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AI Adoption PlaybookHow Yext created AI fact sheets to standardize vendor evaluations | Rohit Parchuri (CISO at Yext)At Yext, evaluating every AI tool through a security-first lens sparked comprehensive AI governance frameworks that protect enterprise data without stifling productivity.
Rohit Parchuri, SVP & CISO, explains how they developed "AI fact sheets" for these evaluations, comparing each tool against specific business goals, data protection requirements, and existing capabilities. This process prevents tool duplication while ensuring security standards are met before deployment.
But governance is just one piece of Yext's AI strategy. As a company born from AI technology, they've already built their own ML models to filter false positives from security tools, and they...
2025-06-1745 min
CyberOXtalesFrom Risk To Resilience - The CISO’s Perspective: Rohit Parchuri’s Cybersecurity Playbook for ExecutivesIn this episode of CyberOXtales, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, sits down with Rohit Parchuri, CISO at Yext, to discuss the art of building a culture of security within organizations. Rohit shares his journey from a budding cybersecurity enthusiast in South India to becoming a strategic leader responsible for managing cyber risk at the executive level.The conversation delves into the complexities of the CISO role, the significance of a structured cyber risk program, and the importance of aligning security efforts with business priorities. With actionable insights, Rohit highlights how organizations can...
2025-02-1926 min
Code to Cloud15 top tips from security leaders on Code to Cloud’s debut seasonThis episode we’re looking back at some highlights from past guests. Host Tim Chase is sharing quotes from leaders at companies like Okta, Deloitte and Deepwatch on security as a business enabler, leadership in cybersecurity, and what it takes to be successful in the modern security landscape.Key Quotes*”Trust is everything. So you know what I say is, ‘Business first, trust second and cyber third.’ That's the mantra I go with. Right after business, the trust has to come in. And without business, nothing exists. But trust is literally the next element that you have...
2023-10-1911 minCode to CloudWhen Cybersecurity Means Business: A Conversation with Rohit Parchuri, SVP and CISO at YextThis episode features an interview with Rohit Parchuri, SVP and CISO at Yext, masters of online brand management trusted by thousands of companies around the globe, including Verizon, Campbell’s, and Cox. Rohit is a trusted information security executive who currently heads a global security program at Yext. He is responsible for building and executing their cyber security governance and also educates both the board of directors and executive management on cyber security affairs. And in this episode, host Andy Schneider and Rohit discuss how to convey cybersecurity maturity and risk to the board, collaborating as a key to su...
2023-04-0633 min
The Tech TrekUnderstanding The Ins and Outs of Information SecurityThis episode of The Tech Trek explores the field of Information Security. Host Amir Bormand sits down with Rohit Parchuri, the Chief Information Security Officer of Yext, to discuss Rohit’s background, experiences, and insights concerning the world of Cyber Security.
Highlights
02:09 - Amir and Rohit briefly discuss the history of the CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) role.
06:23 - Rohit explains his strategies for building out Security Information teams.
10:14 - How do Security Architects fit into the Cloud Security pipeline?
14:12 - Rohit shares his insights on dealing with human is...
2023-02-2127 min
The Secure DeveloperImplementing DevSecOps In Regulated Versus Unregulated Industries With Rohit ParchuriWelcome back to another installment of The Secure Developer, where we have another fascinating conversation lined up! Today your host Guy Podjamy sits down with Rohit Parchuri, Chief Information Security Officer at Yext, to pick his powerhouse brain about DevSecOps frameworks. Rohit is an accomplished security leader with an established record building, structuring, and institutionalizing security principles and disciplines in the cloud hosting, network hardware, cloud software, and healthcare domains. In this episode, the listener hears a comprehensive understanding of the differences between a health platform and a tech platform, the crucial component of building a culture or security...
2021-12-0145 min
IT VisionariesHow do we Properly Secure Remote WorkAre cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated, more frequent? Do people even care anymore? Do businesses care anymore? As these threats rise in frequency and the monetary damage continues to increase, why aren’t businesses taking the necessary steps to protect their systems, data, and customers? Anthony Johnson is the Managing Partner and CISO of DelveRisk and during a roundtable discussion with Rohit Parchuri, an industry veteran and security advisor, Johnson spoke at length about the threat cybersecurity poses today.“Cyber can be fully catastrophic to a company. A big enough cyber event could delete the backups, could delete the...
2021-06-2248 min
CISO to CISO Cybersecurity TalkEpisode 12 - Rohit Parchuri - CISO at Collective HealthOn this episode of CISO to CISO we would like to welcome Rohit Parchuri, CISO at Collective Health, previously a security leader at Service Now and Rackspace. Rohit is an accomplished Security leader with an established record building, structuring and institutionalizing Security principles and disciplines in the Cloud Hosting, Network hardware(IaaS), Cloud Software(Saas & PaaS), and Healthcare domains. He is currently leading the enterprise security program at Collective Health, a health administration platform for self-funded employers. Previously Rohit spent a decade focused on the Network Security, Application Security, and Security operations domains at software and hardware giants such...
2021-03-1337 min