Risk-First: Stars of Software #1 - Dom Vogel

Episode 1 — Dom Vogel: Cybersecurity, Leadership, and the Risks We Choose Not to SeeIn the very first episode of Risk-First: Stars of Software, Rob Moffat sits down with cybersecurity leader Dom Vogel to explore what risk really means beyond code, tools, and technology.With more than two decades in the field, Dom shares how cybersecurity has evolved from a niche IT concern into a core business risk—and why many executives still fail to see it that way. From boards of directors who only pay attention when their yachts are on the line, to companies brought to a halt by ransomware because no one ever tested their backups, this conversation reveals a simple truth: most disasters aren’t sophisticated—they’re preventable. bobmkite9s-studio_risk-first-st…Together, Rob and Dom unpack:Why cybersecurity must be owned by business leaders, not just ITHow poor governance—not missing technology—causes most breachesThe hidden risks of dependency on digital systems and “shadow AI”Why networking and human skills matter more than technical brilliance in security careersHow AI could transform security from burnout-driven alert chasing into meaningful risk managementThis episode sets the tone for the series: understanding that success in technology—and perhaps any profession—comes down to making better decisions about risk.If you want to get better at what you do, start by understanding the risks that shape it.Cybersecurity news and analysisDark Readinghttps://www.darkreading.comFocuses on current security threats, research, and trends with strong links back to business impact.CSO Onlinehttps://www.csoonline.comCovers security leadership, governance, and risk from an executive and organisational perspective.Influential thinker in securityBruce Schneier’s blog (Schneier on Security)https://www.schneier.comLong-running, highly respected commentary on security, privacy, and real-world risk.Dom VogelLinkedIn – easiest place to connect and follow his daily “stories from the trenches”https://www.linkedin.comVogel Security Leadership & Traininghttps://vogelleadershipcoaching.com