Roland Cloutier: Leading Security at TikTok, ADP & EMC | Ep 11

Roland Cloutier has spent nearly four decades working across military service, federal law enforcement, cybersecurity, and global corporate security. After beginning his career in the U.S. Air Force, Roland moved into federal law enforcement and eventually cybersecurity before serving as Chief Security Officer for organizations including EMC, ADP, TikTok, and ByteDance. Today, he advises organizations and security leaders through the Business Protection Group and is the author of Becoming a Global Chief Security Executive Officer. In Episode 11 of Alias Expert Interviews, host Michael Collins speaks with Roland about the evolution of corporate security and what it takes to become a trusted partner to the business. They discuss: • Transitioning from military and law enforcement into the corporate world • Investigating cyber threats and intellectual property theft early in his career • Bringing physical and cybersecurity together • Why modern security leaders need to understand the business • Demonstrating the value of security to executives and boards • Helping the business pursue opportunities rather than simply saying "no" • Managing the pressure of global security leadership • Why CISO tenure can be so short • Navigating geopolitical and internal security challenges • How AI is already changing security operations • The future of cyber and physical security • Developing the next generation of security leaders Throughout the conversation, Roland shares lessons from decades spent building and leading security organizations in rapidly changing environments. It's a conversation about trust, leadership, technology, and why the strongest security functions don't just protect the business. They help it move forward.