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Yuck! Now Everyone Has Touched My Data. Jul 26, 2022

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What can you do when your data keeps passing through different third party applications? Your data is being accessed and manipulated by more people, more applications, and more security policies that may not be aligned with your security policies. It seems once it leaves your environment, it's out of your control.

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Our sponsored guest is Elliot Lewis (@ElliotDLewis), CEO, Keyavi.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Keyavi

Myth: Data can't protect itself. Fact: Now it does! You control where your data goes in the world, who can access it and when. On any device. Anytime. Anywhere. FOREVER. Learn more at Keyavi.com.

In this episode:

Can the US government, through regulation, shift the tide of never-ending cybersecurity failures?
Your network was just hit with ransomware. What do you do in your environment?
What should we be discussing more of when it comes to protecting data in the supply chain?
What's the biggest security flaw you've seen in every environment you've ever worked?

"Bad" Security Practices That Really Aren't All that Bad Jul 19, 2022

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If they can find flaws, security professionals are quick to label it as bad security behavior. But often, what is marked as "bad" may have problems, but when looked at from a reducing risk perspective it's actually a very good security behavior.

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Carla Sweeney, vp information security, Red Ventures.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Protegrity

Protegrity empowers intelligence-driven organizations to use data to drive innovation with secure analytics and artificial intelligence, without fear of violating compliance or jeopardizing privacy. To make this vision a reality, we protect sensitive data anywhere and everywhere to create secure data agility that aligns with the speed of modern business.

In this episode:

Is a CISO really an architect of choices, for themselves and the other business leaders?
Why and how can controls impose friction or drag on business velocity?
What are the types of questions you ask when you're referencing a resume and what are some examples of really impressive responses?
What are some things that get a bad rap, but are actually quite secure?

How Many Forms of ID Do I Need to Buy This Gift Card? Jul 12, 2022

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Getting someone to purchase gift cards is a popular vector for theft. Given that the gift card theft technique is so well known, many online sites have put up additional barriers to purchasing gift cards. Trying to buy them legitimately has become increasingly difficult.

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Our guest is Ariel Weintrab (@securitymermaid), CISO, MassMutual.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, PlexTrac

PlexTrac is a powerful, yet simple, cybersecurity platform that centralizes all security assessments, pentest reports, audit findings, and vulnerabilities. PlexTrac transforms the risk management lifecycle, allowing security professionals to generate better reports faster, aggregate and visualize analytics, and collaborate on remediation in real-time. Check out PlexTrac.com/CISOSeries to learn why PlexTrac is the perfect platform for CISOs!

In this episode:

What areas should we focus on improving the security user experience for non-security people?
Does it get easier at the top? What factors do you think result in the workload being tougher or easier for a CISO?
How can radical transparency help and where can it backfire?
What can we do to avoid poisoned systems and how can we tell if our systems have been poisoned?

Why Does Your Privacy Matter If I'm Paying You? Jul 05, 2022

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Should you monitor your staff? I mean reallymonitor them. Some bosses are installing screen grabbing and click tracking software to monitor employees and by most estimates employees hate it so much that half of them would quit if their supervisors installed monitoring software on their computers. But in some cases an employee's behavior may lend themselves to being monitored.

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our sponsored guest is Ian Hassard (@ihassard), director of product management, Okta.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Okta

Auth0 is the leading provider of customer identity solutions. Watch Jameeka Aaaron, CISO for Auth0, explain how to balance security with friction to create a safe authentication experience without compromising on privacy.

In this episode:

What are the real world positive impacts that result on the business in terms of risk reduction, product development, and prevention?
What are some alternatives to address the authentication problem?
What have you heard enough about with authentication, and what would you like to hear a lot more about?
To what level should you and shouldn't you monitor your staff? What cases do you feel you would have to install monitoring software?

It Sure Is Fun to Complain About Security Vendors Jun 28, 2022

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Next time you're annoyed by a security vendor's pitch, instead of firing back at them at what an idiot they are, or complaining about it on social media, why not see if you can find a friendly manager at the vendor company and explain what happened so they can actually address the problem appropriately?

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Rob Suarez, CISO, BD.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Trend Micro

Trend Micro Cloud One, a security services platform for cloud builders, delivers the broadest and deepest cloud security offering in one solution, enabling you to secure your cloud infrastructure with clarity and simplicity. Discover your dynamic attack surface, assess your risk, and respond with the right security at the right time. Discover more!

In this episode:

Where could we possibly draw the line of what can be known to the public, but at the same time not offering insight to the attackers?
We examine what makes medical establishments an attractive target. Why are medical records valuable and outside of havoc is there any other purpose of tampering with medical devices?
How do you use industry-specific threat information to make better security decisions?
Why do some cybersecurity companies succeed and others fail?

What Does It Cost to Prove Security Is Working? Jun 21, 2022

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I have no idea what I need to spend to demonstrate our security program is working. What's it going to take? Or maybe I need just others on my team to just validate that they truly do care about security.

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Our guest is John McClure (@johnmcclure00), CISO, Sinclair Broadcast Group.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Keyavi

Data that protects itself? Now it does! We made data so smart it can think for itself. Secure itself. Stay continually aware of its surroundings. Control where, when and who is allowed access. And automatically report back to its owner. This changes the entire cybersecurity paradigm. Learn how.

In this episode:

What's your best indicator that your security program is actually improving?
We examine certifications and separate myth from reality for those trying to get into cybersecurity and also for more seasoned professionals?
What security flaw often gets overlooked?
How does one go about asking for a team building budget for a remote team?

I Have So Little. Just Let Me Control Access to the Mail Server. Jun 14, 2022

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How dangerous is it for a cybersecurity professional to pull a G-d complex with the email server just because they didn't like the way one salesperson behaved?

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Our sponsored guest is Jadee Hanson (@jadeehanson), CIO/CISO, Code42.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Code42.

As the Insider Risk Management leader, Code42 helps security professionals protect corporate data and reduce insider risk while fostering an open and collaborative culture for employees. For security practitioners, it means speed to detection and response. For companies, it means a collaborative workforce that is productive and a business that is secure. Visit http://Code42.com/showme to learn more.

In this episode:

Is it alright to block a vendor because one salesperson is persistent and annoying?
How can one go about creating a cybersecurity report card?
Is it just inevitable that your staff is going to eventually violate policies?
How to determine a delicate balance between a complete non-tolerance policy versus complete tolerance?

Security as a Profit Center? You're Kidding, Right? Jun 07, 2022

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What if we could convince management that security is not a cost center, but a means to actually make and save money for the business? The concept isn't so completely outrageous. Companies are using privacy and security as differentiators, and certain security tools such as single sign on, password managers, and passwordless reduce operational costs in support tickets.

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Mary Gardner, CISO, The Greenbrier Companies.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Buchanan Technologies

Short staffed and overworked IT groups can be overwhelmed by the massive scope of a comprehensive cybersecurity program. Buchanan Technologies makes the complex simple with our twenty-four by seven, customized, vetted strategies that identify risks, detect threats, implement security controls, and protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of your data. Discover more.

In this episode:

What are areas we should focus on improving the security user experience for non-security people? We ask if CISOs have it easier than their middle managers. We think about the factors that result in the workload being tougher or easier for a CISO. And we examine how we can protect our machine learning algorithms and AI from absorbing poisoned data.

Finding That Perfect Time to Quit Your Job May 31, 2022

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We don't celebrate quitting. Maybe we should. When should you do it when you don't have another offer?

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Hadas Cassorla, CISO, M1.

On this episode:

When a "good" security control is actually bad for business.
A "how to" engage with a CISO during a presentation meeting.
Losing your passion for cybersecurity. What next?
Building a budget for remote team building.

HUGE thanks to our sponsor, Keyavi

Gartner Creates Another Category for Everyone to Ignore May 24, 2022

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I have talked to vendors who get all excited about Gartner opening up a new category for them. All I can think is uggh, something new to confuse the security marketplace. I know there's a need to label products in categories to simplify sales. But the complexity is driving buyers nuts.

This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Our sponsored guest is RJ Friedman, CISO, Buchanan Technologies.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Buchanan Technologies

In this episode:

Do we need another industry-produced acronym?
How can a vendor better demonstrate they can become a partner?
With the list of security "minimum requirements" constantly growing, do you believe more and more organizations are falling below the security poverty line?
And we ask how best to reduce the amount of false positives?

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