One of the most important activities a CISO must perform is presenting high quality presentations to the Board of Directors.  Listen and learn from Demetrios Lazarikos (Laz) and G Mark Hardy as they discuss what CISOs are putting in their decks and how best to answer the board's questions. 

Special thanks to our sponsor Risk3Sixty for supporting this episode. Risk3sixty has created a presentation template that helps you structure your thoughts while telling a compelling story about where you want your security program to go. Download it today for free at: https://risk3sixty.com/whitepaper/security-program-maturity-presentation-template-for-cisos/?utm_source=cisotradecraft&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023-ct&utm_term=1week&utm_content=ebook

References

• RSAC ESAF Download: https://www.rsaconference.com/rsac-programs/executive-security-action-forum

Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1juM8MQUEtAZEDp1HpzkPdNw-D11O3ofq

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A lot of times we focus on preventing ransomware, but we forget what we should do when we actually encounter it.  That's why we are bringing on Ricoh Danielson to talk about it.  Learn from him as he discusses tactics and techniques for businesses to follow then stuff hits the fan.

Special thanks to our sponsor Risk3Sixty for supporting this episode. https://risk3sixty.com/whitepaper/security-program-maturity-presentation-template-for-cisos/?utm_source=cisotradecraft&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023-ct&utm_term=1week&utm_content=ebook

Ricoh Danielson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricoh-danielson-736a0715/

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R82dUBChC3URM6iaP3D7dds_2nh27DTs/

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This episode features Lee Kushner discussing various topics, including negotiating skills, the importance of degrees in the cybersecurity field, the need for diversity in the industry, challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals, starting a career in cybersecurity, and the value of technical skills. The conversation emphasizes the need for individuals to acquire technical skills, such as coding and networking, as they are in high demand and can differentiate them in the job market. It also mentions the importance of understanding the industry and its composition when seeking employment in cybersecurity.

Special thanks to our sponsor Risk3Sixty for supporting this episode. Be sure to check their weekly thought leadership, webinars, and downloadable resources like budget and assessment templates at: https://risk3sixty.com/?utm_source=cisotradecraft&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023-ct&utm_term=1week&utm_content=sponser

Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11askuaFcV_jYov2FklkbZXxVN3JSNu6y/

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On this episode we bring in Cyndi and Ron Gula from Gula Tech (https://www.gula.tech/) to talk about their cyber security experiences. Listen and enjoy as they tell their stories about leaving the NSA, creating the first commercial network Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Founding Tenable Network Security, and investing in multiple cybersecurity startups.

Special thanks to our sponsor Risk3Sixty for supporting this episode. Be sure to check their weekly thought leadership, webinars, and downloadable resources like budget and assessment templates at: https://risk3sixty.com/?utm_source=cisotradecraft&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023-ct&utm_term=1week&utm_content=sponser

Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zdJwzJUXHBLlQvOGYWtWVQqmxFzmAe5Z 

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How do we frame an executive discussion so we can structure and present information in a way that effectively engages and aligns with the needs and interests of the executive audience?  On this episode we answer that question by discussing the 8 important elements of framing a discussion with executives:

1. Clearly define the objective

Special thanks to our sponsor Risk3Sixty for supporting this episode.  Be sure to check their Security Budget & Business Case Template: https://risk3sixty.com/whitepaper/security-budget-template/?utm_source=cisotradecraft&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023-ct&utm_term=1week&utm_content=budget

Full Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vhLmqEAy-yQ01ZY1y8Nf7y-u_swTYCm8

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Learn how to unlock financial success with key strategies by Logan Jackson from Ray Capital Advisors.  Logan highlights how to set clear goals, choose the right asset class, diversify your portfolio for stability and growth, build a well-diversified investment portfolio to create wealth and mitigate risk, take control of your financial future through retirement planning and goal setting, & leverage tax loss harvesting. He also discusses how to prioritize tax planning, understand the impact of behavioral finance, seek professional money management, navigate conflicts of interest in financial planning, and discover hidden wealth advisors for personalized guidance.

Special thanks to our sponsor Risk3Sixty for supporting this episode.  Be sure to check their Security Program Maturity Presentation for CISOs: https://risk3sixty.com/whitepaper/security-program-maturity-presentation-template-for-cisos/?utm_source=cisotradecraft&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023-ct&utm_term=1week&utm_content=template

Also if you would like to contact Logan Jackson please use his contact page at: https://www.raycapitaladvisors.com/ 

Full Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DLXnE5PTm4tDbONRSBarMa-1T8aduztf

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Are you looking for ways to protect your most valuable asset? In this episode, G Mark Hardy argues that our most valuable asset is our family, not the crown jewels or critical assets of a corporation. He emphasizes the importance of managing money, having an emergency fund, obtaining life insurance, building retirement savings, protecting against credit card fraud, and creating a plan for your children's digital life.  

Special thanks to our sponsor Risk3Sixty for supporting this episode. You can learn more about them from the Risk3Sixty Website: https://tinyurl.com/yc4xv7bj

Full Transcript:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vVASHmOV7n7Js0luDF1kWBF3qoytDnTy

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In this episode of "CISO Tradecraft," G. Mark Hardy defines the role of a CISO and discusses the Top 10 responsibilities of a Chief Information Security Officer

Full Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_sCMkqEeIB7pUY4KmjCiS1sz7t6LX2F

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In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, G Mark Hardy and guest Kevin Fiscus discuss the challenges of cybersecurity and the importance of prioritizing security decisions. Fiscus emphasizes the need for effective protective controls and detection measures, as well as the limitations of protective controls and the importance of detection. He suggests a "Detection Oriented Security Architecture" (DOSA) that includes high-fidelity, low-noise detection, automated response, and continuous monitoring. Fiscus also discusses the concept of cyber deception and proposes a new approach to cybersecurity that involves redirecting attackers to a decoy environment.

Kevin Fiscus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbfiscus/

Full Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zIph4r5u8UtuhsMSmIyi90bCtV52xnHv

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Have you heard about the latest trends in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI)? Listen to this episode of CISO Tradecraft to learn from Konstantinos Sgantzos and G Mark Hardy as they talk about the potential risks of GAI and how it generates new content.

Show Notes with Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10eCg3L00GgnHmze14g_JUkBbfHEdGZ8HW0eAGMk4PPE

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