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Defense in Depth

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Defense in Depth, hosted by David Spark, Steve Zalewski, Geoff Belknap, and Edward Contreras, promises clear talk on cybersecurity's most controversial and confusing debates. Once a week we choose one controversial and popular cybersecurity debate and use the InfoSec community's insights to lead our discussion.

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CISOs DO Own the Risk 02.01.2025 29:30

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Ross Young , CISO-in-residence, Team8 , and Jeroen Schipper , CISO, Gemeente Den Haag . In this episode: Creating authority Don't reinvent the wheel Account...

How Can We Fix Alert Fatigue? 12.12.2024 27:36

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Itai Tevet , CEO, Intezer . In this episode: Build for what you can handle Rethinking alerts Building tr...

Vulnerability Management ≠ Vulnerability Discovery 05.12.2024 28:39

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Mike Johnson , CISO, Rivian . Joining us is Yaron Levi , CISO, Dolby . In this episode: You can't manage what you don't know you have Vulnerability manageme...

Are Security Awareness Training Platforms Effective? 21.11.2024 26:50

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Dan Walsh , CISO, Paxos . Joining us is Sharon Milz , CISO, Time . In this episode: A vicious cycle Not all training is created equal Don't forget the human...

The Argument For More Cybersecurity Startups 14.11.2024 32:07

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out these posts for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Ross Haleliuk , author, Venture in Security . Be sure to check out Ross's podcast, Inside the Network , and his book Cyber for Builders: The Essential Gui...

How Are New SEC Rules Impacting CISOs? 07.11.2024 34:32

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out these posts for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is Allan Cockriel , group CISO, Shell . In this episode: Striking a balance Will we see a talent exodus? Playing by the same...

Managing the Risk of GenAI Tools 31.10.2024 29:01

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest Karthik Krishnan , founder and CEO, Concentric AI . In this episode: Meet the new risk, same as the old r...

Defending Against What Criminals Know About You 24.10.2024 31:35

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Damon Fleury , chief product officer, SpyCloud . In this episode: A holistic view Adding sophistication...

Will We Ever Go Back From Work From Home? 17.10.2024 32:59

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Joe Lewis , CISO, CDC . In this episode: Don't underestimate the quality of life benefits We're still learnin...

The Lurking Dangers of Neglected Security Tools 10.10.2024 31:39

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Shawn Bowen , VP and deputy CISO - Gaming, Microsoft . Joining us is Adam Fletcher , CSO, Blackstone . In this episode: Neglected tools drain resources Who'...

When You Just Can't Take It Anymore in Cyber 03.10.2024 30:18

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Shawn Bowen , VP, Deputy CISO - Gaming, Microsoft . Joining us is Patty Ryan , senior director, CISO, QuidelOrtho . In this episode: Recognizing humanity De...

Is It Possible to Inject Integrity Into AI? 26.09.2024 37:13

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Davi Ottenheimer , vp, trust and digital ethics, Inrupt . Sir Tim Berners-Lee co-founded Inrupt to provide en...

Are Phishing Tests Helping or Hurting Our Security Program? 19.09.2024 27:36

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Dennis Pickett , vp, CISO, Westat . In this episode: Not all education requires tests Understand your users B...

Who Is Responsible for Securing SaaS Tools? 12.09.2024 35:23

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Russell Spitler , CEO and co-founder, Nudge Security . In this episode: Defining responsibilities Unders...

Hiring Cyber Teenagers with Criminal Records 05.09.2024 29:47

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our guest, Adam Arellano , vp, enterprise cybersecurity, PayPal . In this episode: Accounting for mindset The importance of e...

What's Working With Third-Party Risk Management? 29.08.2024 31:02

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Nick Muy , CISO, Scrut Automation . In this episode: Segment and test Focus on you Embrace the risk life...

What Triggers a CISO? 22.08.2024 33:27

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining me is our guest, Sherron Burgess , CISO, BCD Travel . In this episode: Disingenuous claims rub everyone the wrong way. Don't put t...

Information Security vs. Cybersecurity 15.08.2024 26:41

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and John Underwood, vp, information security, Big 5 Sporting Goods. Joining us is our guest, Mike Lockhart , CISO, EagleView . In this episode: Marketing versus...

Should Deny By Default Be the Cornerstone of Zero Trust? 08.08.2024 30:08

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is our sponsored guest Rob Allen , chief product officer, ThreatLocker . In this episode: Can you retrofit zero...

What Is a Field CISO? 01.08.2024 29:32

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Bil Harmer , operating partner and CISO, Craft Ventures . In this episode: A time and a place for Field CISOs...

Cybersecurity Is a Communications Problem 25.07.2024 30:35

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is Jim Bowie , CISO, Tampa General Hospital . In this episode: The goal is to connect to the business The hard t...

Do Companies Undergoing a Merger or Acquisition Get Targeted for Attacks? 18.07.2024 26:48

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Christina Shannon , CIO, KIK Consumer Products . Joining us is Andrew Cannata , CISO, Primo Water . In this episode: The lure of an IPO is debatable Does an...

Telling Stories with Security Metrics 11.07.2024 30:30

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Shirley Salzman , CEO and co-founder, SeeMetrics . In this episode: Finding the purpose in metrics Using...

Securing Identities in the Cloud 27.06.2024 32:33

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Geoff Belknap ( @geoffbelknap ). Joining us is our sponsored guest, Adam Bateman , CEO, Push Security . The SaaS attacks matrix community resource mentioned...

How AI Is Making Data Security Possible 20.06.2024 28:16

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series . Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark ( @dspark ), the producer of CISO Series , and Steve Zalewski . Joining us is our sponsored guest, Lamont Orange , CISO, Cyera . In this episode: The data security check has come due Putting data securit...