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 career transitions to DNS-layer security.

👩‍💼 First, we hear from Ryan Rene Rosado, a dynamic cybersecurity leader, Air Force veteran, and Harvard Extension School TA. Ryan shares candid reflections on consulting vs. in-house security work, why AI isn’t the true endgame, and how job seekers—and employers—need to shift their mindset. Her voice is an authentic, timely perspective for CISOs and aspiring leaders alike.

🛡️ Then, we go deep with Chris Boykin, Product Security Specialist at Infoblox, on the power of DNS in security architecture. He breaks down real-world attacker tactics, exfiltration methods, and how Infoblox’s Protective DNS and Universal DDI solutions are helping organizations stop threats before they launch. The episode closes with insights on their AI-powered threat intel, interoperability with other platforms, and where DNS security is heading next.

🔑 Key Highlights

• Why Ryan compares consulting to cosmetic surgery—and working in-house to being a primary care physician
• Lessons from transitioning out of the military into cybersecurity leadership
• The real reason organizations chase AI (hint: it’s not AI)
• How attackers weaponize DNS queries and domain lookalikes
• What Infoblox is doing to push DNS-based threat detection into the future
• Why collaboration in the cybersecurity ecosystem matters more than ever

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