CISO Tradecraft®

CISO Tradecraft®

Hosted by: G Mark Hardy & Ross Young

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#15 - IT Governance

Episode #15

As a CISO, one of the key functions you will be responsible for is IT Governance.  On this episode we discuss what the intent is for a wide variety of cybersecurity documentation that you can leverage, influence, and...
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#14 - How to Compare Software

Episode #14

At some point in time, a CISO will need to purchase new security technology.  Whether it's antivirus, firewalls, or SIEMs you need to understand how to choose a product that will benefit your organization for years to...
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#13 - Executive Competencies

Episode #13

Have you ever wanted to become an executive, but didn’t know what skills to focus on?  On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, G Mark Hardy and Ross Young provide guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (Chief...
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#12 - The Three Ways of DevOps

Episode #12

Making things cheaper, faster, and better is the key to gaining competitive advantage. If you can gain a competitive advantage in cyber, then you will reduce risk to the business and protect key revenue streams. This...
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#11 - Cryptography

Episode #11

Most organizations generate revenue by hosting online transactions.  Cryptography is a key enabler to securing online transactions in untrusted spaces.  Therefore it's important for CISOs to understand how it works. ...
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#10 - Securing the Cloud

Episode #10

Understanding how to secure the cloud is a crucial piece of tradecraft that every CISO needs to understand.  This episode provides an in depth discussion of AWS's 7 design principles for securing the cloud: Implement...
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#9 - Introduction to the Cloud

Episode #9

Have you ever wanted to learn the basic fundamentals of the cloud?  This podcast provides a 50,000 foot view of the cloud.  Specific discussions include: What is the cloud? What types of clouds are there and what are...
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#8 - Crucial Conversations

Episode #8

CISOs often encounter situations where everyone has a different opinion, it's a high stakes decision, and emotions are running high.  These situations create crucial conversations opportunities where a CISO needs to...
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#7 - DevOps

Episode #7

On this Episode we will explore DevOps as a topic and discuss why you need to care as a CISO.  Key discussions include: What are the key principles behind DevOps? What benefits does security see from DevOps? What is a...
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#6 - Change Management

Episode #6

If you want to make impact as a leader, then you need to understand how to lead change.  This episode overviews Dr. John Kotter's 8-Step process to accelerating change. Create a sense of urgency Build a guiding...
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#5 - Cyber Frameworks

Episode #5

Cyber Frameworks help CISOs build, measure, and execute top-notch information security programs. This podcast overviews the differences between Cyber Control Frameworks (CIS Controls & NIST 800-53), Program...
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#4 - Asset Management

Episode #4

If you want to assess your current level of security, then you should start with an asset management program. Asset management provides the basic building blocks to enable vulnerability management and remediation...
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