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#CISOlife

by Brian Haugli

Cybersecurity and risk podcast. From the CISOs at SideChannel, we tackle discussions from the industry and the threat landscape.Host Brian Haugli, former Fortune 500 CISO, lead for Pentagon's information assurance program, and now CEO for SideChannel, sit down with guests to discuss the current focuses for businesses around cybersecurity.

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  1. Going to RSA? Nope. So let's talk about Tik Tok and Kaspersky

    In this episode of #CISOLife, hosts Brian Haugli and Dmitriy Sokolovskiy, delve into the dynamics of the RSA Conference, exploring its evolving relevance and the broader implications for cybersecurity. They discuss the nature of cybersecurity events, the benefits of smaller, local conferences…

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  2. D&O Insurance Overview for CISOs

    "#CISOlife" is a podcast that explores the challenges and strategies of cybersecurity leadership. In a compelling episode, host Brian Haugli welcomes Andrew Pendergast, Managing Director at NFP, to delve into the intricacies of Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance. This episode provides a…

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  3. Triangle InfoSeCon Keynote - ISSA Raleigh 2023 - Brian Haugli - What does good look like? #CISOlife

    What does good look like? ISSA Keynote by Brian Haugli, CEO, SideChannel Cybersecurity program goals are often centered around the comparison to sector peers, “best practices”, and “reasonable controls”. These terms and approaches leave much ambiguity in an industry that’s seeking defined…

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  4. Mastering the CISO Role: Insights and Career Advice from Joe Head | #CISOlife

    Welcome back to #CISOlife with your host, Brian Haugli! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of CISO searchability, placement, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity leadership. 🎙️ Joining us from across the Atlantic, Joe Head, the director of CISO search at Intaso, shares his...

  5. SEC Overview of Final Rule Impact

    The world of finance and cybersecurity has entered a new chapter with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent final rule on cybersecurity disclosure. Effective September 5, 2023, this new regulation requires public companies to enhance transparency around cybersecurity risks…

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  6. Reasons to build Cybersecurity Program | vCISO Engagement | Cyber Risk Assessment | Gap Analysis

    Review of an engagement and initial work as the CISO or a vCISO. More at SideChannel Why do organizations start a cybersecurity program? 1. Customer demands 2. Board or C-suite requests 3. Regulation requires it 4. Right thing to do 5. Post post breach Assess against a cybersecurity standard,...

  7. American Airlines Breach Explained | How did American Airlines O365 get hacked? #CISOlife

    A #CISOlife overview of the public information of the recent American Airlines breach by Brian Haugli, CEO, SideChannel. Brian presents an explanation and walk through of how an O365 tenant can be hacked where legacy authentication methods are still available; specifically with IMAP. The info...

  8. #CISOlife - What is a vCISO? Experience, Policy, & Programs needed in Cybersecurity from SideChannel

    vCISO provider SideChannel's approach to building a cybersecurity program for startups and mid-market companies. [2:15] The vCISO should be able to do the following (part of the #cisolife) [3:30] Develop, or mature currently existing, documentation for the following: [4:30] Information Security...

  9. #CISOlife - Technology & Privacy Concerns - Post Roe v Wade Overturned

    Brian Haugli & David Chasteen discuss potential impacts on privacy post Roe v Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court. Both share ideas and concerns that could have negative impacts on privacy and personal data usage by companies using big data analytics. #cisolife #cybersecurity #privacy

  10. #CISOlife - Access Control Zero Trust Tips with Micro-segmentation Software Defined Networking (SDN)

    Overview of Access Control & Zero Trust concepts, specifically with system to system & user to system access. Ideal outcomes for micro-segmentation using software defined networking (SDN) include: Reduced costs for management Reduced costs for licensing Reduced costs for hardware Increased…

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  11. #CISOlife Daily Discussion - 07.26.22

    Review of 4 articles - https://feedly.com/i/subscription/feed%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Ffeedly.com%2Ff%2FqCoqRqeJcihgymBxwp6qby2x SecurityWeek Analysis: Over 230 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in First Half of 2022 What to look for when taking out a cyber insurance policy Cyber insurers split on what's...

  12. Cybersecurity is treated as an operational risk within the business

    #Cybersecurity has an ability now within the new CISO paradigm to lead and help maintain trust with an organization's customers. Video from CISOlife™ about how cybersecurity is treated as an operational risk within the business.

  13. #CISOlife - Delisha Hodo Interview - SANS Institute HBCU Chair & Senior Student Advisor

    Interview with Delisha Hodo, SANS Institute Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Chair & Senior Student Advisor Nowhere is the workforce skills gap more pronounced than in cybersecurity, as the U.S. continues to endure a severe cybersecurity workforce shortage amidst an onslaught…

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  14. CMMC - CoE Fireside Chat with John Weiler, Leslie Weinstein, Mike Waters & Brian Haugli #CISOlife

    Join us for a Fireside chat on CMMC, brought to you by the CMMC-CoE Honest Broker of Cyber Capabilities that leverages standards, design expertise, and lessons learned from leading industry groups, standards bodies, public sector leaders and cyber communities of practice to improve and enhance…

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  15. #CISOlife Industry-leading coaching techniques | HR, Talent Management & Organizational Development

    Industry-leading coaching techniques and assessments supported by expertise in Human Resources, Talent Management and Organizational Development We talk with Christine Bilotti Peterson about applying best practices to being an executive. She's offering a free consult to discuss your goals!…

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  16. #CISOlife - The InfoSec Ratpack - Dom, Dutch, & Brian

    A very light CISOlife with return guests Dom Vogel and Dutch Schwartz. What happens when we get together and openly discuss the cyber industry? Tune in to find out.

  17. #CISOlife - Dutch Schwartz Interview cybersecurity risk management

    Join Dutch Schwartz and Brian Haugli as they discuss pre COVID cyber risks, being the business enabler and risk management. They also cover what the new water cooler talk and best way to kick back on a Friday is.

  18. #CISOlife - Dominic Vogel | Canadian SMB markets | reactive vs proactive | company mindsets

    Dominic Vogel sits down with me to talk the Canadian SMB markets, how companies are still reactive vs proactive in addressing their #cybersecurity posture, and his views on company mindsets. #CISOlife

  19. #CISOlife - Vacation Thoughts & 3rd Party Vendor Risk Problems

    #CISOlife - Off the top of the head thoughts and back from #vacation. Here I overview why vacation's are much needed to avoid burnout and how most organizations are causing issues with their 3rd party vendor #cybersecurity risk assessment questions. Help the supply chain and help yourself on this...

  20. #CISOlife - Yaron Levi, CISO at Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas City

    Welcome back to CISOlife. I sit down with Yaron Levi, CISO at Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas City (not just Kansas! Thank Yaron) We talk about his view on small businesses working with larger enterprises, the effects of 3rd party vendor risk management and how the cyber community can work with law...

  21. #CISOlife - Jennifer Pilat, VP Strategy at MxD | National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing

    Interview with Jennifer Pilat, VP Strategy at MxD. MxD is the Department of Defense's National Center for CyberSecurity in Manufacturing (NCCM). MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) is where innovative manufacturers go to forge their futures. In partnership with the Department of Defense, MxD equips…

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  22. #CISOlife - Allan Alford | NIST CSF Control War Stories from CISOs

    Recorded from the 5/27/2020 LinkedIn Live stream. Allan Alford and I sit down to discuss examples from our past of where NIST CSF controls were missed or not implemented. Listen as we trade war stories on failures and successes.

  23. #CISOlife Full Discussion - Leslie Weinstein of CMMC Consulting LLC and the US Army joins me to talk #CMMC

    #CISOlife Full Discussion Video - Leslie Weinstein of CMMC Consulting LLC and the US Army joins me to talk #CMMC, #cybersecurity efforts, DoD standards, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC AB) opportunities, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) reviews and…

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  24. #CISOlife - Full discussion with Karl Sharman at BeecherMadden on job hunting and recruiting!

    #CISOlife - Full discussion with Karl Sharman at BeecherMadden on job hunting and recruiting!

  25. #CISOlife - Chris Tillett interview - Surviving COVID Support from cyber & healthcare communities

    Chris Tillett interview - Surviving COVID Support from cyber & healthcare communities

  26. #CISOlife - Guest Ron Ford, DHS & CISA Cybersecurity Advisor - New England

    Ron Ford of U.S. Department of Homeland Security & Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency sat down with me on #CISOlife to discuss all things CISA, #cybersecurity tools, work during pandemic, and risk management. #cmmc

  27. #CISOlife - APEC, Singapore and US cybersecurity alignment w/ Dr Magda Chelley

    Special guest Dr Magda Chelley joins me to discuss US and Singapore cyber alignment on implementations and adoptions. How risk management plays into the supply chain and the role of the CISO. Dr Magda Chelley CEO Responsible Cyber https://www.responsible-cyber.com/...

  28. #CISOlife - College Degrees vs Passion - Why are you requiring a degree for cybersecurity jobs?

    Why do we require a college degree for all cybersecurity jobs? Why not remove the requirement and see what the candidate pool looks like then. #cisolife Follow us - Website - http://www.sidechannel.com LinkedIn - http://linkedin.sidechannel.com YouTube - http://youtube.sidechannel.com Facebook -...

  29. #CISOlife - Remote Access amid the Coronavirus and Pandemics

    How will CISOs and CIOs respond when there's a decision to force full remote work at the company? When will the Board start asking about how well protected the company is with a more remote workforce? #cisolife Follow us - Website - http://www.sidechannel.com LinkedIn -...

  30. #CISOlife - Top tips for the aspiring cybersecurity professional coming out of college with Taylor

    #CISOlife - Top tips for the aspiring cybersecurity professional coming out of college with Taylor Lehmann & SideChannel Security 1) Local meetups 2) Internships 3) Mentor What do the veterans in the space have to say? What tips can you share for the early in career or soon to graduate...

  31. #CISOlife - Left of Boom with Taylor Lehmann

    I sit down with Taylor Lehmann, CISO athenahealth and partner at SideChannel, to discuss cybersecurity evolution, progress, FInOps, cloud security, IoT, OT, medical device security, and design thinking. Follow Taylor on Twitter @BostonCyberGuy and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpain/

  32. #CISOlife - Communication with the SOC

    #CISOlife - what makes a good Security Operations Center? Who has seen great communication between the SOC and the rest of the org? What was it that made it so good?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Cybersecurity and risk podcast. From the CISOs at SideChannel, we tackle discussions from the industry and the threat landscape.Host Brian Haugli, former Fortune 500 CISO, lead for Pentagon's information assurance program, and now CEO for SideChannel, sit down with guests to discuss the current focuses for businesses around cybersecurity.

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Cybersecurity and risk podcast. From the CISOs at SideChannel, we tackle discussions from the industry and the threat landscape.Host Brian Haugli, former Fortune 500 CISO, lead for Pentagon's information assurance program, and now CEO for SideChannel, sit down with guests to discuss the current...

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