CISO Tradecraft®

CISO Tradecraft®

Hosted by: G Mark Hardy & Ross Young

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#231 - Tackle Your Technical Debt

Episode #231

Join G Mark Hardy in this eye-opening episode of CISO Tradecraft as he shares a personal story about his dog Shelby's near-fatal experience and the costly lesson it taught him about technical debt. Discover how small...
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#230 - How To Make Your AI Less Chatty (with Sounil Yu)

Episode #230

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy and guest Sounil Yu delve into the dual-edged sword of implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot in enterprises. While this productivity tool has transformative...
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#229 - Understanding the Critical Role of CVEs and CVSS

Episode #229

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy delves into the crucial topic of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Learn about the history, structure,...
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#228 - CIS CSAT (with Scott Gicking)

Episode #228

Join host G Mark Hardy on CISO Tradecraft as he welcomes expert Scott Gicking to discuss the Center for Internet Security's (CIS) Controls Self-Assessment Tool (CSAT). Learn what CSAT is, how to effectively use it,...
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#227 - The 30 Year CISO Evolution

Episode #227

Ever wonder how the CISO role went from obscure techie to boardroom MVP? In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, G Mark Hardy takes you on a journey through the evolution of the Chief Information Security Officer — from...
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#226 - Vulnerability Management (with Chris Hughes)

Episode #226

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we host Chris Hughes, CEO of Aquia, cybersecurity consultant, and author. Chris shares insights on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, discussing software supply chain threats,...
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#225 - The Full Irish

Episode #225

In this episode of CSO Tradecraft, host G. Mark Hardy introduces 'The Full Irish,' a cybersecurity framework based on the '12 Steps to Cybersecurity' guidance from Ireland's National Cybersecurity Center. The episode...
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#224 - The Evolution of Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Episode #224

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G. Mark Hardy dives into the evolution, challenges, and solutions of Data Loss Prevention (DLP). From early methods like 'dirty word lists' in the military to advanced AI and...
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#223 - A CISO Primer on Agentic AI

Episode #223

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, G. Mark Hardy dives deep into the world of Agentic AI and its impact on cybersecurity. The discussion covers the definition and characteristics of Agentic AI, as well as expert...
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#222 - 40 Years of Career Advice in 40 Minutes

Episode #222

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, G. Mark Hardy shares 15 crucial characteristics to help you succeed in your cybersecurity career and become an effective CISO. From knowing yourself and developing leadership skills...
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#221 - Microsoft Majorana is Taking the Quantum Leap

Episode #221

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy discusses Microsoft's groundbreaking announcement of their new quantum chip, the Majorana. The chip harnesses properties of a topological superconductor, making...
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#220 - Executive Updates to AI

Episode #220

In this CISO Tradecraft episode, host G. Mark Hardy delves into the recent U.S. presidential executive orders impacting AI and their implications for cybersecurity professionals. Learn about the evolution of AI...
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