• Are Security Awareness Training Platforms Effective?
    Nov 21 2024

    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 solution automates alert triage and investigations, cutting through the noise to highlight serious threats. By integrating with your security tools, it escalates only 4% of alerts for fast remediation, helping SOC teams focus on what matters. Learn more at intezer.com today!

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    27 mins
  • The Argument For More Cybersecurity Startups
    Nov 14 2024

    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 this a business or a feature?
    • The economics of startups
    • Practicality over novelty

    Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Nudge Security

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    32 mins
  • How Are New SEC Rules Impacting CISOs?
    Nov 7 2024

    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

    Cybercrime doesn’t take breaks. Protect your organization from ransomware, account takeover, and online fraud with SpyCloud. SpyCloud recaptures stolen identity data from breaches, infostealer malware, and phishing attacks that put your business at risk. Teams use SpyCloud’s advanced analytics and powerful automation to stay ahead of attackers. Visit spycloud.com for your free risk report and start disrupting cybercrime today.

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    35 mins
  • Managing the Risk of GenAI Tools
    Oct 31 2024

    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 getting into

    Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Concentric AI

    Concentric AI’s DSPM solution automates data security, protecting sensitive data in real-time. Our AI-driven solution identifies, classifies, and secures on-premises and cloud data to reduce risk across your enterprise. Seamlessly integrated with tools like Microsoft Copilot, Concentric AI empowers your team to innovate securely and maintain compliance all while eliminating manual data protection tasks.

    Ready to put RegEx and trainable classifiers in the rear view mirror? Contact Concentric AI today!

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    29 mins
  • Defending Against What Criminals Know About You
    Oct 24 2024

    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

    Cybercrime doesn’t take breaks. Protect your organization from ransomware, account takeover, and online fraud with SpyCloud. SpyCloud recaptures stolen identity data from breaches, infostealer malware, and phishing attacks that put your business at risk. Teams use SpyCloud’s advanced analytics and powerful automation to stay ahead of attackers. Visit spycloud.com for your free risk report and start disrupting cybercrime today.

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    32 mins
  • Will We Ever Go Back From Work From Home?
    Oct 17 2024

    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, SpyCloud

    Cybercrime doesn’t take breaks. Protect your organization from ransomware, account takeover, and online fraud with SpyCloud. SpyCloud recaptures stolen identity data from breaches, infostealer malware, and phishing attacks that put your business at risk. Teams use SpyCloud’s advanced analytics and powerful automation to stay ahead of attackers. Visit spycloud.com for your free risk report and start disrupting cybercrime today.

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    33 mins
  • The Lurking Dangers of Neglected Security Tools
    Oct 10 2024

    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 podcast sponsor, ThreatLocker

    ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

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    32 mins
  • When You Just Can't Take It Anymore in Cyber
    Oct 3 2024

    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, GitGuardian

    GitGuardian is a Code Security Platform that caters to the needs of the DevOps generation. It provides a wide range of code security solutions, including Secrets Detection, Infra as Code Security, and Honeytoken, all in one place. A leader in the market of secrets detection and remediation, its solutions are already used by hundreds of thousands of developers in all industries. Try now gitguardian.com.

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    30 mins