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

    All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.

    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!

    Enterprise-grade cybersecurity without complexity. Backed by extensive research from hundreds of experts in Bitdefender Labs and consistently top-rated in independent tests, Bitdefender GravityZone platform provides multi-layered prevention, protection, detection, and response capabilities, including managed security services. Learn more at Bitdefender.com.

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    38 mins
  • Can’t Our Employees Just Go Back to Stealing Pens?
    Dec 10 2024

    All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.

    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!

    Reclaim control of your non-human identities with Entro Security! Our platform securely manages non-human identities and secrets throughout their lifecycle. Detect and prevent unusual activity before it becomes a threat. Trust Entro to safeguard your non-human identities in today’s complex digital ecosystem.

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    38 mins
  • We Take Software Security Seriously, As Long As It Ships on Time
    Dec 3 2024

    All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.

    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!

    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. Learn more at Vanta.com.

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

    All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.

    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!

    Reclaim control of your non-human identities with Entro Security! Our platform securely manages non-human identities and secrets throughout their lifecycle. Detect and prevent unusual activity before it becomes a threat. Trust Entro to safeguard your non-human identities in today’s complex digital ecosystem.

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    41 mins
  • Once You Show Me Your Diploma, I’ll Explain Why We Don’t Gatekeep
    Nov 19 2024

    All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.

    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!

    Enterprise-grade cybersecurity without complexity. Backed by extensive research from hundreds of experts in Bitdefender Labs and consistently top-rated in independent tests, Bitdefender GravityZone platform provides multi-layered prevention, protection, detection, and response capabilities, including managed security services.

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

    All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.

    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!

    Vorlon helps organizations take back control of their data by providing continuous visibility of sensitive data shared via API across third-party applications. Know what data goes where, when, and how between third-party apps with external threat intelligence. Reduce the complexity of investigating and responding to third-party security incidents with Vorlon.

    Wiz transforms cloud security for customers – including 40% of the Fortune 100 – by enabling a new operating model. Wiz CNAPP empowers security and development teams to build fast and securely by providing visibility into their cloud environments. With Wiz, organizations can prioritize risk and stay agile.

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    46 mins
  • Luckily, We Haven’t Had to Adapt to Any New Technologies Before AI
    Nov 5 2024

    All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.

    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.

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    41 mins
  • We Need to Hire a Unicorn But We Only Have Budget for a Donkey
    Oct 29 2024

    All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.

    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!

    Enterprise-grade cybersecurity without complexity. Backed by extensive research from hundreds of experts in Bitdefender Labs and consistently top-rated in independent tests, Bitdefender GravityZone platform provides multi-layered prevention, protection, detection, and response capabilities, including managed security services.

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    35 mins