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Why Bother Helping Users When We Can Complain About Them? Dec 17, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is our sponsored guest Daniel Daraban, senior director of product management, Bitdefender.

In this episode:

Practice makes perfect
Shaming doesn't help anyone
Cybersecurity is a flat circle
Building the bridge

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Bitdefender!

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Can't Our Employees Just Go Back to Stealing Pens? Dec 10, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Itzik Alvas, co-founder and CEO, Entro.

In this episode:

What to expect when you're offboarding
The threats are coming from inside the organization
The risk of stale identities
Working backward to risk

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Entro!

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We Take Software Security Seriously, As Long As It Ships on Time Dec 03, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is our sponsored guest Jeremy Epling, chief product officer, Vanta.

In this episode:

What is the future of cybersecurity?
Designing the outcomes we want
The promise and peril of AI
Is open-source open to more threats?

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vanta!

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Aww, Your Cybersecurity Concerns Are So Adorable (LIVE in La Jolla) Nov 26, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Gary Hayslip, CISO, Softbank Investment Advisors. Joining us is Keith McCartney, VP, Security and IT, DNAnexus.

In this episode:

Closing the Credibility Gap
Clarifying the Role of Security Engineering
Building Resilience at Scale
AI Frameworks and Cybersecurity

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Entro!

Once You Show Me Your Diploma, I'll Explain Why We Don't Gatekeep Nov 19, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Jimmy Benoit, vp, cybersecurity, PBS.

In this episode:

Starting early on security awareness
The limits of gamification
Technically qualified
Understanding your risk tolerance

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Bitdefender!

Wait, We Can Prioritize Data Privacy Before an Incident? (LIVE at Stanford University) Nov 12, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Amy-Steagall-Hess, CISO, Stanford University. Joining us is Michael Tran Duff, CISO, data privacy officer, Harvard University.

In this episode:

Turning a mirror on zero trust
Is AI coming for our jobs?
Responding to skepticism about CISOs
A CISO at the crossroads

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vorlon Security and Wiz!

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Luckily, We Haven't Had to Adapt to Any New Technologies Before AI Nov 05, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is our sponsored guest Jadee Hanson, CISO, Vanta.

In this episode:

Embracing BYOAI
The changing government contractor landscape
Creating better security outcomes
Automating supply chain security

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vanta!

Say goodbye to spreadsheets and screenshots.

Vanta automates evidence collection needed for audits with over 350 integrations—giving you continuous visibility into your compliance status. And with cross-mapped controls across 30 frameworks, you'll streamline compliance— and never duplicate your efforts.

We Need to Hire a Unicorn But We Only Have Budget for a Donkey Oct 29, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Jason Shockey, CISO, Cenlar FSB.

In this episode:

Ground the SOC in communication
Training and mentoring talent
Nailing a first security hire
A case for optimism

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Bitdefender!

Who Knows What Evil Lurks in the Heart of Low Code/No Code? (LIVE in Los Angeles) Oct 22, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Sasha Pereira, CISO, WASH. Joining us is Cyrus Tibbs, CISO, PennyMac. This episode was recorded live at ISSA-LA.

In this episode:

Building the foundation for data minimization
No-code needs to be no problem
Seeking alignment in a SOC career
MFA is not a cybersecurity panacea

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Nudge Security!

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Once the Panic Subsides You'll Appreciate This Phishing Test (LIVE in Houston, TX) Oct 15, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Jerich Beason, CISO, WM. Joining us is Teresa Tonthat, vp, associate CIO, Texas Children's Hospital. This episode was recorded live at HOU.SEC.CON.

In this episode:

Connecting with the business
Keep the users in mind
Ground security in reality
Teach, don't shame

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vorlon Security!

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