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The Professional CISO
by David Malicoat
Shaping Cybersecurity Leadership: Today, Tomorrow, Together.
Episodes
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Why CISOs Are Rethinking Managed Security: Check Point’s Open Garden Approach | Lenny Krol
In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat is joined by Lenny Krol, Head of Services Sales at Check Point Software, recorded live at GPSEC DFW. Lenny breaks down how Check Point’s services organization supports customers across both Check Point and third-party technologies, why...
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Practical Zero Trust, Apprenticeships, and Learning to Learn in the Age of AI | Larry Woods
Episode 93: Practical Zero Trust, Apprenticeships, and Learning to Learn in the Age of AI Guest: Larry Woods Every breach has a story. Every leader has a strategy. In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sits down with Larry Woods, a seasoned cybersecurity executive,...
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HOU.SEC.CON Live: Merging Physical & Cyber Security + The Future of Threat Intelligence
🔥 Episode Summary Guests: Steve Lupo (Chevron, Retired FBI) & Orlan Streams (RA Infrastructure) Sponsor: CyberOne Security (www.cyberonesecurity.com) Recorded live at HOU.SEC.CON, this episode brings together two unique perspectives shaping the cybersecurity landscape. First, David speaks with...
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How CISOs Must Lead the Next Generation | Moses Bulus on AI, Data Security & Hybrid IT (Ep. 91)
🔥 Episode Summary In this St. Louis tour-stop episode, David Malicoat sits down with cybersecurity leader Moses Bulus to explore what it truly means to evolve into a professional CISO. Moses shares his journey from early developer to building security programs from scratch, and ultimately into...
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🎙️ Episode 90 | GPSEC DFW: The Modern CISO, AI, and the OT Frontier
🎙️ Episode Summary Episode 90 of The Professional CISO Show kicks off the GPSEC DFW series, recorded live in Dallas. Host David Malicoat welcomes Andy Lux, Kendall Reese, and Patrick Gillespie for a dynamic discussion on risk leadership, AI governance, and OT security. Together, they explore how...
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Surviving Ransomware—and the Wilderness—with Zach Lewis
Brought to you by: Check Point (www.checkpoint.com) Armis (www.armis.com) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) 🎙️ Episode Summary During The Professional CISO Show – St. Louis Tour Stop, Zach Lewis joins host David Malicoat to discuss his path from IT support to the executive suite,...
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From GenAI Prompts to OAuth Phishing: The Hidden Browser Risks - with Tommy Perniciaro
Episode Summary Recorded live at HOU.SEC.CON, The Professional CISO Show welcomes Tommy Perniciaro, Director of Solutions Architecture at LayerX, to explore why the browser has become the least-instrumented layer in the modern security stack — and how CISOs can finally gain visibility and control...
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Magic, Mentalism, and the Modern CISO – with Gary Chan
Episode Summary In this episode, host David Malicoat sits down in St. Louis, Missouri with Gary Chan, Chief Information Security Officer at SSM Health — and a professional Security Mentalist. Gary blends his background in cybersecurity, engineering, and mentalism to bring a refreshingly human and...
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The Human Operating System: A New Way to Think About Cyber Risk with Kate Goldman
Episode Summary In this episode, David Malicoat sits down with Kate Goldman, founder and CEO of Cybermaniacs, to challenge one of cybersecurity’s oldest assumptions — that humans are the weakest link. Kate argues it’s time for CISOs to rethink human risk, culture, and resilience in the modern...
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Joe Sullivan on Why Now Is the Best Time to Be in Cybersecurity
Episode Summary: Joe Sullivan returns to The Professional CISO Show for a wide-ranging discussion with host David Malicoat. Together, they unpack the Salesforce hack, SaaS application blind spots, identity and access management, AI noise versus real use cases, and how security teams must evolve....
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Responsible AI or Responsible Marketing? A CISO’s Take
"I get it. I need to stop banging on the table. This will be fixed in future episodes. Sorry for the poor sound experience." - David Get your Responsible AI Vendor Due Diligence Checklist here: https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/ccV6a7kFIWKZpodmLcDbBhKhYnVU5N81A2tM20DGC8gepc0UtzfcqYaHXfzBi8gzuz...
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AI Adoption vs. Security Reality — Insights from GPSEC STL
Sponsors: ObservoAI (www.observo.ai) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Episode Summary: AI isn’t just hype anymore — it’s transforming the way enterprises operate. At GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Felix Simmons, Principal Security Architect at GuidePoint Security…
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EP82: Lessons from CISO XC DFW: Leadership, Risk & Real-World Security
Summary: Recorded live at CISO XC DFW, this episode of The Professional CISO Show features three powerful conversations from leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity. First, Sonya Wickel shares her 24-year career journey from IT generalist to CISO & CIO, offering insights on fourth-party risk,...
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From Data Governance to AI Security: Kristi Cook on Building Resilient Teams
Sponsors AIM Security (www.aim.security) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Kristi Cook, Head of Cybersecurity at Peabody Energy, joins David Malicoat live from GPSEC St. Louis — with AIM Security as our midday sponsor — to discuss how she’s leading her team through AI adoption…
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CISO XC Live: Conversations on Innovation and Threats
Sponsored by HivePro (www.hivepro.com) and CISO XC (www.cisoxc.com). EP80 – CISO XC DFW | Hive Pro Special: AI, Identity & The Future of Cyber Roles Live from CISO XC DFW, The Professional CISO Show dives into the intersection of innovation, leadership, and cyber resilience. Host David Malicoat...
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From DFIR Godfather to AI Risk Advocate: Rob T. Lee on Cybersecurity’s Crossroads | RSA 2025
In this special RSA Conference edition of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sits down with Rob T. Lee—Chief of Research at SANS Institute and a foundational figure in cybersecurity. With nearly three decades of experience spanning the Air Force, Mandiant, and SANS, Rob shares his...
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Event Series EP 78: AI, Data, and Talent: CISO Lessons from GPSEC STL
Sponsors: Rubrik (www.rubrik.com) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat hosts a special two-part discussion live from GPSEC STL in St. Louis. First up is Marc Ashworth, CISO of First Bank and host of The Cyber Executive...
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🎙 Episode 77 – CISO XC DFW 4: Securing the Real World
🔹 Live from CISO XC DFW (www.cisoxc.com) | Sponsored by Valence Security (www.valencesecurity.com) In this field-recorded episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat returns to CISO XC DFW for another round of dynamic, on-the-ground conversations with three influential…
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Fix Your Data Pipeline or Drown: David Young on Cost, Complexity & AI in Security
Sponsors: ObservoAI (www.observo.ai) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, recorded live at GuidePoint Security’s GPSEC STL event, host David Malicoat sits down with David Young, Chief Revenue Officer at ObservoAI. Together, they unpack…
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🎙 Episode 75 — GPSEC STL: Community, AI & Quantum Readiness
Sponsors: AIM Security (www.aim.security) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) In this special on-location episode, David Malicoat returns to The Professional CISO Show from the heart of the St. Louis cybersecurity scene—GPSEC STL—presented by GuidePoint Security and AIM Security.…
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✈️ EP74: Inside GPSEC STL: AI, Red Team Ops & Human-Centered Security
Sponsors: Rubrik (www.rubrik.com) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) In this live GPSEC St. Louis episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat dives deep into cybersecurity leadership with two powerhouse guests: Victor Wieczorek, SVP of Offensive Security at GuidePoint...
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🔒 EP 73 — CISO XC DFW Part 3: From Threat Exposure to Business Enablement (ft. Matt Walker & Allen Rountree)
Sponsors: HivePro (www.hivepro.com) CISO XC: (www.cisoxc.com) In this on-site episode from CISO XC DFW, David Malicoat sits down with Matt Walker (Goosehead Insurance) and Allen Rountree (IBM Public Cloud) for candid conversations on today’s biggest challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity...
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CISO Culture, AI Governance, and “No Jerks” with Gary Brickhouse of GuidePoint Security
Sponsors: ObservoAI (www.observo.ai) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Episode Summary: Live from GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Gary Brickhouse, CISO of GuidePoint Security, for a wide-ranging discussion on company culture, cybersecurity leadership, and AI...
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🎙️ EPISODE 71 — Security for AI: AIM Security’s Approach to Shadow AI, Governance, and the Real AI Risk
Sponsors: AIM Security (www.aim.security) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) What does it take to secure AI in the enterprise—when the threat landscape, technology stack, and business expectations are all evolving in real time? At GPSEC St. Louis, David Malicoat sits down with Dan...
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From Backup to Cyber Resilience: Rubrik’s Vision with Drew Russell
Sponsors: Rubrik (www.rubrik.com) Guidepoint Security (www.guidepointsecurity.com) Episode Summary: In this episode, David Malicoat sits down with Drew Russell, leader of Rubrik’s elite “Night Stalkers” team, for a high-speed, no-fluff conversation recorded live at GPSEC STL. Drew unpacks…
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From Hacker to CISO: Pete Nicoletti’s Wild Ride Through Security Leadership
What happens when a teenage hacker becomes one of the most respected cybersecurity leaders in the industry? In this high-octane episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat sits down with Pete Nicoletti, Global CISO of the Americas at Check Point Software, for a brutally honest and…
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SaaS Risk, Shared Responsibility, and Veteran Cyber Talent | Live from CISO XC DFW
Sponsor: Valence Security (www.valencesecurity.com) EP68 – Live at CISO XC DFW with Valence Security and Combined Arms In this live episode from CISO XC DFW, host David Malicoat sits down with Yoni Shohet, CEO and Co-Founder of Valence Security, to unpack the explosive growth of SaaS, the…
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Live from CISO XC DFW: Unfiltered Lessons in Modern Cybersecurity
Sponsor: HivePro (www.hivepro.com) EP67: Threat Exposure Clarity, CISO Certification Origins & Startup Security Strategy Live from CISO XC DFW, this episode of The Professional CISO Show features two powerhouse conversations. First, David Malicoat sits down with Critt Golden of Hive Pro to...
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The CISO Role Is Changing—Are You Ready to Lead? (at CISO XC ATX)
Sponsor: Infoblox (www.infoblox.com) 🎙 EP66: Building CISO Community – Live from CISO XC Austin (Presented by Infoblox) The Professional CISO Show with David Malicoat From DFW to Austin and beyond, the CISO XC community is expanding—fueled by genuine connection, trust, and shared purpose. In…
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Joe Sullivan, Bug Bounties & CISO Liability: The Legal View with Aravind Swaminathan
Sponsor: Magic Mirror Security (www.magicmirrorsecurity.com/thpc) 🎙 When the Lawyers Come for CISOs — Aravind Swaminathan on Risk, Responsibility & the Law Guest: Aravind Swaminathan, Global Co-Chair, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Orrick Episode Summary CISOs have always managed risk — but are...
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THPC EP64 – CISO XC Austin: Veterans, Mid-Market Cyber & Responsible AI
Sponsor: Netskope (www.netskope.com) On Location at CISO XC ATX: www.cisoxc.com THPC EP64 – CISO XC Austin: Veterans, Mid-Market Cyber & Responsible AI In this special episode recorded live at CISO XC’s inaugural Austin event, host David Malicoat brings you ground-level conversations with leaders...
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"Data Is the Hot Potato”: CISO XC Austin Gets Real on AI & Governance
Sponsor: Infoblox (www.infoblox.com) 🎙 The Professional CISO Show – Episode 63 Live from CISO XC Austin: Real Talk on AI, Data Governance & CISO Careers Sponsored by Infoblox 🎧 Episode Summary In this dynamic episode recorded live at CISO XC Austin, host David Malicoat sits down with...
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AI, Risk, and Reality: The CISO’s Guide to What’s Coming Next
Sponsor: Netskope (www.netskope.com) EP62 | Building Real Cybersecurity Communities + AI Clarity with Dr. Anand Singh (Live from CISO XC ATX) Sponsored by Netskope What happens when a CISO-led community takes root in a new city — and how do you cut through the noise around AI in cybersecurity? In...
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Don’t Chase Titles — Build These 3 Things Instead (CISO Advice) with Nathan Wright
🎙️ The Professional CISO Show – Episode 61 Guest: Nathan Wright, CISO at Textron Host: David Malicoat Sponsor: Armis Check out the Armis 2025 Cyberwarfare Report: www.armis.com/cyberwarfare Visit Armis at RSAC, North Hall, Booth N-5457: www. armis.com/rsac2025 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode...
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🔐 From DNS to AI: Insights from CISO XC Austin | The Professional CISO Show EP60 sponsored by Infoblox
Guests: Ryan Rene Rosado & Chris Boykin | Sponsor: Infoblox (www.infoblox.com) Recorded live at CISO XC Austin In this special on-location episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat brings you powerful conversations recorded at CISO XC in Austin, where cybersecurity leaders…
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Voices of CISO XC: Austin’s Cybersecurity Leaders Take the Mic sponsored by Netskope
🎙️ Live from Austin: Conversations from the Inaugural CISO XC ATX | Sponsored by Netskope In this special event episode, The Professional CISO Show hits the road to Austin, Texas for the inaugural CISO XC ATX Conference, where community, innovation, and leadership take center stage. Host David...
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Inside the DSPM Revolution: Data, Identity & the Future of Security w/ Mohit Tiwari and Anand Singh
In this special Industry Series kickoff episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat is joined by Mohit Tiwari (CEO & Co-Founder) and Anand Singh (Chief Security and Strategy Officer) of Symmetry Systems for a compelling conversation on the future of data security, the rise of DSPM...
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👀 Stop Rolling Your Eyes: AI Is Your CISO Leadership Opportunity 🙄
🙄 Stop Rolling Your Eyes: AI Is Your CISO Leadership Opportunity The Professional CISO Show – Episode 57 Hosted by David Malicoat This episode is brought to you by Symmetry Systems, The Data+AI Security Company. (www.symmetry-systems.com) 🎧 Episode Summary: In this solo commentary episode…
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The CISO’s Dilemma: Influence, Impact, and Leaving the Seat with Russell Okoth
This episode is brought to you by Symmetry Systems (www.symmetry-systems.com) Innovate with Confidence. The Data+AI Security Company Discover, classify, and safeguard data at scale with our leading Data Security Posture Management Platform. Detect and respond to data focused concerns before they...
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CISOs & The Board: Lessons from Corporate Governance Expert Debra von Storch
🎙️ Episode Summary How can CISOs break into the boardroom and become key players in corporate strategy? In this episode, Debra von Storch, former Ernst & Young (EY) senior partner turned accomplished board director, joins host David Malicoatto reveal what it takes for cybersecurity leaders to...
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The CISO's New Secret Weapon: Business Acumen w/ Alain Espinosa
🔐 How do CISOs transition from cybersecurity leaders to business executives and board members? In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, I sit down with Alain Espinosa to explore his journey from IT operations to board readiness and leadership. We cover building business acumen, navigating...
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Cyber Risk at the Board Level: A CISO’s Guide with NACD’s Chris Hetner
🚀 In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, we sit down with Chris Hetner, seasoned cybersecurity leader and board advisor, to discuss the evolving role of CISOs, cybersecurity risk management at the board level, and the professionalization of the CISO function. Chris brings decades of...
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Cybersecurity Leadership & Professional Organizations: Evolution or Revolution?
The Professional CISO Show - Episode 52: The Future of Professional Organizations for CISOs 🎙️ Hook: Are the current professional organizations truly serving the needs of CISOs, or is it time for a new approach? In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat takes a deep dive...
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50 Episodes In: What We Learned About Building the Next Gen CISO
👉 Listen Now: A deep dive into the biggest cybersecurity lessons, trends, and leadership insights from 50 episodes of The Professional CISO Show! 🔍 Episode Summary In this Year in Review episode, host David Malicoat reflects on the biggest cybersecurity trends, challenges, and insights from 50...
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Paul Reyes: Why Every CISO Needs a Business-First Mindset 💼
🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat chats with Paul Reyes, VP and CISO at AccentCare, about his incredible journey from the Air Force to leading critical infrastructure cybersecurity efforts. Paul’s career path is filled with twists, lessons, and...
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🎙️ Securing the Supply Chain: Insights from Christine Gadsby of BlackBerry 🎙️
🎙️ Episode Title: Securing the Supply Chain: Insights from Christine Gadsby of BlackBerry 🌟 Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat sits down with Christine Gadsby, VP & Chief Information Security Officer at BlackBerry, to explore the…
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Through the Doorway: A Challenge to Your Future Self - A New Year’s Reading by David Malicoat
🎉 Hook: Step into the New Year with a reflective journey that celebrates growth, perseverance, and the messy beauty of progress. This special episode dives into the heart of transformation and what it means to truly embrace the grind. ✨ Episode Summary: In this reflective and heartfelt episode,...
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🎄 The Professional CISO Show - Episode 47: Twas the Night Before Christmas 🎅
🎄 The Professional CISO Show - Episode 47: Twas the Night Before Christmas 🎅 Hook: This week, we’re celebrating the holiday spirit in a truly special way! Join David Malicoat as he shares a personal family tradition, spreading warmth and joy with a timeless classic. Summary: In this festive...
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The CISO’s North Star: How Mission and Values Guide Crisis Communications with David Chamberlin
🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sits down with David Chamberlin, Managing Director of Strategic Communications Advisory at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. With a career spanning journalism, corporate communications, PR, and legal…
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Cybersecurity Materiality, Reporting, and the CISO’s Legal Landscape with Shawn Tuma
In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat welcomes back cybersecurity attorney Shawn Tuma for a deep dive into the legal challenges facing CISOs. Shawn shares his journey of writing a comprehensive book on cybersecurity law, offers practical advice on navigating liability...
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