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3-3-20: CISO-Vendor LIVE Coming BACK to NYC

I chatted with David Raviv, founder of the NY Information Security Meetup group about their upcoming event at Rise NYC on March 3rd, 2020. Go…

Defense in Depth: Toxic Security Teams

There’s an endless number of variables that contribute to creating a toxic security teams. How does it happen, and what are ways to manage and…

The Power of Being ‘Liked’ in Cybersecurity

If you want to motivate people to be more cyber vigilant and get greater acceptance of the role of cybersecurity, work really hard on being…

Last Chance to Vote for “Most Stressed-Out CISO”

Think you or your CISO has what it take to shoulder all the tension, risk, and security issues of your organization? You may be a…

[3-5-20] Boston – Live Recording of CISO Security Vendor Relationship Podcast

The CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast comes to Boston for the first time for a live audience recording this March. REGISTER HERE Co-host and producer of the CISO…

Defense in Depth: Personality Tests in the Workplace

As a cybersecurity leader, should you use personality tests for hiring and managing a team? Does it create diversity, understanding of communication styles, or does…

Technology’s Lifecycle: Build, Transfer, Operate, and Retire

After recording an episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast, Mike Johnson chats with our sponsored guest Tom Garrison (@tommgarrison), vp and gm of client security…

[3/3/20] Live Recording CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast in NYC

The CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast returns to NYC for its THIRD live audience recording this March. GET TICKETS FOR THE 3/3/20 EVENT in NYC. Co-host and producer…

Let’s Blow Our Entire Marketing Budget at RSA

Security professionals only think about security one week out of the year, right? So let’s drop every single dollar we have budgeted for marketing on…

Defense in Depth: Lack of Diversity in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity teams are notoriously not diverse. At the same time we keep hearing and talking about the need for diversity. Is it critical? Can you…

[2/23/20] CISO-Vendor Podcast Live at BsidesSF

Very excited to announce that the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast has been invited to participate in the most awesome user generated cybersecurity conference, BsidesSF. We’re…

Empowered! Working Together to Pile on the Cyber Guilt

We can all be more secure if we work together as a team to shame those who don’t agree with how we approach security. This…

Defense in Depth: When Are CISOs Responsible for Breaches?

When is a CISO responsible for a breach or cyber incident? Should they be disciplined, fired, or let go with an attractive payout? Check out…

VIDEO: Making Security Change Management Personal

Here’s a video of me being interviewed by Peter Hind, senior analyst at ADAPT, where I also did a live audience recording of CISO/Security Vendor…

You’re Mistaken. I’m Not Annoying. It’s Chutzpah.

We’re pushing just to the edge of irritation on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode was recorded in front of a…

Defense in Depth: Post Breach Desperation and Salary Negotiations

A data breach usually spells financial and reputational disaster. But such an event can also be an opportunity for a security professional to capitalize. Check…

Revisiting a Whole Career of Cyber Screw Ups

On this episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast we take a moment to reflect on everything we did wrong in cybersecurity This episode was recorded…

Defense in Depth: Presenting to the Board

What metrics, reports, or strategies should a security professional utilize to communicate the value to the board? Or is the mode of “presenting to the…

Debunking the Misused “Chased By Bear” Cybersecurity Metaphor

We don’t want anyone to be caught by the bear on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode was recorded in person…

How a CISO Crafts an Ongoing Relationship with the Board

CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast co-host Mike Johnson talks with Adrian Ludwig, CISO, Atlassian about how you communicate to the board and how that communication develops…

Defense in Depth: The Iran Cybersecurity Threat

The Iran conflict has threatened new retaliations and we don’t know where they’re going to come from. Cyber retaliation is a real possibility. Who’s being…

CISO-Vendor Podcast Live in Tel Aviv – 01-27-20

If you’re in Tel Aviv at the end of this month and you’re a big fan of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast, then please join us…

We Put the FUN in InFunSec

We’re cranking up the entertainment value on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode was recorded in person in San Francisco. It…

Live CISO-Vendor Recording with Silicon Valley ISSA (01-21-20)

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020, Mike Johnson and I will be recording the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast in front of a live audience at the Silicon Valley…