In this special Wednesday edition, Aaron Robel is a CISO with a positive, energetic, and transparent approach that fosters trust and collaboration across the business. He has a consistent track record for developing high-performing security programs and teams that bring business value while maintaining the organization's risk posture. We discuss infosec in the financial services sector, as his current role is CISO for a credit union and I am a former bank CISO and currently work with several financial institutions as a virtual CISO.

Ted Ilanchelian is President of CMIT Solutions of Brentwood and Franklin, a one-stop technology solution provider offering Small and Midsized Businesses (SMBs) enterprise-level IT infrastructure support and cybersecurity solutions at an affordable price. He is passionate about helping SMBs, noting that "attitude" is one of the most significant infosc threats SMBs face. Watch or listen to find out more!

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-it-recruiting-dark-web-trick/

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3687222/yes-cisos-should-be-concerned-about-the-types-of-data-spy-balloons-can-intercept.html

https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/north-korean-hackers-targeting.html

https://www.darkreading.com/risk/reddit-hack-shows-limits-mfa-strengths-security-training

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/02/09/why-cybersecurity-professionals-need-to-understand-a-hackers-perspective/

https://cioviews.com/5-reasons-to-hire-a-virtual-chief-information-security-officer-in-2023/

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/lessons-from-the-cold-war-how-quality-trumps-quantity-in-cybersecurity

https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/cybersecurity-experts-super-bowl

https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/critical-infrastructure-at-risk-from.html

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/execs-expect-cyberattacks/

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3687137/vulnerabilities-and-exposures-to-rise-to-1900-a-month-in-2023-coalition.html

https://www.careersincyber.com/article/cybersecurity-predictions-for-2023/

From October 5, 2023 - Joe Jakubielski is a Cyber Defense Analyst with the Carolina Cyber Center. He discusses his recent pivot to a new career in cyber, including challenges and opportunities ahead. Recorded at RETR3AT Cyber Conference Montreat College September 23, 2022.

Dustin Sachs is an expert in cyber supply chain risk management, Sr. Manager GRC at World Fuel Services, a doctoral candidate at Colorado Tech, a mentor at Springboard, and a future CISO. He is passionate about giving back to the cybersecurity community and also about GRC.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/sec-reveals-2023-priorities-new-agenda-2023-01-31/

https://www.darkreading.com/mobile/hornetsecurity-combats-qr-code-phishing-with-launch-of-new-technology

https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/security-concerns-businesses-chatgpt

https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/new-wave-of-ransomware-attacks.html

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-importance-of-data-retention-policies/

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https://www.darkreading.com/edge-articles/what-cisos-can-do-about-brand-impersonation-scam-sites

From October 4, 2022 - Gary Chan of Alfizo LLC helps businesses stay secure from hackers and insider threats, meet legal and regulatory compliance, and enable sales by meeting their customers' expectations for security. He is also a "security mentalist", and if you're like me and have never heard of this term, you need to check out this episode - it's fascinating!

Gary's websites:

• Creating memorable experiences for corporate audiences, https://www.gschan2000.com/

Derek Morris is a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) with almost 3 decades in IT, Information Security, Cybersecurity. He possesses numerous industry certifications including: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CDPSE, PCI-QSA, CCSFP, CCNA, and MCSA. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems from Bryant University with a minor in Applied Statistics. We discuss the virtual CISO space and what to look for in a virtual CISO, including "IT empathy".