All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/facebook-personality-quiz-asks-whats-your-favorite-password/ ) What's your favorite combination of letters, numbers, and symbols you like to use to log onto your favorite app or financial institution? Let us know and we'll see if it matches any of your friends! This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our g...
Jun 02, 2020•35 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/great-security-program-too-bad-we-cant-implement-it/ ) Security theory only goes so far. If you want your security program to work, everyone has to do their part. This week’s episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike Johnson . Our sponsored guest is Scott McCormick , CISO, Reciprocity . Thanks to this week's podcast ...
May 26, 2020•31 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/we-promoted-the-competition-and-still-won/ ) If you're having a problem getting people to discover your space, then maybe you have to do a better job promoting the space even when it involves the competition. This week’s episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike Johnson . Our guest is Zohar Rozenberg , former head of...
May 19, 2020•36 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/three-years-experience-required-for-sub-entry-level-positions/ ) Our motto for hiring: We never give up on our unreasonable expectations. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our sponsored guest is Brandon Traffanstedt , global director of systems engineering, CyberArk . Thanks to this week's podcast sp...
May 12, 2020•35 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/look-freshmen-cisos-get-ready-to-pounce/ ) What could possibly be a better way to welcome newly hired CISOs to the security community than with a shiny new sales pitch? This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest is Wayne Reynolds , CISO, Toyota Financial Savings Bank . Thanks to this week's podcast ...
May 05, 2020•35 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/cleaning-those-tough-to-reach-digital-identity-stains/ ) We're trying to erase our past and it's becoming harder and harder to clean that history. This week’s episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike Johnson . Our guest is Davi Ottenheimer ( @daviottenheimer ), vp of trust and digital ethics, Inrupt . Thanks to this...
Apr 28, 2020•40 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/lets-just-dump-on-zooms-security-and-offer-no-solutions/ ) Sure, we're all in this together, but isn't it fun just to trash a popular product's really bad security? This week’s episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike Johnson . Our sponsored guest is Brian Johnson , CEO and co-founder, DivvyCloud . Thanks to this we...
Apr 21, 2020•35 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/weve-got-a-dozen-features-only-two-work/ ) If you don't focus too much on quality you'll really be impressed with the quantity of features our product has. This week’s episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike Johnson . Our guest is Yaron Levi ( @0xL3v1 ), CISO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City . Thanks to this ...
Apr 14, 2020•33 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/lets-ask-cisos-if-theyre-concerned-about-data-security/ ) I'm just learning about cybersecurity and I just realized that data security is really important. I don't know if everybody knows this. Do CISOs know? I should email all of them and ask. This week’s episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike Johnson . Our guest...
Apr 07, 2020•37 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/i-dont-need-anymore-advice-on-how-to-work-remotely/ ) It appears everyone has tips on how to work remotely. And after the deluge the past two weeks, most people have hit their wall. We don't care. We're pushing through with even more advice, just for security professionals. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Jo...
Mar 31, 2020•35 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/the-department-of-no-thank-you/ ) Just go to the front desk, sign in, and then the receptionist will say “no” in the most polite way possible. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest is Nina Wyatt , CISO, Sunflower Bank . Thanks to this week's podcast sponsor, CyberArk. At CyberArk , we believe t...
Mar 24, 2020•35 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/we-pick-the-best-security-awareness-programs-for-your-staff-to-ignore/ ) It doesn’t matter which security awareness training program you purchase. Your staff is going to do whatever they can to either tune out or get out of this annual compulsory exercise. This week’s episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast was recording in front of a live audience at athenahealth in Watertown, Massachusetts. ...
Mar 17, 2020•43 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/buy-our-product-we-have-no-idea-what-were-selling/ ) What do you think of our confusing non-descriptive ad copy? We think it’s brilliant. We’re patting ourselves on the back on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast . This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in NYC at the coworking space, Rise NYC. It's hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and...
Mar 10, 2020•44 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/were-market-leaders-in-customer-confusion/ ) We could offer a simpler explanation of our technology, but if we confuse you we can charge a lot more. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at BsidesSF 2020 in San Francisco. It's hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest is Olivia Rose , former CISO, Mailchi...
Mar 03, 2020•42 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/last-chance-to-vote-for-most-stressed-out-ciso/ ) Think you or your CISO has what it take to shoulder all the tension, risk, and security issues of your organization? You may be a perfect candidate for "Most Stressed Out CISO". This episode was recorded in person at Zenefits' offices in San Francisco. It's hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions a...
Feb 25, 2020•36 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/lets-blow-our-entire-marketing-budget-at-rsa/ ) Security professionals only think about security one week out of the year, right? So let's drop every single dollar we have budgeted for marketing on the last week of February. Whaddya say? This episode was recorded in person at Intel's offices in Santa Clara, California. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and found...
Feb 18, 2020•35 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/empowered-working-together-to-pile-on-the-cyber-guilt/ ) We can all be more secure if we work together as a team to shame those who don't agree with how we approach security. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest is Chris Hatter , CISO, Nielsen . On this week's episode Mike's confused. Let's he...
Feb 11, 2020•32 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/youre-mistaken-im-not-annoying-its-chutzpah/ ) We're pushing just to the edge of irritation on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast . This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in Tel Aviv on the eve of the 2020 Cybertech conference. Special thanks to Glilot Capital for hosting this event. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series a...
Feb 04, 2020•41 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/revisiting-a-whole-career-of-cyber-screw-ups/ ) This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Malwarebytes' offices in Santa Clara, California for the Silicon Valley ISSA chapter meeting. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest is Peter Liebert , former CISO, state of California. Peter is now...
Jan 28, 2020•45 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/debunking-the-misused-chased-by-bear-cybersecurity-metaphor/ ) We don't want anyone to be caught by the bear on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast . This episode was recorded in person in San Francisco. It is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our sponsored guest this week is Elliot Lewis ( @Ell...
Jan 21, 2020•37 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/we-put-the-fun-in-infunsec/ ) We're cranking up the entertainment value on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast . This episode was recorded in person in San Francisco. It is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest this week is Adrian Ludwig , CISO, Atlassian . Thanks to this week's podcast sp...
Jan 14, 2020•32 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/we-lower-the-security-and-pass-the-savings-on-to-you/ ) We're racing to the bottom in terms of price and security on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast . This episode was recorded in person in San Francisco. It is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest this week is Seth Rosenblatt ( @sethr...
Jan 07, 2020•37 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/ah-heres-the-problem-youve-got-a-leaky-ceo/ ) We're waking up the C-suite to the realization that they're the prime target for cyberattacks. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Evanta's CISO Executive Summit in Los Angeles . It is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest this week is Gary Hayslip ( ...
Dec 17, 2019•43 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/trust-me-were-using-advanced-ai/ ) We're looking for a good reason to trust your AI on the latest CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast . This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Evanta's CISO Executive Summit in San Francisco. It is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest this week, is Jimmy Sander...
Dec 10, 2019•45 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/isnt-that-adorable-our-little-ciso-has-an-opinion/ ) We're spoon-feeding "respect" to the CISO on this week's CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast . This episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our sponsored guest this week, thanks to Trend Micro, is Jim Shilts , founder, North American DevOps Group . Thanks to t...
Dec 03, 2019•34 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/rest-assured-were-confident-our-security-sucks/ ) We may not have the protection you want, but what we lack in adequate security we make up in confidence. Sleep better at night after you listen to this week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest t...
Nov 26, 2019•37 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/what-security-advice-will-your-family-ignore/ ) This Thanksgiving we wish you lots of luck convincing your family members to use a password manager. Would getting them to switch political allegiances be easier? This episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest this week is Jeff Hudesman , head of information secu...
Nov 19, 2019•34 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/dos-and-donts-of-trashing-your-competition/ ) We want to malign our competitors, but just don't know how mean we should be. Miss Manners steps in on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and special guest co-host, Mark Eggleston ( @meggleston ), CISO, Health Partner...
Nov 12, 2019•43 min
All links and images for this post can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/get-out-the-fud-is-coming-from-the-inside/ ) On this week's CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast , we're pointing fingers at practitioners, not vendors, for promoting the FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) scare-a-thon. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest this week is Eddie Contreras ( @CISOEdward...
Nov 05, 2019•35 min
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/say-it-loud-i-didnt-read-the-privacy-policy-and-im-proud/ ) If we don't understand the purpose of a privacy policy, why should we bother reading it? We're claiming the cyber ignorance defense on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson . Our guest this...
Oct 29, 2019•33 min
