CyberWins Ep. 11 — Jim Boughton: From Technical Expert to Security Leader

Jim Boughton joins Hayden to discuss his journey from hands-on technical roles into cybersecurity leadership. He shares why cybersecurity wins are often about working with the wider business and understanding risk. The conversation explores the Essential Eight, AI, technical certifications, communication, cybersecurity talent, and the transition from technical expert to people leader. Jim also explains why curiosity and communication can be critical to building a cybersecurity career. Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to CyberWins 01:32 — Jim's career journey 04:14 — Jim's biggest CyberWin 06:27 — The Essential Eight 09:31 — Certifications and leadership 12:29 — AI in cybersecurity 17:15 — Moving from consulting to leadership 20:39 — Technical skills vs management 22:14 — Communication and leadership 23:32 — Cybersecurity talent 28:28 — Curiosity in cybersecurity 29:41 — Security leadership and education 33:23 — Making the move into people leadership Follow CyberWins ANZ on LinkedIn:   / cyberwins-anz