CISO Series Podcast

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/how-will-the-candidate-respond-to-whats-worse/ ) A potential candidate's response to a "What's Worse?!" question will show how they can handle risk decisions. This episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solutions  and  Mike Johnson . Our sponso...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/i-love-cold-calls-said-the-ciso-on-opposite-day/ ) While CISOs are not excited to receive your unexpected phone call, they are excited to listen to this week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/nytimes-critic-called-our-security-theater-unconvincing/ ) We tried to pull off the Hamilton of security theater and we fell short. This episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solutions  and  Mike Johnson . Our guest this week is Shawn Bowen (...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/why-am-i-working-harder-during-this-pandemic/ ) Is it the increased work or the pandemic itself that's causing us all to work more than we've ever worked before? This episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solutions  and  Mike Johnson . Our gue...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/i-have-the-perfect-job-for-you-but-probably-not/ ) You put those qualifications on your resume, and I queried. So don't blame me for getting your hopes up. This episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solutions  and  Mike Johnson . Our guest thi...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/we-compensate-our-low-paying-ciso-jobs-with-high-stress/) On this week's episode we're seeking candidates for unrealistically low-paying CISO positions. This episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solutions  and  Mike Johnson . Our guest this we...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/keep-pouring-ill-tell-you-when-ive-had-enough-security/ ) When do we hit the diminishing returns of too much cybersecurity? How will we know? Will a bell go off? Will our cup runneth over? This week's episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solu...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/facebook-personality-quiz-asks-whats-your-favorite-password/ ) What's your favorite combination of letters, numbers, and symbols you like to use to log onto your favorite app or financial institution? Let us know and we'll see if it matches any of your friends! This week's episode is hosted by me,  David Spa...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/great-security-program-too-bad-we-cant-implement-it/ ) Security theory only goes so far. If you want your security program to work, everyone has to do their part. This week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike J...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/we-promoted-the-competition-and-still-won/ ) If you're having a problem getting people to discover your space, then maybe you have to do a better job promoting the space even when it involves the competition. This week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/three-years-experience-required-for-sub-entry-level-positions/ ) Our motto for hiring: We never give up on our unreasonable expectations. This week's episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solutions  and  Mike Johnson . Our sponsored guest is B...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/look-freshmen-cisos-get-ready-to-pounce/ ) What could possibly be a better way to welcome newly hired CISOs to the security community than with a shiny new sales pitch? This week's episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solutions  and  Mike Joh...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/cleaning-those-tough-to-reach-digital-identity-stains/ ) We're trying to erase our past and it's becoming harder and harder to clean that history. This week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike Johnson . Our gue...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/lets-just-dump-on-zooms-security-and-offer-no-solutions/ ) Sure, we're all in this together, but isn't it fun just to trash a popular product's really bad security? This week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/weve-got-a-dozen-features-only-two-work/ ) If you don't focus too much on quality you'll really be impressed with the quantity of features our product has. This week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast features me, David Spark ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series, and co-host Mike Johnson...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/lets-ask-cisos-if-theyre-concerned-about-data-security/ ) I'm just learning about cybersecurity and I just realized that data security is really important. I don't know if everybody knows this. Do CISOs know? I should email all of them and ask. This week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/i-dont-need-anymore-advice-on-how-to-work-remotely/ ) It appears everyone has tips on how to work remotely. And after the deluge the past two weeks, most people have hit their wall. We don't care. We're pushing through with even more advice, just for security professionals. This week's episode is hosted by m...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/the-department-of-no-thank-you/ ) Just go to the front desk, sign in, and then the receptionist will say "no" in the most polite way possible. This week's episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solutions  and  Mike Johnson . Our guest is Nina W...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/we-pick-the-best-security-awareness-programs-for-your-staff-to-ignore/ ) It doesn't matter which security awareness training program you purchase. Your staff is going to do whatever they can to either tune out or get out of this annual compulsory exercise. This week's episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relation...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/buy-our-product-we-have-no-idea-what-were-selling/ ) What do you think of our confusing non-descriptive ad copy? We think it's brilliant. We're patting ourselves on the back on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast . This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in NYC at th...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/were-market-leaders-in-customer-confusion/ ) We could offer a simpler explanation of our technology, but if we confuse you we can charge a lot more. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at BsidesSF 2020 in San Francisco. It's hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series a...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/last-chance-to-vote-for-most-stressed-out-ciso/ ) Think you or your CISO has what it take to shoulder all the tension, risk, and security issues of your organization? You may be a perfect candidate for "Most Stressed Out CISO". This episode was recorded in person at Zenefits' offices in San Francisco. It's h...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/lets-blow-our-entire-marketing-budget-at-rsa/ ) Security professionals only think about security one week out of the year, right? So let's drop every single dollar we have budgeted for marketing on the last week of February. Whaddya say? This episode was recorded in person at Intel's offices in Santa Clara,...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/empowered-working-together-to-pile-on-the-cyber-guilt/ ) We can all be more secure if we work together as a team to shame those who don't agree with how we approach security. This week's episode is hosted by me,  David Spark  ( @dspark ), producer of CISO Series and founder of  Spark Media Solutions  and  Mi...

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series ( https://cisoseries.com/youre-mistaken-im-not-annoying-its-chutzpah/ ) We're pushing just to the edge of irritation on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast . This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in Tel Aviv on the eve of the 2020 Cybertech conference. Special thanks to Glilot Capital for...