- Recognize how routine breeds blind spots and challenge teams to question assumptions regularly
- Address fatigue from constant alerts by prioritizing clarity and relevance in communication
- Reinforce accountability through leadership modeling and regular engagement, not just policy
- Build momentum with quick wins and visible progress to keep security top of mind
Abie John
Chief Information Security Officer
Halliburton
Abie has 25 years of experience in technology, risk, and cybersecurity for complex, multi-stakeholder environments in public and private enterprises. Abie has built cyber programs over several years as a CISO, consulted for many companies, and worked with nationally recognized leaders across the cyber security industry. His recent work has involved rapid cyber and technology transformation of innovative global companies and startups, guiding business resilience and post-breach crisis recovery.
Abie holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of North Texas and an MBA from Indiana University. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
