Mastering Incident Response: Leadership, Resilience, and Cybersecurity Insights with Itay Livne

Cybersecurity isn’t just about defense — it’s about trust, resilience, and enabling business.

In this episode of CXO Secrets, David McClelland is joined by Itay Livne, seasoned CISO, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and its impact on modern enterprises. Itay shares his approach to managing enterprise risk, building robust security frameworks, and fostering a culture of security awareness across organizations.

They discuss lessons from a significant data breach, including rapid response, transparent communication, and turning crises into opportunities to strengthen trust. Itay also examines the role of emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing, and how adaptability and cutting-edge tools help teams stay ahead of evolving threats.

A must-listen for CISOs, CIOs, and senior leaders seeking practical insights on cybersecurity, crisis leadership, and building resilient, future-ready organizations.

Itay Livne

Chief Information Security Officer

SIXT

Itay serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at SIXT, a leading global premium car rental company. In his role, he is responsible for devising and implementing the company’s global security strategy and overseeing its global information security organization.

With over a decade of experience in military-grade defensive and offensive cyber operations, Itay has held various technological, operational, and management roles within the Israeli 8200 cyber unit. His extensive career also includes significant expertise in Cyber Crisis Management and Incident Response, providing consultation to Boards and key stakeholders of Fortune 500 companies and large enterprises.

Itay’s background in developing and working with cutting-edge technologies and teams equips him with a unique overview of the information security landscape, enabling him to effectively strategize and lead the implementation of resilient and efficient security programs.

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