In this episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee speaks with Josh Cook, a seasoned cybersecurity and privacy attorney who has guided multinational corporations and mid-sized businesses through high-stakes cyber crises. Drawing on his experience as the first Global Cyber Counsel for a Fortune Global 500 company, Cook shares how he built a global cyber legal function from scratch and why legal teams must be engaged long before an incident occurs.

Together, they explore the human, organizational, and legal dynamics of crisis leadership: from building attorney-client privilege into preparation, to developing muscle memory through tabletop exercises, to ensuring the C-suite speaks with one unified voice when every second counts. Anchored in Dr. Chatterjee’s Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) framework, the discussion underscores how legal, leadership, and security functions must converge to preserve trust and resilience in the face of relentless cyber threats.

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https://www.dchatte.com/episode-91-leading-under-fire-legal-and-leadership-lessons-from-cyber-crises/

Time Stamps

· 0:49 — Introduction to Josh Cook and his career journey

· 2:43 — Building the global cyber legal function

· 6:18 — Why legal must be engaged early in cyber strategy

· 9:10 — Prepared vs. unprepared organizations and the “B-OODA loop”

· 10:58 — Dr. Chatterjee introduces the CPD framework in crisis leadership

· 14:30 — Leadership commitment and the ROI of prevention

· 17:11 — Tabletop exercises and developing organizational muscle memory

· 19:45 — Crisis leadership styles and their impact on teams

· 21:55 — Cybersecurity as strategic enabler and trust foundation

· 27:03 — Preparing for the next attack, not the last one

· 29:45 — Common crisis weakness: fractured C-suite response

· 33:58 — Unified communication and trust building

· 38:02 — Clear, simple, consistent crisis communications

· 41:17 — The importance of genuine care for stakeholders

· 43:08 — Josh Cook’s closing reflections: cyber crises are business problems rooted in people

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Cybersecurity Readiness Book:

In this episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee speaks with Roi Cohen, CEO and Co-Founder of Vicarius, about the urgent need to counter AI-driven attacks with equally automated defenses. Cohen, who began his career managing mission-critical systems in the military, shares his journey through leadership roles at CyberArk and the launch of Vicarius. Drawing from real-world penetration tests at hospitals and Ivy League institutions, he illustrates how attackers exploit simple misconfigurations to access sensitive data. Together, they examine why defenders must move beyond manual, ticket-based remediation to keep pace with adversaries leveraging agentic AI.

The conversation highlights that automation, while essential, is insufficient without human oversight and governance discipline. Anchored in Dr. Chatterjee’s Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) framework, the discussion highlights the organizational mindsets and technological building blocks needed to sustain resilience. Cohen emphasizes the hybrid future of AI and human collaboration, where transparent reasoning and flexible control are vital for trust.

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Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338

https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712

Latest Publications & Press Releases:

“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,” Chicago Tribune, February 24, 2025.

"Dr. Dave Chatterjee On A Proactive Behavioral Approach To Cyber Readiness," Forbes, February 21, 2025.

Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness,...

In this episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee sits down with Jasson Casey, CEO & Co-Founder @ Beyond Identity, to dissect the growing threat of identity-based attacks, which now account for nearly 80% of breaches. Casey explains how adversaries increasingly “log in” instead of breaking in, leveraging techniques such as MFA fatigue, session hijacking, and phishing kits. He shares lessons from his professional journey—ranging from building telco networks to advising the U.S. Government and launching Beyond Identity—and explains how his team's identity defense solution eliminates root causes of credential theft while reducing SOC workloads. The discussion also addresses why traditional human training cannot withstand adversaries armed with deepfakes and agentic AI, underscoring the need for technology to carry the defensive burden. Together, Chatterjee and Casey explore the double-edged role of AI, strategies for phased deployments (“ring deployments”), and the importance of embedding identity defense into board-level governance through the Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) framework.

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https://www.dchatte.com/episode-89-beyond-passwords-making-identity-based-attacks-impossible-in-the-age-of-ai-2/

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Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks.

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Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338

https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712

Latest Publications & Press Releases:

“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,” Chicago Tribune, February 24, 2025.

"Dr. Dave Chatterjee On A Proactive Behavioral Approach To Cyber Readiness," Forbes, February 21, 2025.

Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness,...

In this compelling episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee engages with John Amaral, a serial entrepreneur and cybersecurity innovator, to explore how his company Root is using agentic AI to tackle one of cybersecurity’s biggest challenges—remediation delay. The conversation unpacks the dangers of security debt, the power of human-AI collaboration in patching vulnerabilities, and how organizations can evolve from reactive to proactive postures. The discussion also explores the limitations of AI, the critical role of human oversight, and the importance of aligning emerging technologies with broader risk management goals. Whether you're a CISO, a tech innovator, or a startup founder, this episode offers timely insights into the future of cybersecurity resilience. Amaral also shares candid insights into his journey from engineer to founder and provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-88-closing-the-remediation-gap-with-agentic-ai/

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Website: https://dchatte.com/

Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338

https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712

Latest Publications & Press Releases:

“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,” Chicago Tribune, February 24, 2025.

"Dr. Dave Chatterjee On A Proactive Behavioral Approach To Cyber Readiness," Forbes, February 21, 2025.

Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast...

In this episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee is joined by Burnie Legette, Director of IoT and AI at Intel Corporation and former professional football player. Their conversation explores the evolving landscape of AI deployment within the public sector, with a particular focus on the security challenges and governance strategies required to harness AI responsibly. Drawing on his cross-sectoral experience, Burnie offers insights into the cultural, technical, and ethical nuances of AI adoption. Dr. Chatterjee brings in his empirically grounded Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline (CPD) cybersecurity governance framework to emphasize the importance of planning, transparency, and stakeholder engagement.

To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-87-ai-security-in-the-public-sector-balancing-innovation-and-risk/

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Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/

Website: https://dchatte.com/

Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338

https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712

Latest Publications & Press Releases:

“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,” Chicago Tribune, February 24, 2025.

"Dr. Dave Chatterjee On A Proactive Behavioral Approach To Cyber Readiness," Forbes, February 21, 2025.

Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.

In this compelling episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee is joined by Damon Fleury, Chief Product Officer, SpyCloud to dissect one of cybersecurity’s most exploited and least understood attack surfaces—identity. With nearly three decades of experience in security, Damon shares real-world insights into how identity compromises serve as the entry point for major breaches, why a holistic approach to identity security is urgent, and how organizations can move from reactive defense to proactive resilience. The discussion underscores the convergence of people, processes, and technology in building durable identity security frameworks.

To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-86-holistic-identity-security-shifting-the-paradigm-from-reactive-to-proactive/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/

Website: https://dchatte.com/

Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338

https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712

Latest Publications & Press Releases:

“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,” Chicago Tribune, February 24, 2025.

"Dr. Dave Chatterjee On A Proactive Behavioral Approach To Cyber Readiness," Forbes, February 21, 2025.

Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.

Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.

In this episode of the Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast, Dr. Dave Chatterjee sits down with Richard Hummel, Director of Threat Intelligence at NETSCOUT, to unpack the fast-evolving Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) threat landscape. Richard shares unique insights from NETSCOUT’s latest global threat intelligence report, discussing the strategic weaponization of DDoS attacks in geopolitical conflict, the role of AI in modern attack infrastructure, and why proactive preparation, not prevention, is key. Together, they explore how leaders must adopt a “resilience by design” mindset to secure their digital frontlines.

To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-85-from-botnets-to-ai-defending-against-the-future-of-ddos-warfare/

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Website: https://dchatte.com/

Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338

https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712

Latest Publications & Press Releases:

“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,” Chicago Tribune, February 24, 2025.

"Dr. Dave Chatterjee On A Proactive Behavioral Approach To Cyber Readiness," Forbes, February 21, 2025.

Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024

Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.

Social engineering continues to be the primary gateway for cyberattacks, responsible for nearly 80% of fraud and ransomware incidents. And notably, 1 in 4 of these social engineering attacks originate via phone calls. Yet many enterprises continue to leave their phone systems exposed. In this episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee engages Richard Quattrocchi, Vice President of Digital Transformation, Mutare Inc., in a compelling discussion on the often-overlooked threat of voice-based cyberattacks, particularly vishing (voice phishing). Richard shares his professional journey, personal motivation rooted in a family scam incident, and the alarming rise of social engineering via phone calls—especially in the era of AI and deepfakes. The conversation underscores how organizations continue to leave phone systems vulnerable due to siloed ownership and outdated assumptions.

Richard presents a layered defense strategy combining people, process, and technology, and introduces Mutare’s voice traffic filtering solution. This technology proactively intercepts malicious calls using metadata analysis before they reach users, drastically reducing exposure to fraud. The discussion also dives into real-world cases, including the MGM breach, and offers actionable guidance for enterprises and individuals to better secure voice channels.

To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-84-stopping-social-engineered-vishing-attacks-before-they-start/

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Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/

Website: https://dchatte.com/

Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338

https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712

Latest Publications & Press Releases:

“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,” Chicago Tribune, February 24, 2025.

"Dr. Dave Chatterjee On A Proactive Behavioral Approach To Cyber Readiness," Forbes, February 21, 2025.

Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise