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Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
“Secure & Simple” demystifies governance and compliance challenges faced by CISOs, consultants, and other cybersecurity professionals. The podcast is hosted by Dejan Kosutic, an expert in cybersecurity governance, ISO 27001, NIS2, and DORA. The episodes present topics in an easy-to-understand way and provide you with insight you won’t be able to find elsewhere. To provide comments, suggest topics for the next episodes, or express your interest in participating in the show, contact us at…
Episodes
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Should CTO and CISO Roles Converge in the Age of AI? | Interview with Ben Wilcox
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO at Advisera) speaks with Ben Wilcox, who serves as both CISO and CTO at ProArk, about…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
From Upwork to 100-Person Consultancy: How Subscriptions Fueled Growth | Taylor Hersom
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Taylor Hersam, founder and former CEO of Eden Data, a compliance consultancy providing…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Strategic Human Firewall: Overcoming the Human Blind Spot | Interview with Robert Siciliano
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (Advisera) interviews Robert Siciliano, co-founder of ProtectNow and author of Strategic Human…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
How to Integrate Security Controls Across ISO 27001, NIST & SOC 2 | Interview with Aron Lange
In this episode of Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic (Advisera) speaks with Aaron Lange (GRC Lab, TÜV SÜD auditor) about combining security…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Security as a Business Enabler: From Cyber Risk to Action | Interview with Matthew Webster
Dejan Kosutic hosts Matthew Webster, founder and CEO of Cyvergence, to explain what “security as a business enabler” means in practice: aligning cybersecurity…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Positive Reinforcement & Gamified Security Awareness | Interview with Craig Taylor
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO at Advisera) interviews Craig Taylor, CEO and co-founder of CyberHoots, about best…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
CMMC Level 2: Documentation, Costs, and Audit Readiness | Interview with Bruno Lecoq
Dejan Kosutic hosts Bruno Lecoq (co-founder, CEO, and CISO at BEMO) to explain CMMC compliance for Department of Defense contractors and suppliers, including…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Securing the Agentic Enterprise | Interview with Charlie Lewis
Host Dejan Kosutic interviews McKinsey & Co. partner Charlie Lewis about how agentic AI will reshape cybersecurity by reinventing existing categories —…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
How Hackers Exploit Human Bias and Technical Weaknesses | Interview with Kevin Beaver
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic interviews independent information security consultant and Hacking for Dummies author Kevin…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
How CISOs Should Talk to Corporate Boards | Interview with Michelle Drolet
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (Advisera) interviews Michelle Drolet, CEO and founder of Towerwall, about communicating…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Why Conventional Cybersecurity Won’t Protect AI? | Interview with Hugo Huang
In this Secure & Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (Advisera) talks with Hugo Huang, Product Director at Canonical and author of a Harvard Business…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
ISO 27001 Certification: What Will the Auditor Look For? | Interview with Aron Lange
In this Secure & Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO of Advisera) interviews Aron Lange, founder of GRC Lab and an ISO 27001 certification auditor…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Anthropic’s Mythos and the Future of Vulnerability Management | Interview with Thom Langford
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO at Advisera) speaks with Thom Langford, CTO for the EMEA region at Rapid7, about Anthropic’s…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
What CISOs Must Do Now About Quantum? | Interview with Andrew Gault
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO of Advisera) interviews Andrew Gault (CEO of ZeroTier) about how quantum computing could…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Continual Improvement, Nonconformities, and Corrective Actions | Interview with Carlos Cruz
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic from Advisera interviews Carlos Cruz, founder of Metanoia and an ISO 9001/ISO 14001 expert, about…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Cyber Ranges, Attack Simulations & AI: Proving Cyber Readiness | Interview with Lee Rossey
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO of Advisera) speaks with Lee Rossey, CTO and co-founder of SimSpace, about why much…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
AI Agents vs. AI Agents: The Future of Security Operations | Interview with Monzy Merza
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic from Advisera interviews Monzy Merza, co-founder and CEO of Crogl, about how cybersecurity is…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Zero Trust as a Mindset: Identity, Governance, and Access | Interview with Andrew Gault
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO of Advisera) interviews Andrew Gault (CEO of ZeroTier) about Zero Trust as a strategy and…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Responding to Ransomware Attack [Case Study] | Interview with Yannick Hirt
Dejan Kosutic interviews Yannick Hirt from ODCUS about his experience with a real ransomware attack on an international industrial company. They discuss likely…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
What Should the Board Ask the CISO? | Interview with Clar Rosso
In this episode, Dejan Kosutic talks with Clar Rosso, CEO of Rosso Strategic Advisors, board member of Excelsior University, and the former CEO of ISC2, about…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
The Crucial Role of Management Review in Cybersecurity Governance | Interview with Carlos Cruz
In this special first-year anniversary episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic from Advisera welcomes back Carlos Cruz, founder of…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Resolving a Conflict Between IT and Cybersecurity | Interview with Jared Leuschen
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, discusses the ongoing conflict between IT operations and cybersecurity…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Penetration Testing & Threat Intelligence: Enhancing Cybersecurity | Interview with Sasa Jusic
In this episode, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Sasa Jusic, a board member at Infigo IS and a cybersecurity expert. They delve deep into penetration testing and…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Simplifying ISO Standards: Insights and Best Practices | Interview with Jim Moran
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, welcomes Jim Moran, founder of SimplifyISO, to discuss the importance…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Mastering Internal Audits for ISO Standards | Interview with Carlos Cruz
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic, CEO at Advisera, welcomes Carlos Cruz, founder of Metanoia Consulting and a seasoned…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Exploring Cyber Warfare: Risks, Strategies, and Solutions | Interview with Steve Winterfeld
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, welcomes Steve Winterfeld, a seasoned security consultant, fractional…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Bridging the Cybersecurity Gap: From Tech Rooms to Boardrooms | Interview with Paul C Dwyer
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, interviews Paul C Dwyer, founder and CEO of Cyber Risk International and…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Mastering Integrated ISO Management Systems | Interview with Jim Moran
In this episode of Secure and Simple Podcast, hosted by Dejan Kosutic, we are joined by Jim Moran, founder of Simplify ISO and member of the ISO Committee 280…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Volunteer Work in Cybersecurity Nonprofits | Interview with Aruneesh Salhotra
Join Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, on the Secure and Simple Podcast as he delves into the importance of cybersecurity NGOs with expert guest Aruneesh…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Building a Business-Aligned Cybersecurity Strategy | Interview with Thom Langford
In this episode, Dejan Kosutic, CEO at Advisera, chats with Thom Langford, CTO of the EMEA region at Rapid7 and a director at (TL)2 Security. Thom shares…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Demystifying Corporate Governance With ISO 37000 | Interview with George Kesteven
In this episode of the Secure and Simple podcast, host Dejan Kosutic interviews George Kesteven, CEO of Frontex, who shares his experience in corporate…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
U.S. vs International and European Cybersecurity Standards | Interview with John Verry
In this episode, host Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, welcomes John Verry, Managing Director at CBIZ Pivot Point Security consulting company. With over 25…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Best Practices for Writing Policies and Procedures | Interview with Carlos Cruz
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Carlos Cruz, founder of Metanoia Consulting in Portugal. They discuss essential…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
The Journey and Insights of a Successful Fractional CISO | Interview with Terry Ziemniak
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, we sit down with Terry Ziemniak, an experienced fractional CISO with over a decade in the field. Terry shares…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
ISO-as-a-Service and AI: Innovation in Consultancy | Interview with Alexander Jaber
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Alexander Jaber, CEO of Compliant Business Solutions GmbH, a consulting company…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Role of EU Cybersecurity Bodies and How to Cooperate With Them | Interview with Brian Honan
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Brian Honan, the CEO of BH Consulting, to discuss the evolving landscape of…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Coaching as a Service for Human-Centric Cybersecurity | Interview with Dominic Vogel
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic sits down with Dominic "Dom" Vogel, president of Vogel Cyber Leadership and Coaching. Dom…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Next-level Consulting: Marketing & AI Governance Opportunities | Interview with Tudor Galos
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, we delve into the secrets of becoming a subject matter expert and thriving as a consultant. Our special…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
How to Scale Cybersecurity Consultancy | Interview with Bevan Lane
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic speaks with Bevan Lane, CEO of InfoSec Advisory Group. Bevan shares his journey from…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Unlocking Business Value From NIS2: The Consultant’s Role | Interview with Philippe Cornette
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Philippe Cornette, an interim CISO and founding partner at DigiSôter…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Understanding the EU Electronic Evidence Package | Interview with Cristos Velasco
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic welcomes Cristos Velasco, an independent consultant and associate professor specializing…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Leveraging Online Courses for Consulting Success | Interview with Richea Perry
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic welcomes independent cybersecurity consultant and Cyber JA podcast host, Richea Perry…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Promoting Consulting Business Through Content Marketing | Interview with Punit Bhatia
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Punit Bhatia, founder of FIT4Privacy Consulting Company, author of 4 books on…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Trends in ISO Standards: Certification Body Perspective | Interview with Tom Wheat
In this insightful episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic discusses the evolving landscape of standards with Tom Wheat, UK Country…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
How to Combine ISO 27001 and GDPR | Interview with Luigi Viscione
This episode features Luigi Viscione, CEO and Founder of Micsar, a seasoned consultant with a decade of experience in IT security and data protection. Luigi…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Trends with ISO 27001, NIS2, and Supplier Security | Interview with René Matthiassen
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic is joined by Rene Matthiassen, a senior security consultant and partner at Front Door…
- Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
How to Become a Successful Consultant | Interview with Carlos Cruz
In this episode of Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Carlos Cruz, founder of Metanoia and ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 expert at Advisera…