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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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30:35

Cybersecurity Is a Communications Problem

Defense in Depth ·

2024/07/25

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is Jim Bowie, CISO, Tampa General Hospital. In this episode: The goal is to connect to the business The hard truth about soft skills Balancing risk Looking beyond communication Thanks to our podcast sponsor, SeeMetrics

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26:48

Do Companies Undergoing a Merger or Acquisition Get...

Defense in Depth ·

2024/07/18

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Christina Shannon, CIO, KIK Consumer Products. Joining us is Andrew Cannata, CISO, Primo Water. In this episode: The lure of an IPO is debatable Does an IPO make you a target or just more vulnerable? M&A changes your context Ambiguity creates risk Thanks to our

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30:30

Telling Stories with Security Metrics

Defense in Depth ·

2024/07/11

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Shirley Salzman, CEO and co-founder, SeeMetrics. In this episode: Finding the purpose in metrics Using metrics to answer business questions Speaking to your audience Communication is a two-way street Thanks to

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32:33

Securing Identities in the Cloud

Defense in Depth ·

2024/06/27

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is our sponsored guest, Adam Bateman, CEO, Push Security. The SaaS attacks matrix community resource mentioned by Adam in the episode can be found here. Editorial note: Geoff Belknap is an advisor to Push Security.

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28:16

How AI Is Making Data Security Possible

Defense in Depth ·

2024/06/20

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Lamont Orange, CISO, Cyera. In this episode: The data security check has come due Putting data security at the heart of defense in depth Automation is key You need to know what you’re protecting Thanks

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33:40

What Makes a Successful CISO?

Defense in Depth ·

2024/06/13

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Christina Shannon, CIO, KIK Consumer Products. Joining us is our guest, Tomer Gershoni, CSO, Zoominfo. In this episode: Moving beyond technology The art of a CISO CISOs always operate in context Elevating the CISO conversation Thanks to our podcast

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25:12

We Want a Solution to Remediate, Not Just Detect...

Defense in Depth ·

2024/06/06

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Yaron Levi, CISO, Dolby. Joining us is our guest, Neil Watkins, svp technology and cybersecurity services, i3 Verticals. In this episode: Visibility doesn’t matter without context Not all visibility is created equal Don’t forget to bring people into the loop

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29:32

Recruiting from the Help Desk

Defense in Depth ·

2024/05/30

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our guest, Sasha Pereira, vp of infrastructure and CISO, WASH. In this episode: Is working the help desk a great place to get entry level cyber security skills? So why is it so often overlooked or

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29:25

How Do We Build a Security Program to Thwart Deepfakes?

Defense in Depth ·

2024/05/23

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining us is our guest, Russ Ayers, svp of cyber & deputy CISO, Equifax. In this episode: Are we seeing AI and LLM rapidly push into what was science fiction into production? What happens as our ability to

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28:14

Where Are Secure Web Gateways Falling Short?

Defense in Depth ·

2024/05/16

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Vivek Ramachandran, founder, SquareX. In this episode: Are secure web gateways still an effective tool in the enterprise? As the browser has changed a lot in the last decade, are Secure Web Gateways - SWGs

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30:39

Understanding the Zero-Trust Landscape

Defense in Depth ·

2024/05/09

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our guest Richard Stiennon, chief research analyst, IT-Harvest. In this episode: In this episode: Why do so many vendors claim to offer zero-trust solutions? Is that framework even applicable to some

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35:00

Scaling Least Privilege for the Cloud

Defense in Depth ·

2024/05/02

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Sandy Bird, co-founder and CTO, Sonrai Security. In this episode: Why does scaling least privilege in the cloud remain challenging? Is throwing more people at the problem

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34:40

Should CISOs Be More Empathetic Towards Salespeople?

Defense in Depth ·

2024/04/25

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our guest, Emily Heath, general partner, Cyberstarts. In this episode: How do CISOs feel about sales pitches? Do they have legitimate complaints? When do these legitimate complaints cross the line

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29:56

Managing Data Leaks Outside Your Perimeter

Defense in Depth ·

2024/04/18

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our sponsored guest, Mackenzie Jackson, developer advocate, GitGuardian. In this episode: How to manage data leaks outside your perimeter? When data leaks increasingly come from third-parties, what

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35:46

What Are the Risks of Being a CISO?

Defense in Depth ·

2024/04/11

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our guest, Phil Davis, attorney, healthcare cybersecurity and privacy, Hall Render. In this episode: In today's current climate, is the role of the CISO still worth it? Does the position carry a lot

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31:17

Onboarding Security Professionals

Defense in Depth ·

2024/04/04

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our guest, Paul Connelly, former CISO, HCA HealthcareGot feedback? In this episode: How important is onboarding new cyber talent? Does it set the tone for their tenure with your organization? What

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29:17

How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Boss

Defense in Depth ·

2024/03/28

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post Monte Pedersen of The CDA Group 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining us is our guest, Jerry Davis, division director for cyber defense at Truist Bank. In this episode: Why does advancing your career require more than just technical skills?

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27:46

Improving the Responsiveness of Your SOC

Defense in Depth ·

2024/03/21

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Steve Zalewski. Joining me is our sponsored guest, Spencer Thompson, CEO, Prelude. In this episode: Why does it take so long to integrate new tools and get them up to speed? Are we always in a state where we are always lacking readiness? What should we be

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29:22

The Demand for Affordable Blue Team Training

Defense in Depth ·

2024/03/14

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Steve Zalewski. Joining me is our guest, Ron Gula, president and co-founder, Gula Tech Adventures. In this episode: Why is it so darn expensive to get any training on the defender side? Why is there a mountain of free education for red teaming? Shouldn’t

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33:04

Why are CISOs Excluded from Executive Leadership?

Defense in Depth ·

2024/03/07

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn. Joining me is our guest, Ben Sapiro, head of global cyber security services, Manulife. In this episode: Why do we see a dearth of CISOs listed in executive leadership? Is this just a factor of company reporting

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