Episodios

  • Data Governance in the Age of AI
    Oct 2 2025

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    Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Dan Walsh, CISO, Datavant. Joining them is their sponsored guest, Ash Hunt, vp, strategy, EMEA, Cyera.

    In this episode:

    • The access creep challenge
    • Bridging intent and execution
    • Looking for integrity
    • Racing against exponential complexity

    Huge thanks to our sponsor, Cyera

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    26 m
  • How Can Security Vendors Better Stand Out?
    Sep 25 2025

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    Check out this post by David Mundy of Tuskira for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Edward Contreras, senior evp and CISO, Frost Bank. Joining them is Jason Taule, CISO, Luminis Health.

    In this episode:

    • ROI challenges
    • Venture capital saturation
    • Risk aversion and organizational politics
    • A GTM transformation

    Huge thanks to our sponsor, Doppel

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    38 m
  • What New Risks Does AI Introduce?
    Sep 18 2025

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    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, the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Kara Sprague, CEO, HackerOne.

    In this episode:

    • Shadow AI as a control problem
    • Rethinking identity for autonomous agents
    • When process meets momentum
    • Beyond blocking: channeling AI usage

    Huge thanks to our sponsor, HackerOne

    Discover how AI innovators like Adobe, Anthropic, and Snap are using AI to find and fix vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle. HackerOne, the global leader in offensive security solutions, reveals all in the CISOs’ guide to securing the future of AI. Download it now to see how AI can strengthen your security posture. Learn more at https://www.hackerone.com/

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    31 m
  • The Pattern of Early Adoption of Security Tools
    Sep 11 2025

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    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, the producer of CISO Series, and Edward Contreras, senior evp and CISO, Frost Bank. Joining us is CISO Series reporter and CISO herself, Hadas Cassorla.

    In this episode:

    • Security poverty line excludes SMBs
    • Skills gap and channel dynamics slow SMB security adoption
    • The startup disadvantage cycle
    • Technology adoption flows from enterprise complexity to market simplification

    Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker

    ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

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    29 m
  • How Are You Managing the Flow of AI Data
    Sep 4 2025

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    Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap. Joining us is our sponsored guest Mokhtar Bacha, founder and CEO, Formal.

    In this episode:

    • Access management faces transformation
    • AI agents demand new authentication paradigms
    • AI complexity demands simplified governance approaches
    • Data-centric identity management replaces role-based approaches

    Huge thanks to our sponsor, Formal

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    31 m
  • How to Deal with Last Minute Compliance Requirements
    Aug 28 2025

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    Check out this post by Geoff Belknap, co-host of Defense in Depth, for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and John Overbaugh, CISO, Alpine Investors. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Pukar Hamal, founder and CEO at SecurityPal.

    In this episode:

    • When business moves faster than security
    • Turning obstacles into opportunities
    • The art of saying "not like that"
    • Know your regulatory landscape

    Huge thanks to our sponsor, SecurityPal AI

    SecurityPal is the leader in Customer Assurance, helping companies accelerate security assurance without compromising accuracy. Their AI + human expertise approach, dynamic Trust Center, and modern TPRM solution eliminate manual work and streamline vendor security at scale. To learn more, visit securitypal.ai.

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    32 m
  • Do You Have a Functional Policy or Did You Just Write One?
    Aug 21 2025

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    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, the producer of CISO Series, and Edward Contreras, senior evp and CISO, Frost Bank. Joining us is Justin Berman, formerly vp of platform engineering and CISO at Thirty Madison Health.

    In this episode:

    • Maps without transportation
    • The untouchable employee problem
    • Attestation theater
    • The lightbulb moment

    Huge thanks to our sponsor, SecurityPal

    SecurityPal is the leader in Customer Assurance, helping companies accelerate security assurance without compromising accuracy. Their AI + human expertise approach, dynamic Trust Center, and modern TPRM solution eliminate manual work and streamline vendor security at scale. To learn more, visit securitypal.ai.

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    32 m
  • Where are We Struggling with Zero Trust
    Aug 14 2025

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    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, the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Rob Allen, chief product officer, ThreatLocker.

    In this episode:

    • Legacy infrastructure creates the biggest hurdles
    • More marketing than methodology
    • Implementation complexity makes zero trust a Sisyphean task
    • Don't ignore human factors

    Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker

    ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit Threatlocker.com/CISO

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    34 m