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Defense in Depth

 

Defense in Depth is a 25-minute weekly advice podcast (Thursdays at 6 A.M. ET) that’s based on a single online discussion. The show is co-hosted by technology journalist David Spark and Geoff Belknap, CISO, LinkedIn or Steve Zalewski, former CISO, Levi Strauss.

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DEFENSE IN DEPTH

Defense in Depth

How Much Should Salespeople Know About Their Product?

David Spark -
Vendors want to sell you the product they have. Their approach frequently feels more like “treating symptoms” rather than diagnosing the root causes. Check out...
Defense in Depth

Why Are We Still Struggling to Fix Application Security?

David Spark -
Why does AppSec feel like it's being left behind in cybersecurity? We have a lot of tooling, but it remains labor-intensive and unable to...
Defense in Depth

What Can Someone with No Experience Do in Cybersecurity?

David Spark -
There's often skepticism about what those new to cybersecurity can do when they enter the field. But are we creating far too many unnecessary...
Defense in Depth

Are New Gartner-Created Categories/Acronyms Helping or Hurting the Cybersecurity Industry?

David Spark -
It seems like cybersecurity is content to suffer death by a thousand Gartner quadrants. Why do we insist on complicating an industry that's begging...
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Can AI improve Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

David Spark -
Did you know AI can fill out your security questionnaire for you? Well, if you didn',t you've missed all cybersecurity marketing in the past...
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Cybersecurity Is NOT an Entry-Level Position

David Spark -
We often wonder why there is a lack of entry-level jobs in cybersecurity. But does that job category even apply to the field? Is...
Defense in Depth

Hey Vendors, What Problem Is Your Product Solving?

David Spark -
Too often, vendors focus on new features and capabilities, which miss the ultimate point of why they are selling in the first place. CISOs...
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We’ve Been Fooled. There Is No Talent Shortage.

David Spark -
We've never had a cybersecurity talent shortage. Turns out we're being sold that story from certification vendors and companies not wanting to pay for...
Defense in Depth

Is There an Increasing Consolidation of Vendors in the SOC?

David Spark -
We've seen a wave of attempts at platform consolidation across the security operations center. But will the unique challenges of the SOC ultimately favor...
Defense in Depth

Are CISOs Struggling to Get Respect?

David Spark -
Are we headed for a mass CISO exodus? Organizations may have budget for cybersecurity, but without a committment to process, will it leave CISOs...
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Is Platformization Vs Best-of-Breed a False Dichotomy?

Rich Stroffolino -
When it comes to buying cybersecurity solutions, we’re often told the choice comes down to buying the best single tool available or buying into...
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Protecting Your Backups from Ransomware

David Spark -
For the past few years, the focus of cybersecurity has increasingly been shifting to resilience. Core to a resilience program are backups... a safety...
Defense in Depth

Can a Security Program Ever Reach Maintenance Mode?

David Spark -
CISOs like to think of their job as managing risk. But once you get risk to an acceptable level, when do you start prioritizing...
Defense in Depth

The Hardest Problems in Security Aren’t “Security Problems”

David Spark -
Security faces many problems. Asset inventory, patching automation, config management, and device administration are all perennial challenges. But how many of them are related...
Defense in Depth

If and When Should a CISO Have a Long Term Security Plan?

David Spark -
How does a CISO approach strategy as they become more comfortable in their role? Is a long-term strategy even possible for a new CISO? Check...
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