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Defense in Depth: Responsible Disclosure

Defense in Depth: Responsible Disclosure

David Spark -
Security researchers and hackers find vulnerabilities. What’s their responsibility in disclosure? What about the vendors when they hear the vulnerabilities? And do journalists have to…
The Difference Between Information Security and Risk Management

The Difference Between Information Security and Risk Management

David Spark -
If you were to secure a room you would kick everyone out of the room and then you would lock the doors and announce the…
Let’s Ask CISOs If They’re Concerned About Data Security

Let’s Ask CISOs If They’re Concerned About Data Security

David Spark -
I’m just learning about cybersecurity and I just realized that data security is really important. I don’t know if everybody knows this. Do CISOs know?…
[4-17-20] Hacking Zero Trust – CISO Series Video Chat

[4-17-20] Hacking Zero Trust – CISO Series Video Chat

David Spark -
Please join us on April 17th, 2020 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET for the triumphant return of the CISO Series Video Chats, “Hacking Zero…
What Makes Cybertech in Tel Aviv So Unique

What Makes Cybertech in Tel Aviv So Unique

David Spark -
Youth and energy is what makes Cybertech so different than major trade shows like Black Hat and RSA, said Roger Hale (@haleroger), former CISO in…
Defense in Depth: Internet of Things

Defense in Depth: Internet of Things

David Spark -
When Internet of Things or IoT devices first came onto the market, security wasn’t even a thought, let alone an afterthought. Now we’re flooded with…
Communicating Risk in Terms of the Mission of the Organization (Not Always Dollars)

Communicating Risk in Terms of the Mission of the Organization (Not Always Dollars)

David Spark -
“CISOs need to put that risk in the terms of the mission of the organization,” said Von Welch, executive director, cybersecurity innovation, Indiana University in…
I Don’t Need Anymore Advice On How To Work Remotely

I Don’t Need Anymore Advice On How To Work Remotely

David Spark -
It appears everyone has tips on how to work remotely. And after the deluge the past two weeks, most people have hit their wall. We…
Good Security Is Often Not Usable

Good Security Is Often Not Usable

David Spark -
Our ability to secure data has been around for decades. The problem is trying to use secured data, that’s where we get into trouble, said…
Defense in Depth: Is Governance the Most Important Part of GRC?

Defense in Depth: Is Governance the Most Important Part of GRC?

David Spark -
Your policy should rarely change. But your ability to achieve that policy is found in procedures or governance that should inform, steer, and guide your…
Engaging with Cybersecurity Startups to Solve New Security Paradigms

Engaging with Cybersecurity Startups to Solve New Security Paradigms

David Spark -
“We don’t have 30 years of good understanding of what security for infrastructure looks like. We don’t have that for the cloud,” said Dustin Wilcox,…
The Department of “No, Thank You”

The Department of “No, Thank You”

David Spark -
Just go to the front desk, sign in, and then the receptionist will say “no” in the most polite way possible. This week’s episode is…
Israeli Cyber Solutions Will Redefine Your Security Team

Israeli Cyber Solutions Will Redefine Your Security Team

David Spark -
Frequent guest on CISO Series, Gary Hayslip, CISO, Softbank Investment Advisers, got a private tour of cyber startups at Beersheba and was completely impressed with…
Defense in Depth: Who Should the CISO Report To?

Defense in Depth: Who Should the CISO Report To?

David Spark -
Who should the CISO report to? What factors determine that decision? And why is that single decision so critical to a company’s overall security? Check…
Israelis’ Built-In Cyber Vigilance

Israelis’ Built-In Cyber Vigilance

David Spark -
From the day you’re born in Israel, there is this sense of built-in vigilance, said Yaron Levi, CISO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas City in…
We Pick the Best Security Awareness Programs for Your Staff to Ignore

We Pick the Best Security Awareness Programs for Your Staff to Ignore

David Spark -
It doesn’t matter which security awareness training program you purchase. Your staff is going to do whatever they can to either tune out or get…
Law Firms: The Third Party You Have to Worry About

Law Firms: The Third Party You Have to Worry About

David Spark -
“Law firms have an extraordinary amount of client data that they receive and historically law firms aren’t great about getting rid of it,” said Mark…
Defense in Depth: Hybrid Cloud

Defense in Depth: Hybrid Cloud

David Spark -
The consistency of your security program becomes a challenge once you introduce the cloud. Controls and visibility are not necessarily transferable. How do you maintain…
[03-13-20] Coping with the New Reality of Work – CISO Series Video Chat

[03-13-20] Coping with the New Reality of Work – CISO Series Video Chat

David Spark -
OK, we’re all stressed out with the way our lives are changing because of the Coronavirus pandemic. We are still trying to work and yet…
Database of Israeli Cyber Startups, Just for CISOs

Database of Israeli Cyber Startups, Just for CISOs

David Spark -
Sadly, CISOs know what they don’t know, and that scares them. This lack of knowledge makes it abundantly clear that they’ve got holes in their…
Buy Our Product. We Have No Idea What We’re Selling.

Buy Our Product. We Have No Idea What We’re Selling.

David Spark -
What do you think of our confusing non-descriptive ad copy? We think it’s brilliant. We’re patting ourselves on the back on the latest episode of…
Boardish: Give the Board the Right Information to Make Cyber Decisions Faster

Boardish: Give the Board the Right Information to Make Cyber Decisions Faster

David Spark -
This is a sponsored guest video for CISO Series CISOs’ difficulty communicating with the board is an ongoing issue. Every time we bring it up…
Defense in Depth: CISO Tenure

Defense in Depth: CISO Tenure

David Spark -
The CISO has the shortest tenure of any C-level role. Why so brief? Is it the pressure, the responsibility, the opportunities, or all of the…
We’re Market Leaders in Customer Confusion

We’re Market Leaders in Customer Confusion

David Spark -
We could offer a simpler explanation of our technology, but if we confuse you we can charge a lot more. This episode was recorded in…
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