CISO Tradecraft®

CISO Tradecraft®

Hosted by: G Mark Hardy & Ross Young

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#147 - Betting on MFA

Episode #148

There's a lot of new cyber attacks occurring and today we are going to talk about them in more detail.  Many bad actors are using SMS spoofing and Social Engineering to get in.  Listen in an learn about how those...
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#146 - Living in a Materiality World

Episode #146

Have you ever thought about what does it mean to say there has been a material incident? How is materiality determined? What is the history of how that term has been defined by U.S. Regulators. Listen to today's show...
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#145 - The Cost of Cyber Defense

Episode #145

On this episode we overview the CIS Document titled, "The Cost of Cyber Defense". https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/white-papers/the-cost-of-cyber-defense-cis-controls-ig1 Big Thanks to our Sponsors Risk3Sixty -...
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#144 - Handling Regulatory Change

Episode #144

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we delve into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity regulations. From data incident notifications to required contract language, we uncover common trends and compliance...
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#143 - Authentication, Rainbow Tables, and Password Managers

Episode #143

Here's a nice overview of cybersecurity on passwords, authentication, rainbow tables, and password managers. Enjoy the show and check out our other podcasts. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Risk3Sixty: Being able to...
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#142 - Powerful Questions

Episode #142

Join us at the heart of Hacker Summer Camp for insights into the cybersecurity world! Discover the art of asking powerful questions that can change your career and impact others. Learn how CISOs assess cyber solutions...
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#141 - Emerging Risks (with The Chertoff Group)

Episode #141

On this episode, David London and Adam Isles from the Chertoff Group stop by to discuss emerging risk topics such as AI, Supply Chain Attacks, and the new SEC regulations. Stick around and learn the tradecraft to...
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#140 - Bobby the Intern

Episode #140

Don't let Bobby the Intern cause havoc in your network. On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, G Mark Hardy discusses the importance of training new hires in cybersecurity to create a strong security culture within an...
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#139 - Insider Threat Operations (with Jim Lawler)

Episode #139

On this episode we bring on CIA Veteran James "Jim" Lawler to discuss how spies are recruited, how individuals are turned, and what makes them vulnerable to being turned. Learn what managers and executives can and...
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#138 - Updating the Mindmap (with Rafeeq Rehman)

Episode #138

This week Rafeeq Rehman returns to discuss the 2023 updates to the CISO Mindmap. Note you can find his work here: https://rafeeqrehman.com/2023/03/25/ciso-mindmap-2023-what-do-infosec-professionals-really-do/ Thanks...
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#137 - 1% Better Leadership (with Andy Ellis)

Episode #137

Imagine if you could get 1% better every day at something and do this for an entire year. Well, that's 365 days. And you go, okay, fine. 1%. 1%. That's going to be like 3.65%, right? No, because it compounds. And if...
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#136 - From Hacking to Hardcover (with Bill Pollock)

Episode #136

Are you a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) looking to share your knowledge and insights with the world? In this episode, we explore how CISOs can embark on their journey of writing their first book. Join us...
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