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Does Burying Your Head in the Sand Count as a Security Posture? (LIVE in Boca Raton, FL) Oct 08, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Eduardo Ortiz, vp, global head of cybersecurity, Techtronic Industries. Joining us is Adam Fletcher, CSO, Blackstone.

In this episode:

Keeping our eyes on new risks
The hiring disconnect
Mental health in incident response
Moving on from CrowdStrike

Thanks to our podcast sponsors, Fortra, Quadrant Information Security, and Savvy Security!

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We're Lowering the Requirement for Entry Level to Just 8 Years of Experience Oct 01, 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 Steve Person, CISO, Cambia Health.

In this episode:

The changing CISO landscape
Rethinking the cybersecurity talent shortage
Sharpening your CISO skills
Do CISOs need to go back to school?

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vanta!

Whether you're starting or scaling your security program, Vanta helps you automate compliance across SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more. Streamline security reviews by automating questionnaires and demonstrating your security posture with a customer-facing Trust Center. Over 7,000 global companies use Vanta to manage risk and prove security.

… And the Business Listened to the CISO and Everyone Lived Happily Ever After Sep 24, 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 Stephen Harrison, CISO, MGM Resorts International.

In this episode:

Understanding the AI attack surface
Low code, low security?
Chief information storytelling officer
Finding the right partners

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vectra AI!

Vectra AI is the only extended detection and response (XDR) with AI-driven Attack Signal Intelligence. Vectra AI's attack signal intelligence platform uses AI to find attacks on networks, identities, clouds and GenAI tools. Learn more at vectra.ai/showme.

Our Guardrails Only Fail When You Try To Go Around Them (LIVE in Seattle) Sep 17, 2024

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This week's episode was recorded in front of a live audience in Seattle as part of the National Cybersecurity Alliance's event Convene. Recording is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Nicole Ford, SVP and CISO, Nordstrom. Joining us is guest, Varsha Agrawal, head of information security, Prosper Marketplace.

In this episode:

Who guards the AI guardrails?
What should security awareness training look like?
The authentication point of failure
Uncommon sense

Thanks to our podcast sponsors, KnowBe4, Proofpoint, and Vanta!

KnowBe4's PhishER Plus is a lightweight SOAR platform that streamlines threat response for high-volume, potentially malicious emails reported by users. It automatically prioritizes messages, helping InfoSec and Security Operations teams quickly address the most critical threats, reducing inbox clutter and enhancing overall security efficiency.

Proofpoint, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity and compliance company that protects organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks.

Our Cybersecurity Journey Starts With a Single Overworked Staffer Sep 10, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Kush Sharma, Director Municipal Modernization & Partnerships, Municipal Information Systems Association, Ontario (MISA Ontario).

In this episode:

Your first security hire
Moving beyond the basics with critical infrastructure
Untangling the Gordian Knot of municipal cybersecurity
Starting from square one

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Material Security!

Material Security is a multi-layered email threat detection & response toolkit designed to stop attacks and reduce the threat surface across all of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Learn more at material.security.

Red Flag? My Vendor Just Asked for My Mother's Maiden Name Sep 03, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Bethany De Lude, CISO, the Carlyle Group.

In this episode:

CISOs as storytellers
Grinding a CISO's gears
An evolving role
Earning trust with vendors

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Scrut Automation!

Scrut Automation allows compliance and risk teams of any size to establish enterprise-grade security programs. Our best-in-class features like process automation, AI, and 75+ native integrations reverse compliance debt and help manage risk proactively as your business grows. Visit www.scrut.io to learn more or schedule a demo.

Well, I Think My Relationship With the CIO Improved When I Took Their Job Aug 27, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Ty Sbano, CISO, Vercel.

In this episode:

Perception is the reality for insider threats
Coaching rather than shaming
Working to make DevOps redundant
Fixing a strained relationship

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Backslash!

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I Said I Was Technically a CISO, Not a Technical CISO Aug 20, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Fredrick Lee (Flee), CISO, Reddit.

In this episode:

The case for the technical CISO
Making Recall safe for business
The aches and pains of cybersecurity hiring
Leveling up municipal cybersecurity

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.

Why Are Fortune 500 Companies Swiping Right on 3-Person Startups? Aug 13, 2024

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

In this episode:

The startup balancing act
Giving back is its own reward
When to pen test
Getting ahead with generative AI policy

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vanta!

We Make Threat Actors Read Our Resiliency Policy Before Attacking Us Aug 06, 2024

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This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Patti Titus, CISO, Booking Holdings.

In this episode:

Defense vs. Resilience
Communication is on par with mitigation
Preparing like its post-quantum
The challenges and opportunities of diversity

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Cyera!

Cyera's AI-powered data security platform gives companies visibility over their sensitive data, context over the risk it represents, and actionable, prioritized remediation guidance. As a cloud-native, agentless platform, Cyera provides holistic data security coverage across SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and on-premise environments. Visit www.cyera.io to learn more.

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