The Virtual CISO Moment

Bob Davis joins us on a special episode to celebrate three years and 184 conversations on The Virtual CISO Moment. Bob is the Partner / Chief Information Security Officer of Franklin CISO Partners, LLC. Franklin CISO Partners provides virtual, fractional, and interim Chief Information Security Officer services to small and medium-sized clients in healthcare and financial services. Join us as we dive into information security issues healthcare and financial services and how a fractional CISO can help.

In the first installment of the SMB SME Series, phishing awareness training SME Cary Johnson discusses the need for third-party audits of security awareness programs. As he noted in a recent LinkedIn post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7293297179073392644-dJ6P/

"Cybersecurity awareness programs will never truly be effective if we continue to let vendors measure the performance of their own products. A common industry complaint is that many vendor tools and programs prioritize compliance but don't drive real behavioral change. Why? Because we’re allowing these vendors to control the narrative by providing the performance metrics for their own product."

Join us as we unpack this important issue. You may never look at phishing programs the same.

Mr. Michael Zambotti is a cybersecurity educator and consultant with extensive experience in the finance and legal industries. Michael teaches courses on governance, risk and compliance (GRC), cybercrime, and foundational cybersecurity classes at Saint Francis University. His practical experience and academic background uniquely position him to provide valuable insights to organizations to provide strategic consulting and align cybersecurity with business goals. Michael holds a degree in finance from Penn State University and a master’s degree in cybersecurity and intelligence from Utica University.

Dan Burgoon is the Founder and On-Demand CISO at k2 Cybersecurity Advisory, an agency that helps organizations transform cybersecurity, risk, and compliance from liability to market differentiator. They provide executive-level security leadership, helping companies protect data, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks—without the cost of a full-time CISO. He is an entrepreneurial security and technology risk leader with over 23 years leading high-performing global teams as large as 40, and budgets up to 15M, to measurable business outcomes.

Alex Bates is the Director of Information Security at Sinch. He is a business-minded and strategic information security leader with 13+ years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, including 10+ years leading global teams of up to 30 professionals. He is known for bringing teams and ideas together to achieve strong results in high-pressure environments through collaboration, trust, and transparency and holds the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) | Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certifications.

Adam Evans is the AVP Information Security Officer for Generations Bank. He is a dedicated technologist with a passion for information security and 15+ years experience. He discusses AI, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure management or any related topics, and welcomes collaboration and networking opportunities with fellow professionals who share a passion for security and technology. In today's episode, we dive into the insider threat issue for small and midsized businesses.

With over a decade of experience in the technology field, Jake McCoy, Founder of Hire A Geek Online, is passionate about learning and applying new software and hardware solutions to meet the needs of his clients. He has successfully completed multiple projects for small and medium businesses, as well as individual customers, delivering high-quality results and customer satisfaction. Join us as we discuss SMB security and technology challenges.

Josh Bruyning is the Executive Producer and Co-Founder at Bruyning Media, where creative storytelling transforms technical jargon into engaging podcasts that resonate with audiences. His educational foundation in English and Information Security Systems from the University of Minnesota and Metro State University, respectively, underpins my approach to content that secures client messages in the marketplace. He is also the host of the Cybernomics! podcast, (https://open.spotify.com/show/5fk6LxczA7RZXE5eKBhsH6) where he talks to today’s most inspiring founders and entrepreneurs about today’s business problems and tech. If you're in infosec or any aspect of technology and are thinking of creating a podcast or are just curious about some of what goes in to producing a successful podcast, this episode will not disappoint!

Courtney Hans is the VP of Services for Amtrust Cyber. However, she wasn't always in cybersecurity. As an adventure travel guide, she traveled the world delivering bespoke, life-changing experiences. The flexibility, curiosity, and relentless customer-focus required have shaped my professional choices and achievements ever since.

Join us as we discuss that investigative mindset and how those that have it stand out and are primed for success in the information security world.

We kick off season seven with an engaging conversation with Angelo Rysbrack, founder of Pronidus. Pronidus' mission is to serve as the indispensable bridge between IT professionals and auditors or consultants, fostering a culture of shared knowledge, robust security and continuous improvement. Pronidus translate complex security challenges into actionable strategies, ensuring that IT infrastructures are not only technically sound but also compliant with necessary regulations and prepared for rigorous audits. Join us as we discuss SMB security challenges!