Podcast appearances and mentions of david spark

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Alex Hall, CISO, Gensler. In this episode: Evaluating secure messaging beyond the app Reframing compliance as a business enabler Incremental security investment vs. crisis response Why culture, not punishment, drives secure behavior Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Automate, centralize, & scale your GRC program with Vanta Vanta's Trust Management Platform automates key areas of your GRC program—including compliance, internal and third-party risk, and customer trust—and streamlines the way you gather and manage information. And the impact is real: A recent IDC analysis found that compliance teams using Vanta are 129% more productive. Get started at Vanta.com/ciso.  

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Justin Pagano at Klaviyo 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 Jesse Webb, CISO and svp information systems, Avalon Healthcare Solutions. In this episode: Align the incentives The feature and enforcement disconnect Putting the right people in the right place A need for transparency   Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis, partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Sam Curry, global vp, CISO at Zscaler. This episode was recorded at a Zscaler event in Boston, MA. In this episode: Guardrails for decision making under fatigue Preparing for quantum threats Strategic use of generative AI Reassessing outdated knowledge Huge thanks to our sponsor, Zscaler Zscaler is a cloud-based cybersecurity company that provides secure internet access and private application access. Its platform replaces traditional network security by delivering Zero Trust architecture, protecting users, data, and applications regardless of location. Zscaler's scalable services help organizations modernize IT and reduce risk with seamless, cloud-native security solutions.

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest Jason Steer, CISO, Recorded Future. In this episode We don't need more indicators Creating more work Generating actionable intelligence Design for what you can do Huge thanks to our sponsor, Recorded Future Every day, security teams face an impossible challenge: sorting through millions of threats, each potentially critical. But somewhere in that noise are the signals you can't afford to miss. Recorded Future's gives you the power to outpace AI-driven threats through intelligence tuned specifically to your needs, enabling you to act with precision. Their advanced AI detects patterns human eyes might miss, while their experts provide context that machines alone cannot. Visit recordedfuture.com to learn more about securing what matters to your business.

All images and links can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Alexandra Landegger, global head of cyber strategy & transformation, RTX. In this episode: A cybersecurity fast-track? When Ambition Becomes a Liability Giving the CVE Program the Credit It Deserves Elevating human cyber talent with AI Huge thanks to our sponsors, Nudge Security, SecurityScorecard, and Vanta Take control of SaaS security and AI governance with Nudge Security. Start a free trial today and get a full inventory of all SaaS and GenAI accounts in minutes along with risk insights and automation to help you quickly improve your security posture. Get started here: nudgesecurity.com/cisoseries   Third-party risk doesn't stop at monitoring. SecurityScorecard delivers real-time detection and response across your supply chain—helping you fix vulnerabilities before they become breaches. Empower your team with expert-driven remediation, continuous vendor oversight, and board-ready insights that drive results.   Automate, centralize, & scale your GRC program with Vanta Vanta's Trust Management Platform automates key areas of your GRC program—including compliance, internal and third-party risk, and customer trust—and streamlines the way you gather and manage information. And the impact is real: A recent IDC analysis found that compliance teams using Vanta are 129% more productive. Get started at Vanta.com/ciso.

All images and links can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Gautam ‘Gotham' Sharma of AccessCyber for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode, co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is Krista Arndt, associate CISO, St. Luke's University Health Network. In this episode: Verify then trust Dishonesty on all sides A lack of flexibility What about integrity? Huge thanks to our sponsor, Formal Formal secures humans, AI agent's access to MCP servers, infrastructure, and data stores by monitoring and controlling data flows in real time. Using a protocol-aware reverse proxy, Formal enforces least-privilege access to sensitive data and APIs, ensuring AI behavior stays predictable and secure. Visit joinformal.com to learn more or schedule a demo.

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Tim Jacobs, vp, CISO, Commonwealth Care Alliance. In this episode: Starting from zero Prepare for decisive decisions Working back from unacceptable Discovering inefficiencies  A huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.  

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is Dennis Pickett, vp, CISO, Westat. In this episode: Stop siloing cybersecurity Leading the charge A culture of ownership Preparing for resilience A huge thanks to our sponsor, Recorded Future Every day, security teams face an impossible challenge: sorting through millions of threats, each potentially critical. But somewhere in that noise are the signals you can't afford to miss. Recorded Future's gives you the power to outpace AI-driven threats through intelligence tuned specifically to your needs, enabling you to act with precision. Their advanced AI detects patterns human eyes might miss, while their experts provide context that machines alone cannot. Visit recordedfuture.com to learn more about securing what matters to your business.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. I host this week's episode, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Jesse Whaley, CISO, Amtrak. Joining them is their guest Vaughn Hazen, CISO, CN. In this episode: The classics endure The rules of the rail "Prove It. With data." It's all just software A 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

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Yaron Levi, CISO, Dolby. Joining us is Joey Rachid, CISO, Xerox. In this episode: It's a balancing act Choose to leave the kids' table Your team is essential Don't change CISOs midstream Huge thanks to our sponsor, Blackslash Backslash offers a new approach to application security by creating a digital twin of your application, modeled into an AI-enabled App Graph. It categorizes security findings by business process, filters “triggerable” vulnerabilities, and simulates the security impact of updates. Backslash dramatically improves AppSec efficiency, eliminating legacy SAST and SCA frustration. Learn more at https://www.backslash.security/  

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Saket Modi, co-founder and CEO, SAFE Security. In this episode: Elevating AI to table stakes Security for the real world Using dynamic models for TPRM The agentic AI augmentation  Huge thanks to our sponsor, SAFE Security SAFE (#1 platform to unify the management of all cyber risks) has reinvented cyber risk management with Agentic AI. We help CISOs, TPRM, and GRC leaders become strategic business partners by automating the understanding, prioritization and management of cyber risk—accelerating AI adoption and digital transformation.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series, and Andy Ellis, partner of YL Ventures. Their sponsored guest is Jadee Hanson, CISO of Vanta. In this episode: Find a partner to work with Fixing the root of burnout The limitations of human vigilance Balancing openness and control Thanks to our sponsor, Vanta. Automate, centralize, & scale your GRC program with Vanta Vanta's Trust Management Platform automates key areas of your GRC program—including compliance, internal and third-party risk, and customer trust—and streamlines the way you gather and manage information. And the impact is real: A recent IDC analysis found that compliance teams using Vanta are 129% more productive. Get started at Vanta.com/ciso.

Producer of the CISCO Series podcasts, David Spark, is here with a roundup of the big topics from the 2025 RSA Conference. Plus Reddit will integrate AI Answers into its main search bar. Something that already has a million users a week. Plus we discuss how Microsoft is celebrating World Passkey Day. And we end the week with a security quiz and games from David Spark. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, David Spark, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Steve Zalewski. Joining us is Jay Jay Davey, vp of cyber security operations, Planet.  In this episode: Aligning incentives The realities of the job Delivering ROI Holistic cybersecurity Thanks to our sponsor, Backslash Security Backslash offers a new approach to application security by creating a digital twin of your application, modeled into an AI-enabled App Graph. It categorizes security findings by business process, filters “triggerable” vulnerabilities, and simulates the security impact of updates. Backslash dramatically improves AppSec efficiency, eliminating legacy SAST and SCA frustration. Learn more at www.backslash.security.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series, and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is Charles Blauner, formerly of Team8 (at time of recording) and now operating partner, Crosspoint Capital. In this episode: Expanding collective defense Getting talent to the municipal level A mature reporting structure A pill for that cyberailment Huge thanks to our sponsor, Material Security Material Security is purpose-built to protect the entire cloud workspace – email, data, and accounts. With deep integration and powerful automations, Material prevents and detects a wider range of threats, responds to active attacks faster, and secures data and accounts even after a breach. See Material in action today!

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Eric Gold, chief evangelist, BackSlash. In this episode: Start with the culture Moving AppSec to a higher level A strategy for security Maturing the basics Thanks to our sponsor, Backslash Security Backslash offers a new approach to application security by creating a digital twin of your application, modeled into an AI-enabled App Graph. It categorizes security findings by business process, filters “triggerable” vulnerabilities, and simulates the security impact of updates. Backslash dramatically improves AppSec efficiency, eliminating legacy SAST and SCA frustration.  

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series, and Andy Ellis, partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Mandy Huth, svp, CISO, Ultra Clean Technology. In this episode: Start with good defaults Building talent bridges Don't forget the humans Differentiating with privacy Automate, centralize, & scale your GRC program with Vanta Vanta's Trust Management Platform automates key areas of your GRC program—including compliance, internal and third-party risk, and customer trust—and streamlines the way you gather and manage information. And the impact is real: A recent IDC analysis found that compliance teams using Vanta are 129% more productive. Get started at Vanta.com/ciso.

Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by David Spark with guest Trina Ford, CISO, iHeartMedia Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like…right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programs…we rely on point-in-time checks. But more than 9,000 companies have continuous visibility into their controls with Vanta. Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like policies, access reviews, and reporting, and helps you get security questionnaires done 5 times faster with AI. Now that's…a new way to GRC. Get started at Vanta.com/headlines. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post from Jerich Beason, CISO at WM, 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 Dan Walsh, CISO, Datavant. Joining us is Rinki Sethi, vp and CISO, BILL. In this episode: You need a solid foundation A lot depends on the role Underappreciated skills Structures and frameworks Huge thanks to our sponsor, Recorded Future Every day, security teams face an impossible challenge: sorting through millions of threats, each potentially critical. But somewhere in that noise are the signals you can't afford to miss. Recorded Future's gives you the power to outpace AI-driven threats through intelligence tuned specifically to your needs, enabling you to act with precision. Their advanced AI detects patterns human eyes might miss, while their experts provide context that machines alone cannot. Visit recordedfuture.com to learn more about securing what matters to your business.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis, partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Mike D'Arezzo, executive director of infosec and GRC, Wellstar Health Systems. In this episode: The shift left myth Reconsidering CISO evaluations The power of “how” Building bridges Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post from Caleb Sima of WhiteRabbit 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 Alex Hutton, CISO, Atlantic Union Bank. In this episode: The race to differentiate  Don't blame Gartner Simplifying is complicated Seeking connection Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.  

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis, partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is our sponsored guest Nathan Hunstad, director, security at Vanta. In this episode: Thinking like AI Building off a solid foundation Start with ownership Following the leader Big thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Automate, centralize, & scale your GRC program with Vanta. Vanta's Trust Management Platform automates key areas of your GRC program—including compliance, internal and third-party risk, and customer trust—and streamlines the way you gather and manage information. And the impact is real: A recent IDC analysis found that compliance teams using Vanta are 129% more productive. Get started at Vanta.com/ciso.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 Jason Elrod, CISO, MultiCare Health System. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Nick Muy, CISO, Scrut Automation. In this episode: Supercharging teams Shifting to proactive A unique opportunity A human in the legal loop HUGE thanks to our sponsor, Scrut Automation Scrut Automation empowers compliance and risk teams of all sizes to build enterprise-grade security programs effortlessly. With powerful automation, AI-driven efficiencies, and seamless integrations, Scrut eliminates compliance debt and enables proactive risk management—helping your business stay secure as it scales. Visit www.scrut.io to learn more or schedule a demo.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Christina Shannon, CIO, KIK Consumer Products. Joining them is Jim Bowie, CISO, Tampa General Hospital. In this episode: A journey, not a destination The difference between pressure and stress Fighting commodity deepfakes Getting leadership on the same page HUGE thanks to our sponsors, Proofpoint, Cofense, & KnowBe4 With an integrated suite of cloud-based cybersecurity and compliance solutions, Proofpoint helps organizations around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Discover cutting-edge security insights and industry trends from leading experts at Proofpoint Power Series—a monthly virtual event designed to empower the security community. Learn more at proofpoint.com Powered by 35 million trained employee reporters, the exclusive Cofense® PhishMe® Email Security Awareness Training with Risk Validation and Phishing Threat Detection and Response Platforms combine robust training with advanced tools for phishing identification and remediation. Together, our solutions empower organizations to identify, combat, and eliminate phishing threats in real-time. Learn more at cofense.com KnowBe4's PhishER Plus is a lightweight SOAR platform that streamlines threat response for high-volume, potentially malicious emails reported by users. It automatically prioritizes messages, helping InfoSec and Security Operations teams quickly address the most critical threats, reducing inbox clutter and enhancing overall security efficiency. Learn more at knowbe4.com

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Tallis Jordan of the U.S. Army Cyber Command 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 Steve Zalewski. Joining us is Montez Fitzpatrick, CISO, Navvis. In this episode: Start with foundations Learning to learn Don't get hustled Building a pipeline HUGE thanks to our sponsor, Scrut Automation Scrut Automation empowers compliance and risk teams of all sizes to build enterprise-grade security programs effortlessly. With powerful automation, AI-driven efficiencies, and seamless integrations, Scrut eliminates compliance debt and enables proactive risk management—helping your business stay secure as it scales. Visit www.scrut.io to learn more or schedule a demo.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Trina Ford, CISO, iHeartMedia. Joining us is our sponsored guest Rob Allen, chief product officer, ThreatLocker. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Zero Trust World in Orlando, Florida. In this episode: Severity versus impact Breaking the anti-pattern Take the first step to zero trust What are your demands? ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. With easy onboarding, management, and 24/7/365 support, ThreatLocker makes default deny a reality for businesses. Only allow what you need in your environment and block everything else, including ransomware!

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post from Yaron Levi 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 Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is Yaron Levi, CISO, Dolby. In this episode: A knowledge deficit Talk is cheap What's the difference? Answer the preliminaries HUGE thanks to our sponsor, Scrut Automation Scrut Automation empowers compliance and risk teams of all sizes to build enterprise-grade security programs effortlessly. With powerful automation, AI-driven efficiencies, and seamless integrations, Scrut eliminates compliance debt and enables proactive risk management—helping your business stay secure as it scales. Visit www.scrut.io to learn more or schedule a demo.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis, partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Edward Contreras, senior evp and CISO, Frost Bank.  In this episode: A gradual language shift Don't reflexively rise and grind Lean into focus Gauging the unmeasurable  Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Rachel Bicknell of Dell Technologies quoting Mic Merritt of Merritt Collective 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 Jimmy Sanders, president, ISSA International. Joining them is Ngozi Eze, CISO, Levi Strauss.   In this episode: Stop the unicorn hunt Job post inflation Structural misalignment We've got to do better Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Mike Wilkes, former CISO, Major League Soccer. In this episode: Are we misusing vCISOs? Cybersecurity is out to sea Planning for your exit Building up your quantum reflexes Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Tines Build, run, and monitor your most important workflows with Tines. Tines' smart, secure workflow platform empowers your whole team regardless of their coding abilities, environment complexities, or tech stack. From low code, no code to natural language, anyone can get up and running in minutes – not days or weeks. Learn more at https://tines.com/cisoseries

Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by David Spark with guest Brett Perry, CISO, Dot Foods Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Howard Holton, CTO, GigaOm. Joining us is Francis Odum, founder, Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research. In this episode: Rebalancing the SOC The case for consolidation It comes down to data Concentric cycles Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud, the next generation of Prisma Cloud, merges best-in-class CDR with industry-leading CNAPP for real-time cloud security. Harness the power of AI and automation to prioritize risks with runtime context, enable remediation at scale, and stop attacks as they occur. Bring together your cloud and SOC on the unified Cortex platform to transform end-to-end operations. Experience the future of real-time cloud security at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.   This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Adam Holland, former CISO, the Wendy's Company, now CISO of Ascension Healthcare.   In this episode: The long road to influence The effort to build a bridge Living within limits Motivation for security awareness  Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vanta! Say goodbye to spreadsheets and screenshots. Vanta automates evidence collection needed for audits with over  350 integrations—giving you continuous visibility into your compliance status. And with cross-mapped controls across over 35 frameworks, you'll streamline compliance— and never duplicate your efforts.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Lee Parrish, CISO, Newell Brands. Joining us is David Tyburski, vp of information security and CISO, Wynn Resorts. In this episode: CISOs need to stick around Culture forward CISOs need support This isn't always about budget  Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Palo Alto Networks! Cortex Cloud, the next generation of Prisma Cloud, merges best-in-class CDR with industry-leading CNAPP for real-time cloud security. Harness the power of AI and automation to prioritize risks with runtime context, enable remediation at scale, and stop attacks as they occur. Bring together your cloud and SOC on the unified Cortex platform to transform end-to-end operations. Experience the future of real-time cloud security at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud.  

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Shaun Marion, vp, CSO, Xcel Energy. In this episode: Setting policy The hard thing about soft skills Never let a good crisis go to waste Avoiding the tarpit  Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Noma Security! Secure your entire Data & AI Lifecycle—from development to production and classic data engineering to GenAI. Noma's full-lifecycle platform delivers seamless protection against risks like misconfigured data pipelines, malicious models, and adversarial AI attacks, empowering AppSec teams with complete visibility, security, and compliance—without disrupting data and AI teams' workflows.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is Elad Koren, vp, product management, Cortex Cloud, Palo Alto Networks. In this episode: Context drives the decision A full-spectrum understanding Think practical The long play Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud, the next generation of Prisma Cloud, merges best-in-class CDR with industry-leading CNAPP for real-time cloud security. Harness the power of AI and automation to prioritize risks with runtime context, enable remediation at scale, and stop attacks as they occur. Bring together your cloud and SOC on the unified Cortex platform to transform end-to-end operations. Experience the future of real-time cloud security at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cloud.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Danny Jenkins, CEO, ThreatLocker. In this episode: A zero-day upgrade Don't let a pentest go bad Improving user training Cybersecurity is made for people Thanks to our podcast sponsor, ThreatLocker! ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and DJ Schleen, former distinguished security architect, Yahoo. Joining us is our sponsored guest Heath Renfrow, co-founder, Fenix24. In this episode: Get creative Shift the focus of backups Failing the test Moving beyond false hope Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Fenix24 You've invested in cybersecurity, but can your business recover when it counts? The Securitas Summa program from the Conversant Group combines resistance, managed protection, and rapid recovery to minimize downtime and restore operations faster than anyone else. Resilience isn't optional. Click to see how it works.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Matt Muller, field CISO, Tines. In this episode: Seeking the early AI adopters Taking the SOC back to basics Changing our automation expectations Communicate risk Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Tines! Build, run, and monitor your most important workflows with Tines. Tines' smart, secure workflow platform empowers your whole team regardless of their coding abilities, environment complexities, or tech stack. From low code, no code to natural language, anyone can get up and running in minutes – not days or weeks. Learn more at Tines.com.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us is Andrew Wilder, CISO, Vetcor. In this episode: It comes down to growth Maintenance mode is anything but simple An asymmetric arrangement Integrating with the business  Thanks to our podcast sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Deneen DeFiore, Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, United Airlines. In this episode: Minding the gap Copilot overreliance Opening up the field Navigating the SMB cyber insurance conundrum Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vanta! Say goodbye to spreadsheets and screenshots  Vanta automates evidence collection needed for audits with over  350 integrations—giving you continuous visibility into your compliance status. And with cross-mapped controls across over 35 frameworks, you'll streamline compliance— and never duplicate your efforts.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap). Joining us Sneha Parmar, information security officer, Lufthansa Group Digital Hangar. In this episode: Build the foundation Building at scale Excelling at boring Knowing what you've got is half the battle Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Fenix24 You've invested in cybersecurity, but can your business recover when it counts? The Securitas Summa program from the Conversant Group combines resistance, managed protection, and rapid recovery to minimize downtime and restore operations faster than anyone else. Resilience isn't optional. Click to see how it works.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Rinki Sethi, vp and CISO, BILL. Joining us is our sponsored guest, Lamont Orange, CISO, Cyera. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Cyera's first DataSec conference (November 2024) in Dallas. Thanks to Adam Holland, CISO, Wendy's, Farray Rahman of Vibrant Emotional Health and 988 Lifeline, and Biji John of USAA for our questions in the episode. In this episode: Shifting from traditional recovery Do you know where your data is? The science of tradeoffs How do you measure security culture? Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Cyera! Cyera's data security platform discovers your data attack surface, protects sensitive data, governs data access, monitors critical data events, and quickly responds to data risks. Cyera's agentless design allows us to deploy within minutes across any environment and provide a 95% precision rate through our AI-powered classification engine. Learn more at Cyera.io

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. 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 (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is Gaurav Kapil, CISO, Bread Financial. In this episode: It helps to have a vision The benefit of planning It's never too early to start Don't make rash decisions Thanks to our podcast sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is George Finney, CISO, The University of Texas System and author of Project Zero Trust. In this episode: Aligning on privacy Bringing Zero Trust to OT Restores and resilience Focus on what you can control Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vanta! Say goodbye to spreadsheets and screenshots. Vanta automates evidence collection needed for audits with over  350 integrations—giving you continuous visibility into your compliance status. And with cross-mapped controls across over 35 frameworks, you'll streamline compliance— and never duplicate your efforts.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post by Marc Ashworth, CISO at First Bank for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Shawn Bowen, vp, deputy CISO - Gaming, Microsoft. Joining us is Ken Athanasiou, CISO, VF Corporation. In this episode: Frustration is a two-way street Sales is data driven Give customers the tools they need Start a conversation Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Noma Security Secure your entire Data & AI Lifecycle—from development to production and classic data engineering to GenAI. Noma's full-lifecycle platform delivers seamless protection against risks like misconfigured data pipelines, malicious models, and adversarial AI attacks, empowering AppSec teams with complete visibility, security, and compliance—without disrupting data and AI teams' workflows.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Steve Zalewski. Joining us is our guest, Brett Perry, CISO, Dot Foods. In this episode: A new MDR policy Staying on top of the technical debt cycle Beating retention struggles In the gully of SOAR Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Tines! Build, run, and monitor your most important workflows with Tines. Tines' smart, secure workflow platform empowers your whole team regardless of their coding abilities, environment complexities, or tech stack. From low code, no code to natural language, anyone can get up and running in minutes – not days or weeks. Learn more at Tines.com.

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is Yabing Wang, VP and CISO, Justworks. In this episode: Building a path to action Cracking the EOL conundrum The burning platform question Uncertainty is our only constant Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Entro! Reclaim control of your non-human identities with Entro Security! Our platform securely manages non-human identities and secrets throughout their lifecycle. Detect and prevent unusual activity before it becomes a threat. Trust Entro to safeguard your non-human identities in today's complex digital ecosystem.

It's our 2025 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark bring their two predictions of what they think will happen to the tech landscape in the year 2025! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

It's our 2025 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark bring their two predictions of what they think will happen to the tech landscape in the year 2025!Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David SparkLink to the Show Notes.