In this episode of the Professional CISO Podcast, David Malicoat hosts discussions live from the Digital Fight Club After Party. Featuring interviews with cybersecurity experts like Will Long from Infinity Cyber Advisors, Jim Kastle from Kimberly-Clark, James Binford from Humana, and several others, the episode delves into the highlights of the evening's fights on critical topics in cybersecurity. Key discussions focus on the divisive AI debate, the importance of managing risk over just cybersec...
Jul 17, 2024•22 min•Ep. 20
In this episode of the Professional CISO Podcast, host David Malicoat dives into an engaging conversation with top cybersecurity attorney Shawn Tuma. They discuss Tuma's extensive career in cybersecurity law, the evolving role of the CISO, and the importance of professionalizing this crucial position. Tuma also introduces his forthcoming book focused on enhancing the relationship between general counsels and CISOs. The episode highlights the critical nature of cyber risk management, the need for...
Jul 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 19
In this episode of the Professional CISO Podcast, host David Malicoat interviews Cheryl Nifong, CISO at the University of Texas at Arlington. They discuss Cheryl's career path, the necessity of professionalizing the CISO role, and the transition from technical to governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) positions. Cheryl shares her unique journey starting out in technical support, moving to cybersecurity leadership, and her experiences in creating effective risk management strategies. The episode ...
Jul 03, 2024•49 min•Ep. 18
In this episode of the Professional CISO Podcast, host David Malicoat interviews Ricardo Suarez, a seasoned technology leader who has served in local government for over 21 years. Ricardo shares his journey from being a sysadmin and teacher to becoming the CIO of Hialeah. The conversation delves into the early influences on Ricardo's interest in technology, the importance of professionalizing the role of the CISO, and the evolving challenges of cybersecurity. They also discuss the significance o...
Jun 26, 2024•18 min•Ep. 17
In this episode of the professional CISO podcast, host David Malicoat interviews Edison Humphries, the Vice President and CISO at MasTec. With roots in network engineering and security management, Edison shares his journey from a computer operator in Jamaica to a CISO in the United States. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of transitioning into leadership roles, the importance of mentoring and developing new talent, and the necessity of professionalizing the CISO role amidst inc...
Jun 19, 2024•21 min•Ep. 16
In Episode 14 of the Professional CISO Podcast, host David Malicoat welcomes security leader Justin Somaini, a partner at YL Ventures. This episode explores Somaini's journey from military upbringing to penetration testing, and his current venture into cybersecurity venture capital. Key topics include the need to professionalize the CISO role, risk quantification, and the requirement for standardized cybersecurity measures for companies. The episode also delves into the future of the CISO role, ...
Jun 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 15
Episode Summary: Welcome to The Professional CISO Podcast , hosted by David Malicoat. In this exciting episode, we sit down with Benjamin Dulieu, the CISO at Duck Creek Technologies, to explore his incredible journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a top cybersecurity leader. Ben shares invaluable insights on leadership, the importance of structured processes, and how CISOs can earn their seat at the executive table. Key Takeaways: Leadership and Trust: Effective leadership in cybersecurity hi...
Jun 05, 2024•32 min•Ep. 14
In this exclusive episode of the Professional CISO Podcast, the script is flipped as David Malicoat, our usual host, becomes the guest. With his mentor, Robert Pace, taking over the hosting duties, David opens up about his recent experience interviewing for a CISO position at a Fortune 500 company. From the initial approach to making it to the final three candidates, David shares his mental state throughout the process and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. This episode is a must-list...
May 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 13
This week’s guest is Allen Rountree, Deputy CISO of IBM Public Cloud. David talks to Allen about Leadership in cybersecurity, being fluent in the language of risk, and risk specific to cloud computing. Allen and David both served in the Marine Corps and both served in the Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF), so they have very similar early starts in their service careers. In this conversation, they also cover specific advice for veterans looking to get into cybersecurity. Allen Rountree LinkedIn...
May 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 12
This week’s guest is Mike Pratt, Host and Owner of Digital Fight Club (DFC). Your host, David Malicoat, talks to Mike about how DFC started and how the show made it into the consciousness of the cybersecurity community. David reveals his history with DFC, as well as some back story on how DFC Cyber came together. Finally, Mike and David talk about the new developments with DFC and how it is gaining national attention with a full Hollywood production ready for television. DFC is back at the Grena...
Apr 24, 2024•41 min•Ep. 11
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Professional CISO Podcast hosted by David Malicoat. David meets up with Ryan Bachman, currently the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer at General Motors Financial. They discuss Bachman's career journey, from his early fascination with technology to his current role. Additionally, they highlight the significance of building trust and service within an organization and discuss the future trajectory of the CISO role in the corporate wo...
Apr 17, 2024•55 min•Ep. 10
A Texas Tech2Table event sets the stage for David and his podcast guest, James Binford, an Offensive Security Director. They discuss how his background as a former BISO influences his insights on offensive and defensive security, specifically surrounding healthcare. The conversation also touches on AI in security, and the importance of incorporating writing and storytelling to help formulate your message. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by ContraForce. When you need to to get maximum pr...
Apr 10, 2024•23 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Professional CISO Podcast, Hosted by David Malicoat David reunites with longtime friend and former coworker, Patrick Benoit. They explore the evolution and professionalization of the CISO role, Pat's career journey from technology and military service to cybersecurity leadership, and the necessity of soft skills alongside technical knowledge. They also discuss the challenge of guiding boards on cyber risk, the relationship between CISOs and technology executives, and ...
Apr 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 8
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Professional CISO Podcast, Hosted by David Malicoat Today’s lesson in becoming a professional CISO goes back to where a lot of our journey began; the SEC complaint against Solarwinds and its CISO, Tim Brown. David points out the good, the bad, and the key takeaways from the complaint that you can take to work with you today. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and join us on LinkedIn so we can keep the conversation moving forward. Sponsors: This episode is brough...
Mar 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 7
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Professional CISO Podcast, Hosted by David Malicoat Part of becoming a professional CISO means knowing how to interact with stakeholders, so David sits down with Shashank Tiwari, CEO at Uno.ai, to help illuminate the path forward when it comes to all things AI. David brings the big questions, so get ready to take notes as Shashank dishes the advice you’ve been looking for. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by ContraForce. When you need to to get maximum product...
Mar 20, 2024•42 min•Ep. 6
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Professional CISO Podcast, Hosted by David Malicoat. The scenery changes on our journey to becoming a professional CISO, as David sits down with guest Nick Lantuh, CEO of Interpres Security. Looking at the CISO role from the top, Nick describes his perspective as someone with CEO and Board member experience, but he also ways for CISOs to bring innovation to the table. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by our foundational sponsor, Interpres Security. Visit www.i...
Mar 13, 2024•37 min•Ep. 5
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Professional CISO Podcast, Hosted by David Malicoat. David gets to enjoy an in-person interview with new friend, Will Long, an Independent Healthcare CISO. Will speaks candidly about the complexity of cyber risk in the healthcare field and how it impacts leadership at the CISO level in various capacities. Listeners will enjoy hearing general tips about stakeholder management and creating effective solutions for the specific problems they face. Sponsors: This episode i...
Mar 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Professional CISO Podcast, Hosted by David Malicoat. David sits down with Michael Jenks, CTO and co-founder of Interpres Security. They discuss the potential of threat-informed defense and automation; highlighting them as key pieces in the newest capabilities in cybersecurity. They should be on the CISO radar to help prioritize and make informed decisions that can bring them to the next level. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by our foundational sponsor, Inter...
Feb 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Professional CISO Podcast, Hosted by David Malicoat. Our journey continues with a notable figure in David’s professional development, Robert Pace, Chief Information Security Officer of Invitation Homes. He previously held positions at First American Payment Systems, Textron, and PwC. Robert Pace and David Malicoat worked together early in their careers at Perot Systems, which was later acquired by Dell Services. This episode touches on various aspects such as risk man...
Feb 21, 2024•41 min•Ep. 2
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