Defense in Depth David Spark

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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 me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our sponsored guest, Mackenzie Jackson, developer advocate, GitGuardian.
In this episode:
How to manage data leaks outside your perimeter?
When data leaks increasingly come from third-parties, what can you do to protect your organization?
How do we even begin to address this problem?
 Is there a one size fits all fix?
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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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our guest, Phil Davis, attorney, healthcare cybersecurity and privacy, Hall Render.
In this episode:
In today's current climate, is the role of the CISO still worth it?
Does the position carry a lot of potential liability?
Do the upsides still outweigh the risks?
Do CISOs tend to have more responsibility than authority?
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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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our guest, Paul Connelly, former CISO, HCA HealthcareGot feedback?
In this episode:
How important is onboarding new cyber talent?
Does it set the tone for their tenure with your organization?
What should CISOs do to make sure onboarding is effective for both sides?
What are the mistakes CISOs should avoid, and what are the best ways to excel?
 Thanks to our podcast sponsor, OffSec

OffSec helps companies like Cisco, Google, and Salesforce upskill cybersecurity talent through comprehensive training and resources. With programs ranging from red team and blue team training and more, your team will be ready to face real-world threats. Request a free trial for your team to explore OffSec’s learning library and cyber range.

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Check out this post Monte Pedersen of The CDA Group 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), CISO, LinkedIn.  Joining us is our guest, Jerry Davis, division director for cyber defense at Truist Bank.
In this episode:
Why does advancing your career require more than just technical skills?
Does it require you to build relationships within your organizations, particularly with your boss?
How can you consciously build these relationships with an eye to leveling up your career?
How do you develop soft skills?
Thanks to our podcast sponsor, OffSec

OffSec helps companies like Cisco, Google, and Salesforce upskill cybersecurity talent through comprehensive training and resources. With programs ranging from red team and blue team training and more, your team will be ready to face real-world threats. Request a free trial for your team to explore OffSec’s learning library and cyber range.

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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 me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining me is our sponsored guest, Spencer Thompson, CEO, Prelude.
In this episode:
Why does it take so long to integrate new tools and get them up to speed?
Are we always in a state where we are always lacking readiness?
What should we be measuring?
Do we focus too much on singular events?
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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 Steve Zalewski. Joining me is our guest, Ron Gula, president and co-founder, Gula Tech Adventures.
In this episode:
Why is it so darn expensive to get any training on the defender side?
Why is there a mountain of free education for red teaming?
Shouldn’t blue team training should be free or less expensive as well?
Is this the firewall that's preventing us from having all those cyber experts we so desperately need?
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