All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Howard Holton , CTO, GigaOm . Joining us is Francis Odum , founder, Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research . In this episode: Rebalancing the SOC The case for consolidation It comes down to data Concentric cycles Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Palo Alto N...
Mar 06, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Lee Parrish , CISO, Newell Brands . Joining us is David Tyburski , vp of information security and CISO, Wynn Resorts . In this episode: CISOs need to stick around Culture forward CISOs need support This isn’t always about budget Thanks to our podcast spons...
Feb 27, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Elad Koren , vp, product management, Cortex Cloud, Palo Alto Networks . In this episode: Context drives the decision A full-spectrum understanding Think practical The long play Thanks to our podcast sponsor, P...
Feb 20, 2025•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and DJ Schleen , former distinguished security architect, Yahoo. Joining us is our sponsored guest Heath Renfrow , co-founder, Fenix24. In this episode: Get creative Shift the focus of backups Failing the test Moving beyond false hope Thanks to our podcast spo...
Feb 13, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Andrew Wilder , CISO, Vetcor . In this episode: It comes down to growth Maintenance mode is anything but simple An asymmetric arrangement Integrating with the business Thanks to our podcast sponsor, ThreatLock...
Feb 06, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us Sneha Parmar , information security officer, Lufthansa Group Digital Hangar . In this episode: Build the foundation Building at scale Excelling at boring Knowing what you’ve got is half the battle Thanks to our p...
Jan 29, 2025•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Mike Johnson , CISO, Rivian . Joining us is Gaurav Kapil , CISO, Bread Financial . In this episode: It helps to have a vision The benefit of planning It’s never too early to start Don’t make rash decisions Thanks to our podcast sponsor, ThreatLocker Threat...
Jan 23, 2025•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post by Marc Ashworth , CISO at First Bank for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Shawn Bowen , vp, deputy CISO - Gaming, Microsoft . Joining us is Ken Athanasiou , CISO, VF Corporation . In this episode: Frustration is a two-way street Sales is data driven Give customers the tools they need Start a...
Jan 16, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is our sponsored guest, Rob Allen , chief product officer, ThreatLocker . In this episode: The promise and perils of LLMs A boon for defenders Raising the bar Muddying the waters Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Th...
Jan 09, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Ross Young , CISO-in-residence, Team8 , and Jeroen Schipper , CISO, Gemeente Den Haag . In this episode: Creating authority Don’t reinvent the wheel Accountable for quality Make the distinction clear Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Fenix24 You’ve invested i...
Jan 02, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Itai Tevet , CEO, Intezer . In this episode: Build for what you can handle Rethinking alerts Building trust into your system Seeing the bigger picture Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Intezer Intezer’s AI-dr...
Dec 12, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Mike Johnson , CISO, Rivian . Joining us is Yaron Levi , CISO, Dolby . In this episode: You can’t manage what you don’t know you have Vulnerability management doesn’t have an endpoint This is about tradeoffs A unique approach Thanks to our podcast sponsor,...
Dec 05, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Dan Walsh , CISO, Paxos . Joining us is Sharon Milz , CISO, Time . In this episode: A vicious cycle Not all training is created equal Don’t forget the human factor We can still define success Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Intezer Intezer’s AI-driven solut...
Nov 21, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out these posts for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Ross Haleliuk , author, Venture in Security . Be sure to check out Ross's podcast, Inside the Network , and his book Cyber for Builders: The Essential Guide to Building a Cybersecurity Startup . In this episode: A market response to industry failure Is t...
Nov 14, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out these posts for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is Allan Cockriel , group CISO, Shell . In this episode: Striking a balance Will we see a talent exodus? Playing by the same rules This is an organizational responsibility Thanks to our podcast sponsor, SpyCloud Cybercrime doe...
Nov 07, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest Karthik Krishnan , founder and CEO, Concentric AI . In this episode: Meet the new risk, same as the old risk Understanding where your risks are coming from Identifying best practices Know what you’re getti...
Oct 31, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Damon Fleury , chief product officer, SpyCloud . In this episode: A holistic view Adding sophistication to identity Your employees can help Cracking the code Thanks to our podcast sponsor, SpyCloud Cyberc...
Oct 24, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Joe Lewis , CISO, CDC . In this episode: Don’t underestimate the quality of life benefits We’re still learning What is the case for return-to-office? Moving past gimmicks Thanks to our podcast sponsor, SpyClou...
Oct 17, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Shawn Bowen , VP and deputy CISO - Gaming, Microsoft . Joining us is Adam Fletcher , CSO, Blackstone . In this episode: Neglected tools drain resources Who’s to blame? Technology is the last step Buying tools to solve business problems Thanks to our podcas...
Oct 10, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Shawn Bowen , VP, Deputy CISO - Gaming, Microsoft . Joining us is Patty Ryan , senior director, CISO, QuidelOrtho . In this episode: Recognizing humanity Death by a thousand meetings What are we looking for? Find your value Thanks to our podcast sponsor, G...
Oct 03, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Davi Ottenheimer , vp, trust and digital ethics, Inrupt . Sir Tim Berners-Lee co-founded Inrupt to provide enterprise-grade software and services for the Solid Protocol . You can find their open positions here...
Sep 26, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Dennis Pickett , vp, CISO, Westat . In this episode: Not all education requires tests Understand your users Building reflexes An ounce of prevention Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Concentric AI Concentric AI’s...
Sep 19, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Russell Spitler , CEO and co-founder, Nudge Security . In this episode: Defining responsibilities Understanding the problem A different role for security Focus on the data Thanks to our podcast sponsor, N...
Sep 12, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our guest, Adam Arellano , vp, enterprise cybersecurity, PayPal . In this episode: Accounting for mindset The importance of ethics A matter of incentives Understanding what is teachable Thanks to our podcast sponsor, ThreatLo...
Sep 05, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Nick Muy , CISO, Scrut Automation . In this episode: Segment and test Focus on you Embrace the risk lifecycle Not all vendors are the same Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Scrut Automation Scrut Automation ...
Aug 29, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining me is our guest, Sherron Burgess , CISO, BCD Travel . In this episode: Disingenuous claims rub everyone the wrong way. Don’t put the CISO behind the 8-ball The sales hustle They didn’t understand the assignment Thanks to our podcas...
Aug 22, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and John Underwood, vp, information security, Big 5 Sporting Goods. Joining us is our guest, Mike Lockhart , CISO, EagleView . In this episode: Marketing versus strategy A distinction without a difference? Terminology follows function Security convergence Than...
Aug 15, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is our sponsored guest Rob Allen , chief product officer, ThreatLocker . In this episode: Can you retrofit zero trust? The business case for deny by default Seizing an opportunity Zero trust doesn’t stand alone T...
Aug 08, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Bil Harmer , operating partner and CISO, Craft Ventures . In this episode: A time and a place for Field CISOs This isn’t a new role Consulting the Field CISO Words mean things Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Cy...
Aug 01, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast All links and images for this episode 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 by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Jim Bowie , CISO, Tampa General Hospital . In this episode: The goal is to connect to the business The hard truth about soft skills Balancing risk Looking beyond communication Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Se...
Jul 25, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
