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CISO Series Podcast

David Spark, Mike Johnson, and Andy Ellis

Discussions, tips, and debates from security practitioners and vendors on how to work better together to improve security for themselves and everyone else.

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33:50

Tips to Finding an Incompetent Overpriced...

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/08/24

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series What questions should we be asking of a consultant's referrals to see if they're really worth the money they're trying to overcharge us? This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Ira Winkler (@irawinkler), CISO, Skyline Technology Solutions. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Varonis Varonis will help you get meaningful data security results faster than you

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35:46

We Shame Others Because We're So Right About Everything

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/08/17

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series You think it's easy carrying around the burden of being so perfect all the time? It's tough to carry that responsibility to tell others what they need to do. This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Our guest is Ed Contreras (@cisoedwardc), CISO, Frost Bank. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Varonis Varonis will help you get

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32:57

Will You Accept "My Bad" As Our Breach Response?

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/08/10

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series We know we've got to say something about this breach, but geez, the details are really sordid and it would just be easier if we could just wrap it up with one giant "oops." You cool with that? This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our sponsored guest is Matt Radolec, senior director, incident response and cloud operations, Varonis. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Varonis

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34:44

I'll Show You My Risk Profile If You Show Me Yours

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/07/29

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series Managing my own risk is tough enough, but now I have to worry about my partners' risk and their partners' risk? I don't even know what's easier to manage: the risk profile of all my third parties or all the exclusions I've got to open up to let third parties into my system. This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our sponsored guest is Bruce Potter (@gdead), CISO, Expel

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33:32

How Much Charisma Do I Need to Push My Team to the Edge?

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/07/27

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series If I'm going to be riding my team really hard, how much charisma will I need to keep the team frightened so they stay motivated, yet don't want to leave? This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Jason Fruge (@jasonfruge), CISO, Rent-a-Center. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Expel Expel offers companies of all shapes and sizes the capabilities of a modern

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34:25

How Would You Like Your Cloud Misconfigured?

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/07/20

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series Great, you just purchased the cloud. Are you a little confused as to what you're going to do with it? Not a problem. Let's get you set up right with a world class misconfiguration. That should leave you open to all kinds of breaches. This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Johnathan Keith, CISO, Viacom/CBS Streaming. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, AppOmni

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31:47

It’s Only a Matter of Time Before We Lose Your Data

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/07/13

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series We're trying really hard to keep our customers' data safe, but we all know given the number of attacks happening, our number will eventually come up, and we'll lose your data just like every other organization you trusted. This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Sandy Dunn (@sub0girl), CISO, Blue Cross of Idaho. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Expel Expel

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36:22

His Credentials Say “Yes” But His Behavior Says “No Way”

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/07/06

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series As good as our virtual bouncers are, they often let in people with what seems to be a valid ID, and then once they're in our nightclub they cause a disruption and we have to kick them out. This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our sponsored guest is Sandy Wenzel (@malwaremama), cybersecurity transformation engineer, VMware. Sandy also recommends participating in Pro's

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32:44

We’re Experts at Finding Everything You’re Doing Wrong

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/06/29

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series We're a brand new consultancy and we promise if you just let us poke around your network, we'll find something wrong. Because everyone has something wrong in their network. This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Phil Huggins (@oracuk), CISO, NHS Test & Trace, Department of Health and Social Care. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, VMware In this episode:

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33:50

Hey Old Man, Go Rotate Your Own Passwords

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/06/22

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series If you're happy with your best practice of rotating passwords, that's great for you. Just don't lay your old-timey "rules for better security" on me boomer. This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Robb Reck (@robbreck), CISO on sabbatical and co-founder Colorado=Security, a podcast and Slack community. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, VMware In this episode:

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38:35

How CISOs Make It Worse for Other CISOs

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/06/15

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/how-cisos-make-it-worse-for-other-cisos/ Are CISOs inappropriately putting pressure on themselves and is that hurting the rep of all CISOs as a result? This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Orca Security Orca Security provides instant-on security and

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31:40

Excuse Me, What Bribes Do You Accept?

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/06/08

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/excuse-me-what-bribes-do-you-accept/ The security vendor/practitioner sales cycle would go a lot faster and smoother if CISOs would just take an "incentive" for a meeting. Just tell me what "incentive" you would like. I'm sure it'll cost me a lot less than what I'm spending on marketing and sales. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest is Allison

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33:02

Holy Crap! We’ve Been Doing This for Three Years!

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/06/01

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/holy-crap-weve-been-doing-this-for-three-years/ On this day three years ago, Mike Johnson and I released the first episode of CISO Series’ CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. Our primary goal was to talk about the strained yet much needed relationship between security practitioners and vendors. With the help of our guest Dan Walsh, CISO, VillageMD and plenty of contributors we look back and ask

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35:39

Something Stinks In Here. I Think It’s Your Code.

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/05/25

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/something-stinks-in-here-i-think-it's-your-code/ The problem isn't our users, it's you and your past due code. Something happened. It's either been tainted or expired, but whatever it is, it smells and you need to clean it up. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our sponsored guest this week is Brian Fox (@brian_fox), co-founder and CTO, Sonatype

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32:25

Our Top Ten List of Vendors That Aren’t You

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/05/18

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/our-top-ten-list-of-vendors-that-arent-you/ You look at a top ten list is to see if you made the list. Don't bother. You're not on it. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest this week is Nancy Hunter, vp, CISO, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Code42 Redefine data security standards for the hybrid

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34:06

Do We Have to Let the CISO Sit With Us?

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/05/07

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/do-we-have-to-let-the-ciso-sit-with-us/ I guess because it's a pandemic, and we really need them, just this one time, we'll let the CISO hang out at the cool kids' table. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our sponsored guest this week is Jadee Hanson (@jadeehanson), CISO, Code42. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Code42 Redefine data security standards

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34:31

Why Commute When You Can Stay Home and Be Overworked?

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/05/04

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/why-commute-when-you-can-stay-home-and-be-overworked/ Work from home seemed ideal until you realized you were working at all hours with people all over the world. It would actually be a nice respite to have to commute and leave work at a reasonable hour. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest this week is Adam Glick, CISO, Rocket Software

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34:55

Pushing This to the Top Of Your Inbox So You Can...

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/04/27

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/pushing-this-to-the-top-of-your-inbox-so-you-can-delete-it-again/ We're following up on our previous email because we love to engage in self-defeat. We assume you don't want to hear from me again, but just to make sure, I've delivered another email for you to delete. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest this week is Rinki Sethi

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39:29

OK, I Get It. You’re All Special Snowflakes.

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/04/20

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/ok-i-get-it-youre-all-special-snowflakes/ This department manager thinks their data is the most important. But then this department manager thinks their data is the most important. Can there really be so many crown jewels in your company that are all equally important? How's a CISO supposed to prioritize? This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our guest

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34:23

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Network Breach

CISO Series Podcast ·

2021/04/13

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-network-breach/ Are you expecting a little intrusion into your network any day now? You better be prepared. Are there some vulnerabilities you should have managed, but didn't? Don't worry, first time security professionals are always scared about their first incident. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson. Our

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