We are excited to announce the launch of the CISO Conversations Podcast series on Security Boulevard featuring David Spark, Founder, Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson, CISO, Lyft. This Podcast series examines the relationship between security buyers and sellers. If you have any feedback or requests, please reach out to [email protected]
CISO Talk: Healthcare and Cyber in a COVID-19 World
When we hear the words “cybercrime” or “cyber attack” we usually think of financial gains and personally identifiable information. Today, cyber threats are no longer just an inconvenience, but a matter of ...
How to Help Your Best Employees Leave – CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast
In such a hyper-competitive market for security talent, the natural inclination would be to try everything you can to keep your best employees. Unfortunately, even when you do everything right, your best ...
I Wish I Didn’t Post That … But I’m Glad I Did – CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast
We admit we’ve posted some rather embarrassing posts on social media. In particular, my co-host, Mike Johnson, talks about a post he initially regretted, but then realized it’s what brought all of ...
Best Responses to ‘One CISO’s Grand Experiment to Engage with Security Vendors’
This is the story of Allan Alford, CISO of Mitel, who publicly announced on LinkedIn that he was going to reserve two hours each week to meet with security vendors. The security ...
Our All White Male Panel Discusses Diversity in Cybersecurity – CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast
With absolutely no irony, three white men discuss the value of diversity in cybersecurity in the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. So, before you tell me we’re three white men ...
Best Responses to ‘How and When Do You Trust a Security Vendor?’ – CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Series
Again and again I hear from CISOs and security buyers that they want to trust security vendors first. But at the same time they say they don’t trust easily. How does a ...
Our Latest Product Release Includes Shiny New Security Vulnerabilities – CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast
We have an exciting announcement: Our latest version of the podcast is packed with new features and they’re riddled with security holes. We know you wanted the features. The security vulnerabilities are ...
One CISO’s Grand Experiment to Engage with Security Vendors
Last week, Allan Alford, CISO of Mitel, announced on LinkedIn that he was going to set aside two hours each week to have meetings with vendors. He expects that will result in ...
Best Responses to ‘4 Stories of Security Vendors Overcoming Roadblocks’
A roadblock in security sales is assumed, but it doesn’t have to be a negative. Rather, it can be an educational experience on how to do sales better. As part of the ...
How and When Do You Trust a Security Vendor?
In my reporting for the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Series and the companion podcast, the one theme I hear over and over is that buyers of security products need to trust the vendor ...
