I explored the evolving relationship between CIOs and CISOs, showing how their roles have historically diverged and why they are now converging. But…

Cybersecurity’s Dirty Secret: It Was Never About Technology

Every week brings another breach headline, another round of vendor pitches, another boardroom conversation about “strengthening defenses.” The narrative is predictable: attackers are getting smarter, the perimeter is dissolving, and new tools are the answer. But…

Cyber Failures Aren’t Born Overnight

When FEMA made headlines last week for a catastrophic cybersecurity failure, it was described as sudden, shocking, and unprecedented. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the firing of FEMA’s CIO, CISO, and 22 IT staff after a cybersecurity review uncovered systemic…

Cyber Insurance Is About to Break: Why CISOs Must Be the Defensive Coach

Picture this: It’s your worst day as a CISO. Ransomware takes down your systems, regulators circle, customers rage, and your insurer refuses to pay. Their reason? A patch was missing for a “known vulnerability” (CVE). This isn’t just hypothetical. Dark Reading…

Agentic AI and Security: Realignment, Not Replacement

What Agentic AI Really Means AI, machine learning, and large language models aren’t just smarter chatbots. The rise of “agentic AI” describes systems that can reason, act, and iterate toward goals with minimal prompting. Instead of AI as a tool, it’s being positioned…

Cyber Insurance Isn’t a Firewall: Why Alignment, Governance, and Behavioral Security Matter

"Most companies don’t fail from lack of tools—they fail from lack of alignment. Cyber insurance is no exception." Cyber Insurance Isn’t Enough—And Could Hurt You If You Fake It Cyber insurance was once treated as a standalone safety net, a quick fix to…

Experience is the Multiplier: Why Cyber Leadership Still Matters in a Tool-Driven World

In today’s cybersecurity market, the rise of vCISO platforms and automation tools has made security leadership more accessible than ever. Dashboards, policy templates, and compliance frameworks promise faster implementation and broader reach, especially for startups,…

Policy, Policing, and Civic Accountability

Policy, Policing, and Civic Accountability In 2020, NY State Assemblymember Zohran Kwame Mamdani tweeted that the NYPD is racist, anti-queer, and a threat to public safety, arguing not for reform but for defunding. It was a bold, activist s

What’s Giving CISOs Grey Hair?

What’s Giving CISOs Grey Hair (and How to Counteract It Without Buying a Yacht)By Angelo G. Longo – June 2025 – https://www.linkedin.com/in/aglongo/ Let’s face it: being a Chief Information Security Officer today is a bit like being the only sober person…

Can We Trust AI the Way We Trust Other Business Systems?

By Angelo G. Longo – March 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly finding its way into everyday business operations. From drafting emails and summarizing reports to analyzing data and supporting strategic planning, AI tools promise efficiency and speed. But for…

Information Security – Cyber…

The word “cyber” originates from the Greek word kybernētēs (κυβερνήτης), which means “steersman” or “governor.” This term was used to describe someone who pilots or directs a ship and later, more generally, someone who governs or controls.

As a cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience leading organizations in building resilient security infrastructures. As the founder of Longo Cyber Technologies, I’ve partnered with Goliath Cyber Security Group to deliver cutting-edge solutions in network security, risk management, and compliance for businesses of all sizes.

With a passion for aligning cybersecurity with business goals, I excel at translating complex technical concepts into actionable strategies. My career has spanned leadership roles at BetMGM, Consortium Networks, Resorts Casino Hotel, Symantec, and Intel Security Group (McAfee), where I’ve pioneered robust security programs and guided organizations through the evolving digital landscape.

This blog is where I share insights on cybersecurity, leadership, and staying ahead of emerging threats. Welcome to my world of security, strategy, and innovation.

 

 

 

Locations

I have worked across North American and Europe during my career.

Companies

Goliath Security Group, Longo CyberTech, BetMGM, Resorts Casino Hotel, Symantec, BlueCoat, Qualys, McAfee, Intel, Mobil Oil, Exxon Mobil, Morse Diesel (AMEC), Consortium Networks, and Edmunds & Associates.

Cybersecurity Consulting Industries

Federal, tribal, state, and local agencies, financial services, entertainment, real estate, energy, transportation, health care, petrochemical, gaming, retail, manufacturing, education, hospitality, insurance, legal, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications

Information Security Leadership

Financial, Entertainment, Hospitality, DoD, Retail, Tech Services

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