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Defense in Depth
Defense in Depth, hosted by David Spark, Steve Zalewski, Geoff Belknap, and Edward Contreras, promises clear talk on cybersecurity's most controversial and confusing debates. Once a week we choose one controversial and popular cybersecurity debate and use the InfoSec community's insights to lead our discussion.
Episodes
Defense in DepthHow the SDLC Evolves Once You Deploy LLM-Based Code Scanners
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation for this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHow Do You Demonstrate Resilience?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation for this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHow Should Security Be Architected for Human Error?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series We've all internalized that humans are the weak link in cybersecurity. Why do we not account for that when…
Defense in DepthCan SMBs Get the Same Security as Everyone Else?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation for this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthWhy Do We Keep Complaining About the Same Issues in Cybersecurity?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series LinkedIn used to have a decent reputation among cybersecurity professionals. But lately, it feels like our…
Defense in DepthSecuring AI-Generated Open Source Code
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthBONUS EPISODE: Super Cyber Friday Express - Hacking Vendor Selection
All links and images can be found on CISO Series This is a bonus episode of our brand new podcast, Super Cyber Friday Express — a 20-minute highlight version…
Defense in DepthHow AppSec Needs to Change For the Speed of AI
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post by Anand Singh, CSO, Symmetry Systems, for the discussion that is the basis of our…
Defense in DepthBuilding Resilience for Microsoft 365
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthRecommendations to Reboot the Security Vendor Pitch
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post by Val Tsanev of CyberRisk Alliance, for the discussion that is the basis of our…
Defense in DepthMarket Confusion Is Responsible for the Biggest Gaps in Cybersecurity
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post from Joe Head of RELEX Solutions for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation…
Defense in DepthWill AI Replace Detection Roles in Cybersecurity?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post from Caleb Sima of Whiterabbit for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on…
Defense in DepthWhat Makes a Good AI Security Deployment?
What Makes a Good AI Security Deployment? All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post by Chris Matthews of UpGuard for the discussion…
Defense in DepthThe Office Politics of Remediation
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthWhy is Preventative Security So Difficult?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Prevention in cybersecurity is a lot like flossing: everyone knows they should do it, but few do it enough…
Defense in DepthIdentity and Access Management (IAM) in an Agentic AI World
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post by Tomás Maldonado, CISO, NFL, for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on…
Defense in DepthProtecting AI Agents in O365 and Google Workspace
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHumans Are Bottleneck in a Machine-Speed World
All links and images can be found on CISO Series We're evolving fast to secure AI. But are we evolving fast enough to secure WITH AI? Check out this post by…
Defense in DepthEven With All These Security Vendors We Still Have Glaring Gaps
All links and images can be found on CISO Series There are thousands of cybersecurity vendors across categories. If there's a gap in the market, it's likely…
Defense in DepthIs the "Attackers Only Need to Be Right Once" a Misnomer?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthWhat It Takes To Be Successful in Cyber Media
What It Takes To Be Successful in Cyber Media All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our…
Defense in DepthCISOs Buy For Selfish and Politically Risk-Averse Reasons (Not Because Your Product is the Best)
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHas Cybersecurity Become a Cult?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series We think of cybersecurity as a discipline. But when do ideas like best practices and NIST frameworks change…
Defense in DepthWhat Does the Next Generation of Cloud Security Look Like?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series We know human-paced security controls can't be applied to autonomous AI agents. So what needs to change with…
Defense in DepthThe Dangers of Picking the Wrong Vendor
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthWhy Cyber Startups Need CISO Advisors
All links and images can be found on CISO Series All security startups will tell you they talk to potential customers. The problem is that you limit your…
Defense in DepthBreaking the Reactive Cycle of Cybersecurity
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHow Do You Know If Your Backups Will Survive a Ransomware Attack?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthWhat Makes a Successful Security Vendor Demo?
What Makes a Successful Security Vendor Demo? All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post from Adam Palmer for the discussion that is…
Defense in DepthShould You Use Native or 3rd Party Cloud Management Tools?
Should You Use Native or 3rd Party Cloud Management Tools? All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post from Steve Zalewski for the…
Defense in DepthHow Should We Measure the Performance of a CISO?
How Should We Measure the Performance of a CISO? All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post from the cybersecurity subreddit for the…
Defense in DepthHow to Be Less Busy and More Effective in Cyber
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHow to Engage With a CISO When They Express Interest
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode…
Defense in DepthWho is Responsible for the Conflict Between Security and Developers?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode…
Defense in DepthAre Your Security Tools Creating More Work for Your Team?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Caleb Sima for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's…
Defense in DepthWhy Overpromising is a Dangerous Sales Tactic
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post, CISO, Upwind Security, for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this…
Defense in DepthShould You Phish Your Employees or Not?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is co-hosted by me, David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Edward Contreras…
Defense in DepthHow Much Autonomy Should You Give AI Agents in Your SOC?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is co-hosted by me, David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining…
Defense in DepthCybersecurity's Broken Hiring Process
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Dr. Chase Cunningham, CSO at Demo-Force, for the discussion that is the basis of our…
Defense in DepthSimple Security Solutions That Deliver a Big Impact
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode…
Defense in DepthWhen Cybersecurity Marketing Fails to Reach the Buyer
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Patrick Garrity of VulnCheck for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation…
Defense in DepthHow Best to Prepare Your Data for Your Tools
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode…
Defense in DepthDon't Try to Win with Technical Expertise. Win by Partnering.
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode…
Defense in DepthWhat Makes a Successful CISO?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHow Should CISOs Talk to the Business
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Binoy Koonammavu of Secusy AI for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation…
Defense in DepthHow Much Cyber Risk Should a CISO Own?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Nick Nolen of Redpoint Cyber for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation…
Defense in DepthHow To Tell When a Vendor is Selling AI Snake Oil
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Christofer Hoff of Truist for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on…
Defense in DepthIn the Age of Identity, is Network Security Dead?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Ross Haleliuk of Venture in Security for the discussion that is the basis of our…
Defense in DepthHow to Manage Configuration Drift
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Kevin Paige, CISO at ConductorOne, for the discussion that is the basis of our…
Defense in DepthIs Least Privilege Dead?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Kevin Paige, CISO at ConductorOne, for the discussion that is the basis of our…
Defense in DepthHow Do We Measure Our Defenses Against Social Engineering Attacks?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthSales Follow Up Sequences: What Works Best in Cyber?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Mike Gallardo for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's…
Defense in DepthWhat Soft Skills Do You Need in Cyber?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Evgeniy Kharam for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's…
Defense in DepthWhat is the Visibility That Security Teams Need?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthData Governance in the Age of AI
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHow Can Security Vendors Better Stand Out?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by David Mundy of Tuskira for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on…
Defense in DepthWhat New Risks Does AI Introduce?
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthThe Pattern of Early Adoption of Security Tools
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHow Are You Managing the Flow of AI Data
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted…
Defense in DepthHow to Deal with Last Minute Compliance Requirements
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Geoff Belknap, co-host of Defense in Depth, for the discussion that is the basis of…