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Defense in Depth

David Spark, Steve Zalewski, Geoff Belknap

Defense in Depth promises clear talk on cybersecurity"s most controversial and confusing debates. Once a week we choose one controversial and popular cybersecurity debate and use the InfoSec community"s insights to lead our discussion.

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29:16

CISO Tenure

Defense in Depth ·

2020/03/05

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-ciso-tenure/) 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 above? Check out this LinkedIn discussion to read the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and guest co-host Gary Hayslip (@ghayslip), CISO, Softbank Investment

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25:34

Toxic Security Teams

Defense in Depth ·

2020/02/27

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/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 eradicate the toxicity? Check out this LinkedIn discussion to read the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Allan Alford (@AllanAlfordinTX). Our guest

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23:26

Personality Tests in the Workplace

Defense in Depth ·

2020/02/20

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/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 it just create more conflict? Check out this LinkedIn discussion to read the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO

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27:50

Lack of Diversity in Cybersecurity

Defense in Depth ·

2020/02/13

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/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 be just as successful without it? Check out this Twitter feed for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO

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28:37

When Are CISOs Responsible for Breaches?

Defense in Depth ·

2020/02/06

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/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 this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series and Allan Alford (@AllanAlfordinTX). Our guest is

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26:20

Post Breach Desperation and Salary Negotiations

Defense in Depth ·

2020/01/30

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/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 out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series and Allan

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25:11

Presenting to the Board

Defense in Depth ·

2020/01/23

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/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 board" a damaged approach? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series and Allan

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26:28

The Iran Cybersecurity Threat

Defense in Depth ·

2020/01/16

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/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 threatened and how should we prepare? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO

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25:33

Building a Fully Remote Security Team

Defense in Depth ·

2020/01/09

Links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-building-a-fully-remote-security-team/) Could you be successful with a fully virtual InfoSec team? Many say it can't be done, while some have actually done it and been successful. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series and Allan Alford (@AllanAlfordinTX). Our guest is

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25:38

Account Takeover

Defense in Depth ·

2019/12/19

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-account-takeover/) An account takeover traditionally follows a methodical path that takes considerable time before anything bad happens. Is it worth a company's time and effort to be monitoring a potential account takeover at the earliest stages? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the

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26:31

UX in Cybersecurity

Defense in Depth ·

2019/12/12

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-ux-in-cybersecurity/) Security products and programs may be functional and work correctly, but are they usable in the sense that it fits into the work patterns of our users? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series and Allan Alford (@AllanAlfordinTX). Our guest is

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26:20

InfoSec Trends for 2020

Defense in Depth ·

2019/12/05

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-infosec-trends-for-2020/) We're coming to the end of the year and that means it's time to make our predictions for 2020. Mark this episode and check back in one year to see how we did. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the creator of CISO Series and Allan Alford (@AllanAlfordinTX). Our

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26:22

Cybersecurity Readiness as Hiring Criteria

Defense in Depth ·

2019/11/21

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-cybersecurity-readiness-as-hiring-criteria/) What if every candidate interviewed was tested on their cybersecurity competency? How would that affect hiring and how would that affect your company's security? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the creator of CISO Series and Allan

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29:47

Cybersecurity and the Media

Defense in Depth ·

2019/11/14

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-cybersecurity-and-the-media/) Cybersecurity and the media. It rides the line between providing valuable information and feeding the FUD cycle. What's the media's role? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the creator of CISO Series and Allan Alford (@AllanAlfordinTX). Our guest for this

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24:57

The Cloud and Shared Security

Defense in Depth ·

2019/11/07

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-the-cloud-and-shared-security/) When your business enters the cloud, you are transferring risk, but also adding new risk. How do you deal with sharing your security obligations with cloud vendors? Check out this LinkedIn post for the basis of this show's conversation on shared responsibility of security with a digital transformation to the cloud. This episode is co-hosted by me, David

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26:06

Is Product Security Improving?

Defense in Depth ·

2019/10/31

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-is-product-security-improving/) We've been at this cybersecurity thing for a long time. Are products improving their security? A recent study says they aren't. Check out this tweet and the ensuing discussion for the information on the study and the concerns people have about the history of poor security in consumer-grade networking products. This episode is co-hosted by me, David

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26:46

Best Starting Security Framework

Defense in Depth ·

2019/10/24

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-best-starting-security-framework/) If you were building a security program from scratch, which many of our listeners have done, which framework would be your starting point? Check out this post initiated by Sean Walls, vp, CISO of Visionworks, who asked, "If you were building a security program from scratch, would you align with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or another framework, and why?" That

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27:46

Cyber Defense Matrix

Defense in Depth ·

2019/10/17

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-cyber-defense-matrix/) A simple way to visualize your entire security program and all the tools that support it. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the creator of CISO Series and Allan Alford (@AllanAlfordinTX). Our guest for this episode is Sounil Yu (@sounilyu), creator of the Cyber

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28:54

User-Centric Security

Defense in Depth ·

2019/10/10

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-user-centric-security/) How can software and our security programs better be architected to get users involved? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the creator of CISO Series and Allan Alford (@AllanAlfordinTX). Our sponsored guest for this episode is Adrian Ludwig, CISO, Atlassian, a

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32:22

Securing the New Internet

Defense in Depth ·

2019/10/03

All links and images from this episode can be found at CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-securing-the-new-internet/) If you could re-invent the entire Internet, starting all over again with security in mind, what would you do? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the creator of CISO Series and Allan Alford (@AllanAlfordinTX). Our guest for this episode, Davi Ottenhimer

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