How Should CISOs Talk to the Business
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All links and images can be found on Check out by Binoy Koonammavu of Secusy AI for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by , the producer of , and , senior evp and CISO, . Joining them is best-selling cybersecurity author His upcoming study guide on AI governance can be pre-ordered . In this episode: Speaking the language of leadership Beyond translation: the trust factor Making risk tangible When translation isn't enough Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker makes Zero Trust practical. With Default Deny, Ringfencing,...
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How Much Cyber Risk Should a CISO Own?
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All links and images can be found on Check out by Nick Nolen of Redpoint Cyber for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, , the producer of , and . Joining us is , former CSO, Robinhood. In this episode: Delegation requires accountability The reality of daily decision-making The gap between theory and practice Beyond the advisory role Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker makes Zero Trust practical. With Default Deny, Ringfencing, and Elevation Control, CISOs get real control that’s easy to manage and built to...
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How To Tell When a Vendor is Selling AI Snake Oil
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All links and images can be found on Check out by Christofer Hoff of Truist for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by , the producer of , and , builder, . Joining them is , vp of cybersecurity, . In this episode: Understanding the fundamentals The grift of superficial expertise Hands-on experience matters A vulnerability at the leadership level Huge thanks to our sponsor, Stellar Cyber By shining a bright light on the darkest corners of security operations, Stellar Cyber empowers organizations to see incoming attacks, know how to...
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In the Age of Identity, is Network Security Dead?
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All links and images can be found on Check out by Ross Haleliuk of Venture in Security for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, , the producer of , and , senior evp and CISO, . Joining us is Davi Ottenheimer, vp, trust and digital ethics, . In this episode: Network security isn't dying—it's evolving The observability layer that can't be replaced What's old is new again The innovation gap Huge thanks to our sponsor, HackerOne Discover how AI innovators like Adobe, Anthropic, and Snap are using AI to find and fix vulnerabilities...
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How to Manage Configuration Drift
Defense in Depth
All links and images can be found on Check out by Kevin Paige, CISO at ConductorOne, for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by , the producer of , and . Joining us is our sponsored guest, , chief product officer, . In this episode: When configuration drift becomes operational reality The garden that never stops growing From detection to cultural shift The maturity gap Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® Defense Against Configurations continuously scans endpoints to uncover misconfigurations,...
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Is Least Privilege Dead?
Defense in Depth
All links and images can be found on Check out by Kevin Paige, CISO at ConductorOne, for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by , the producer of , and , senior evp and CISO, . Joining them is , CISO-in-Residence, . In this episode: Is least privilege dead? Modern tactics, timeless principle Implementation over ideology Pragmatism over purity Huge thanks to our sponsor, Cyera AI is moving fast - can your security keep up? Join the leaders shaping the future of data and AI security at DataSecAI Conference 2025, hosted by Cyera, Nov...
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How Do We Measure Our Defenses Against Social Engineering Attacks?
Defense in Depth
All links and images can be found on Check out for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by , the producer of , and , CISO, . Joining them is their sponsored guest , chief strategy and experience officer, . In this episode: Beyond the click High-risk users demand different metrics Building engagement over punishment Creating a security culture through community Huge thanks to our sponsor, Doppel Doppel is protecting the world’s digital integrity. Impersonators adapt fast — but so does Doppel. By pairing AI with expert analysis, we...
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Sales Follow Up Sequences: What Works Best in Cyber?
Defense in Depth
All links and images can be found on Check out by Mike Gallardo for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by , the producer of , and . Joining them is , BISO, . In this episode: Timing the approach When persistence becomes harassment Playing the long game The necessity argument Huge thanks to our sponsor, Cyera AI is moving fast - can your security keep up? Join the leaders shaping the future of data and AI security at DataSecAI Conference 2025, hosted by Cyera, Nov 12–13 in Dallas. Register now at .
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What Soft Skills Do You Need in Cyber?
Defense in Depth
All links and images can be found on . Check out by Evgeniy Kharam for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by , the producer of , and , senior evp and CISO, . Joining them is , Leader of Product and Supply Chain Technology, . And check out "Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales: Connect to Sell More" by we referenced in this episode. In this episode: Beyond the technical playbook Influencing without authority Partnering, not just selling The deliberate work of connection Thanks to our...
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What is the Visibility That Security Teams Need?
Defense in Depth
All links and images can be found on . Check out for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by , the producer of , and , security advisor, . Joining them is , business security services director, . In this episode: Turning visibility into actionable intelligence Pure visibility still provides an essential security foundation Finding strategic value The risk of gaps in identity management Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Human error remains one of the top cybersecurity threats. Just one wrong click can open the door to ransomware...
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Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap. Joining us is our sponsored guest Mokhtar Bacha, founder and CEO, Formal.
In this episode:
- Access management faces transformation
- AI agents demand new authentication paradigms
- AI complexity demands simplified governance approaches
- Data-centric identity management replaces role-based approaches
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