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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

But I Spent All This Money. Why Are You Still Ignoring Me?

David Spark -
Are RSA and other big conferences worth it? It seems that fewer CISOs are actually walk the floor at these big trade shows. The...
CISO Series Podcast

It’s OK to Look Like a Cyber Hero. Just Don’t Act Like One.

David Spark -
Security professionals should turn in the cyber hero mentality for the "sidekick" role. Many cybersecurity leaders believe they need to save the company from...
CISO Series Podcast

How to Market “Zero Trust” Without Making CISOs Cringe

David Spark -
Just the words "zero trust" often causes security professionals to shiver. In general, CISOs are on board with the concepts of "zero trust," we...
CISO Series Podcast

When Good Decisions Go Bad

David Spark -
You can make the right decision given the information you have, but everything is a risk, so there are times those good decisions are...
CISO Series Podcast

When Does an Exaggeration Become a Lie?

David Spark -
We explore the world of dishonesty in cybersecurity. Practitioners know that marketers will stretch the truth, but how far are we willing to let...
CISO Series Podcast

Yuck! Now Everyone Has Touched My Data.

David Spark -
What can you do when your data keeps passing through different third party applications? Your data is being accessed and manipulated by more people,...
CISO Series Podcast

“Bad” Security Practices That Really Aren’t All that Bad

David Spark -
If they can find flaws, security professionals are quick to label it as bad security behavior. But often, what is marked as "bad" may...
CISO Series Podcast

How Many Forms of ID Do I Need to Buy This Gift Card?

David Spark -
Getting someone to purchase gift cards is a popular vector for theft. Given that the gift card theft technique is so well known, many...
CISO Series Podcast

Why Does Your Privacy Matter If I’m Paying You?

David Spark -
Should you monitor your staff? I mean reallymonitor them. Some bosses are installing screen grabbing and click tracking software to monitor employees and by...
CISO Series Podcast

It Sure Is Fun to Complain About Security Vendors

David Spark -
Next time you're annoyed by a security vendor's pitch, instead of firing back at them at what an idiot they are, or complaining about...
CISO Series Podcast

What Does It Cost to Prove Security Is Working?

David Spark -
I have no idea what I need to spend to demonstrate our security program is working. What's it going to take? Or maybe I...
CISO Series Podcast

I Have So Little. Just Let Me Control Access to the Mail Server.

David Spark -
Will employees eventually violate security policies? It's just that the nature of doing their job over and over again a policy is bound to...
CISO Series Podcast

Security as a Profit Center? You’re Kidding, Right?

David Spark -
What if we could convince management that security is not a cost center, but a means to actually make and save money for the...
CISO Series Podcast

Finding That Perfect Time to Quit Your Job

David Spark -
We don't celebrate quitting. Maybe we should. When should you do it when you don't have another offer? This week’s episode is hosted by me, David...
CISO Series Podcast

Gartner Creates Another Category for Everyone to Ignore

David Spark -
I have talked to vendors who get all excited about Gartner opening up a new category for them. All I can think is uggh,...
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