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The Virtual CISO Moment dives into the stories of information security, information technology, and risk management pros; what drives them and what makes them successful while helping small and midsized business (SMB) security needs. No frills, no glamour, no transparent whiteboard text, no complex graphics, and no script - just honest discussion of SMB information security risk issues. Brought to you by vCISO Services, LLC, a leading provider of vCISO and information security risk managemen ...
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Do you wanna talk marketing and have a few laughs? Good, because Jeff and Francis think marketing should be fun first, educational second, and lecturing never. We interview eclectic guests ranging from dating coaches to mushroom experts, all in an effort to find the most interesting conversations that make marketing fun and creative. Sure, we'll occasionally get into some educational stuff, but it's mostly by accident. We do zero half hour learning sessions. NOPE. Come have a beer, glass of ...
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In this episode, Greg Schaffer welcomes Christopher Carter, Chairman and CEO of Approyo, for a dynamic conversation about SAP, cybersecurity, and leadership. Chris shares his journey from early days at Coca-Cola to building a successful SAP consulting business, discusses key risks in SAP environments, and explores how AI is shaping threat detection…
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On this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Wesley Widner shares his inspiring journey from law enforcement to cybersecurity, emphasizing the power of networking, authenticity, and a lifelong learning mindset. Wes founded White Hat Wes Cybersecurity to help others break into the field by providing a free platform for sharing blogs, projects, and cy…
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In this episode of *The Virtual CISO Moment*, Greg **Schaffer** sits down with Michael Scheidell, CISO of Security Privateers and Managing Director of Team One Support. Michael shares his unconventional path from robotics to cybersecurity, lessons learned from building companies, and why real-world experience matters more than certifications. He al…
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In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Dylan Owen shares his journey from webmaster in the 1990s to leading cybersecurity teams at Raytheon and serving as CISO at Nightwing. He reflects on the challenges of transitioning into executive leadership, the realities of the vCISO role, and how SMBs can best approach detection and response. Dylan als…
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In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer talks with Keith Walker, System Administrator at Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana (NANI), about his unique path into IT, sparked by inheriting his late stepfather’s tech gear. Keith shares how building a home lab, securing a static IP, and hands-on tinkering shaped his …
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In this episode of *The Virtual CISO Moment*, Greg Schaffer sits down with Samuel Hill, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Mind, to explore how authentic, empathy-driven marketing can cut through cybersecurity’s buzzwords and truly connect with practitioners. Hill shares his journey from the ER to the startup world, the power of storytelling i…
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In this episode, Greg talks with Jason Jauch, founder of C^2, about the challenges and rewards of delivering cybersecurity to healthcare practices. Jason shares his journey from hands-on IT to virtual CISO, why compliance doesn’t equal security, and how his one-stop-shop model helps clients manage risk without the noise. They also discuss upcoming …
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Greg Schaffer sits down with Harris Schwartz, Founder of vSecurity Advisor and seasoned cybersecurity executive. With over 30 years in the field, Harris shares his journey from the dawn of the public internet to advising organizations on building risk-based, business-aligned security programs. Tune in for insights on leadership, mentorship, and cre…
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Greg Schaffer welcomes Butch Rutt, Campus Security Supervisor at Littleton Public Schools, for a powerful conversation on leadership, service, and school safety. Drawing from his background in the U.S. Army and over two decades in law enforcement, Butch shares how his experiences inform a people-first approach to security. From crisis response to b…
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Nick Eicken is the founder of CyberAuthority and a seasoned Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) with deep roots in both military and civilian cybersecurity leadership. A U.S. Army veteran who built top-secret communication networks as a signal officer, Nick transitioned to the private sector where he’s guided organizations across non…
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From the Middle Tennessee ISACA Conference, Cool Springs, Tennessee, March 2025. Stacy Mill is a seasoned cybersecurity and IT executive with a track record of leading complex technology initiatives in both the public and private sectors. She has served as CTO for the State of Kansas, VP of IT and CISO at Nashville Electric Service, and global CISO…
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In this episode, Greg Schaffer interviews James Pham, CEO and co-founder of Opsin, who shares his unique journey from chemistry medalist in high school to tech entrepreneur. James discusses how his academic and professional path took him from studying in Korea and working in Singapore to pursuing his entrepreneurial dream in the U.S., eventually ea…
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In this episode of Security Conversations from The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer sits down with Mick Grayson, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors. Together, they explore the evolving challenges of managing risk in an increasingly complex threat landscape, the importance of me…
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In this episode of Security Conversations from The Virtual CISO Moment, we’re joined by Wil Ku, a seasoned cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in risk management, security strategy, and governance. With a background that spans both public and private sectors—including leadership roles at top consulting firms and critical infrastructure organiz…
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Brian Liceaga is the SVP, Cybersecurity at Qubika, where they are shaping the future of next-generation applications by seamlessly integrating high-quality UX, robust security, and AI-driven intelligence. Join us as we discuss AI in cybersecurity, starting and exiting a business, and what a "carbon analyst" is (it may be related to V'Ger).…
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From the ISACA Middle Tennessee conference, March 2025. Dan Houser is a vCISO; 2024 Chair of the Board, ISC2; advisory strategist board member, NACD Certified Director, and more. He enables the business to take on more risk, safely, to acquire new markets, open new countries of operation and make connections that were impossible before. He helps or…
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Security practitioners and small and midsized business owners often do not pay necessary attention to the legal aspects of security and privacy. Thomas Ritter is an attorney and co-owner at Ritter Gallagher, a data privacy and cybersecurity law firm. Ritter Gallagher provides clients of all sizes with governance, risk management and compliance solu…
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For our milestone 200th conversation, Caleb Mattingly joins us. He is the founder of Secure Cloud Innovations. He is a a cybersecurity professional with a passion for solving complex challenges and building innovative solutions that empower organizations to stay secure in an ever-evolving digital landscape. With a deep understanding of security fra…
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From the ISACA Middle Tennessee conference March 2025. Darin McCloy is the VP Security and Compliance, CISO at PolicyCo. He is also the Cyber Security, Compliance, and Risk Adviser at Clarity Cyber Assurance, providing Cyber Security and Compliance consultation for clients in a wide range of industry verticals. He helps businesses and government ad…
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Josh Graves is the Director of Business Development at Foojee. Foojee creates solutions for their clients that improve productivity, combining passion for Apple products with love of training others in order to improve businesses using Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Join our discussion as we discuss the security of Apple products and whether I should ch…
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From the ISACA Middle Tennessee conference March 2025. Will Klotz is a Senior Information Security Consultant at GuidePoint Security. As a CISSP-certified professional with an MBA and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise, military discipline, and business leadership to the Governance, Risk, …
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Jim Bradfield is the CEO/Director at NAS Wireless. He is an experienced, innovative, visionary, professional CEO; leader, handler, cleaner, and mentor, with a demonstrated history of successfully completing high profile, complex, mission critical and stealth projects in the information technology and services industry. He has an MBA from the Univer…
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The views and opinions of the speaker do not represent the views and opinions of the FDIC. From ISACA Middle Tennessee Conference March 2025. Linda Finck was hired by the FDIC in December 1989 and currently serves as a Senior IT Examiner in the FDIC Dallas Region. She has: - 30+ years experience in the financial services industry (working for a nat…
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David Kim (DK) is a trusted advisor as an AI, GRC, cybersecurity, and PCI DSS consultant and currently sits on Technical Advisory Boards, Governance Boards. He has centered his entire career around IT topics such as telecommunications, data networking, VoIP, unified communications, network management, information systems security, regulatory compli…
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As featured in Top Cyber News Magazine's 2022 40 Under 40, Thomas Marr is an experienced information security professional with a lengthy history of supporting organizations ranging from tech startups to Fortune 500 companies to the United States Department of Defense (DoD). Thomas is also a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served o…
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From the Middle Tennessee ISACA Conference March 19, 2025. Adam Malone is a Leadership Consultant at The Tenacious Operator, a Leadership Consultancy with a focus on developing teams, not solely individuals. He works with Professional Services firms like Accountants, Engineers & Lawyers, Regional Banks, other small to medium businesses. In addition…
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Joshua Crumbaugh joins us for a special Thursday edition of The Virtual CISO Moment. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, he is the CEO of PhishFirewall, a company that helps organizations solve their phishing problem. He has a credential in Offensive Security and has published a book on cybersecurity education and awareness. Join us …
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As a Principal in the DenSecure team at Wolf & Company, P.C., Sean Goodwin leads and executes cybersecurity projects for clients across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, and retail. He has over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and information security and holds several credentials, such as GSE #271, CISSP, CISA, G…
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Chris Camacho is the Co-Founder and COO of Abstract Security. Abstract Security collects and routes data from cloud sources (such as AWS CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs and GCP Audit Logs), removes unwanted noise, performs optimization, threat enrichment and normalizes data to OCSF schema in real-time before routing it to any SIEM or data lake of y…
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John Masserini is the founder and managing partner of SentiCon Security, the voice behind the award-winning blog Chronicles of a CISO, and a founding member of BSides South Florida. He also is the creator of the popular and very useful NIST Cyber Security Framework Maturity Toolkit, available on GitHub. He brings his years of experience as a CISO a…
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Dylan Evans is the Workstream Owner at Simple Salt. They stop internet crime and demystify security for businesses with a lot to lose by explaining exactly how internet crime practically threatens business health and goals, and the easiest and most effective things you can do about it. Join us for a fascinating discussion as we dive into how we as …
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With over 23 years of experience in the IT industry, Ryan Burch is a seasoned and versatile leader with a proven track record of planning, executing, and delivering complex and innovative IT solutions that align with organizational goals. He is passionate about empowering teams, streamlining operations, and ensuring high standards of quality, secur…
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Bob Davis joins us on a special episode to celebrate three years and 184 conversations on The Virtual CISO Moment. Bob is the Partner / Chief Information Security Officer of Franklin CISO Partners, LLC. Franklin CISO Partners provides virtual, fractional, and interim Chief Information Security Officer services to small and medium-sized clients in h…
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In the first installment of the SMB SME Series, phishing awareness training SME Cary Johnson discusses the need for third-party audits of security awareness programs. As he noted in a recent LinkedIn post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7293297179073392644-dJ6P/ "Cybersecurity awareness programs will never truly be effective if we continue …
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Mr. Michael Zambotti is a cybersecurity educator and consultant with extensive experience in the finance and legal industries. Michael teaches courses on governance, risk and compliance (GRC), cybercrime, and foundational cybersecurity classes at Saint Francis University. His practical experience and academic background uniquely position him to pro…
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Dan Burgoon is the Founder and On-Demand CISO at k2 Cybersecurity Advisory, an agency that helps organizations transform cybersecurity, risk, and compliance from liability to market differentiator. They provide executive-level security leadership, helping companies protect data, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks—without the cost of a full-time …
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Alex Bates is the Director of Information Security at Sinch. He is a business-minded and strategic information security leader with 13+ years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, including 10+ years leading global teams of up to 30 professionals. He is known for bringing teams and ideas together to achieve strong results in high-pressure …
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Adam Evans is the AVP Information Security Officer for Generations Bank. He is a dedicated technologist with a passion for information security and 15+ years experience. He discusses AI, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure management or any related topics, and welcomes collaboration and networking opportunities with fellow professionals who share a pa…
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With over a decade of experience in the technology field, Jake McCoy, Founder of Hire A Geek Online, is passionate about learning and applying new software and hardware solutions to meet the needs of his clients. He has successfully completed multiple projects for small and medium businesses, as well as individual customers, delivering high-quality…
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Josh Bruyning is the Executive Producer and Co-Founder at Bruyning Media, where creative storytelling transforms technical jargon into engaging podcasts that resonate with audiences. His educational foundation in English and Information Security Systems from the University of Minnesota and Metro State University, respectively, underpins my approach…
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Courtney Hans is the VP of Services for Amtrust Cyber. However, she wasn't always in cybersecurity. As an adventure travel guide, she traveled the world delivering bespoke, life-changing experiences. The flexibility, curiosity, and relentless customer-focus required have shaped my professional choices and achievements ever since. Join us as we disc…
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We kick off season seven with an engaging conversation with Angelo Rysbrack, founder of Pronidus. Pronidus' mission is to serve as the indispensable bridge between IT professionals and auditors or consultants, fostering a culture of shared knowledge, robust security and continuous improvement. Pronidus translate complex security challenges into act…
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Pete Strouse, CEO and Founder of InfoSec Connect, joins us for our last conversation of 2024. He has 10 years of experience recruiting in the cybersecurity industry, from technical engineering and architecture positions, to offensive security, DFIR, and security compliance. Join us as we dive into the cyber talent market challenges and opportunitie…
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Aaron M. Bostick is a seasoned CISSP-certified professional with 16+ years of expertise in IT Operations and Information Security Program Management. He excels in the implementation of ISO-27001, SOC-2, PCI, NIST 800-171, and CMMC security frameworks. During his tenure in leadership positions, including Deputy CISO at ThriveDX (formerly HackerU) an…
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Brian Montgomery is a hands-on technical expert and Army leader with 6+ years of penetration testing, telecommunication and network security, as well as intrusion detection experience. He is a team player with excellent communication skills, superior quality of work, and character. Today's episode includes military experience that helped him in his…
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Serial entrepreneur and tech leader Troy Crabtree joins us for the 171th discussion on The Virtual CISO Moment. Currently the CTO for Parking Management Company, he has a long, distinguished, and continuing career in technology, which includes a stint working with me at Middle Tennessee State University roughly 25 years ago. Join us as we talk tech…
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John Martin is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience driving strategic initiatives, optimizing IT operations, and mitigating risks for complex organizations across on-premise and cloud infrastructures. He has a proven track record in building high-performing teams, implementing robust security frameworks, and deliver…
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