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The Professional CISO

David Malicoat

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🎙️ Episode 90 | GPSEC DFW: The Modern CISO, AI, and...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/11/10

🎙️ Episode SummaryEpisode 90 of The Professional CISO Show kicks off the GPSEC DFW series, recorded live in Dallas. Host David Malicoat welcomes Andy Lux, Kendall Reese, and Patrick Gillespie for a dynamic discussion on risk leadership, AI governance, and OT security. Together, they explore how the role of the CISO is evolving — from managing control frameworks to enabling business outcomes through smarter, risk-informed strategies. 🔑 Key TakeawaysThe CISO’s role continues to mature

45:55

Surviving Ransomware—and the Wilderness—with Zach Lewis

The Professional CISO ·

2025/10/31

Brought to you by:Check Point (www.checkpoint.com)Armis (www.armis.com)Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com)🎙️ Episode SummaryDuring The Professional CISO Show – St. Louis Tour Stop, Zach Lewis joins host David Malicoat to discuss his path from IT support to the executive suite, his experience navigating a real ransomware incident, and his forthcoming book Locked Up (Wiley, 2026).Wiley Books:

20:20

From GenAI Prompts to OAuth Phishing: The Hidden...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/10/27

Episode SummaryRecorded live at HOU.SEC.CON, The Professional CISO Show welcomes Tommy Perniciaro, Director of Solutions Architecture at LayerX, to explore why the browser has become the least-instrumented layer in the modern security stack — and how CISOs can finally gain visibility and control over it. David and Tommy discuss everything from malicious browser extensions and OAuth-based phishing to AI prompt leakage and the emergence of “AI browsers.” Listeners will walk away with a new

44:22

Magic, Mentalism, and the Modern CISO – with Gary Chan

The Professional CISO ·

2025/10/15

Episode Summary In this episode, host David Malicoat sits down in St. Louis, Missouri with Gary Chan, Chief Information Security Officer at SSM Health — and a professional Security Mentalist. Gary blends his background in cybersecurity, engineering, and mentalism to bring a refreshingly human and creative approach to leadership, awareness, and influence in the world of cyber. From performing mind-reading demonstrations to explaining how storytelling drives executive buy-in, Gary shows us

40:42

The Human Operating System: A New Way to Think About...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/10/13

Episode SummaryIn this episode, David Malicoat sits down with Kate Goldman, founder and CEO of Cybermaniacs, to challenge one of cybersecurity’s oldest assumptions — that humans are the weakest link. Kate argues it’s time for CISOs to rethink human risk, culture, and resilience in the modern organization. Together, David and Kate explore the emerging field of Human Risk Management, the idea of the Human Operating System, and how leaders can leverage psychology, culture, and AI to build

87:57

Joe Sullivan on Why Now Is the Best Time to Be in...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/10/01

Episode Summary:Joe Sullivan returns to The Professional CISO Show for a wide-ranging discussion with host David Malicoat. Together, they unpack the Salesforce hack, SaaS application blind spots, identity and access management, AI noise versus real use cases, and how security teams must evolve. Joe also shares candid lessons from crisis leadership, regulatory scrutiny, and the personal realities of being a CISO under fire. Key Takeaways:Why SaaS security is still a blind spot — and how

47:30

Responsible AI or Responsible Marketing? A CISO’s Take

The Professional CISO ·

2025/09/10

"I get it. I need to stop banging on the table. This will be fixed in future episodes. Sorry for the poor sound experience." - David Get your Responsible AI Vendor Due Diligence Checklist here: https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/ccV6a7kFIWKZpodmLcDbBhKhYnVU5N81A2tM20DGC8gepc0UtzfcqYaHXfzBi8gzuz Episode Summary:In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat explores whether “Responsible AI” pledges from vendors are genuine safeguards or simply marketing buzz. Using Zscaler’s

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AI Adoption vs. Security Reality — Insights from...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/08/20

Sponsors:ObservoAI (www.observo.ai)Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Episode Summary:AI isn’t just hype anymore — it’s transforming the way enterprises operate. At GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Felix Simmons, Principal Security Architect at GuidePoint Security, to cut through the noise around AI adoption, risk, and controls. Felix explains why AI is unlike past technology waves, how business demand is driving adoption faster than security teams can keep up,

38:04

EP82: Lessons from CISO XC DFW: Leadership, Risk &...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/08/13

Summary:Recorded live at CISO XC DFW, this episode of The Professional CISO Show features three powerful conversations from leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity. First, Sonya Wickel shares her 24-year career journey from IT generalist to CISO & CIO, offering insights on fourth-party risk, the value of empathy in leadership, and the importance of staying sharp in both IT and cybersecurity. Then, Eric Bowerman takes us inside the complex task of securing Dallas Fort Worth

14:46

From Data Governance to AI Security: Kristi Cook on...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/08/06

SponsorsAIM Security (www.aim.security)Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Kristi Cook, Head of Cybersecurity at Peabody Energy, joins David Malicoat live from GPSEC St. Louis — with AIM Security as our midday sponsor — to discuss how she’s leading her team through AI adoption, data governance, and talent development.From leveraging conferences as both morale boosters and strategic accelerators, to building a sustainable talent pipeline through the CyberUp apprenticeship

31:07

CISO XC Live: Conversations on Innovation and Threats

The Professional CISO ·

2025/07/29

Sponsored by HivePro (www.hivepro.com) and CISO XC (www.cisoxc.com).EP80 – CISO XC DFW | Hive Pro Special: AI, Identity & The Future of Cyber Roles Live from CISO XC DFW, The Professional CISO Show dives into the intersection of innovation, leadership, and cyber resilience. Host David Malicoat sits down with:Ted Sanders, BISO and cybersecurity educator, to discuss embedding cyber strategy at scale and why the BISO role is the next great proving ground for future CISOs.Jon Brickey, SVP

48:05

From DFIR Godfather to AI Risk Advocate: Rob T. Lee...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/07/23

In this special RSA Conference edition of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sits down with Rob T. Lee—Chief of Research at SANS Institute and a foundational figure in cybersecurity. With nearly three decades of experience spanning the Air Force, Mandiant, and SANS, Rob shares his insights on the evolving challenges of the CISO role, the toxicity of today’s security environments, and the urgent need for AI literacy across the industry.Rob dives deep into the accelerating threat

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Event Series EP 78: AI, Data, and Talent: CISO...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/07/16

Sponsors:Rubrik (www.rubrik.com)Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com)In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat hosts a special two-part discussion live from GPSEC STL in St. Louis. First up is Mark Ashworth, CISO of First Bank and host of The Cyber Executive Podcast, who discusses leadership development, AI, mentorship, and why he started podcasting as a CISO. Then, Michael Evans, Head of Information Security at Energizer, shares his grounded take on data

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🎙 Episode 77 – CISO XC DFW 4: Securing the Real World

The Professional CISO ·

2025/07/14

🔹 Live from CISO XC DFW (www.cisoxc.com) | Sponsored by Valence Security (www.valencesecurity.com)In this field-recorded episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat returns to CISO XC DFW for another round of dynamic, on-the-ground conversations with three influential cybersecurity leaders — each offering a unique and grounded perspective on today’s real-world risks and tomorrow’s security frontiers.Cyber attorney and governance thought leader Shawn Tuma returns to discuss

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Fix Your Data Pipeline or Drown: David Young on Cost,...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/07/11

Sponsors:ObservoAI (www.observo.ai)Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com)In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, recorded live at GuidePoint Security’s GPSEC STL event, host David Malicoat sits down with David Young, Chief Revenue Officer at ObservoAI. Together, they unpack the explosive growth of security data, the hidden costs of legacy pipelines, and why modern SOCs are hitting a breaking point. David shares Observo AI’s origin story from within Rubrik, and how their

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🎙 Episode 75 — GPSEC STL: Community, AI & Quantum...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/07/09

Sponsors:AIM Security (www.aim.security)Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com)In this special on-location episode, David Malicoat returns to The Professional CISO Show from the heart of the St. Louis cybersecurity scene—GPSEC STL—presented by GuidePoint Security and AIM Security.He’s joined by two standout guests:🔹 Andrew Wilder, CISO at VetCor and unofficial “cruise director” of the vibrant St. Louis CISO community🔹 Carole Sharp, Lead Security Governance Analyst at Centene and

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✈️ EP74: Inside GPSEC STL: AI, Red Team Ops &...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/07/01

Sponsors:Rubrik (www.rubrik.com)Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com)In this live GPSEC St. Louis episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat dives deep into cybersecurity leadership with two powerhouse guests: Victor Wieczorek, SVP of Offensive Security at GuidePoint Security, and Wayne Fajerski, Deputy CISO of Edward Jones.Victor shares real-world offensive security insights, including a jaw-dropping AI chatbot exploitation story from a red team engagement. He

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🔒 EP 73 — CISO XC DFW Part 3: From Threat Exposure to...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/06/25

Sponsors:HivePro (www.hivepro.com)CISO XC: (www.cisoxc.com)In this on-site episode from CISO XC DFW, David Malicoat sits down with Matt Walker (Goosehead Insurance) and Allen Rountree (IBM Public Cloud) for candid conversations on today’s biggest challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity leadership.💡 Topics CoveredApplying Zero Trust principles to AI use casesSaaS data leakage and the evolving DLP strategyContinuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and Hive Pro’s roleSelling security

19:34

CISO Culture, AI Governance, and “No Jerks” with Gary...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/06/20

Sponsors:ObservoAI (www.observo.ai)Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com)Episode Summary:Live from GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Gary Brickhouse, CISO of GuidePoint Security, for a wide-ranging discussion on company culture, cybersecurity leadership, and AI governance. Gary shares how GuidePoint scaled its “no jerks” value from 50 to 1,200 employees, how he’s navigating generative AI internally and externally, and why peer-to-peer conversations are the secret

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🎙️ EPISODE 71 — Security for AI: AIM Security’s...

The Professional CISO ·

2025/06/18

Sponsors:AIM Security (www.aim.security)Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com)What does it take to secure AI in the enterprise—when the threat landscape, technology stack, and business expectations are all evolving in real time?At GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Dan Anderson, Field CTO of the Americas at AIM Security, to talk about securing the full lifecycle of AI usage across the enterprise. From browser plugins and AI firewalls to shadow AI discovery and agentic

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