Apr 24, 2025

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole kicks off the 2025 CISO Survival Guide Series, diving deep into the evolving demands on security leaders in today’s fast-moving landscape. With shifting tides in government, corporate trends, and technology, Dr. Cole emphasizes the urgent need for CISOs to master AI...

Apr 17, 2025

In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole kicks things off with an empowering reminder that it's the little things that often make the biggest difference. He challenges listeners to adopt a simple but powerful habit—repeat the affirmation “I am a world-class CISO” at least ten times a day. Why?...

Apr 10, 2025

In this powerful new episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole issues a wake-up call to everyone living in the digital age: we are in the middle of a cyber war, and most people are walking around completely unaware. He shares real-life stories of family and friends falling victim to text scams and phishing attacks,...

Apr 3, 2025

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explores the often-overlooked path of consulting within the cybersecurity field. While many professionals transition from security engineering to management and eventually to a CISO role, he emphasizes that consulting can be an invaluable step in that journey. Consulting...

Mar 27, 2025

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges the common misconception that cybersecurity is an anchor holding organizations back. Instead, he reframes cybersecurity as a stabilizing force—much like how an anchor steadies a boat during rough waters. Just as a well-placed anchor ensures balance...