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There’s no question that people are the weakest link in Cybersecurity. So we invest in educating people about security risks and how to handle them. We try building cybersecurity champions who can help spread the word about good security practices. We introduce incentive programs for “security-first” behaviors. However, the results are still disappointing and prove that computers are designed to be secure while people are not. Can we do better? How can we make security a foundation of our organizations and help ensure that we can continue to grow with confidence? Guest 1: James Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer, John Deere Guest Bio: Guest 2: Abiodun Morolari, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Toronto Guest Bio: Guest 3: John Virden, Assistant Vice President for Security, Compliance, and Risk Management and CISO, Miami University Guest Bio: More on this Episode: More on CXO: More on Security: Visit CIO Talk Network Website: Subscribe to our Newsletter: Nominate Guests or Sponsor:

What if K12 Education could provide a customized learning experience based on each student’s skills, abilities, and preferences to maximize student outcomes supported by optimal funding to ensure reliable and lean operations? How are the K12 schools leveraging data analytics to that end? Guest 1: Dr. Joe Philips, Chief Information Officer, Broward County Public Schools Guest Bio: Guest 2: Robert Dickson, Chief Information Officer, Wichita Public Schools - USD259 Guest Bio: More on this Episode: More on Others: Visit CIO Talk Network Website: Subscribe to our Newsletter: Nominate Guests or Sponsor:

Every time you speak to your management or team, share your verdict on a challenging situation or admit that you don’t know what to do, you audition for leadership. Others expect you to spark hope within them and help them become the best they can be, show confidence to stand alone and the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. So what are you doing to make sure you pass such auditions every time? Guest 1: Michael Cartoscelli, Chief Information Officer (PCF-49) / Technology Site Lead, BNY Mellon Ireland Guest Bio: Guest 2: Sarah Naqvi, Executive Vice President / Chief Information Officer, HMSHost Guest Bio: More on this Episode: More on Leadership: More on CXO: Visit CIO Talk Network Website: Subscribe to our Newsletter: Nominate Guests or Sponsor:

To support digital, an organization needs to develop custom software applications or use third-party software packages and tools, migrate workloads and infrastructure to the cloud, and standardize management and governance of multi-cloud environments. First, however, security must be ingrained holistically to ensure that technology does not become the weakest link to managing digital risks effectively. How has this journey been so far? What challenges are the CISOs facing in embedding security in their technology capabilities, and what strategies are effective in addressing them? Guest 1: John McClure, CISO Sinclair Broadcast Group Guest Bio: Guest 2: Rob Hornbuckle, CISO Allegiant Airlines Guest Bio: More on this Episode: More on Leadership: More on CXO: Visit CIO Talk Network Website: Subscribe to our Newsletter: Nominate Guests or Sponsor:

In a world with increasing complexity, uncertainty and conflict, it's not surprising that many people feel unable or unwilling to take action. So, playing the role of a simplifier, how are the CIOs finding ways of cutting through argumentative speech with precise solutions for their employees and engaging them in productive work instead of being disengaged by hostility? Guest: Piyush Chowhan, Group Chief Information Officer, Lulu International Group Guest Bio: More on this Episode: More on Leadership: More on CXO: Visit CIO Talk Network Website: Subscribe to our Newsletter: Nominate Guests or Sponsor:

Massive changes in the business climate and customer expectations have forced companies to rethink everything they do. As a result, there is a need to innovate consistently and implement changes quickly to realize the value in a much shorter timeframe. So what is the recipe to enable such time compression for increasingly higher value creation? Guest: Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/ann-dunkin/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/delivering-higher-value-in-lesser-time/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

A Chief Data Officer (CDO) is expected to use data to continually improve internal operations and create a competitive advantage while aligning with partners, vendors, and customers. But complexities related to data quality, availability, visibility, governance, and security hinder the effort in the currently challenging business environment. So what are CDOs doing to deliver sustained value today and prepare for the times ahead? Guest: Dan Kellett, Chief Data Officer, Capital One Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/dan-kellett/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/delivering-on-the-chief-data-officer-imperatives/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

A CIO's ability to deliver on business demands is only as good as its people. But what if they start quitting or demanding unaffordable wages, as they are doing now during the Great Attrition? How are IT, HR, and business leaders joining hands to handle this unprecedented situation and maintain sustained growth and profitability? Guest: Shahrin Oli-Mohammed, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Global LNG Trading & Marketing, Shell Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/shahrin-oli-mohamed/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/leading-it-during-the-great-attrition/ More on Leadership: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/leadership/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/

A well thought out digital strategy with poor or hasty execution doesn’t deliver expected results. Nor does an amateur grade digital blueprint realized by implementation experts. With digital still evolving, how can organizations ace the whole process starting from the clean design of digital initiatives to immaculate execution for maximum impact? Guest: Anu Varma, CIO – Communications Solutions Segment, TE Guest Bio: More on this Episode: More on Digital Transformation: Visit CIO Talk Network Website: Subscribe to our Newsletter: Nominate Guests or Sponsor:

The answer to the question, "Would you recommend our company to your friends?" depends on whether your customers feel cared for and have a remarkable experience, not just satisfactory, and can see how experiences dealing with your company improved their lives? What mix of team inspiration, process and technology , and caring would it take to get an increasingly enthusiastic positive response from your customers in the new normal?