Coffee with CISOs featuring Lucas Moody

Welcome back to Coffee with CISOs- a series where Katelyn Ruby, Lockstep’s Head of Community & Engagement, sits down with security leaders to explore the real stories behind their careers, the moments that shaped them, and the perspectives driving cybersecurity forward. In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with Lucas Moody- Founding Partner at Lockstep, former CISO of Palo Alto Networks, and one of the most respected operators in the industry. This conversation goes beyond the titles and into the experiences that shaped Lucas- from growing up as a latchkey kid to becoming a builder at heart, and eventually stepping into one of the most influential CISO roles in cybersecurity. In this episode, we explore: ☕ Lucas’s upbringing in Sacramento and how it shaped his independence and drive ☕ The moment he stepped into the workforce early to support his family and how that impacted his career trajectory ☕ His unconventional path into cybersecurity and early days as a builder and hacker ☕ The story behind going from Director at Intuit to becoming the first CISO at Palo Alto Networks ☕ Navigating imposter syndrome, executive presence, and confidence over time ☕ His perspective on AI, the future of building, and why he’s a techno-optimist ☕ What it means to be a father in tech and how it’s shaped how he shows up at work and in life ☕ His passion for supporting founders, building community, and what’s ahead for Lockstep This episode is honest, thoughtful, and a deeper look at the mindset behind one of the industry’s most influential leaders. If you’re building in cybersecurity- or just curious about the people behind it- this one’s for you. Subscribe for future episodes of Coffee with CISOs. Connect with Lucas on LinkedIn:   / lwmoody   Connect with Katelyn on LinkedIn:   / katelynruby   Stay connected and follow Lockstep on LinkedIn:   / lockstepvc   Learn more about Lockstep: https://www.lockstep.vc/