History Lessons for Modern Cyber Risk (EP 826)

Uncle Marv welcomes Nick Shevelyov, former CIO of Silicon Valley Bank and CEO of VCSO.AI, for a masterclass in cybersecurity storytelling and risk management. Nick shares how his unique journey—defending the innovation economy, banking tech giants, and advising boards—led him to write “Cyber War and Peace,” a book that uses analogies from history to make cyber risk relatable and actionable.Topics Discussed:The value of historical analogies in explaining cybersecurityBoard-level communication: Making cyber risk understandable and actionableManaging technical debt and legacy systems in fast-moving environmentsBuilding observability and setting baselines for network healthThe balance of security and privacy in compliance and operationsNick’s favorite exercises and templates for risk managementHow to avoid survivor bias and think holistically about defenseUpcoming book on cognitive biases and behavioral economics in cyber riskKey Resources & Links:VCSO.AI: https://vcso.aiCyber War and Peace: https://amzn.to/3ZsrPFANACD Technology Risk Guidance: https://www.nacdonline.orgDiligent Board Platform: https://diligent.comCISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogFIRST EPSS: https://www.first.org/epss=== MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATELicensee: Marvin BeeRegistered Project Name: IT Business PodcastItem Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireLicense Date: January 1st, 2024Item License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/🎙 Host: Marvin Bee🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcastIf you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.