Best Quantification Podcasts (2025)

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Improving our Risk Management Programs with Quantification 43:25

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25d ago43:25

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On this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Mike Woodward to the show to discuss the growing pressures on IT leaders to manage complex cyber risks with limited budgets and resources. They are facing more threats, false positives, vendor noise, and budget constraints. We explored how Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) can shift cybersecurity co…

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The Future of IT Operating Models 1:01:17

18h ago1:01:17

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On this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Jared Webb to the show for an discussion on the future of IT operating models. We reflected on how different companies, even those of similar size and industry, approached IT strategy in unique ways, shaped by leadership style, risk appetite, and business goals. We explored how many IT teams had s…

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What's actually in US jobs data? 40:31

15h ago40:31

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Data about the US labor market has been all over the headlines of late -- but what's actually in these numbers? Beyond the recent political upheaval surrounding the August 1, 2025, jobs report, the process of translating complex and nuanced things like labor market activity into numbers, and then making sense of those numbers while also being mindf…

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Elevate Your Career with Lauren Hasson 18:06

8d ago18:06

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Lauren Hasson is the Founder of DevelopHer, an award-winning career development platform. In this podcast, she'll share a bit about her background and give a sneak peek at her upcoming CPE-eligible event.By ISACA Podcast

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Workspace Construct Discussion | Improving the Buyer/Seller Experience 49:02

18d ago49:02

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In this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Lindsey Morrison, MBA and Katherine R. Dollar to the show to unpack the changing dynamics of the buyer–seller experience for IT. The discussion highlighted how traditional marketing tactics had left buyers fatigued and often defensive in follow up situations. 🔷 Workspace Construct Discussion | Imp…

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Why don't we do what makes us happier? 40:41

17d ago40:41

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We all want to be happier, yet we often avoid the very actions that research shows would actually improve our happiness. We talk with social psychologist Lara Aknin about her work as editor of the World Happiness Report and director of the Helping and Happiness Lab to explore what we know about what makes us happy, and why we don't do more of those…

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Season 3 trailer 0:55

21d ago0:55

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Welcome back to another season of exploring the world through the magical, clarifying, and thought-provoking lens of data! Find us at behindthedatashow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more about host Andrea Jones-Rooy, Ph.D., at jonesrooy.com or @jonesrooy on Instagram. We will also have a Substack this season (coming soon)! Behind …

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The Red Light Sleep Secret… and Why You’ve Been Using Melatonin All Wrong 6:25

22d ago6:25

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Could the secret to deeper, more restorative sleep be as simple as the right light… at the right time? Dr. Jay Khorsandi unpacks the cutting-edge science of red light therapy, how it interacts with your body’s natural melatonin production, and why timing is everything. Learn the powerful connection between light exposure, circadian rhythm, and horm…

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The Silent Sleep Killer Hiding in Your Mouth 23:24

30d ago23:24

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Discover the shocking connection between your oral health and sleep quality that 90% of people don't know about. Dr. Jay Khorsandi reveals how teeth grinding, gum disease, tongue position, and even your bite alignment could be sabotaging your sleep every single night. Learn the hidden signs your mouth is destroying your rest and the simple dental i…

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The World of Remote Work 52:15

1M ago52:15

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On this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Christopher Reed, Field CTO for the Americas at Omnissa, to the show. We explored the evolving landscape of remote work in 2025 and beyond. We delved into the challenges and opportunities of “Anywhere, Anytime” computing, where IT must secure and support productivity across diverse environments. W…

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The Future of Software Development 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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On this episode of the Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Eknauth Persaud from Ayoka Systems to the show to chat about the future of software development. We explored the evolving landscape of software development, the impact and role of AI, and the human experience of using technology. Eknauth shared a forward-looking perspective on how technology shoul…

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Harnessing the Power of Your Human Talent 53:27

2M ago53:27

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On this episode of the Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Kat Rector to the show to chat about harnessing the power of your human talent. We explored the evolving landscape of IT leadership, data strategy, and workforce development. We reflected on the growing importance of real-time data, AI as a force multiplier, and the need for cultural transformatio…

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The Smart IT: Buyer-Seller Workspace Construct Interview, Part 2 of 2 44:30

2M ago44:30

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In this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I continued my conversation with Diana Polansky, from the world of marketing working with innovators and their startups, to interview me about the The Smart IT: Buyer-Seller Workspace Construct. This is Part 2 of 2 of our episode. Our discussion continued our deep dive into the evolving intersection of techn…

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The Smart IT: Buyer-Seller Workspace Construct Interview, Part 1 of 2 1:14:06

2M ago1:14:06

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In this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I invited Diana Polansky, from the world of marketing working with innovators and their startups, to interview me about the The Smart IT: Buyer-Seller Workspace Construct. This will be Part 1 of 2 of the episode. Our discussion offered a deep dive into the evolving intersection of technology, marketing, sale…

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Sleep Position Secrets – How Side Sleeping Fights Apnea and Supercharges Recovery 12:35

3M ago12:35

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In this episode of Best Night Ever, Dr. Jay Khorsandi reveals how your sleep position affects everything from sleep apnea to brain detoxification. Discover why side sleeping isn't just more comfortable—it's scientifically proven to enhance brain cleaning, reduce breathing disruptions, and optimize recovery. Learn the surprising differences between …

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The Smart IT Workspace Construct: Market -- Sellers and their Perspectives on Market Dynamics 48:20

3M ago48:20

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How Top IT Sellers Build Trust, Solve Real Problems, and Stay Top of Mind In this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I sat down with Nick Kaderli to dive into the human side of tech sales, chatting about what happens behind the scenes, why timing and empathy matter, and how great reps don’t just close deals but rather build long-term relationships. 🔑…

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Smart IT Workspace Construct: Market: Improving the Buyer-Seller Experience 58:25

3M ago58:25

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In this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Paula Rosecky and Katherine R. Dollar to the show to chat about the complexities of the buyer-seller relationship in the technology marketplace. This is another in a series for the "Smart IT Workspace Construct: Market" for improving the Buyer-Seller Experience. We explored the importance of under…

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The Science of Naps – Biohacking Brain Health, Energy, and Longevity 22:23

3M ago22:23

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In this episode of Best Night Ever, Dr. Jay Khorsandi dives deep into the science—and art—of napping. From ancient traditions to cutting-edge studies, you’ll learn why short naps aren’t just a guilty pleasure—they’re one of the most underutilized tools for cognitive performance, emotional balance, and even anti-aging. Discover the ideal nap duratio…

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Cyberrisk Quantification: Strengthening Financial Resilience 35:33

3M ago35:33

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In this episode, ISACA's Lisa Cook engages with Yakir Golan, Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Kovrr, to explore the critical role of Cyberrisk Quantification (CRQ) in enhancing organizational financial resilience. They discuss how CRQ solutions provide objective assessments of an organization's cybersecurity posture, enabling leaders to ma…

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Applying IRMBOK to Risk Management 53:03

3M ago53:03

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In this episode of The Smart IT podcast, I welcomed Jeff Lowder, a seasoned risk professional and author of the upcoming Information Risk Management Body of Knowledge (IRMBOK), to the show. The conversation centered on how risk management professionals must evolve beyond traditional roles to become strategic partners in decision-making. Modern IT d…

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Shark data week! 41:38

3M ago41:38

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If you've ever thought your data was hard to get, wait until you hear about shark data. We are joined by shark scientist Jaida Elcock to discuss how she gets data about sharks, why it's so difficult -- and why it's so important that we do so despite the challenges. Whether you're naturally interested in sharks, care about our planet and oceans, or …

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The science of self-medication in animals 46:55

4M ago46:55

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When we think about advances in medicine, most of us probably first picture lab coats and fancy equipment -- but as our guest, biologist Jaap de Roode, author of the extraordinary new book Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves shares, sometimes big discoveries (in medicine and beyond!) can come from looking for data i…

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Humanity and Purpose: Sharing your Gifts with the World 47:43

4M ago47:43

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In this episode of The Smart IT podcast, I welcomed Victor L. Malloy to the show. We discussed the evolving role of IT professionals, the importance of purpose, and navigating a successful career in technology. We explored the generational shift between “digital immigrants” who grew up with early computing (like punch cards and DOS) and “digital na…

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Securing Desktops and Data from Ransomware Attacks 39:30

4M ago39:30

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Ransomware remains one of the most formidable cybersecurity threats facing organizations worldwide. In this episode of the ISACA Podcast, host Chris McGowan speaks with Netwrix endpoint protection expert Jeremy Moskowitz, who explains how ransomware infiltrates and cripples desktop environments. He explains cybercriminals' tactics to exploit social…

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Sleep Smarter: The Science-Backed Supplement Stack 14:48

4M ago14:48

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Are your sleep supplements actually helping — or just expensive hype? In this episode of Best Night Ever, Dr. Jay Khorsandi (@sleepbiohacker) cuts through the noise and breaks down the most effective, science-backed supplements for deep, restorative sleep. From magnesium and glycine to L-theanine, apigenin, and bonus compounds like tart cherry and …

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Sleep Optimization 101: Master Your Light, Temperature & Circadian Rhythms with Quick Tips 7:07

4M ago7:07

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In this episode of Best Night Ever, we go far beyond the basics of sleep hygiene and unlock the science-backed secrets to transform your nights — and your days. Join Dr. Jay Khorsandi as we break down the three most potent levers for better sleep: light exposure, body temperature, and circadian rhythm alignment. You’ll get practical hacks, advanced…

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Searching for life in the Milky Way 43:41

5M ago43:41

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Is there life in our galaxy? How would we know if we spotted it? Dr. Moiya McTier, astrophysicist and folklorist, joins us to talk about her Ph.D. research on exactly that, plus the many surprising ways we get data about our universe (plus some existential pondering, of course)! Warning: we will be talking about the vastness of space and it's *no j…

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Fear and optimism in the age of AI 47:42

5M ago47:42

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Vasant Dhar has been working on AI since way before it was cool (and before most people thought it was possible). I've admired his work for a long time and since I started this show have wanted to have him on as a guest to talk about the strengths and limitations of LLMs. A few days ago, he published an article in The Hill about how DOGE is using A…

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The power of turning political attitudes into numbers 30:36

6M ago30:36

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We take it as a given that Americans are politically polarized, but how do we actually know if empirically this is the case? We talk with Prof. Patrick Egan (NYU) about how we can quantify something as abstract as a political attitude, why doing so helps us understand polarization, and how all of this helps reveal opportunities where we can make pr…

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Building a data warehouse to help find a cure for ALS 46:36

6M ago46:36

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ALS is a fatal motor neuron disease that has no cure and is estimated to affect hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Why is a cure, or even a meaningful treatment, so elusive? We talk with data engineer, scientist, and rare disease advocate Danielle Boyce at ALS TDI about her work helping us all better understand this terrible illness. While …

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Cyberresilience and Cybersecurity 24:10

6M ago24:10

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Cybersecurity and the role of internal audit, an urgent call to action: The forces driving business growth and efficiency contribute to a broad attack surface for cyber assaults. How is the end user protected with good service while not being compromised? First Line includes internet, cloud, mobile, and social technologies, now mainstream, are plat…

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Spying on Elon Musk and Tesla from space 42:21

6M ago42:21

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Oceans of numbers come pouring out at us each day about the big tech companies -- whether it's spending on AI, iPhone sales, Tesla stocks ... or, lawsuits against SpaceX by Cards Against Humanity? -- senior tech correspondent Rani Molla is on the case. We talk with her about how to make sense of all the numbers coming our way, the power of zooming …

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Just how much misinformation is out there? 51:31

6M ago51:31

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We all have ideas about how social media and misinformation are affecting us and our world. But, as our guest Prof. Joshua Tucker explains, received wisdom is not the same thing as scientific findings. Join us for a tour de force through how to break down "social media" and "misinformation" into researchable parts that can be theoretically and quan…

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Season 2 trailer 0:58

7M ago0:58

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Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Data! We're going to explore brand new topics through the powerful lens of data, find common ground on some issues that are really dividing us, and even gaze into the night sky and the deep seas -- join us for an adventure, and then some, and walk away with a brand new way of looking at the world through the shared…

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Drowning in Data, Starving for Insight: Cyber Risk Quantification in Action 1:21:03

7M ago1:21:03

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In this conversation, Robert Wood and Mads Bundgaard Nielsen delve into the complexities of cyber risk quantification, exploring Mads' journey into this niche field, the importance of a business-first approach to risk management, and the distinctions between compliance and effective risk management. They discuss foundational steps for initiating ri…

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From DMZs to DevSecOps: Building Modern AppSec Programs with Gunnar Peterson 1:15:00

8M ago1:15:00

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In this conversation, Robert Wood and Gunnar Peterson delve into the complexities of application security (AppSec), discussing its evolution, the importance of building effective AppSec programs, and the need for engaging developers in security practices. They explore the blurred lines between cloud security and application security, the role of po…

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025 26:07

8M ago26:07

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The prevalence of ransomware and the security concerns associated with AI have made the role of cybersecurity professionals vital for enterprise success. The complex security landscape can make cybersecurity jobs stressful, but enterprises can take steps to retain cybersecurity talent and ensure enterprise assets are protected. In this podcast, Jus…

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Examining Authentication in the Deepfake Era with Dr. Chase Cunningham 38:28

9M ago38:28

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Given the dynamic nature of cyberthreats and the ever-expanding digital ecosystem, authentication is more critical than ever. In this episode, ISACA director of professional practices and innovation discusses a new content piece titled, "Examining Authentication in the Deepfake Era" with author Dr. Chase Cunningham. Their conversation of the paper …

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How to inspect data about your own life to find fulfillment 54:48

9M ago54:48

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How do we know what career/path/decision is right for us? How can data science help? In this special season 1 finale, we are joined by Megan Hellerer, career coach to luminaries such as AOC, as well as the author of Directional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life to discuss why traditional career advice doesn't work, wh…

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Safely and Responsibly Using Emerging Health Technology 25:10

9M ago25:10

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Emerging healthcare technologies have the potential to revolutionize healthcare and accessibility-related concerns, but these advancements are not without risk. To maximize the value and minimize the harms associated with emerging health technologies, it is critical to address ethical, privacy, and societal concerns to ensure that these technologie…

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The art and science of measuring democracy 43:31

9M ago43:31

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Is democracy in decline around the world? This is a major question on many of our minds, and luckily for us there are very smart, thoughtful people working on tracking (as well as explaining, understanding, and predicting!) exactly this. We are joined by professor Brigitte Seim, who is a project manager for the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) datase…

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What can we learn from data about what actually happened in the election? 46:19

10M ago46:19

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Approximately ten billion different narratives about what happened in the recent US presidential election have emerged since said election. But how many of these narratives can be substantiated by data? How can we tell? Political scientist Seth Masket joins us to discuss how to make thoughtful inferences from this data, how and why to be skeptical …

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What data does your doctor collect about you? 1:09:07

10M ago1:09:07

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Dr. Steven Novella, clinical neurologist and host of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast joins us to share how he collects and analyzes data when he works with patients (there is so much more going on than I realized!) as well as how AI can hopefully improve the practice of medicine if we get it right. It's a longer episode than usual, but …

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The (often) false promise of personal fitness data 39:57

10M ago39:57

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Science journalist and athlete Christie Aschwanden takes us inside the not-so-scientific world of the fitness and health data that's tracked by various apps we probably own and/or are tempted to buy, and she helps us more carefully discern what's actually useful to follow and what we're better off ignoring. Plus -- an existentially (and scientifica…

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Super cool data about movies (that are not reviews!) 39:10

10M ago39:10

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When we think of data and movies the first (and maybe only) thing that comes to mind for many of us is movie reviews. But there is so much more we can learn about movies and ourselves if we just think outside the box a little bit and apply data and scientific thinking in creative ways. We talk with Walt Hickey, author of the book You Are What You W…

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From Cost Center to Business Driver: Making Security a Strategic Asset 1:16:11

11M ago1:16:11

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In this conversation, Robert Wood, CEO of Sidekick Security, interviews Tyler Healy, CISO of DigitalOcean, discussing the evolution of security leadership, the importance of security as an enabler for business growth, and the dynamics of building a security team. They explore the challenges of engaging with customers, fostering internal relationshi…

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Why can't we agree on crime statistics? 37:29

11M ago37:29

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Crime data is all over the news these days and, at least in the United States, it seems like you can tell any story you want to about whether crime is going up or down and whose fault it is. How should we be thinking about this data to figure out of what's really going on? We speak with Jeff Asher, crime data analyst and co-founder of JH Datalytics…

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Political polls 36:31

11M ago36:31

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Political polls are in our faces these days whether we want them or not -- especially if you're in the US during election season. We talk with polling expert and database journalist Dhrumil Mehta of Columbia University (formerly Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight) about how to think about polls. Are they all just noise? Do they tell the future? Somethin…

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Season 1 Trailer 0:54

11M ago0:54

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This is a short preview of what to expect in season 1! We'll have eight episodes coming out Mondays, beginning Oct. 28 with two episodes, and six weekly episodes after that through Dec. 9. We'll cover topics from political polls to crime data, from fitness apps to medical data, and from TV & movies to the health of democracy, and more! Join us to g…

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Technically Validating the Efficacy of our Security Programs 46:51

11M ago46:51

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In this episode of the The Smart IT podcast, I welcomed Derek Krein, to the show. We discussed cybersecurity and the challenges organizations face in protecting themselves from threats. The conversation explored the importance of validating the effectiveness of cybersecurity investments. The focus shifted to evaluating security controls, with an em…