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Nov. 14, 2024

Leading Fearlessly in High-Growth Environments with Jimmy Sanders

Jimmy Sanders shares insights on cybersecurity leadership, balancing rapid innovation and risk management, and fostering an inclusive tech industry.

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Nov. 5, 2024

Reimagining Risk and the Virtual CISO

In this insightful Candid CISO episode, John Donovan interviews Carlota Sage, a vCISO with a unique, multifaceted background in tech and cybersecurity. They discuss the strengths and challenges of the vCISO role versus full-time CISO positions,...

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Oct. 25, 2024

Resilience On The Trails And In Cybersecurity: A Journey with Jason E…

In this episode of the Candid CISO, Co-Host John Donovan sits down with Jason Elrod, CISO of MultiCare Health Systems, who shares how getting lost on a trail run and running barefoot for 19 miles became a metaphor for leadership …

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Oct. 11, 2024

Innovating in Cybersecurity with AI and Inclusive Leadership

In this episode of the Candid CISO podcast, host John Donovan sits down with Mandy Andress, an experienced CISO, investor, and board member, to explore her career journey in the cybersecurity industry. Mandy discusses how her diverse roles have shaped...

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Oct. 7, 2024

The CISO Who Rebuilt Giants with Rinki Sethi

In this episode of The Candid CISO, Rinki Sethi, a trailblazing cybersecurity leader, shares her incredible journey from an unexpected start in the industry to her rise as a prominent figure in security leadership with host John Donovan. Rinki opens...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Navigating Leadership in the Security World with Joel Fulton

In this episode, John Donovan sits down with cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur Dr. Joel Fulton for an insightful conversation covering leadership, resilience, and career growth. Joel shares his journey from an unconventional upbringing to becoming...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Rethinking Cybersecurity: The Power of AI and Preparation with Tyler …

In this episode of the Candid CISO podcast, Tyler Pinckard, Head of Security and Data Protection Officer at Support Logic, shares his provocative insights on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Tyler challenges the traditional view of security as...

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Aug. 16, 2024

From Hacker to CISO: Carlos De Leon's Journey and Career Advice

In this episode of the Candid CISO podcast, Co-Host John Donovan interviews Carlos de Leon, CISO at the Washington State Department of Revenue. They discuss various topics related to cybersecurity leadership and strategy, including the challenges and...

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June 30, 2024

Cybersecurity Leadership: Humanity, Diversity, and Impact

Steve Tout has a conversation with Aysha Khan, the CISO and CIO at Treasure Data in Mountain View, California. Aysha has 20 years of experience in Information Technology and Security at Fortune 500 companies. She is passionate about aligning strategy...

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April 30, 2024

Leadership, AI, and Continuing Education with Chirag Shah

In this episode, Steve has a conversation with Chirag Shah. Chirag is the Global Security Officer and Data Privacy Officer at Model N, a publicly traded software company in San Mateo, California. Chirag is a security and technology leader with...

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Feb. 2, 2024

Data Security and Privacy with Ganesh Kirti

In this episode, Ganesh Kirti, the founder and CEO of TrustLogix, discusses the challenges of securing data in the cloud and the need for comprehensive data security solutions. He explains how the modernization of data platforms and the increasing...

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Feb. 2, 2024

Candid Conversations with Chris Roberts

In this episode of Candid CISO, host John Donovan has a conversation with Chris Roberts, CISO at Boom Supersonic. Together they discuss the importance of being candid and authentic in the cybersecurity industry. He emphasizes the need for CISOs to...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Candid CISO: Trailer

Welcome to the Candid CISO podcast. Get straightforward insights from seasoned CISOs and leaders aiming to enhance your organization's cybersecurity and business results.

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