Trust, Friction, And ROI: A CISO's Take On Making Security Work For The Business
Help Net Security, Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
In this Help Net Security interview, John O'Rourke, CISO at PPG, talks about what it means for security to drive business value. He explains how mature security programs reduce friction in sales cycles and M&A processes, and how trust is built over time.
O'Rourke also addresses how buyer sophistication has raised the bar for suppliers, why less-regulated industries lag behind their more-regulated counterparts, and which companies will benefit from foundational security investments. The interview covers five questions on cybersecurity strategy, ROI, and the cost of deferring security work.