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Risk and Reels: A Cybersecurity Podcast

Jeffrey Wheatmanblackkite.com
A podcast for movies. A podcast for cyber talk. A podcast for smart people to say smart things to smart listeners. Hosted by Jeffrey Wheatman, former Gartner Analyst.
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Episodes

How CISOs Manage Risk Acceptance

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Evelin Biro , a CISO advisor and cybersecurity expert. They discuss movies where a character goes through a significant life change, the role risk acceptance plays for CISOs and the difficult disconnect between regulatory requirements and business expectations.

Oct 02, 202430 minEp. 60

AppSec Ain’t Easy — But it Doesn’t Have to be Impossible

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Pete Chestna, Checkmarx's CISO of the Americas. They discuss movies in which a character feels threatened by the introduction of a new character, why successful AppSec requires better security/developer symbiosis and how CISOs take on the myriad challenges they face.

Sep 25, 202430 minEp. 59

Building Business Resilience in the Face of Risk

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Sara Ricci, an accomplished consultant and executive with a proven track record in global leadership roles, specializing in building new capabilities and enhancing organizational resilience. Jeffrey and Sara discuss movies with characters who exhibit great strength in the face of risk, the difference between resilience and business continuity and the need for collaboration and communication across different teams and levels of an organization.

Sep 18, 202430 minEp. 58

Calculating the Cost of Cyber Risk

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to veteran CISO and cybersecurity practitioner Jason Taule. Jason has worked with Booz Allen, General Dynamics, HITRUST and others. Today, he serves as a virtual CISO for various clients. Jeffrey and Jason discuss movies that highlight character transitions, approaches to risk conversations and the cost calculations of cyber risk.

Sep 04, 202433 minEp. 57

How Security Advisors Support Sales — Without Actually Selling

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Helen Patton, cybersecurity advisor at Cisco. They discuss movies where the main character undergoes a career change, the challenges of being a cybersecurity advisor and maintaining your reputation as an independent thinker when working for a large company.

Aug 28, 202430 minEp. 56

An Uncommon Cybersecurity Question: What Makes Your Soul Sing?

In this episode, Jeffrey talks with Dom Vogel, founder of Vogel Leadership & Coaching, where he helps cybersecurity executives to be the best leaders possible. Jeffrey and Dom discuss their favorite tear-jerkers, the power of empathetic leadership and “epic friend-building.”

Aug 21, 202428 minEp. 55

Wanna Tackle Third-Party Risk? Collaborate, Collaborate, Collaborate!

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest. They discuss their favorite buddy movies, the art of collaboration with vendors and third parties and how CISOs and their teams can work with partners across the supply chain.

Jul 31, 202431 minEp. 54

You Can't Ease off the Security Gas Pedal — Especially in Healthcare

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Adam Moore, Head of Global Cloud Solutions for Elekta. They discuss movies that look forward and backward, security threats — including AI — to healthcare data and why you can never say “we’re good” with your security posture.

Jul 24, 202428 minEp. 53

CISOs Need to Tell Good Stories and the Right Allies to Help Tell Them

In this episode, Jeffrey is joined by Matthew Webster, founder, CEO and CISO for Cyvergence. Jeffrey and Matthew discuss movies where miscommunication impacts a character, the importance of CISOs communicating the business impact of cybersecurity and finding allies to help them do it.

Jul 17, 202431 minEp. 52

Third Party Risk Management Doesn’t Stop When the Contract is Executed

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Melissa Mellen, Head of Third Party Risk Management for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. They discuss movies that have unforeseen plot twists and the myriad challenges related to addressing third party risk management in cybersecurity.

Jul 10, 202431 minEp. 51

An Honest Look at Diversity and Inclusion in the Security Industry

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Octavia Howell, CISO at Equifax. Jeffrey and Octavia discuss movies that have done a good job at implementing diversity in storylines and characters, the isolation that women and people of color can feel at security events and what can be done to make the industry more inclusive.

Jul 03, 202425 minEp. 50

If You’re Not Leading With Empathy, Are You Really Leading?

In this episode, Jeffrey talks with Tammy Klotz, CISO of Trinseo. Recorded at the recent Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, they discuss their favorite low-budget movies, lessons from Tammy’s book, “ Leading with Empathy and Grace ” and how the manufacturing industry has embraced cybersecurity in recent years.

Jun 12, 202424 minEp. 49

The Trials and Tribulations of a Virtual CISO and Startup Advisor

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Tony Gonzalez, a former CTO, CIO and CISO in sectors such as biotech, pharma, specialty chemicals, finance and insurance. Today, Tony offers startup advisory and virtual CISO services. Jeffrey and Tony talk about movies where the main character unsuccessfully retires, the interesting nature of being a virtual CISO and how Tony assists startups.

Jun 05, 202431 minEp. 48

Getting the Cybersecurity Budget you Need Doesn't Just Happen

In this episode, Jeffrey talks with Ira Winkler, CISO for CYE. They discuss their favorite low-budget movies and strategies for convincing decision-makers to approve the cybersecurity budgets necessary to comprehensively address risk.

May 29, 202432 minEp. 47

The Risk & Reels Mix Tape — Some of our Favorite Guests

From time to time, it’s fun to look back and share snippets from some of our best conversations on the podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear cool insight from Ang Brown, Team Leader at TCS Security, Dave Mahdi, CIO of Transmit Security and Anna Belak, Director of the Office of Cybersecurity Strategy of Sysdig. There’s lots of movie talk and exciting insight into career journeys, the importance of standards and being able to communicate with diverse audiences.

May 22, 202434 minEp. 46

From Outsider to Cybersecurity Insider — Leaning into the Power of Transitions

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Mariana Padilla, co-founder and CEO of HACKERVERSE. Jeffrey and Mariana discuss movies (and TV shows) where the main character goes through a significant transition, Mariana’s journey from marketing to the security industry and the integration of AI and security solutions.

May 15, 202430 minEp. 45

Want to be a Successful CISO? Know Your Audience

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Marcos Marrero, CISO at H.I.G. Capital. Jeffrey and Marcos discuss their favorite music-themed movies, how CISOs must move at the same speed as the business and the importance of being a master communicator.

May 01, 202431 minEp. 43

There’s No Excuse to Ignore Supply Chain Cyber Risk

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to JC Dodson, former CSO for BAE Systems and the founder of global risk, resilience, and response advisory firm JCarl Group. Jeffrey and JC discuss movies where characters are confronted with new and challenging situations, the evolution of supply chain security and the critical nature of presenting cyber risks as a business concern.

Apr 24, 202432 minEp. 42

The Intersection of OT and ICS Security

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Mike Holcomb, Fellow of Cybersecurity and the ICS/OT Cybersecurity Global Lead for Fluor — one of the world's largest construction and engineering firms. Jeffrey and Mike discuss movies highlighting the clash of two worlds and the convergence of operational technology (OT) security and industrial control systems (ICS) security.

Apr 10, 202438 minEp. 41

The Art of Managing — and Communicating — Third-party Security Risks

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Phillip Addison, manager of third-party cyber risk management for The Hershey Company. Jeffrey and Phillip discuss buddy movies, key players in maintaining a secure ecosystem and tips for communicating third-party cyber risk to the C-Suite.

Apr 03, 202431 minEp. 40

What Makes a Great Modern CISO?

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Joe Head, a CISO coach and mentor with Intaso. They discuss “fish out of water” movies, the challenges related to being a CISO and advice for aspiring CISOs.

Mar 13, 202437 minEp. 39

Pearls of Wisdom from a ‘Been There, Done That’ CISO

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to six-time CISO — and respected security thought leader — Jim Routh. They cover movies where miscommunication plays a major role in the plot, the scrutiny CISOs are under and the importance of crisis communication training.

Mar 06, 202440 minEp. 38

The Ins and Outs of Fractional CISOs

In this episode, Jeffrey speaks to Carlota Sage, founder and CEO of Pocket CISO, to discuss obscure movies with Elvis characters, the emergence of Fractional CISOs and the unique security challenges she’s solving for SMB clients.

Feb 28, 202436 minEp. 37

The Funniest — or “Least Boring” — Man in Cybersecurity

In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Keyaan Williams, Founder and CEO of Cyber Leadership and Strategy Solutions on his affinity for “The Long Kiss Goodnight,” his inspiration for becoming a cybersecurity professional and why he coins himself “The Funniest Man in Cybersecurity.”

Feb 21, 202439 minEp. 36

Have Your CISO's Back

In this episode Jeffrey speaks with David Anderson, vice president of cyber at Woodruff Sawyer to discuss why he dislikes heist movies, his love for romantic comedies, and how the cyber insurance business works.

Feb 14, 202441 minEp. 35

How to Make Businesses Care about Security

Dr. Anna Belak, director, office of cybersecurity at Sydig and Black Kite's Jeffrey Wheatman discuss how to make security a business priority.

Jan 31, 202437 minEp. 33

Finding your Path

Ang Brown from TCM Security and Jeffrey Wheatman talk career paths and finding security.

Jan 24, 202442 minEp. 32

Positivity, Privacy, and Pressure

Debbie Reynolds the Data Diva and Founder for Debbie Reynolds Consulting, and Jeffrey Wheatman talk about privacy in our modern world.

Jan 17, 202438 minEp. 31
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