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CISO Tradecraft®
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CISO Tradecraft®#125 - Cyber Ranges (with Debbie Gordon)
Are you worried about cyber threats and data breaches? Do you want to build a strong cybersecurity program to protect your organization? Look no further! In…
CISO Tradecraft®#124 - Simple, Easy, & Cheap Cybersecurity Measures (with Brent Deterding)
Are you concerned about the security of your data? If so, you're in luck, because we have an incredible episode that has Brent Deterding discuss how to…
CISO Tradecraft®#123 - Accepted Cyber Strategy (with Branden Newman)
In this episode of "CISO Tradecraft," G Mark Hardy discusses how to build an effective cyber strategy that executives will appreciate. He breaks down the four…
CISO Tradecraft®#122 - Methodologies for Analysis (with Christopher Crowley)
Sometimes you just need structure to the madness. Christopher Crowley stops by to talk about methodologies that can help security organizations. Come and see…
CISO Tradecraft®#121 - Legal Questions (with Evan Wolff)
Have you ever wanted to get a legal perspective on cybersecurity? On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, Evan Wolff stops by to discuss terms such as legal…
CISO Tradecraft®#120 - Negotiating Your Best CISO Package (with Michael Piacente)
Have you ever wondered how to negotiate your best CISO compensation package? On this episode, we invite Michael Piacente from Hitch Partners to discuss…
CISO Tradecraft®#119 - Ethics (with Stephen Northcutt)
One of the most difficult things to do as a manager or leader is to take an ethical stance on something you believe in. Sometimes ethical stances are clear and…
CISO Tradecraft®#118 - Data Engineering (with Gal Shpantzer)
Our systems generate fantastic amounts of information, but do we have a complete understanding of how we collect, analyze, manage, store, and retrieve possibly…
CISO Tradecraft®#117 - Good Governance (with Sameer Sait)
Has bad governance given you trauma, boring committees, and long speeches on irrelevant issues? Today we are going to overcome that by talking about what good…
CISO Tradecraft®#116 - A European view of CISO responsibilities (with Michael Krausz)
In the US we often focus on SOC-2, NIST Special Pubs, and the Cybersecurity Framework. In Europe (and most of the rest of the world), ISO 27001 is the primary…
CISO Tradecraft®#115 - The Business Case for a Global Lead of Field Cybersecurity (with Joye Purser)
How can cyber best help the sales organization? It's a great thought exercise that we bring on Joye Purser to discuss. Learn from her experience as we go over…
CISO Tradecraft®#114 - One Vendor to Secure Them All
Did you ever wonder how much security you can implement with a single vendor? We did and were surprised by how much you can do using the Australian Top Eight…
CISO Tradecraft®#113 - SAST Security (with John Steven)
This episode provides a deep dive into Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools. Learn how they work, why they don't work as well as you think they…
CISO Tradecraft®#112 - Attack Surface Management (with Richard Ford)
How do you defend against automated attacks in an era of ChatGPT-formulated malware, coordinated nation-state actors, and a host of disgruntled laid-off…
CISO Tradecraft®#111 - Leading with Style
Have you ever wanted to be like Neo in "The Matrix" and learn things like Kung Fu in just a few minutes? Well on today's episode, we try to do just that by…
CISO Tradecraft®#110 - CISO Predictions for 2023
Want to know CISO Tradecraft's Top 10 cyber security predictions for 2023? Listen to the episode to learn more about: Proactive Identity Management = Automated…
CISO Tradecraft®#109 - The Right Stuff
Success leaves clues, but sometimes we limit ourselves by only looking close by for them. This week, we pondered what business skills are essential for a…
CISO Tradecraft®#108 - Show Me The Money (with Nick Vigier)
There's a lot of things you need to know as a CISO, but one of the things least taught is budgeting best practices. On today's episode, CISO Nick Vigier stops…
CISO Tradecraft®#107 - Consolidating Vulnerability Management (with Jeff Gouge)
Special thanks to Jeff Gouge for sharing his thoughts on consolidating vulnerability management. We also thank our sponsor Nucleus Security for supporting this…
CISO Tradecraft®#106 - How to Win Your First CISO Role
Are You Ready To Win Your First CISO role? Apply these techniques into your resume and interview process so both recruiters and hiring managers will offer you…
CISO Tradecraft®#105 - Start Me Up (with Bob Cousins)
Would you like to hear a master class on what Technology professionals need to know about startups? On this episode Bob Cousins stops by to share his knowledge…
CISO Tradecraft®#104 - Breach and Attack Simulation (with Dave Klein)
Special Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Cymulate. On this episode, Dave Klein stops by to discuss the 3 Digital Challenges that organizations face: Cyber…
CISO Tradecraft®#103 - Listening to the Wise (with Bill Cheswick)
Have you ever just met someone that was so interesting that you just sat and gave them your full attention? On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we have Bill…
CISO Tradecraft®#102 - Mentorship, Sponsorship, and A Message to Garcia
Hello, and welcome to another episode of CISO Tradecraft -- the podcast that provides you with the information, knowledge, and wisdom to be a more effective…
CISO Tradecraft®#101 - SaaS Security Posture Management (with Ben Johnson)
Special Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Obsidian Security. We are really excited to share today’s show on SaaS Security Posture Management. Please note we have…
CISO Tradecraft®#100 - 7 Ways CISOs Setup for Success
References https://github.com/cisotradecraft/Podcast https://cisotradecraft.podbean.com/e/84-gaining-trust-with-robin-dreeke/…
CISO Tradecraft®#99 - Cyberwar and the Law of Armed Conflict (with Larry Dietz)
Episode 99 - Cyberwar and the Law of Armed Conflict with Larry Dietz We bring you another episode from Naas, Ireland today speaking about cyberwar and the law…
CISO Tradecraft®#98 - Outrunning the Bear
Hello, and welcome to another episode of CISO Tradecraft -- the podcast that provides you with the information, knowledge, and wisdom to be a more effective…
CISO Tradecraft®#97 - Mobile Application Security (with Brian Reed)
Special Thanks to our podcast sponsor, NowSecure. On this episode, Brian Reed (Chief Mobility Officer at NowSecure) stops in to provide a world class education…
CISO Tradecraft®#96 - The 9 Cs of Cyber
Ahoy! and welcome to another episode of CISO Tradecraft -- the podcast that provides you with the information, knowledge, and wisdom to be a more effective…
CISO Tradecraft®#95 - Got any Data Security (with Brian Vecci)
Special Thanks to our podcast Sponsor, Varonis. Please check out Varonis's Webpage to learn more about their custom data security solutions and ransomware…
CISO Tradecraft®#94 - Easier, Better, Faster, & Cheaper Software
Hello, and welcome to another episode of CISO Tradecraft, the podcast that provides you with the information, knowledge, and wisdom to be a more effective…
CISO Tradecraft®#93 - How to Become a Cyber Security Expert
How do you become a Cyber Security Expert? Hello and welcome to another episode of CISO Tradecraft, the podcast that provides you with the information…
CISO Tradecraft®#92 - Updating the Executive Leadership Team on Cyber
Show Notes Hello, and welcome to another episode of CISO Tradecraft -- the podcast that provides you with the information, knowledge, and wisdom to be a more…
CISO Tradecraft®#91 - Hacker Summer Camp
On this episode you can hear the tale of three conferences. Listen and learn about the history of BSides, Black Hat, and DEF CON. Learn what makes these…
CISO Tradecraft®#90 - A CISO’s Guide to Pentesting
A CISO’s Guide to Pentesting References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penetration_test…
CISO Tradecraft®#89 - Connecting the Dots (with Sean Heritage)
I've been a fan of Sean Heritage for years when I first discovered his blog, "Connecting the Dots." Today I have the privilege to listen to his thoughts on…
CISO Tradecraft®#88 - Tackling 3 Really Hard Problems in Cyber (with Andy Ellis)
This episode of CISO Tradecraft, Andy Ellis from Orca Security stops by to talk about three really hard problems that CISOs have struggled with for decades…
CISO Tradecraft®#87 - From Hunt Team to Hunter (with Bryce Kunz)
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, Bryce Kunz from Stage 2 Security stops by to discuss how offensive cyber operations are evolving. Come and learn how…
CISO Tradecraft®#86 - The CISO MindMap (with Rafeeq Rehman)
This episode features Rafeeq Rehman. He discusses the need for a CISO Mindmap and 6 Focus Areas for 2022-2023: 1. Re-evaluate ransomware defenses, detection…
CISO Tradecraft®#85 - The Fab 5 Security Outcomes Study (with Helen Patton)
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we feature Helen Patton. Helen shares many of her career experiences working across JP Morgan, The Ohio State University…
CISO Tradecraft®#84 - Gaining Trust (with Robin Dreeke)
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft we feature Robin Dreeke from People Formula. Robin was the former head of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis…
CISO Tradecraft®#83 - Cyber Defense Matrix Reloaded (with Sounil Yu)
This episode is sponsored by Varonis. You can learn more on how to reduce your ransomware radius by performing a free ransomware readiness assessment Link On…
CISO Tradecraft®#82 - Cyber Defense Matrix (with Sounil Yu)
This episode is sponsored by Varonis. You can learn more on how to reduce your ransomware radius by performing a free ransomware readiness assessment Link This…
CISO Tradecraft®#81- Career Lessons from a CISO (with John Hellickson)
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, John Hellickson from Coalfire talks about his career as a CISO. Listen and learn about: The evolving role of the CISO How…
CISO Tradecraft®#80 - Breaking Backbones (with Deb Radcliff)
A respected journalist focusing on cybersecurity and our community of people for over 25 years, Deb Radcliff remains a trusted information source who checks…
CISO Tradecraft®#79 - Addressing the Top CEO Concerns
On this Episode of CISO Tradecraft we talk about the Top 10 areas of concern for the C Suite about Ransomware. Note you can read the full ISC2 Study here…
CISO Tradecraft®#78 - Business Objectives & 5 CISO Archetypes (with Christian Hyatt)
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, Christian Hyatt from risk3sixty stops by to discuss the 3 major Business Objectives for CISOs: Risk Management Cost…
CISO Tradecraft®#77 - Countering Corporate Espionage
Chances are your organization has information that someone else wants. If it's another nation state, their methods may not be friendly or even legal. In this…
CISO Tradecraft®#76 - The Demise of the Cybersecurity Workforce
Our career has been growing like crazy with an estimated 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs within the next few years. More certs, more quals, more money…
CISO Tradecraft®#75 - Avoiding Death By PowerPoint
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we discuss how to avoid Death By PowerPoint by creating cyber awareness training that involves and engages listeners…
CISO Tradecraft®#74 - Pass the Passwords
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we focus on the Password Security and how it's evolving. Tune in to learn about: Why do we need passwords Ways consumers…
CISO Tradecraft®#73 - Wonderful Winn Schwartau
Winn Schwartau is a well-recognized icon in the cybersecurity community, and also a dear friend for over 25 years. Always one to stir the pot and offer radical…
CISO Tradecraft®#72 - Logging In with SIEMs (with Anton Chuvakin)
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, Anton Chuvakin talks about Logging, Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) tooling, and Cloud Security. Anton…
CISO Tradecraft®#71 - Lessons Learned as a CISO (with Gary Hayslip)
On this special episode of CISO Tradecraft, we have Gary Hayslip talk about his lessons learned being a CISO. He shares various tips and tricks he has used to…
CISO Tradecraft®#70 - Partnership is Key
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft you can learn how to build relationships of trust with other executives by demonstrating executive skill & cyber security…
CISO Tradecraft®#69 - Aligning Security Initiatives with Business Objectives
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we talk about how cyber can help the four business key objectives identified by InfoTech: 1. Profit generation: The revenue…
CISO Tradecraft®#68 - Thought Provoking Discussions (with Richard Thieme)
Today we speak with Richard Thieme, a man with a reputation for stretching your mind with his insights, who has spoken at 25 consecutive DEFCONs as well as…
CISO Tradecraft®#67 - Knock, Knock? Who’s There and Whatcha Want?
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft we are going to talk about various Access Control & Authentication technologies. Access Control Methodologies: Mandatory…
CISO Tradecraft®#66 - Working On The Supply Chain Gang
On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, you can learn about supply chain vulnerabilities and the 6 important steps you can take to mitigate this attack within your…