ClearTech Loop Podcast Ep 6 Robert Uno, Global CISO Triden Group
Release Date: August 5, 2025
Series: The CISO Slant (Episode 6 of 10)
Guest: Robert Uno, Chief Information Security Officer, Triden Group
Host: Jo Peterson, Chief Analyst, ClearTech Research
Transcript: View/download transcript (pdf)
Episode Summary
In Episode 5 of In Episode 6 of The CISO Slant, Jo Peterson is joined by Robert Uno, Global CISO and Founder of Triden Group. Robert brings decades of leadership to this episode—from founding a cybersecurity firm to serving as the CISO of a major retail chain. Together, they discuss how today’s CISOs can speak the language of the boardroom, quantify cyber risk in financial terms, and govern AI with both technical rigor and strategic foresight. .
About the Guest — Robert Uno
Robert Uno is the Global Chief Information Security Officer and a founding leader at Triden Group, a pure-play security company offering infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity services. With over 20 years of IT leadership experience across sectors such as energy, healthcare, and retail, Robert is known for aligning security architecture with business strategy.
Previously, Robert served as CISO at PriceSmart and held executive IT roles at DJO Global, Southland Industries, and Sempra. He earned an Executive MBA from Pepperdine University and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Houston.
Highlights includes:
- Quantified a $4.5M cybersecurity risk to justify a $600K investment to a client’s board
- Advocated for AI governance as a business function—not just a technical requirement
- Emphasized the CISO’s evolving role as a business risk manager within the C-suite
3 Key Questions We Answer
- How should CISOs talk to CEOs and CFOs about cyber risk in business terms?
- What does good AI governance look like inside an enterprise?
- How can cybersecurity leaders earn real executive support?
Key Takeaways
- Risk must be communicated in terms of business impact and dollars
- AI is a double-edged sword—governance is essential from day one
- CISOs who act as business strategists gain more influence and support