In this special RSA Conference edition of The Professional CISO Show , host David Malicoat sits down with Rob T. Lee—Chief of Research at SANS Institute and a foundational figure in cybersecurity. With nearly three decades of experience spanning the Air Force, Mandiant, and SANS, Rob shares his insights on the evolving challenges of the CISO role, the toxicity of today’s security environments, and the urgent need for AI literacy across the industry. Rob dives deep into the accelerating threat la...
Jul 23, 2025•48 min•Ep. 80
Sponsors: Rubrik ( www.rubrik.com ) Guidepoint Security ( www.guidepointsecurity.com ) In this episode of The Professional CISO Show , David Malicoat hosts a special two-part discussion live from GPSEC STL in St. Louis. First up is Marc Ashworth, CISO of First Bank and host of The Cyber Executive Podcast , who discusses leadership development, AI, mentorship, and why he started podcasting as a CISO. Then, Michael Evans, Head of Information Security at Energizer, shares his grounded take on data ...
Jul 16, 2025•14 min•Ep. 79
🔹 Live from CISO XC DFW ( www.cisoxc.com ) | Sponsored by Valence Security ( www.valencesecurity.com ) In this field-recorded episode of The Professional CISO Show , host David Malicoat returns to CISO XC DFW for another round of dynamic, on-the-ground conversations with three influential cybersecurity leaders — each offering a unique and grounded perspective on today’s real-world risks and tomorrow’s security frontiers. Cyber attorney and governance thought leader Shawn Tuma returns to discuss...
Jul 14, 2025•34 min•Ep. 78
Sponsors: ObservoAI ( www.observo.ai ) Guidepoint Security ( www.guidepointsecurity.com ) In this episode of The Professional CISO Show , recorded live at GuidePoint Security’s GPSEC STL event, host David Malicoat sits down with David Young, Chief Revenue Officer at ObservoAI. Together, they unpack the explosive growth of security data, the hidden costs of legacy pipelines, and why modern SOCs are hitting a breaking point. David shares Observo AI’s origin story from within Rubrik, and how their ...
Jul 11, 2025•20 min•Ep. 77
Sponsors: AIM Security (www.aim.security) Guidepoint Security ( www.guidepointsecurity.com ) In this special on-location episode, David Malicoat returns to The Professional CISO Show from the heart of the St. Louis cybersecurity scene—GPSEC STL—presented by GuidePoint Security and AIM Security. He’s joined by two standout guests: 🔹 Andrew Wilder , CISO at VetCor and unofficial “cruise director” of the vibrant St. Louis CISO community 🔹 Carole Sharp , Lead Security Governance Analyst at Centene...
Jul 09, 2025•19 min•Ep. 76
Sponsors: Rubrik ( www.rubrik.com ) Guidepoint Security ( www.guidepointsecurity.com ) In this live GPSEC St. Louis episode of The Professional CISO Show , host David Malicoat dives deep into cybersecurity leadership with two powerhouse guests: Victor Wieczorek , SVP of Offensive Security at GuidePoint Security, and Wayne Fajerski , Deputy CISO of Edward Jones. Victor shares real-world offensive security insights, including a jaw-dropping AI chatbot exploitation story from a red team engagement....
Jul 01, 2025•15 min•Ep. 75
Sponsors: HivePro ( www.hivepro.com ) CISO XC: ( www.cisoxc.com ) In this on-site episode from CISO XC DFW, David Malicoat sits down with Matt Walker (Goosehead Insurance) and Allen Rountree (IBM Public Cloud) for candid conversations on today’s biggest challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity leadership. 💡 Topics Covered Applying Zero Trust principles to AI use cases SaaS data leakage and the evolving DLP strategy Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and Hive Pro’s role Selling se...
Jun 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 74
Sponsors: ObservoAI ( www.observo.ai ) Guidepoint Security ( www.guidepointsecurity.com ) Episode Summary: Live from GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Gary Brickhouse, CISO of GuidePoint Security, for a wide-ranging discussion on company culture, cybersecurity leadership, and AI governance. Gary shares how GuidePoint scaled its “no jerks” value from 50 to 1,200 employees, how he’s navigating generative AI internally and externally, and why peer-to-peer conversations are the secret s...
Jun 20, 2025•20 min•Ep. 73
Sponsors: AIM Security (www.aim.security) Guidepoint Security ( www.guidepointsecurity.com ) What does it take to secure AI in the enterprise—when the threat landscape, technology stack, and business expectations are all evolving in real time? At GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Dan Anderson , Field CTO of the Americas at AIM Security , to talk about securing the full lifecycle of AI usage across the enterprise. From browser plugins and AI firewalls to shadow AI discovery and agent...
Jun 18, 2025•25 min•Ep. 72
Sponsors: Rubrik ( www.rubrik.com ) Guidepoint Security ( www.guidepointsecurity.com ) Episode Summary: In this episode, David Malicoat sits down with Drew Russell, leader of Rubrik’s elite “Night Stalkers” team, for a high-speed, no-fluff conversation recorded live at GPSEC STL. Drew unpacks Rubrik’s evolution from a backup company to a full-spectrum data security and identity resilience platform, clarifies the real problem space for modern CISOs, and explains why identity is the next frontier ...
Jun 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 71
What happens when a teenage hacker becomes one of the most respected cybersecurity leaders in the industry? In this high-octane episode of The Professional CISO Show , David Malicoat sits down with Pete Nicoletti , Global CISO of the Americas at Check Point Software, for a brutally honest and wildly entertaining journey through decades of cybersecurity evolution. From running ISP networks and getting hacked, to building MSSPs, leading security for Hertz and Virtustream, and now advising at the f...
Jun 09, 2025•49 min•Ep. 70
Sponsor: Valence Security ( www.valencesecurity.com ) EP68 – Live at CISO XC DFW with Valence Security and Combined Arms In this live episode from CISO XC DFW, host David Malicoat sits down with Yoni Shohet, CEO and Co-Founder of Valence Security, to unpack the explosive growth of SaaS, the evolving shared responsibility model, and why SSPM (SaaS Security Posture Management) is a security frontier CISOs can’t afford to ignore. Later, David is joined by Mia Garcia, Executive Director of the Texas...
Jun 04, 2025•25 min•Ep. 69
Sponsor: HivePro ( www.hivepro.com ) EP67: Threat Exposure Clarity, CISO Certification Origins & Startup Security Strategy Live from CISO XC DFW, this episode of The Professional CISO Show features two powerhouse conversations. First, David Malicoat sits down with Critt Golden of Hive Pro to demystify Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and explore how Hive Pro helps CISOs move from fragmented assessments to unified risk clarity. Then, we hear from Eric Svetcov , CISO and VP of IT a...
May 29, 2025•21 min•Ep. 68
Sponsor: Infoblox ( www.infoblox.com ) 🎙 EP66: Building CISO Community – Live from CISO XC Austin (Presented by Infoblox) The Professional CISO Show with David Malicoat From DFW to Austin and beyond, the CISO XC community is expanding—fueled by genuine connection, trust, and shared purpose. In this live episode from CISO XC ATX, David Malicoat sits down with security leaders Mickey Disabato and John Sapp to explore the future of cybersecurity leadership, AI adoption, and how community-driven in...
May 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 67
Sponsor: Magic Mirror Security ( www.magicmirrorsecurity.com/thpc ) 🎙 When the Lawyers Come for CISOs — Aravind Swaminathan on Risk, Responsibility & the Law Guest: Aravind Swaminathan, Global Co-Chair, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Orrick Episode Summary CISOs have always managed risk — but are they ready to manage legal exposure? In this gripping episode, David Malicoat sits down with Aravind Swaminathan, a leading cyber attorney and former federal prosecutor, to unpack the legal land...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 66
Sponsor: Netskope ( www.netskope.com ) On Location at CISO XC ATX: www.cisoxc.com THPC EP64 – CISO XC Austin: Veterans, Mid-Market Cyber & Responsible AI In this special episode recorded live at CISO XC’s inaugural Austin event, host David Malicoat brings you ground-level conversations with leaders shaping modern cybersecurity—from national defense to mid-market innovation. Lance Taylor (CLEAR) reflects on translating military intelligence into cyber threat strategy and offers advice for tra...
May 19, 2025•27 min•Ep. 65
Sponsor: Infoblox ( www.infoblox.com ) 🎙 The Professional CISO Show – Episode 63 Live from CISO XC Austin: Real Talk on AI, Data Governance & CISO Careers Sponsored by Infoblox 🎧 Episode Summary In this dynamic episode recorded live at CISO XC Austin, host David Malicoat sits down with cybersecurity thought leader and attorney Shawn Tuma , and former Neiman Marcus cybersecurity leader Louis Morton , for two compelling conversations that hit at the heart of today’s biggest security and care...
May 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 64
Sponsor: Netskope ( www.netskope.com ) EP62 | Building Real Cybersecurity Communities + AI Clarity with Dr. Anand Singh (Live from CISO XC ATX) Sponsored by Netskope What happens when a CISO-led community takes root in a new city — and how do you cut through the noise around AI in cybersecurity? In this special episode recorded live from the inaugural CISO XC ATX event in Austin, host David Malicoat sits down with Randy Potts , co-founder of CISO XC, and Dr. Anand Singh , veteran CISO and AI tho...
Apr 29, 2025•23 min•Ep. 63
🎙️ The Professional CISO Show – Episode 61 Guest: Nathan Wright, CISO at Textron Host: David Malicoat Sponsor: Armis Check out the Armis 2025 Cyberwarfare Report: www.armis.com/cyberwarfare Visit Armis at RSAC, North Hall, Booth N-5457: www. armis.com/rsac2025 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Professional CISO Show , host David Malicoat sits down with Nathan Wright, CISO at Textron, to explore one of the most unconventional — and inspiring — journeys to cybersecurity leadership. From ...
Apr 24, 2025•41 min•Ep. 62
Guests: Ryan Rene Rosado & Chris Boykin | Sponsor: Infoblox ( www.infoblox.com ) Recorded live at CISO XC Austin In this special on-location episode of The Professional CISO Show , host David Malicoat brings you powerful conversations recorded at CISO XC in Austin , where cybersecurity leaders gathered to tackle today’s most pressing challenges—from career transitions to DNS-layer security. 👩💼 First, we hear from Ryan Rene Rosado , a dynamic cybersecurity leader, Air Force veteran, and Ha...
Apr 21, 2025•35 min•Ep. 61
🎙️ Live from Austin: Conversations from the Inaugural CISO XC ATX | Sponsored by Netskope In this special event episode, The Professional CISO Show hits the road to Austin, Texas for the inaugural CISO XC ATX Conference , where community, innovation, and leadership take center stage. Host David Malicoat sits down with Rich McCrohan of Andromeda Security and David Elcock , advisor to Netskope, for a candid discussion on the evolving security landscape—from AI-driven identity management to the bu...
Apr 16, 2025•19 min•Ep. 60
In this special Industry Series kickoff episode of The Professional CISO Show , host David Malicoat is joined by Mohit Tiwari (CEO & Co-Founder) and Anand Singh (Chief Security and Strategy Officer) of Symmetry Systems for a compelling conversation on the future of data security , the rise of DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) , and the emerging intersection of AI, identity, and access . Learn how Symmetry Systems evolved from academic research into a cutting-edge security platform, why...
Apr 09, 2025•46 min•Ep. 59
🙄 Stop Rolling Your Eyes: AI Is Your CISO Leadership Opportunity The Professional CISO Show – Episode 57 Hosted by David Malicoat This episode is brought to you by Symmetry Systems, The Data+AI Security Company. ( www.symmetry-systems.com ) 🎧 Episode Summary: In this solo commentary episode, David Malicoat issues a direct challenge to security leaders everywhere: stop rolling your eyes at AI—it’s your leadership opportunity. Too many CISOs are brushing off artificial intelligence as just anoth...
Apr 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 58
This episode is brought to you by Symmetry Systems (www.symmetry-systems.com) Innovate with Confidence. The Data+AI Security Company Discover, classify, and safeguard data at scale with our leading Data Security Posture Management Platform. Detect and respond to data focused concerns before they impact your business. 🎙️ Description: In this powerful episode, host David Malicoat sits down with cybersecurity advisor and former CISO Russell Okoth to explore his remarkable journey—from growing up i...
Mar 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 57
🎙️ Episode Summary How can CISOs break into the boardroom and become key players in corporate strategy? In this episode, Debra von Storch , former Ernst & Young (EY) senior partner turned accomplished board director , joins host David Malicoat to reveal what it takes for cybersecurity leaders to elevate their influence at the executive level. With decades of experience advising CEOs, CFOs, and corporate boards , Debra shares a blueprint for CISOs who want to shift from a technical role to a...
Mar 19, 2025•44 min•Ep. 56
🔐 How do CISOs transition from cybersecurity leaders to business executives and board members? In this episode of The Professional CISO Show , I sit down with Alain Espinosa to explore his journey from IT operations to board readiness and leadership. We cover building business acumen, navigating the boardroom, professional development strategies, and the evolving role of CISOs in enterprise risk management. This episode is packed with valuable insights for security leaders looking to elevate th...
Mar 12, 2025•45 min•Ep. 55
🚀 In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, we sit down with Chris Hetner, seasoned cybersecurity leader and board advisor, to discuss the evolving role of CISOs, cybersecurity risk management at the board level, and the professionalization of the CISO function. Chris brings decades of experience from Wall Street, the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, and his current advisory role at the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). We dive deep into how CISOs must evolve into bus...
Feb 19, 2025•43 min•Ep. 54
The Professional CISO Show - Episode 52: The Future of Professional Organizations for CISOs 🎙️ Hook: Are the current professional organizations truly serving the needs of CISOs, or is it time for a new approach? In this episode of The Professional CISO Show , host David Malicoat takes a deep dive into the evolution of cybersecurity professional associations, weighing the opportunities and challenges of forming a collective that genuinely represents the interests of security leaders. Episode Sum...
Feb 12, 2025•57 min•Ep. 53
👉 Listen Now: A deep dive into the biggest cybersecurity lessons, trends, and leadership insights from 50 episodes of The Professional CISO Show ! 🔍 Episode Summary In this Year in Review episode, host David Malicoat reflects on the biggest cybersecurity trends, challenges, and insights from 50 expert conversations in 2024. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: • The Evolution of the CISO Role – From technical expert to business leader • CISO Liability Risks – Insights from the Uber & SolarWinds cases • B...
Feb 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 52
🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Professional CISO Show , host David Malicoat chats with Paul Reyes, VP and CISO at AccentCare, about his incredible journey from the Air Force to leading critical infrastructure cybersecurity efforts. Paul’s career path is filled with twists, lessons, and actionable insights that every cybersecurity leader can learn from. Discover how Paul transitioned from running infrastructure operations to becoming a CISO, why professionalizing the CISO role is crit...
Jan 15, 2025•37 min•Ep. 51
