Unspoken Security

In this episode of Unspoken Security, AJ Nash and Errol Weiss - Chief Security Officer for the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) - talk about the importance of building diverse intelligence teams.  They share their insights on the evolution of program and team building over the last decade (or more) and focus on how the exponential growth of hybrid and remote work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world. 

Errol and AJ dig into the challenges and opportunities of building geographically dispersed teams, starting with the interview process and going on to growing and mentoring people from afar, addressing and measuring productivity, burnout, and more. Perhaps most interestingly, Errol shares his opinion on how he sees things in the tug-o'-war of remote vs return-to-office (RTO) currently unfolding across our industry.

Finally, as is customary with every episode of Unspoken Security, AJ asks Errol to share something from his career that has so far been unspoken...and it's a really interesting story you're going to want to hear!

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In this first episode of Unspoken Security, AJ Nash and Neal Bridges explore the nuanced world of cybersecurity from a startup CISO's perspective. They get into the differences and similarities across various CISO roles, highlighting the unique challenges startups face. Neal, with his extensive background, offers insights into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the role of human expertise amidst the rise of AI.

The conversation also touches on the personal side of cybersecurity professionals. Neal candidly discusses the balance between work and personal struggles, including his fight against cancer. This blend of professional and personal discussion paints a holistic picture of life in the cybersecurity space.

Lastly, the episode challenges the industry's status quo, questioning the effectiveness of traditional security measures like patching and compliance standards. Neal's forthright views on the maturity of the cybersecurity industry and the need for a reality check provide listeners with food for thought on the future of cyberdefense strategies.

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