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Certified: The CCISO Audio Course

Dr Jason Edwards

The Bare Metal Cyber CCISO Audio Course is your complete, executive-level training companion for mastering the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) certification. Built for experienced cybersecurity professionals and strategic leaders, this Audio Course delivers over seventy focused episodes covering every domain, concept, and competency area tested on the official EC-Council exam. From governance, risk, and compliance to strategic planning, vendor oversight, and technical control

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Trailer

Certified: The CCISO Audio Course ·

2025/10/14

Dive into a fast, no-fluff overview of what this podcast delivers, who it’s for, and how each episode helps you level up with practical, real-world takeaways. In this trailer, you’ll hear the show’s promise, the format you can expect, and a sneak peek at the kinds of stories, tips, and expert insights coming your way. Hit follow to get new episodes as they drop and start listening smarter from day one.

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Certified CCISO Supercut (All Episodes)

Certified: The CCISO Audio Course ·

2025/08/18

This special supercut edition combines all 70 episodes of The Bare Metal Cyber CCISO PrepCast into one comprehensive audio experience—perfect for immersive review, travel listening, or last-minute exam prep. From certification basics and domain overviews to deep dives into governance, controls, risk, and leadership strategy, this complete episode delivers everything you need to prepare for the CCISO exam in a single, uninterrupted format. Each original episode is presented in sequence,

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Episode 70: Final Exam Review and Strategy

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2025/07/07

In this final episode of the prepcast, we shift focus from content to performance. You’ve learned the material—now it's time to master the test. We walk through proven strategies for final review, including how to prioritize domains, balance study time, and simulate test conditions. You’ll get tips on memory recall, cognitive pacing, and avoiding exam fatigue. We also address last-minute prep tools, time management during the exam, and how to approach difficult or multi-part questions with

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Episode 69: Vendor Risk Oversight and Auditing

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2025/07/07

Vendor relationships introduce risk far beyond basic performance metrics—and in this episode, we dive into the executive oversight practices required to manage those risks. You’ll learn how to assess third-party risk using tiered models, risk questionnaires, and onsite audits. We also discuss how to require evidence of compliance, conduct assessments aligned to frameworks like ISO 27001 or SOC 2, and monitor ongoing vendor health through threat intelligence and financial viability

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Episode 68: Vendor Contracts, SLAs, and Performance...

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2025/07/07

Securing a vendor is only the beginning—the real work lies in managing performance, risk, and accountability. This episode focuses on the contractual elements that govern third-party relationships, including service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), penalties for non-compliance, and confidentiality clauses. You’ll learn how to review and negotiate contracts with a security lens, ensuring that your organization's expectations are explicitly documented and

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Episode 67: Security Procurement: RFPs, RFIs, and...

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2025/07/07

Procurement is more than just purchasing tools—it’s a strategic process that shapes your organization's security ecosystem. In this episode, we walk you through the essentials of security procurement, including how to develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), establish evaluation criteria, and conduct vendor due diligence. You’ll learn how to write procurement documents that reflect technical requirements, business needs, and compliance expectations.We also

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Episode 66: ROI and Cost-Benefit Analysis for...

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2025/07/07

As cybersecurity budgets grow, so does the need to justify investments with clear, measurable value. In this episode, we explore how CISOs evaluate the return on investment (ROI) of security initiatives, technologies, and services. You’ll learn how to calculate ROI using both quantitative and qualitative factors, including risk reduction, productivity gains, regulatory compliance, and reputational protection. We also walk through real-world examples of how to make the business case for

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Episode 65: Security Budgeting Essentials: Managing...

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2025/07/07

Security budgeting doesn’t end once funding is approved—CISOs must continuously manage, adjust, and defend their budgets in the face of shifting priorities and evolving threats. In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of dynamic budget management, including tracking expenditures, reallocating resources, and responding to unexpected events such as incidents, audits, or compliance changes. You’ll learn how to build budget flexibility into your planning process and how to engage in

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Episode 64: Financial Management Principles for...

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2025/07/07

Financial fluency is essential for every CISO—and in this episode, we break down the core principles of financial management in the context of enterprise cybersecurity. You’ll learn how to interpret balance sheets, manage operational and capital expenditures, and build forecasts that align with multi-year strategic plans. We explain how to calculate total cost of ownership (TCO), return on investment (ROI), and how to present these figures in ways that resonate with CFOs and boards.Just as

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Episode 63: Strategic Security Planning Frameworks...

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2025/07/07

Effective security leaders think in frameworks—and in this episode, we explore two of the most influential planning models for enterprise architecture: TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and SABSA (Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture). You’ll learn how these frameworks guide long-term security strategy by aligning governance, policy, technology, and risk with enterprise business models. We compare their methodologies, planning layers, and lifecycle phases so you can

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Episode 62: Aligning Security with Organizational...

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2025/07/07

Security is no longer a siloed function—it must be embedded in business strategy. In this episode, we examine how CISOs align cybersecurity initiatives with overarching organizational goals. You’ll learn how to interpret business drivers, engage with other executive leaders, and shape security programs that enable growth, agility, and competitive advantage. This includes aligning with priorities like digital transformation, market expansion, regulatory readiness, and stakeholder trust.We

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Episode 61: Autonomous Security Operations Centers...

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2025/07/07

As security operations evolve, the idea of the autonomous SOC is moving from concept to implementation. In this episode, we explore what defines an autonomous Security Operations Center and how automation, AI, machine learning, and orchestration platforms are converging to reduce human intervention. You’ll learn about the architectural components of next-generation SOCs, including automated threat detection, self-healing systems, and intelligent playbooks for response actions.From a CCISO

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Episode 60: Emerging Tech in Security: AI and Machine...

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2025/07/07

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape—and CISOs must understand both their potential and their limitations. In this episode, we explore how AI and ML are used in security solutions, from behavioral analytics and anomaly detection to automated threat hunting and decision support. You’ll learn how these technologies function, what data they require, and how they improve detection accuracy and response times.We also tackle the risks of

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Episode 59: Virtualization Security Overview

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2025/07/07

Virtualized environments introduce a unique set of security concerns that CISOs must understand and manage. In this episode, we break down how hypervisors, virtual machines, and containers work—and how these technologies change the security landscape. You’ll learn about hypervisor attacks, inter-VM threats, virtual network segmentation, and the implications of snapshot management and VM sprawl. We explore how virtualization platforms like VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM must be hardened and

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Episode 58: Mobile Device Security Essentials

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2025/07/07

With mobile devices becoming core tools for business productivity, they also represent a growing attack surface that CISOs must manage. In this episode, we examine the risks posed by smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices, and the controls needed to secure them. You’ll learn how to implement mobile device management (MDM), containerization, encryption, and remote wipe capabilities. We also explore policies for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environments and the use of

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Episode 57: Physical Security Management

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2025/07/07

While cybersecurity often dominates the conversation, physical security remains an essential component of any comprehensive security program. In this episode, we explore how physical controls—like access badges, surveillance systems, security guards, and biometrics—support the protection of data centers, executive offices, and other sensitive facilities. You'll learn how these controls are selected, monitored, and integrated into enterprise-wide risk assessments.We also highlight the

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Episode 56: Encryption Principles and Practices

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2025/07/07

Encryption is a cornerstone of data protection, and in this episode, we break down its role in securing data both at rest and in transit. You’ll learn about the key encryption types—symmetric, asymmetric, and hashing—and how each serves a distinct purpose in confidentiality, integrity, and authentication strategies. We explore how encryption is applied across systems, from full-disk encryption and encrypted databases to TLS protocols, encrypted backups, and secure communications.From a

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Episode 55: Data Security and Privacy Basics

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2025/07/07

Data is the crown jewel of most organizations—and protecting it is a central responsibility of the CISO. In this episode, we explore the foundational practices for securing sensitive and regulated data, including classification, labeling, access controls, encryption, and secure disposal. You’ll learn how to define data handling requirements by type, user role, business function, and compliance regime, whether you’re protecting customer PII, intellectual property, or financial records.We

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Episode 54: Cloud Security Fundamentals

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2025/07/07

As organizations migrate more infrastructure and services to the cloud, CISOs must adapt their strategies to manage risk in cloud environments. This episode introduces the core principles of cloud security, including shared responsibility models, identity federation, encryption of data at rest and in transit, and secure API design. You'll learn about common misconfigurations that lead to breaches, and how to implement guardrails using native tools from providers like AWS, Azure, and Google

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Episode 53: Network Security for Executives

Certified: The CCISO Audio Course ·

2025/07/07

Network security remains a foundational element of cybersecurity architecture, even as perimeter boundaries blur in cloud-first and remote-enabled environments. In this episode, we provide a comprehensive overview of modern network security strategies, including segmentation, firewall deployment, IDS/IPS, secure tunneling, and zero trust network access (ZTNA). You’ll learn how to assess and design secure architectures that account for both internal and external threats.We also focus on the

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