CISO Diaries: Victor-Andrei Nicolae on Practical Security, Patience, and AI-Driven Defense
Security Boulevard, Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
A CISO discusses balancing security with business needs, the importance of patience, and preparing for AI-driven threats.
In this CISO Diaries interview, Victor-Andrei Nicolae, Chief Information Security Officer at RightClick Solutions, shares insights on practical security leadership beyond frameworks and technical controls.
He emphasizes the importance of disciplined execution, patience in decision-making, and maintaining ISO 27001 certification as a measure of security program effectiveness. Nicolae highlights his primary concern as the rapid growth of AI accessibility for threat actors, enabling more sophisticated attacks like advanced phishing and social engineering.
He advises new CISOs to prioritize understanding business goals first, build cross-organizational relationships, and recognize that effective risk management matters more than pursuing perfect security. Looking forward, he predicts security teams will increasingly leverage AI-driven defense technologies to combat evolving threats.