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Check out this post by Ross Haleliuk of Venture in Security for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Edward Contreras, senior evp and CISO, Frost Bank. Joining us is Davi Ottenheimer, vp, trust and digital ethics, Inrupt.

In this episode:

• Network security isn't dying—it's evolving
• The observability layer that can't be replaced
• What's old is new again
• The innovation gap

Huge thanks to our sponsor, HackerOne

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Check out this post by Kevin Paige, CISO at ConductorOne, for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Rob Allen, chief product officer, ThreatLocker.

In this episode:

• When configuration drift becomes operational reality
• The garden that never stops growing
• From detection to cultural shift
• The maturity gap

Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker

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Check out this post by Kevin Paige, CISO at ConductorOne, for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Edward Contreras, senior evp and CISO, Frost Bank. Joining them is Julie Tsai, CISO-in-Residence, Ballistic Ventures.

In this episode:

• Is least privilege dead?
• Modern tactics, timeless principle
• Implementation over ideology
• Pragmatism over purity

Huge thanks to our sponsor, Cyera

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Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining them is their sponsored guest Bobby Ford, chief strategy and experience officer, Doppel.

In this episode:

• Beyond the click
• High-risk users demand different metrics
• Building engagement over punishment
• Creating a security culture through community

Huge thanks to our sponsor, Doppel

Doppel is protecting the world's digital integrity. Impersonators adapt fast — but so does Doppel. By pairing AI with expert analysis, we don't just detect deception; we dismantle it. Our platform learns from every attack, expands its reach across digital channels, and disrupts threats before they cause harm. The result? Impersonators lose. Businesses become too costly to attack. And trust stays intact. Learn more at https://www.doppel.com/

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Check out this post by Mike Gallardo for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap. Joining them is Alex Guilday, BISO, Royal Caribbean Group.

In this episode:

• Timing the approach
• When persistence becomes harassment
• Playing the long game
• The necessity argument

Huge thanks to our sponsor, Cyera

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Check out this post by Evgeniy Kharam for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Edward Contreras, senior evp and CISO, Frost Bank. Joining them is Ryan Dunn, Leader of Product and Supply Chain Technology, Specialized Bicycle Components.

And check out "Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales: Connect to Sell More" by Evgeniy Kharam we referenced in this episode.

In this episode:

• Beyond the technical playbook
• Influencing without authority
• Partnering, not just selling
• The deliberate work of connection

Thanks to our sponsor, HackerOne

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Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Bil Harmer, security advisor, Craft Ventures. Joining them is James Bruce, business security services director, WPP.

In this episode:

• Turning visibility into actionable intelligence
• Pure visibility still provides an essential security foundation
• Finding strategic value
• The risk of gaps in identity management

Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker

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Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Dan Walsh, CISO, Datavant. Joining them is their sponsored guest, Ash Hunt, vp, strategy, EMEA, Cyera.

In this episode:

• The access creep challenge
• Bridging intent and execution
• Looking for integrity
• Racing against exponential complexity

Huge thanks to our sponsor, Cyera

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Check out this post by David Mundy of Tuskira for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Edward Contreras, senior evp and CISO, Frost Bank. Joining them is Jason Taule, CISO, Luminis Health.

In this episode:

• ROI challenges
• Venture capital saturation
• Risk aversion and organizational politics
• A GTM transformation

Huge thanks to our sponsor, Doppel

Doppel is the first social engineering defense platform built to dismantle deception at the source. It uses AI and infrastructure correlation to detect, link, and disrupt impersonation campaigns before they spread - protecting brands, executives, and employees while turning every threat into action that strengthens defenses across a shared intelligence network. Learn more at https://www.doppel.com/platform

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Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Kara Sprague, CEO, HackerOne.

In this episode:

• Shadow AI as a control problem
• Rethinking identity for autonomous agents
• When process meets momentum
• Beyond blocking: channeling AI usage

Huge thanks to our sponsor, HackerOne

Built on 580,000+ validated vulnerabilities, $81M in payouts this year, and insights from 1,950 enterprise programs, the 2025 Hacker-Powered Security Report shows how leading organizations reduce risk and prove outcomes. Get practical guidance on attacker focus, response patterns, and board-ready metrics. Watch the Q&A, then download the report to operationalize what works for you. https://www.hackerone.com/report/hacker-powered-security