Dec 5, 2024

In the second part of The Balanced CISO series, Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the importance of emotional control and mindset in a CISO's journey. He explores how seemingly small triggers, like an unpleasant email, can snowball into larger issues, affecting productivity and emotional well-being. Dr. Cole advises CISOs to...

Nov 28, 2024

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole invites listeners on a journey to rediscover balance—both in life and in the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Starting with the idea that humans are natural problem-solvers, he emphasizes the importance of managing life's pendulum: addressing issues...

Nov 21, 2024

In this engaging episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges listeners to rethink their relationship with cybersecurity. Whether you’re a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), aspiring to the role, or simply working in cybersecurity, the question is: do you like it, love it, or can’t live...

Nov 14, 2024

In this new episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into the critical importance of finding alignment in your career as a CISO—seeing it as not just a job but as a true mission. Through insightful reflections, he emphasizes the mental shifts needed to thrive in cybersecurity leadership by letting go...

Oct 31, 2024

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into a crucial, often-overlooked issue in cybersecurity: the complex, murky legal landscape of the internet. Unlike physical laws that have adapted over centuries to govern behaviors and boundaries within countries, laws governing cyberspace remain scattered,...