CISO Tradecraft®

CISO Tradecraft®

Hosted by: G Mark Hardy & Ross Young

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#195 - Pentesting for Readiness not Compliance (with Snehal Antani)

Episode #195

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy is joined by special guest Snehal Antani, co-founder of Horizon3.AI, to discuss the crucial interplay between offensive and defensive cybersecurity tactics. They...
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#194 - The IAM Masterclass

Episode #194

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy delves into the intricate world of Identity and Access Management (IAM). Learn the essentials and best practices of IAM, including user registration, identity...
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#193 - Security Team Operating System (with Christian Hyatt)

Episode #193

In this comprehensive episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy sits down with Christian Hyatt, author of 'The Security Team Operating System'. Together, they delve into the five essential components needed to...
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#192 - From Cyber Burnout to VCISO Bliss (with Olivia Rose)

Episode #192

Join host G Mark Hardy in this episode of CISO Tradecraft as he welcomes Olivia Rose, an experienced CISO and founder of the Rose CISO Group. Olivia discusses her journey in cybersecurity from her start in marketing...
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#191 - From Breach to Bench (with Thomas Ritter)

Episode #191

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy continues an in-depth discussion with cybersecurity attorney Thomas Ritter on the legal considerations for cybersecurity leaders. The episode touches on essential...
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#190 - Lawyers, Breaches, and CISOs: Oh My (with Thomas Ritter)

Episode #190

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy interviews cybersecurity lawyer Thomas Ritter. They discuss key legal topics for CISOs, including regulatory compliance, managing third-party risk, responding to...
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#189 - Emotional Intelligence

Episode #189

Emotional Intelligence for Cybersecurity Leaders | CISO Tradecraft In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy delves into the essential topic of emotional intelligence (EI) for cybersecurity leaders. He...
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#188 - Securing Small Businesses

Episode #188

Securing Small Businesses: Essential Cybersecurity Tools and Strategies In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy discusses cybersecurity challenges specific to small businesses. He provides insights into...
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#187 - Ensuring Profitable Growth

Episode #187

Welcome to another episode of CISO Tradecraft with your host, G. Mark Hardy! In this episode, we dive into how CISOs can drive the profitable growth of their company's products and services. Breaking the traditional...
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#186 - AI Coaching (with Tom Bendien)

Episode #186

Exploring AI in Cybersecurity: Insights from an Expert - CISO Tradecraft with Tom Bendien In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy sits down with AI expert Tom Bendien to delve into the impact of...
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#185 - Ethics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Episode #185

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy delves into the complex intersection of ethics and artificial intelligence. The discussion covers the seven stages of AI, from rule-based systems to the potential...
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#184 - Complexity is Killing Us

Episode #184

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy explores the challenges complexity introduces to cybersecurity, debunking the myth that more complex systems are inherently more secure. Through examples ranging...
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