Aug 28, 2025
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explores what it truly means to be a cybersecurity leader in today’s interconnected world. Drawing on insights from Hong Kong to London, Dr. Cole breaks down the unique challenges CISOs face globally and reveals the leadership principles that remain universal no matter...
Aug 21, 2025
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into simplicity, time management, and the foundations of being a world-class Chief Information Security Officer. He explains how rebooting your life and career—just like you reboot a slow computer—can help clear distractions and focus on what...
Aug 14, 2025
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into one of the most important yet often overlooked success principles for security leaders: simplicity. Drawing from decades of experience as one of the first CISOs before the title even existed, Dr. Cole explains why going back to the basics is critical for...
Aug 7, 2025
In this inspiring episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Zachary Lewis, Chief Information Security Officer at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis. With over five years in the CISO seat and a career that spans startups, coal plants, and higher education, Zach shares his unique...
Aug 7, 2025
In this solo episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole returns to the mic after a series of interviews to dive deep into the #1 foundational skill every Chief Information Security Officer must master—securing internet-facing servers.
With the rising wave of breaches hitting not just Fortune 50 giants but small and...