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All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Dan Walsh, CISO, Paxos. Joining us is Sharon Milz, CISO, Time. In this episode: A vicious cycle Not all training is created equal Don’t forget the human factor We can still define success Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Intezer Intezer’s AI-driven...
Published 11/21/24
Published 11/21/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out these posts for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Ross Haleliuk, author, Venture in Security. Be sure to check out Ross's podcast, Inside the Network, and his book Cyber for Builders: The Essential Guide to Building a Cybersecurity Startup. In this episode: A market response to industry failure Is...
Published 11/14/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out these posts for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is Allan Cockriel, group CISO, Shell. In this episode: Striking a balance  Will we see a talent exodus? Playing by the same rules This is an organizational responsibility Thanks to our podcast sponsor, SpyCloud ...
Published 11/07/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest Karthik Krishnan, founder and CEO, Concentric AI. In this episode: Meet the new risk, same as the old risk Understanding where your risks are coming from Identifying best practices Know what you’re...
Published 10/31/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Damon Fleury, chief product officer, SpyCloud. In this episode: A holistic view Adding sophistication to identity Your employees can help Cracking the code Thanks to our podcast sponsor, SpyCloud ...
Published 10/24/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is Joe Lewis, CISO, CDC. In this episode: Don’t underestimate the quality of life benefits We’re still learning What is the case for return-to-office? Moving past gimmicks Thanks to our podcast sponsor,...
Published 10/17/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Shawn Bowen, VP and deputy CISO - Gaming, Microsoft. Joining us is Adam Fletcher, CSO, Blackstone. In this episode: Neglected tools drain resources Who’s to blame? Technology is the last step Buying tools to solve business problems Thanks to our...
Published 10/10/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Shawn Bowen, VP, Deputy CISO - Gaming, Microsoft. Joining us is Patty Ryan, senior director, CISO, QuidelOrtho. In this episode: Recognizing humanity Death by a thousand meetings What are we looking for? Find your value Thanks to our podcast sponsor,...
Published 10/03/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is Davi Ottenheimer, vp, trust and digital ethics, Inrupt. Sir Tim Berners-Lee co-founded Inrupt to provide enterprise-grade software and services for the Solid Protocol. You can find their open positions here. ...
Published 09/26/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is Dennis Pickett, vp, CISO, Westat. In this episode: Not all education requires tests Understand your users Building reflexes An ounce of prevention Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Concentric AI Concentric...
Published 09/19/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Russell Spitler, CEO and co-founder, Nudge Security. In this episode: Defining responsibilities Understanding the problem A different role for security Focus on the data Thanks to our podcast sponsor,...
Published 09/12/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our guest, Adam Arellano, vp, enterprise cybersecurity, PayPal. In this episode: Accounting for mindset The importance of ethics A matter of incentives Understanding what is teachable Thanks to our podcast sponsor,...
Published 09/05/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Nick Muy, CISO, Scrut Automation. In this episode: Segment and test Focus on you Embrace the risk lifecycle Not all vendors are the same Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Scrut Automation Scrut...
Published 08/29/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining me is our guest, Sherron Burgess, CISO, BCD Travel. In this episode: Disingenuous claims rub everyone the wrong way.  Don’t put the CISO behind the 8-ball The sales hustle They didn’t understand the assignment Thanks to...
Published 08/22/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and John Underwood, vp, information security, Big 5 Sporting Goods. Joining us is our guest, Mike Lockhart, CISO, EagleView. In this episode: Marketing versus strategy A distinction without a difference? Terminology follows function Security convergence  ...
Published 08/15/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is our sponsored guest Rob Allen, chief product officer, ThreatLocker. In this episode: Can you retrofit zero trust? The business case for deny by default Seizing an opportunity Zero trust doesn’t stand alone ...
Published 08/08/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is Bil Harmer, operating partner and CISO, Craft Ventures. In this episode: A time and a place for Field CISOs This isn’t a new role Consulting the Field CISO Words mean things Thanks to our podcast sponsor,...
Published 08/01/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is Jim Bowie, CISO, Tampa General Hospital. In this episode: The goal is to connect to the business The hard truth about soft skills Balancing risk Looking beyond communication Thanks to our podcast sponsor,...
Published 07/25/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Christina Shannon, CIO, KIK Consumer Products. Joining us is Andrew Cannata, CISO, Primo Water. In this episode: The lure of an IPO is debatable Does an IPO make you a target or just more vulnerable? M&A changes your context Ambiguity creates risk ...
Published 07/18/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Shirley Salzman, CEO and co-founder, SeeMetrics. In this episode: Finding the purpose in metrics Using metrics to answer business questions Speaking to your audience Communication is a two-way street ...
Published 07/11/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is our sponsored guest, Adam Bateman, CEO, Push Security. The SaaS attacks matrix community resource mentioned by Adam in the episode can be found here. Editorial note: Geoff Belknap is an advisor to...
Published 06/27/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Lamont Orange, CISO, Cyera. In this episode: The data security check has come due Putting data security at the heart of defense in depth  Automation is key You need to know what you’re...
Published 06/20/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Christina Shannon, CIO, KIK Consumer Products. Joining us is our guest, Tomer Gershoni, CSO, Zoominfo. In this episode: Moving beyond technology The art of a CISO CISOs always operate in context Elevating the CISO conversation Thanks to...
Published 06/13/24
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Yaron Levi, CISO, Dolby. Joining us is our guest, Neil Watkins, svp technology and cybersecurity services, i3 Verticals. In this episode: Visibility doesn’t matter without context Not all visibility is created equal Don’t forget to bring people...
Published 06/06/24