In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy continues an in-depth discussion with cybersecurity attorney Thomas Ritter on the legal considerations for cybersecurity leaders. The episode touches on essential topics such as immediate legal steps after a data breach, the importance of using correct terminology, understanding attorney-client privilege and discovery, GDPR's impact, data localization, and proactive measures CISOs should take. The conversation also explores the implications of evolving cybersecurity laws and regulations like the Digital Operations Resilience Act and the potential criminal liabilities for CISOs.

Thomas Ritter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ritter-2b91014a/

Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15xQINUOdziGdcEFfh5SN8lS7svtK0JCT

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part 1
• 01:43 Starting the Discussion: Data Breaches
• 02:22 Legal Steps After a Data Breach
• 07:19 Understanding Attorney-Client Privilege
• 08:21 Discovery in Legal Cases
• 13:31 Staying Updated on Cybersecurity Laws
• 19:38 Impact of GDPR on Cybersecurity
• 32:00 Data Localization Challenges
• 34:55 Proactive Legal Preparedness
• 37:23 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy interviews cybersecurity lawyer Thomas Ritter. They discuss key legal topics for CISOs, including regulatory compliance, managing third-party risk, responding to data breaches, and recent legislative impacts. Thomas shares his journey into cybersecurity law and provides practical advice and real-world examples. Key points include the challenges of keeping up with evolving regulations, the intricacies of vendor management, and the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings. They also touch on major breaches like SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline, exploring lessons learned and the importance of implementing essential security controls.

Thomas Ritter - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ritter-2b91014a/ Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EvZ_dOpFOLCSSv5ffqxCoMnLZDOnUv_K

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to CISO Tradecraft
• 00:48 Meet Thomas Ritter: Cybersecurity Lawyer
• 03:48 Legal Challenges for CISOs
• 04:54 Managing Third-Party Risks
• 13:01 Understanding Legal and Statutory Obligations
• 15:57 Supreme Court Rulings and Cybersecurity
• 32:57 Lessons from High-Profile Cyber Attacks
• 38:32 Ransomware Epidemic and Law Enforcement
• 43:30 Conclusion and Contact Information

Emotional Intelligence for Cybersecurity Leaders | CISO Tradecraft In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy delves into the essential topic of emotional intelligence (EI) for cybersecurity leaders. He explores the difference between IQ and EI, the origins and significance of emotional intelligence, and its impact on leadership effectiveness. The episode covers various models of EI, including the Ability Model, the Trait Model, and the Mixed Model, and emphasizes practical actions to enhance EI, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. Tune in to understand how developing emotional intelligence can significantly benefit your career, leadership performance, and personal life.

Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15pyhXu3XVHJ_VE1OwKjSqM73Rybjbsm0

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to CISO Tradecraft
• 00:53 Understanding IQ: The Basics
• 04:08 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
• 07:38 Models of Emotional Intelligence
• 13:06 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
• 25:12 Practical Steps to Improve Emotional Intelligence
• 32:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts