Cyber Dialogues by Palo Alto Networks
Cyber Dialogues by Palo Alto is your trusted source for clear, strategic conversations on today’s most critical cybersecurity issues. Each episode brings together Palo Alto Networks experts, industry leaders, and forward-thinking customers to unpack emerging threats, resilient security approaches, and the innovations shaping the digital landscape.
Through thoughtful dialogue and real-world insight, Cyber Dialogues empowers security professionals with the perspective and knowledge they need to make confident decisions.
Whether you’re leading transformation, navigating risk, or staying ahead of the threat curve, Cyber Dialogues keeps you informed, inspired, and equipped to protect what matters.
Cyber Dialogues by Palo Alto Networks
Bruce Byrd - Balancing Innovation and Regulation
If you’re a policymaker, legal leader, or just someone who wants to stay one step ahead in the cyber landscape — you’re in the right place.
In this episode of Cyber Dialogues, host Sarah Sloan is joined by Bruce Byrd, a seasoned legal executive and General Counsel and Executive Vice President at Palo Alto Networks, to explore the evolving intersection of law, leadership, and cybersecurity.
With decades of experience advising global enterprises on legal risk, compliance, and crisis response, Bruce shares how cybersecurity has become a top priority in the boardroom — and why legal teams are now playing a central role in shaping proactive defense strategies. From breach disclosure regulations to reputational risk management, Bruce offers candid insights on what it takes to stay ahead of today’s complex cyber landscape.
Key topics include:
• Why General Counsels are critical to cyber resilience
• Navigating breach disclosure and regulatory pressure
• Building alignment between legal, security, and executive teams
• Board-level accountability in a high-risk digital era
• Creating a security culture rooted in trust and transparency
This episode is essential listening for legal leaders, CISOs, and executives navigating the high-stakes intersection of governance and cybersecurity.