Mar 19, 2026

What does it really take to build a successful cybersecurity career in today’s fast-changing world?

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Jesse Scott, a cybersecurity leader whose career spans NATO, Ernst & Young, CrowdStrike, Barclays, Amazon, Databricks, and startup leadership. Together,...

Mar 12, 2026

What does it really take to lead in cybersecurity today? In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with longtime cybersecurity executive and educator Mary Kotch for a sharp, honest conversation about the future of the industry. From breaking into the field to building a career that lasts, Mary shares...

Mar 5, 2026

What separates an average CISO from a world-class cybersecurity leader?

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains why the most influential security leaders don’t just manage technology—they become the trusted authority executives rely on to make critical business decisions.

Dr. Cole shares how CISOs...