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Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole

The biggest threat to you and this country today is a cyber attack. Are you protected? Find out now with Dr. Eric Cole, former special agent for the CIA and current CEO of Secure Anchor.

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33:01

6 Characteristics Of A CISO

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/05/19

Dr. Eric Cole discusses the key characteristics of a world-class CISO in this episode of Life of a CISO. If you want to advance in your career, you have two choices. Option 1 is to make your own mistakes. Option 2 is to find people who have achieved your desired career goals and identify their characteristics, patterns, traits, and habits. Keep in mind that excellence is a habit, not an act. One of Eric's most productive habits is a daily journal entry in which he asks himself, "What are three

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32:06

Behave And Act Like A CISO

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/05/12

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Cole uncovers the truth behind the mindset that led technology titans, like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, to success. Is the word No an enabler or disabler for you? Bill Gates denied over 1,200 times before he heard Yes from an investor for Microsoft. Like other titans, he demonstrated that persistence is the key to success. Persistence is not the only technique to becoming successful in cybersecurity. The golden rule for being a successful CISO is managing risks

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31:55

The Ideal CISO

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/05/12

Check out this episode of Life of a CISO, where Dr. Eric Cole provides techniques for you to implement to advance as a Chief Information Security Officer. First, he will cover how CISOs who evolve from a security engineer position lack the mindset needed to lead the business to success. Second, he provides insight into the most significant difference between a security engineer and a world-class CISO's understanding of their environment. A world-class CISO immerses themselves beyond the focus in

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32:19

5 Challenges Faced By A CISO

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/05/12

Dr. Eric Cole continues his discussion of the path to becoming a CISO in this episode of Life of a CISO. The path to becoming a world-class CISO begins with more than just technical and strategic abilities. What you need is a world-class CISO’s approach, focus, and attitude. Your mentality is the most prevalent obstacle to achieving your dream job. “I don’t think I’m CISO material,” said one student, according to Dr. Cole. The issue preventing you from gaining your dream CISO job is your lack of

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32:46

Are you a CISO or an ISO?

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/04/25

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole focuses on being a CHIEF information security officer. He stresses the importance of taking relevant charge in order to live up to the expectations a Chief should have. Every company hires a CISO and many security engineers aspire to be a CISO. But coming from either side, the company ends up with an ISO, not a CISO. In order to be a CHIEF information security officer, you have to lean into the chief part. That means focusing on being a business

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31:13

Common External Cybersecurity Threats

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/04/25

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole covers the external threats that render your business vulnerable to cyberattacks. He'll further expand on last week's discussion about the mindset of a world-class CISO. "Are you focused and optimized?" is the question. A CISO's primary objective is to eliminate distractions and understand how time accumulates. A novel technique utilized by the British crew team during the Sydney Olympics was based on a single rule: "Will the boat go faster?" This

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31:38

Are You A Strategic World-Class CISO?

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/04/08

In this episode of "Life of a CISO", Dr. Eric Cole defines the difference between a world-class CISO and a world-class security engineer. What is the main difference between the two? Reactiveness. A world-class CISO strategizes across all areas of business and cybersecurity, versus a world-class security engineer who is solely reactive to threats. You'll learn how to redefine the concepts of "time" and "workday," as well as how to use these concepts to achieve your optimal state. Dr. Eric Cole uses

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28:24

What Does Happiness Mean To You?

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/03/31

In this episode of "Life of a CISO", Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the universal question "What does happiness mean to you?" He will go head on into the frequent questions and complications his students voice to him during trainings. The simplest of questions can be complex to answer. You will gain a new perspective regarding the complexing questions that are frequently faced in life and your career. "What would be your perfect day?" A simple question, yet a sense of realization can overcome you before

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32:47

Getting Your Foot in the Door: The Most Important...

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/03/25

In this episode of "Life of a CISO", Dr. Eric Cole focuses on the key skills of a world class CISO and the attributes for becoming a CISO. He will discuss the most important skills to have in becoming a world class CISO. He will emphasize how communication is the most important, and how effective communication skills are essential to your role as a world class CISO. Are you becoming a CISO and trying to get your foot in the door? You will learn how to effectively enter the job market, how to

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32:03

What Makes World Class CISO's Different From Average...

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/03/17

In this episode, Dr. Eric Cole explains what qualities separate World Class CISO's from average CISO's. He gives the 3 behaviors that will up level you as a CISO. He also gives communication tips that change the way that you interact with the executives. You already possess many qualities that a World Class CISO needs you just need to understand and develop those areas to stand out as an exceptional leader and communicator in your organization. Join Dr. Cole to find out how to become World

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34:58

What is the career path for a CISO?

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/03/10

In this episode, Dr. Eric Cole takes you through some of the different paths that you can use to become a CISO. A CISO must be able to go between the two worlds of executives and security engineers, which are two different cultures with their own discrete languages and priorities. So you have to have a background in one, then reach out to find mentorship in the other. Join Dr. Cole to find out how to begin your CISO journey now.

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32:04

What is the 99.999 of Cybersecurity?

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/03/04

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains the proper standard of This episode talks about the success metrics that IT has been using for decades, and how they conflict with the way that a succesful security team has to define success. Join Dr. Cole in learning how to set yourself and your team up for success with the proper metrics.

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29:15

Making Executives Understand You

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/02/24

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains the importance of talking to executives in a language that they understand. In this episode, it goes beyond avoiding technical security lingo and instead begins explaining how to communicate to executives that they must take an active role in cybersecurity. Join Dr. Cole in learning how to explain to executives why security is a priority.

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28:29

Are You Running Like a Gazelle or a Lion?

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/02/17

Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up, and he knows he has to be faster than the slowest gazelle. Every morning, a gazelle wakes up and knows he has to be faster than the fastest lion. The gazelle is running out of fear and is reacting. The lion has a clear objective and a clear strategy. The question for you is, why are you running? Join Dr. Eric Cole to learn about how you should be motivated as a World Class CISO.

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31:20

How to be an effective CISO by being an effective...

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/02/10

In this weeks Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains what the main thing that holds a CISO back from being a world class CISO is. Often, it’s communication. A great CISO is a great translator. A good CISO treats people the way he wants to treated, but a great CISO treats people the way they want to be treated. Join Dr. Cole to find out how to be an effective CISO by communicating at a world class level.

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28:19

How to manage your time

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/02/03

In this week of Life of a CISO Dr. Eric Cole discusses one of the most essential skills of a CISO, time management. As a CISO you should already understand the technical and strategic elements of your position, but to be a world-class CISO, you have to learn what risks and vulnerabilities have priorities and which ones cost more time then damage they could cause. Join Dr. Cole to learn how to begin making the correct decisionsthat lead to you becoming world class.

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29:41

The thoughts and communication skills that will make...

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/01/28

In this week of Life of a CISO Dr. Eric Cole discusses the mindset of a CISO and what role that plays in how you communicate with the executives. Executives need to understand cybersecurity in terms that they understand, not confusing technical jargon. If you are able to make executives understand you, then you can be an effective CISO. Join Dr. Cole to learn how to create a successful mindset that allows you to communicate with the executives like a World Class CISO.

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30:31

How do you define cybersecurity?

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/01/21

In this week of Life of a CISO Dr. Eric Cole discusses the responsiblities of a CISO in times of crisis. A CISO must be vigilant about attacks. But what makes a CISO different from a technical engineer is that he can communicate with the executives in a language they will understand about how to balance this risk with functionality, rather than rigidly go for 100% security at the expense of functionality. Join Dr. Cole to learn how to find the balance necessary to become a World Class CISO.

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32:47

A CISO is more than a technical engineer with a...

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/01/13

In this weeks episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole talks about what makes a World Class CISO, World Class. If you are looking to become a World Class CISO, that doesn’t mean that you are an excellent technical engineer who has earned a promotion; it means that you are able to communicate the cybersecurity needs to the C-level executives in a way that they can understand, and do the same for the technical engineers. Technical engineers want 100% security, executives want 100% functionality, and

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31:55

How to Get Your First CISO Job (Without Having...

Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole ·

2022/01/06

In this weeks Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole walks you through the steps necessary for you to become a CISO in todays Cybersecurity landscape. He gives you the perspective changes you need to succeed and tips on how to apply for CISO jobs today. He also gives you the traits that make a CISO great and you can find out if those apply to you. Join Dr. Cole to find out if you are ready to become a world class CISO.

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