The Untold Truth: How to Survive as a CISO w/ Elias Oxendine | CISO Confidential | Saket Modi

In this episode of CISO Confidential, Elias Oxendine, now the CISO of Tractor Supply shares a raw and candid account of his nerve-wracking first board meeting as a CISO prior to his current role, where technical metrics failed to engage the room and silence signaled a disconnect. Through trial, mentorship, and a strategic shift to risk-based financial narratives, he turned the experience around—gaining board trust, driving engagement, and securing buy-in. Tune in for invaluable lessons on how CISOs can better communicate cyber risk, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure their voice is heard at the highest level.

Elias Oxendine IV is the Vice President of Information Security and Privacy at Tractor Supply Company. Prior to this role, he served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Yum! Brands, wher ...