Best David Malicoat Podcasts (2025)

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Why CISOs Are Rethinking Managed Security: Check Point’s Open Garden Approach | Lenny Krol 20:03

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In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat is joined by Lenny Krol, Head of Services Sales at Check Point Software, recorded live at GPSEC DFW. Lenny breaks down how Check Point’s services organization supports customers across both Check Point and third-party technologies, why an open ecosystem matters, and how CISOs can realist…

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Practical Zero Trust, Apprenticeships, and Learning to Learn in the Age of AI | Larry Woods 50:13

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Episode 93: Practical Zero Trust, Apprenticeships, and Learning to Learn in the Age of AI Guest: Larry Woods Every breach has a story. Every leader has a strategy. In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sits down with Larry Woods, a seasoned cybersecurity executive, during the St. Louis stop of the U.S. Tour for a wide-r…

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HOU.SEC.CON Live: Merging Physical & Cyber Security + The Future of Threat Intelligence 19:49

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🔥 Episode Summary Guests: Steve Lupo (Chevron, Retired FBI) & Orlan Streams (RA Infrastructure) Sponsor: CyberOne Security (www.cyberonesecurity.com) Recorded live at HOU.SEC.CON, this episode brings together two unique perspectives shaping the cybersecurity landscape. First, David speaks with Steve Lupo, Event Security Advisor at Chevron and a ret…

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The CISO's Playbook: From Security Leader to Business Partner 35:29

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From the Department of 'No' to a Seat at the Table: Mastering the Art of CISO Leadership CISO Ian Schneller joins host Shawn Tuma to share how CISOs evolve into true business partners by aligning security with enterprise goals and collaborating closely with GCs and legal on AI governance, risk, and board communications. Hear practical guidance on m…

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How CISOs Must Lead the Next Generation | Moses Bulus on AI, Data Security & Hybrid IT (Ep. 91) 44:02

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🔥 Episode Summary In this St. Louis tour-stop episode, David Malicoat sits down with cybersecurity leader Moses Bulus to explore what it truly means to evolve into a professional CISO. Moses shares his journey from early developer to building security programs from scratch, and ultimately into executive leadership — showing how business acumen, net…

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🎙️ Episode 90 | GPSEC DFW: The Modern CISO, AI, and the OT Frontier 25:28

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🎙️ Episode Summary Episode 90 of The Professional CISO Show kicks off the GPSEC DFW series, recorded live in Dallas. Host David Malicoat welcomes Andy Lux, Kendall Reese, and Patrick Gillespie for a dynamic discussion on risk leadership, AI governance, and OT security. Together, they explore how the role of the CISO is evolving — from managing cont…

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Surviving Ransomware—and the Wilderness—with Zach Lewis 45:55

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Brought to you by: Check Point (www.checkpoint.com) Armis (www.armis.com) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) 🎙️ Episode Summary During The Professional CISO Show – St. Louis Tour Stop, Zach Lewis joins host David Malicoat to discuss his path from IT support to the executive suite, his experience navigating a real ransomware incident, …

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From GenAI Prompts to OAuth Phishing: The Hidden Browser Risks - with Tommy Perniciaro 20:20

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Episode Summary Recorded live at HOU.SEC.CON, The Professional CISO Show welcomes Tommy Perniciaro, Director of Solutions Architecture at LayerX, to explore why the browser has become the least-instrumented layer in the modern security stack — and how CISOs can finally gain visibility and control over it. David and Tommy discuss everything from mal…

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Magic, Mentalism, and the Modern CISO – with Gary Chan 44:22

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Episode Summary In this episode, host David Malicoat sits down in St. Louis, Missouri with Gary Chan, Chief Information Security Officer at SSM Health — and a professional Security Mentalist. Gary blends his background in cybersecurity, engineering, and mentalism to bring a refreshingly human and creative approach to leadership, awareness, and infl…

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The Human Operating System: A New Way to Think About Cyber Risk with Kate Goldman 40:42

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Episode Summary In this episode, David Malicoat sits down with Kate Goldman, founder and CEO of Cybermaniacs, to challenge one of cybersecurity’s oldest assumptions — that humans are the weakest link. Kate argues it’s time for CISOs to rethink human risk, culture, and resilience in the modern organization. Together, David and Kate explore the emerg…

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Joe Sullivan on Why Now Is the Best Time to Be in Cybersecurity 1:27:57

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Episode Summary: Joe Sullivan returns to The Professional CISO Show for a wide-ranging discussion with host David Malicoat. Together, they unpack the Salesforce hack, SaaS application blind spots, identity and access management, AI noise versus real use cases, and how security teams must evolve. Joe also shares candid lessons from crisis leadership…

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Responsible AI or Responsible Marketing? A CISO’s Take 47:30

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"I get it. I need to stop banging on the table. This will be fixed in future episodes. Sorry for the poor sound experience." - David Get your Responsible AI Vendor Due Diligence Checklist here: https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/ccV6a7kFIWKZpodmLcDbBhKhYnVU5N81A2tM20DGC8gepc0UtzfcqYaHXfzBi8gzuz Episode Summary: In this episode of The Professional CIS…

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AI Adoption vs. Security Reality — Insights from GPSEC STL 17:01

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Sponsors: ObservoAI (www.observo.ai) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Episode Summary: AI isn’t just hype anymore — it’s transforming the way enterprises operate. At GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Felix Simmons, Principal Security Architect at GuidePoint Security, to cut through the noise around AI adoption, risk, an…

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EP82: Lessons from CISO XC DFW: Leadership, Risk & Real-World Security 38:04

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Summary: Recorded live at CISO XC DFW, this episode of The Professional CISO Show features three powerful conversations from leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity. First, Sonya Wickel shares her 24-year career journey from IT generalist to CISO & CIO, offering insights on fourth-party risk, the value of empathy in leadership, and the importan…

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From Data Governance to AI Security: Kristi Cook on Building Resilient Teams 14:46

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Sponsors AIM Security (www.aim.security) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Kristi Cook, Head of Cybersecurity at Peabody Energy, joins David Malicoat live from GPSEC St. Louis — with AIM Security as our midday sponsor — to discuss how she’s leading her team through AI adoption, data governance, and talent development. From leveraging…

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CISO XC Live: Conversations on Innovation and Threats 31:07

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Sponsored by HivePro (www.hivepro.com) and CISO XC (www.cisoxc.com). EP80 – CISO XC DFW | Hive Pro Special: AI, Identity & The Future of Cyber Roles Live from CISO XC DFW, The Professional CISO Show dives into the intersection of innovation, leadership, and cyber resilience. Host David Malicoat sits down with: Ted Sanders, BISO and cybersecurity ed…

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From DFIR Godfather to AI Risk Advocate: Rob T. Lee on Cybersecurity’s Crossroads | RSA 2025 48:05

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In this special RSA Conference edition of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sits down with Rob T. Lee—Chief of Research at SANS Institute and a foundational figure in cybersecurity. With nearly three decades of experience spanning the Air Force, Mandiant, and SANS, Rob shares his insights on the evolving challenges of the CISO role, t…

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Event Series EP 78: AI, Data, and Talent: CISO Lessons from GPSEC STL 14:18

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Sponsors: Rubrik (www.rubrik.com) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat hosts a special two-part discussion live from GPSEC STL in St. Louis. First up is Marc Ashworth, CISO of First Bank and host of The Cyber Executive Podcast, who discusses leadership development, AI, mentor…

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🎙 Episode 77 – CISO XC DFW 4: Securing the Real World 34:14

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🔹 Live from CISO XC DFW (www.cisoxc.com) | Sponsored by Valence Security (www.valencesecurity.com) In this field-recorded episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat returns to CISO XC DFW for another round of dynamic, on-the-ground conversations with three influential cybersecurity leaders — each offering a unique and grounded persp…

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Fix Your Data Pipeline or Drown: David Young on Cost, Complexity & AI in Security 20:00

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Sponsors: ObservoAI (www.observo.ai) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, recorded live at GuidePoint Security’s GPSEC STL event, host David Malicoat sits down with David Young, Chief Revenue Officer at ObservoAI. Together, they unpack the explosive growth of security data, the hidden costs…

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🎙 Episode 75 — GPSEC STL: Community, AI & Quantum Readiness 19:07

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Sponsors: AIM Security (www.aim.security) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) In this special on-location episode, David Malicoat returns to The Professional CISO Show from the heart of the St. Louis cybersecurity scene—GPSEC STL—presented by GuidePoint Security and AIM Security. He’s joined by two standout guests: 🔹 Andrew Wilder, CIS…

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Bridging Business, Legal, & Cyber: Janie Aggas, Global BISO at CBRE | The GC+CISO Connection Show 39:58

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In this episode of The GC+CISO Connection Show, host Shawn Tuma sits down with Janie Aggas, Global Business Information Security Officer (BISO) at CBRE, to explore the critical role of collaboration between legal, cybersecurity, and business teams. Janie shares her unique career journey, from real estate law to cybersecurity leadership, and how her…

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✈️ EP74: Inside GPSEC STL: AI, Red Team Ops & Human-Centered Security 15:02

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Sponsors: Rubrik (www.rubrik.com) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) In this live GPSEC St. Louis episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat dives deep into cybersecurity leadership with two powerhouse guests: Victor Wieczorek, SVP of Offensive Security at GuidePoint Security, and Wayne Fajerski, Deputy CISO of Edward …

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🔒 EP 73 — CISO XC DFW Part 3: From Threat Exposure to Business Enablement (ft. Matt Walker & Allen Rountree) 25:12

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Sponsors: HivePro (www.hivepro.com) CISO XC: (www.cisoxc.com) In this on-site episode from CISO XC DFW, David Malicoat sits down with Matt Walker (Goosehead Insurance) and Allen Rountree (IBM Public Cloud) for candid conversations on today’s biggest challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity leadership. 💡 Topics Covered Applying Zero Trust princ…

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CISO Culture, AI Governance, and “No Jerks” with Gary Brickhouse of GuidePoint Security 19:34

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Sponsors: ObservoAI (www.observo.ai) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Episode Summary: Live from GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Gary Brickhouse, CISO of GuidePoint Security, for a wide-ranging discussion on company culture, cybersecurity leadership, and AI governance. Gary shares how GuidePoint scaled its “no jerks” …

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🎙️ EPISODE 71 — Security for AI: AIM Security’s Approach to Shadow AI, Governance, and the Real AI Risk 24:56

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Sponsors: AIM Security (www.aim.security) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) What does it take to secure AI in the enterprise—when the threat landscape, technology stack, and business expectations are all evolving in real time? At GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Dan Anderson, Field CTO of the Americas at AIM Security, t…

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From Backup to Cyber Resilience: Rubrik’s Vision with Drew Russell 21:31

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Sponsors: Rubrik (www.rubrik.com) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Episode Summary: In this episode, David Malicoat sits down with Drew Russell, leader of Rubrik’s elite “Night Stalkers” team, for a high-speed, no-fluff conversation recorded live at GPSEC STL. Drew unpacks Rubrik’s evolution from a backup company to a full-spectrum …

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From Hacker to CISO: Pete Nicoletti’s Wild Ride Through Security Leadership 49:17

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What happens when a teenage hacker becomes one of the most respected cybersecurity leaders in the industry? In this high-octane episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat sits down with Pete Nicoletti, Global CISO of the Americas at Check Point Software, for a brutally honest and wildly entertaining journey through decades of cybersecuri…

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SaaS Risk, Shared Responsibility, and Veteran Cyber Talent | Live from CISO XC DFW 24:40

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Sponsor: Valence Security (www.valencesecurity.com) EP68 – Live at CISO XC DFW with Valence Security and Combined Arms In this live episode from CISO XC DFW, host David Malicoat sits down with Yoni Shohet, CEO and Co-Founder of Valence Security, to unpack the explosive growth of SaaS, the evolving shared responsibility model, and why SSPM (SaaS Sec…

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Live from CISO XC DFW: Unfiltered Lessons in Modern Cybersecurity 21:29

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Sponsor: HivePro (www.hivepro.com) EP67: Threat Exposure Clarity, CISO Certification Origins & Startup Security Strategy Live from CISO XC DFW, this episode of The Professional CISO Show features two powerhouse conversations. First, David Malicoat sits down with Critt Golden of Hive Pro to demystify Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and …

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Bridging the Gap: Collaboration Between Legal and Cyber with Carly Duvall Le Riche | The GC+CISO Connection Show 34:36

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In this episode of The GC+CISO Connection Show, host Shawn Tuma sits down with Carly Duvall Le Riche, General Counsel for Cariloop, to discuss the critical intersection of legal and cybersecurity in today’s business landscape. With experience spanning technology, privacy, and risk management, Carly shares her unique perspective on how legal and cyb…

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The CISO Role Is Changing—Are You Ready to Lead? (at CISO XC ATX) 21:40

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Sponsor: Infoblox (www.infoblox.com) 🎙 EP66: Building CISO Community – Live from CISO XC Austin (Presented by Infoblox) The Professional CISO Show with David Malicoat From DFW to Austin and beyond, the CISO XC community is expanding—fueled by genuine connection, trust, and shared purpose. In this live episode from CISO XC ATX, David Malicoat sits d…

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Joe Sullivan, Bug Bounties & CISO Liability: The Legal View with Aravind Swaminathan 1:26:11

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Sponsor: Magic Mirror Security (www.magicmirrorsecurity.com/thpc) 🎙 When the Lawyers Come for CISOs — Aravind Swaminathan on Risk, Responsibility & the Law Guest: Aravind Swaminathan, Global Co-Chair, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Orrick Episode Summary CISOs have always managed risk — but are they ready to manage legal exposure? In this gripping e…

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THPC EP64 – CISO XC Austin: Veterans, Mid-Market Cyber & Responsible AI 27:11

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Sponsor: Netskope (www.netskope.com) On Location at CISO XC ATX: www.cisoxc.com THPC EP64 – CISO XC Austin: Veterans, Mid-Market Cyber & Responsible AI In this special episode recorded live at CISO XC’s inaugural Austin event, host David Malicoat brings you ground-level conversations with leaders shaping modern cybersecurity—from national defense t…

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"Data Is the Hot Potato”: CISO XC Austin Gets Real on AI & Governance 26:10

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Sponsor: Infoblox (www.infoblox.com) 🎙 The Professional CISO Show – Episode 63 Live from CISO XC Austin: Real Talk on AI, Data Governance & CISO Careers Sponsored by Infoblox 🎧 Episode Summary In this dynamic episode recorded live at CISO XC Austin, host David Malicoat sits down with cybersecurity thought leader and attorney Shawn Tuma, and former …

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AI, Risk, and Reality: The CISO’s Guide to What’s Coming Next 23:11

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Sponsor: Netskope (www.netskope.com) EP62 | Building Real Cybersecurity Communities + AI Clarity with Dr. Anand Singh (Live from CISO XC ATX) Sponsored by Netskope What happens when a CISO-led community takes root in a new city — and how do you cut through the noise around AI in cybersecurity? In this special episode recorded live from the inaugura…

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Don’t Chase Titles — Build These 3 Things Instead (CISO Advice) with Nathan Wright 40:37

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🎙️ The Professional CISO Show – Episode 61 Guest: Nathan Wright, CISO at Textron Host: David Malicoat Sponsor: Armis Check out the Armis 2025 Cyberwarfare Report: www.armis.com/cyberwarfare Visit Armis at RSAC, North Hall, Booth N-5457: www. armis.com/rsac2025 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sit…

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🔐 From DNS to AI: Insights from CISO XC Austin | The Professional CISO Show EP60 sponsored by Infoblox 35:07

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Guests: Ryan Rene Rosado & Chris Boykin | Sponsor: Infoblox (www.infoblox.com) Recorded live at CISO XC Austin In this special on-location episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat brings you powerful conversations recorded at CISO XC in Austin, where cybersecurity leaders gathered to tackle today’s most pressing challenges—from ca…

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Voices of CISO XC: Austin’s Cybersecurity Leaders Take the Mic sponsored by Netskope 19:02

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🎙️ Live from Austin: Conversations from the Inaugural CISO XC ATX | Sponsored by Netskope In this special event episode, The Professional CISO Show hits the road to Austin, Texas for the inaugural CISO XC ATX Conference, where community, innovation, and leadership take center stage. Host David Malicoat sits down with Rich McCrohan of Andromeda Secu…

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Inside the DSPM Revolution: Data, Identity & the Future of Security w/ Mohit Tiwari and Anand Singh 45:39

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In this special Industry Series kickoff episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat is joined by Mohit Tiwari (CEO & Co-Founder) and Anand Singh (Chief Security and Strategy Officer) of Symmetry Systems for a compelling conversation on the future of data security, the rise of DSPM (Data Security Posture Management), and the emerging …

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👀 Stop Rolling Your Eyes: AI Is Your CISO Leadership Opportunity 🙄 32:22

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🙄 Stop Rolling Your Eyes: AI Is Your CISO Leadership Opportunity The Professional CISO Show – Episode 57 Hosted by David Malicoat This episode is brought to you by Symmetry Systems, The Data+AI Security Company. (www.symmetry-systems.com) 🎧 Episode Summary: In this solo commentary episode, David Malicoat issues a direct challenge to security leader…

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The CISO’s Dilemma: Influence, Impact, and Leaving the Seat with Russell Okoth 45:37

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This episode is brought to you by Symmetry Systems (www.symmetry-systems.com) Innovate with Confidence. The Data+AI Security Company Discover, classify, and safeguard data at scale with our leading Data Security Posture Management Platform. Detect and respond to data focused concerns before they impact your business. 🎙️ Description: In this powerfu…

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CISOs & The Board: Lessons from Corporate Governance Expert Debra von Storch 44:20

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🎙️ Episode Summary How can CISOs break into the boardroom and become key players in corporate strategy? In this episode, Debra von Storch, former Ernst & Young (EY) senior partner turned accomplished board director, joins host David Malicoatto reveal what it takes for cybersecurity leaders to elevate their influence at the executive level. With dec…

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From Legal to Cyber: Building Bridges with CISO David Malicoat | The GC+CISO Connection Show 36:52

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In this episode of The GC+CISO Connection Show, host Shawn Tuma welcomes CISO extraordinaire and host of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat. Together, they dive into the critical collaboration between legal and cybersecurity professionals, exploring how these partnerships can drive business success and mitigate risk. David shares his journe…

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The CISO's New Secret Weapon: Business Acumen w/ Alain Espinosa 44:35

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🔐 How do CISOs transition from cybersecurity leaders to business executives and board members? In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, I sit down with Alain Espinosa to explore his journey from IT operations to board readiness and leadership. We cover building business acumen, navigating the boardroom, professional development strategies, an…

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Leadership, Collaboration, and Cybersecurity: Insights from Bryce Carter, CISO of Arlington, TX 33:16

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In this episode of "The GC+CISO Connection Show," host Shawn Tuma sits down with Bryce Carter, CISO for the City of Arlington, Texas, to explore the intersection of leadership, cybersecurity, and collaboration between legal and cyber teams. Bryce shares his unique career journey from pre-med to cybersecurity, his experiences as a startup founder, a…

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Cyber Risk at the Board Level: A CISO’s Guide with NACD’s Chris Hetner 43:00

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🚀 In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, we sit down with Chris Hetner, seasoned cybersecurity leader and board advisor, to discuss the evolving role of CISOs, cybersecurity risk management at the board level, and the professionalization of the CISO function. Chris brings decades of experience from Wall Street, the U.S. Securities Exchange …

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Cybersecurity Leadership & Professional Organizations: Evolution or Revolution? 56:54

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The Professional CISO Show - Episode 52: The Future of Professional Organizations for CISOs 🎙️ Hook: Are the current professional organizations truly serving the needs of CISOs, or is it time for a new approach? In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat takes a deep dive into the evolution of cybersecurity professional asso…

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The GC+CISO Connection, Ep. 3: Bridging the Gap: Discussing In-House Legal and Cyber Collaboration with the Queens of Badassery, attorneys Nicola Hobeiche and Shereen El Domeiri 31:41

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In this episode of The GC+CISO Connection Show, host Shawn Tuma is joined by the Queens of Badassery, attorneys Nicola Hobeiche and Shereen El Domeiri, who bring decades of in-house legal experience to help dive deep into the vital relationship between in-house legal and security teams. Nicola and Shereen share their experiences, insights, and prac…

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50 Episodes In: What We Learned About Building the Next Gen CISO 47:22

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👉 Listen Now: A deep dive into the biggest cybersecurity lessons, trends, and leadership insights from 50 episodes of The Professional CISO Show! 🔍 Episode Summary In this Year in Review episode, host David Malicoat reflects on the biggest cybersecurity trends, challenges, and insights from 50 expert conversations in 2024. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: • Th…