It’s January 2025 and this podcast is the first of the year. Our first topic is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Or said more specifically, Generative AI. GenAI represents a potential for massive change in modern society. Although various forms of AI have been working their way into security tools and workflows for years, Generative AI has burst on the scene and leveraging it should be a top priority of security professionals.

In this episode, your hosts are covering content from both Rafeeq’s CISO MindMap and Cybersecurity Learning Saturday. The first topic is GenAI risk, assigned to 3 buckets.

1. Traditional Tech Risks
2. GenAI Amplified Risks
3. Newly Introduced Risks

The second topic is a review of emerging GenAI use cases in security. Rafeeq documents at least 6 but there will be many more.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• See the slides and learn more about Cybersecurity Learning Saturday.
• Rafeeq’s blog on LLMs on the Mac is here.
• Rafeeq mentions Codeshare (not a sponsor), visit them here:
• Primer on AI coding tools at github
• Github Copilot

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Numerous factors determine how long a CISO remains in their position and some can be controlled by the individual. In this episode of the CISO MindMap Podcast, Rafeeq and Scott discuss both the pitfalls and success criteria pertinent to the CISO role. From budgets to culture, they tackle some of the key elements driving the success or failure of the cybersecurity organization.

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As 2024 draws to a close, Rafeeq and Scott discuss the most recent set of recommendations from the 2024 CISO MindMap. As has been the case, the recommendations cover a wide range of disciplines and are designed to help CISOs build the effectiveness of their teams and organizations.

During the discussion on AI, Rafeeq mentions the OWASP resource for Large Language Models. You can find that here.

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On the second episode of the CISO MindMap Podcast, we chat about the role of the CISO and key characteristics of the function across small and large companies. Topics range from the scope of the position to the specific reporting structures. If you are a CISO, you will probably see yourself in this podcast. If you are an aspiring CISOs, we hope this podcast provides some background for your career planning.

We also provide a high level of view of the structure of the CISO MindMap and its key differentiators from frameworks such as the NIST CSF. If you’re listening while seated, be sure to download the CISO MindMap from the link below and follow along beginning about midway through this week’s episode.

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Welcome to the first episode of the CISO MindMap Podcast. We hope to bring to life Rafeeq Rehman's famous CISO MindMap. With thousands of followers and readers, each year Rafeeq updates the CISO MindMap to help the community understand the scope and responsibilities of modern information security professionals.

In this episode, meet your hosts Scott Hawk and Rafeeq Rehman where they discuss the origins of the CISO MindMap and the plans for future versions of this podcast.

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