Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and vCISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance Resolving a Conflict Between IT and Cybersecurity | Interview with Jared Leuschen
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Jan 13, 2026 In this engaging discussion, Jared Leuschen, CEO of Blue Tree, shares his insights on the critical conflict between IT and cybersecurity. He explains the root causes, including misaligned goals and communication breakdowns. Jared emphasizes the importance of aligning teams and setting KPIs for effective security practices. He advocates for proactive involvement of IT in security policy and suggests utilizing fractional consultants to bridge gaps. The conversation reveals how to turn security from a blocker into a business enabler through open dialogue and education.
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Start With Stakeholder Interviews
- Interview stakeholders individually, then bring them together to surface perceptions and remove language barriers.
- Document shared alignment and involve executives to clarify vision and incentives.
Designate A Central Risk Owner
- Assign a central risk owner to hold IT, security, and leadership accountable and run regular meetings.
- Define success criteria, KPIs and milestones to map new decisions back to the documented plan.
Give IT Time To Innovate
- Give IT space and protected time to think proactively and contribute to security design.
- Bring IT into policy and procedure drafting early so they can operationalize with buy-in.