Aug 29, 2024

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole delves into the critical challenge of measuring cybersecurity effectiveness, emphasizing the flawed approach many organizations take. He highlights that many companies mistakenly believe that if no visible attacks are detected, their cybersecurity is successful. However,...

Aug 22, 2024

In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole delves into the critical role that risk management plays in cybersecurity and executive leadership. He begins by revisiting the foundational definition of cybersecurity—understanding, managing, and mitigating the risk of critical assets being disclosed, altered,...

Aug 15, 2024

In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the critical difference between compliance and true cybersecurity. He emphasizes that while frameworks and compliance standards are essential, they often focus on checking boxes rather than addressing the holistic needs of a secure environment....

Aug 8, 2024

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the crucial mindset shift needed to transition from a technical security engineer to a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He emphasizes the importance of clarity in your career goals, stressing that simply wanting to be a CISO...

Aug 1, 2024

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the critical mindset shift required to become a successful Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He begins by asserting that one must believe they are a CISO even before holding the title, stressing that mindset precedes the role. Dr. Cole explains that...