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CISO Series Podcast

CISO Series Podcast formerly known as CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast is a 35-minute weekly news and opinion podcast (Tuesdays at 6 A.M. ET) hosted by cybersecurity journalist David Spark and veteran CISOs Mike Johnson and Andy Ellis. We discuss varied topics in cybersecurity leadership, dealing with security issues, and how cybersecurity practitioners work with security vendors. Plus we play a few games.

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CISO Series Podcast

We Look for Candidates Who Already Know Everything

David Spark -
Future cybersecurity talent is frustrated. The industry demand for cybersecurity professionals is huge, but the openings for green cyber people eager to get into...
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We’re Experts At Telling You To Fix Your Problems

David Spark -
I don't need another vendor to find my problems. Finding my problems has not been the issue. That's the easy part. Fixing them with...
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CISO Series Podcast Returns to New York City April 13th, 2023

David Spark -
In less than four years, CISO Series Podcast is returning to NYC for our fifth show recorded in front of a live audience. Just...
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_Saying_ “We’re 100% Secure” Is Not the Problem

David Spark -
It's pretty darn easy to just utter the words "we're 100% secure." Pulling that off seems universally impossible, but some organizations are adamant about...
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This Unwanted Cold Call Made Possible Thanks to This Month’s Sales Quota

David Spark -
A CISO calls on security vendors to stop the spamming and cold calling. Are these annoyances the direct result the way salespeople are measured?...
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Adversaries Beef Up Their Shiny Object Distraction Campaign

David Spark -
We are all very easily distracted, and adversaries know that. So they'll try any little trick to make us not pay attention, look away,...
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21 “Dark Side”-Approved Ways to Threaten Your Prospects

David Spark -
For those security practitioners who leave a job to go work for a security vendor, please stop calling it "going to the dark side." This...
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Let’s Pretend We’re Getting Hacked. Who Wants to Panic First?

David Spark -
Tabletop exercises are critical procedures to learn how everyone will react during an actual attack. Panic is usually the first response, so why don't...
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Today’s Agenda: When Will This Meeting End?

David Spark -
Everyone's favorite meeting is a short meeting. But does anyone want a fun or entertaining meeting? Or is that a bad idea? This week’s episode...
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Your Password Is Too Long. Please Shorten It.

David Spark -
What happens when you want to adhere to more secure behavior, but the tool you're using forces you to be less secure, solely because...
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Stir in a Little Merger and Acquisition, and Voilà, You’re a Target

David Spark -
There is a lot unknown before, during, and after a merger and that can make employees very susceptible to phishing attacks. But, at the...
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We’re Here. We’re Highly Unqualified. Get Used To It.

David Spark -
"Does anyone else feel like the security field is attracting a lot of low-quality people and hurting our reputation," asked a redditor on the...
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Sound Security Advice That’s Perfect to Ignore

David Spark -
It appears our security awareness training is falling short at the point of taking any type of real action. While most people are aware...
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They’re Young, Green, and Very Hackable

David Spark -
It appears we're not providing security awareness training fast enough. That's because hackers are specifically targeting brand new employees who don't yet know the...
CISO Series Podcast

Entry Level Position Available. 15+ Years Experience Required.

David Spark -
That headline is not a joke. An actual job listing on LinkedIn requested just that. We're all hoping this was an error. Regardless, the...
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