CISO Tradecraft®

CISO Tradecraft®

Hosted by: G Mark Hardy & Ross Young

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#111 - Leading with Style

Episode #111

Have you ever wanted to be like Neo in "The Matrix" and learn things like Kung Fu in just a few minutes?  Well on today's episode, we try to do just that by cramming powerful leadership concepts into your head in just...
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#110 - CISO Predictions for 2023

Episode #110

Want to know CISO Tradecraft's Top 10 cyber security predictions for 2023?  Listen to the episode to learn more about: Proactive Identity Management = Automated Provisioning of Access + Minimizing Digital Blast...
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#109 - The Right Stuff

Episode #109

Success leaves clues, but sometimes we limit ourselves by only looking close by for them.  This week, we pondered what business skills are essential for a successful CISO, and then extended the search to some...
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#108 - Show Me The Money (with Nick Vigier)

Episode #108

There's a lot of things you need to know as a CISO, but one of the things least taught is budgeting best practices.  On today's episode, CISO Nick Vigier stops by to share his lessons learned on the topic.  His...
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#107 - Consolidating Vulnerability Management (with Jeff Gouge)

Episode #106

Special thanks to Jeff Gouge for sharing his thoughts on consolidating vulnerability management.  We also thank our sponsor Nucleus Security for supporting this episode. Consistently tracking and prioritizing...
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#106 - How to Win Your First CISO Role

Episode #107

Are You Ready To Win Your First CISO role? Apply these techniques into your resume and interview process so both recruiters and hiring managers will offer you the job.  This show focuses on: Highlighting the Different...
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#105 - Start Me Up (with Bob Cousins)

Episode #105

Would you like to hear a master class on what Technology professionals need to know about startups?  On this episode Bob Cousins stops by to share his knowledge and experience on working in technology companies,...
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#104 - Breach and Attack Simulation (with Dave Klein)

Episode #104

Special Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Cymulate.  On this episode, Dave Klein stops by to discuss the 3 Digital Challenges that organizations face: Cyber threats evolve on a daily basis and this constant threat to our...
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#103 - Listening to the Wise (with Bill Cheswick)

Episode #103

Have you ever just met someone that was so interesting that you just sat and gave them your full attention?  On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we have Bill Cheswick come on the show.  Bill talks about his 50 years...
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#102 - Mentorship, Sponsorship, and A Message to Garcia

Episode #102

Hello, and welcome to another episode of CISO Tradecraft -- the podcast that provides you with the information, knowledge, and wisdom to be a more effective cybersecurity leader.  My name is G. Mark Hardy, and today's...
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#101 - SaaS Security Posture Management (with Ben Johnson)

Episode #101

Special Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Obsidian Security.   We are really excited to share today’s show on SaaS Security Posture Management.  Please note we have Ben Johnson stopping by the show so please stick around...
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#100 - 7 Ways CISOs Setup for Success

Episode #100

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