As AI continues to bring new pressures, new questions and the temptation to move fast Pillar's CISO is focusing on the basics. In this month's CISO Journal, our CISO reflects on how security leaders can stay steady in the face of change. Inside: - Why defining your AI estate matters more than ever - How to cut through fatigue with focused leadership - The power of clarity over chaos Let's start this year not by racing, but by leading well.

CISOs face a new reality: AI-driven attacks are here, boards are demanding clarity, and “no” isn’t enough. To earn influence, security leaders must show up as innovators, not obstacles—leading with insight, outcomes, and education.