Best George Finney Podcasts (2024)

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As We Implement Zero Trust, Let's Not Forget About Metrics - George Finney - CSP #179 29:10

26d ago29:10

29:10

Many organizations are starting today down the Zero Trust path. Zero Trust is a strategy (vs an architecture) and to prove the value of this investment, we need to start thinking about metrics to demonstrate value. Join us as we discuss some of the metric directions to consider when moving our organizations towards Zero Trust. Visit https://cisosto…

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CISO Risk Reduction: Adopting Emerging Technologies - Timothy McKnight - CSP #183 33:03

5h ago33:03

33:03

With the vast number of cybersecurity solutions in the marketplace, how do you identify what fits with your company’s strategic goals, then deploy and scale in a reasonable timeframe? Hear a CISO who has built a methodology for assessing and implementing new security technologies and successfully used it at several large global enterprises. Segment…

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CISO Risk Reduction: Adopting Emerging Technologies - Timothy McKnight - CSP #183 33:03

2h ago33:03

33:03

With the vast number of cybersecurity solutions in the marketplace, how do you identify what fits with your company’s strategic goals, then deploy and scale in a reasonable timeframe? Hear a CISO who has built a methodology for assessing and implementing new security technologies and successfully used it at several large global enterprises. Segment…

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Deep Dive in GRC: Know Your Sources - Jonathan Ruf - CSP #182 30:46

4d ago30:46

30:46

As organizations grow, there comes a time when managing by excel spreadsheets is not longer feasible and accurate data sources, regulations, and risk need to be accurately reflected within Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools. Reporting to the board must be based upon accurate information. Join us as we discuss the important aspects of formi…

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Deep Dive in GRC: Know Your Sources - Jonathan Ruf - CSP #182 30:46

4d ago30:46

30:46

As organizations grow, there comes a time when managing by excel spreadsheets is not longer feasible and accurate data sources, regulations, and risk need to be accurately reflected within Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools. Reporting to the board must be based upon accurate information. Join us as we discuss the important aspects of formi…

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Governing Cyber Humanely: Leveraging Wellness Techniques - Jothi Dugar - CSP #181 31:24

12d ago31:24

31:24

We discuss the topic of Human Centric Cybersecurity and the importance of empowering the 'people' aspect of the People, Process, Tech framework. In this conversation we raise the importance of well-being amongst Tech and Cyber leaders and how to keep calm through the chaos to lead our teams well. Also important is diversity in this field and the Ho…

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Governing Cyber Humanely: Leveraging Wellness Techniques - Jothi Dugar - CSP #181 31:24

11d ago31:24

31:24

We discuss the topic of Human Centric Cybersecurity and the importance of empowering the 'people' aspect of the People, Process, Tech framework. In this conversation we raise the importance of well-being amongst Tech and Cyber leaders and how to keep calm through the chaos to lead our teams well. Also important is diversity in this field and the Ho…

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CISOs Advising Cybersecurity Companies, Get on Board! - Bob West - CSP #180 28:16

19d ago28:16

28:16

Advisory Boards - helping cybersecurity companies grow is foundational to helping enterprises select best in class tools to protect their environments. If done properly, scaling cybersecurity companies can have a positive global impact on how information is protected and minimizing business disruption. Visit https://cisostoriespodcast.com for all t…

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CISOs Advising Cybersecurity Companies, Get on Board! - Bob West - CSP #180 28:16

20d ago28:16

28:16

Advisory Boards - helping cybersecurity companies grow is foundational to helping enterprises select best in class tools to protect their environments. If done properly, scaling cybersecurity companies can have a positive global impact on how information is protected and minimizing business disruption. Show Notes: https://cisostoriespodcast.com/csp…

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As We Implement Zero Trust, Let's Not Forget About Metrics - George Finney - CSP #179 29:10

27d ago29:10

29:10

Many organizations are starting today down the Zero Trust path. Zero Trust is a strategy (vs an architecture) and to prove the value of this investment, we need to start thinking about metrics to demonstrate value. Join us as we discuss some of the metric directions to consider when moving our organizations towards Zero Trust. Show Notes: https://c…

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CISO and the Board: Demonstrating value and relevant metrics - Max Shier - CSP #178 30:34

1M ago30:34

30:34

The importance of CISO skills/metrics for the board, demonstrating the business value and necessity of good cybersecurity posture, as capabilities the CISO must master to be effective in securing the appropriate investment level. Join us as we discuss interactions with the board and leveraging metrics to show business value. Visit https://cisostori…

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CISO and the Board: Demonstrating value and relevant metrics - Max Shier - CSP #178 30:34

1M ago30:34

30:34

The importance of CISO skills/metrics for the board, demonstrating the business value and necessity of good cybersecurity posture, as capabilities the CISO must master to be effective in securing the appropriate investment level. Join us as we discuss interactions with the board and leveraging metrics to show business value. Show Notes: https://cis…

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Point Vs. Platform: Improving TCO Cost/Benefit - Patrick Benoit - CSP #177 28:38

1M ago28:38

28:38

CISOs must prioritize the intelligent selection of cybersecurity products by considering the total cost of ownership (TCO) and whether point products or platforms are best suited. This includes the costs of deployment and operations for people, processes, and technology, as well as the ongoing maintenance and support of a product. By considering th…

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Point Vs. Platform: Improving TCO Cost/Benefit - Patrick Benoit - CSP #177 28:41

1M ago28:41

28:41

CISOs must prioritize the intelligent selection of cybersecurity products by considering the total cost of ownership (TCO) and whether point products or platforms are best suited. This includes the costs of deployment and operations for people, processes, and technology, as well as the ongoing maintenance and support of a product. By considering th…

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Data Governance is Critical to Info Security and Privacy - Michael Redmond - CSP #176 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Data Governance is a key component in protecting the data from different points of view including information security confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are several standards that have control requirements for Data Governance relating to PCI, HIPAA, and PII, data security and more. Two of the Internal Standards having Data Governa…

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Data Governance is Critical to Info Security and Privacy - Michael Redmond - CSP #176 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Data Governance is a key component in protecting the data from different points of view including information security confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are several standards that have control requirements for Data Governance relating to PCI, HIPAA, and PII, data security and more. Two of the Internal Standards having Data Governa…

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The Riddle of Data Governance - Steven Fox - CSP #175 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

Data is the fuel of modern organizations. Data governance ensures the quality of that fuel, as well as ensure its optimal utilization. It ensures that people use and access data appropriately. This value is timely in the face of artificial intelligence offerings whose utility relies on quality data. This segment is sponsored by Spirion. Visit https…

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The Riddle of Data Governance - Steven Fox - CSP #175 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

Data is the fuel of modern organizations. Data governance ensures the quality of that fuel, as well as ensure its optimal utilization. It ensures that people use and access data appropriately. This value is timely in the face of artificial intelligence offerings whose utility relies on quality data. This segment is sponsored by Spirion. Visit https…

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That Data Sprawl is Here! What Should We Do About it? - Nick Ritter - CSP #174 29:49

2M ago29:49

29:49

As technology has enabled high speed access and massive amounts of inexpensive storage, data is being created at a logarithmic hockey-stick pace. Not all this data is important for the organization, however the organization must understand what data is important to run the business. Join us as we discuss this dilemma, with an eye to protecting esse…

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That Data Sprawl is Here! What Should We Do About it? - Nick Ritter - CSP #174 29:50

2M ago29:50

29:50

As technology has enabled high speed access and massive amounts of inexpensive storage, data is being created at a logarithmic hockey-stick pace. Not all this data is important for the organization, however the organization must understand what data is important to run the business. Join us as we discuss this dilemma, with an eye to protecting esse…

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Why CISO’s Fail: Some Practical Lessons for the Future - Barak Engel - CSP #173 25:32

2M ago25:32

25:32

Security is both overcooked and underdeveloped at the same time, and we keep doubling down on insanity. Our own community is at great fault for pushing fear and ignoring service, leading to consistent, negative experiences for all other stakeholders in the organization - and ultimately the CISOs themselves. "Do more cyber" never had, does not, and …

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Why CISO’s Fail: Some Practical Lessons for the Future - Barak Engel - CSP #173 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

Security is both overcooked and underdeveloped at the same time, and we keep doubling down on insanity. Our own community is at great fault for pushing fear and ignoring service, leading to consistent, negative experiences for all other stakeholders in the organization - and ultimately the CISOs themselves. "Do more cyber" never had, does not, and …

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Air Gapped! The Myth of Securing OT - Thomas Johnson - CSP #172 28:50

3M ago28:50

28:50

The terminology of ICS has morphed into OT (Operational Technology) security; however many organizations are lacking in addressing the OT security controls. As some companies talk about air gapping as the primary method of securing OT, the reality is many times true air gapping does not exist. Join us as we discuss why these gaps occur and what nee…

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Air Gapped! The Myth of Securing OT - Thomas Johnson - CSP #172 28:50

3M ago28:50

28:50

The terminology of ICS has morphed into OT (Operational Technology) security; however many organizations are lacking in addressing the OT security controls. As some companies talk about air gapping as the primary method of securing OT, the reality is many times true air gapping does not exist. Join us as we discuss why these gaps occur and what nee…

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The Challenges of Managing Security in an IT/OT Environment - John Germain - CSP #171 28:05

3M ago28:05

28:05

For manufacturing companies, technology has taken over a good deal of the day-to-day operations occurring on the manufacturing floor. Things like robotics, CNC machines and automated inventory management. There are even systems that track what tools are used, by whom and for how long. This technology often works outside of or flies under the radar …

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The Challenges of Managing Security in an IT/OT Environment - John Germain - CSP #171 28:05

3M ago28:05

28:05

For manufacturing companies, technology has taken over a good deal of the day-to-day operations occurring on the manufacturing floor. Things like robotics, CNC machines and automated inventory management. There are even systems that track what tools are used, by whom and for how long. This technology often works outside of or flies under the radar …

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The Importance of OT Security: The Evolving Threat Landscape - Ken Townsend - CSP #170 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

Manufacturing environments rely heavily on Operational Technology (OT) systems – such as industrial control systems, supervisory control, PLCs etc. to manage production processes. Compromises of these networks and systems can have devastating consequences, including: • Production disruptions and downtime • Safety hazards: • Data breaches and intell…

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The Importance of OT Security: The Evolving Threat Landscape - Ken Townsend - CSP #170 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

Manufacturing environments rely heavily on Operational Technology (OT) systems – such as industrial control systems, supervisory control, PLCs etc. to manage production processes. Compromises of these networks and systems can have devastating consequences, including: • Production disruptions and downtime • Safety hazards: • Data breaches and intell…

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Tips for a Successful Cyber Resilience Program - Olusegun Opeyemi-Ajayi - CSP #169 31:15

3M ago31:15

31:15

The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving, and experience has shown that everyone and every organization is prone to being breached. How do you prepare for what seems inevitable? You assume breach and plan accordingly. Cyber resilience has become a top priority as organizations figure out how to build a network that can either conti…

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Tips for a Successful Cyber Resilience Program - Olusegun Opeyemi-Ajayi - CSP #169 31:18

3M ago31:18

31:18

The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving, and experience has shown that everyone and every organization is prone to being breached. How do you prepare for what seems inevitable? You assume breach and plan accordingly. Cyber resilience has become a top priority as organizations figure out how to build a network that can either conti…

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Operational Technology (OT) and the Art of War - Glenn Kapetansky - CSP #168 32:30

4M ago32:30

32:30

Operational Technology (OT) security is concerned with protecting embedded, purpose-built technologies enabling our industrial processes. You also may have heard “adjacent” buzzwords like Internet of Things (IOT) and Fog (like “cloud” but close to the ground). OT security has significant challenges in terms of cost/size/weight, capability, ability …

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Operational Technology (OT) and the Art of War - Glenn Kapetansky - CSP #168 32:39

4M ago32:39

32:39

Operational Technology (OT) security is concerned with protecting embedded, purpose-built technologies enabling our industrial processes. You also may have heard “adjacent” buzzwords like Internet of Things (IOT) and Fog (like “cloud” but close to the ground). OT security has significant challenges in terms of cost/size/weight, capability, ability …

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Third-Party Risk Management - BEC Compromises and the Cloud - Michael Swinarski - CSP #167 23:00

4M ago23:00

23:00

Third-Party Risk Management is essential for safeguarding an organization's assets, reputation, and operations. By identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with external partners, organizations can enhance their resilience, protect sensitive information, and maintain the trust of stakeholders in an increasingly interconnected business …

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Third-Party Risk Management - BEC Compromises and the Cloud - Michael Swinarski - CSP #167 23:00

4M ago23:00

23:00

Third-Party Risk Management is essential for safeguarding an organization's assets, reputation, and operations. By identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with external partners, organizations can enhance their resilience, protect sensitive information, and maintain the trust of stakeholders in an increasingly interconnected business …

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52,000 Suppliers:Third-Party Supply Chain CyberRisk Approach - Cassie Crossley - CSP #166 30:13

4M ago30:13

30:13

Schneider Electric has over 52,000 suppliers and sells hundreds of thousands of products of which 15,000 would be classified as intelligent products. To address risks stemming from third-party suppliers, and in recognition of the risks posed to customers, we have a holistic approach to value chain security, by implementing security controls at ever…

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52,000 Suppliers:Third-Party Supply Chain CyberRisk Approach - Cassie Crossley - CSP #166 30:13

4M ago30:13

30:13

Schneider Electric has over 52,000 suppliers and sells hundreds of thousands of products of which 15,000 would be classified as intelligent products. To address risks stemming from third-party suppliers, and in recognition of the risks posed to customers, we have a holistic approach to value chain security, by implementing security controls at ever…

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Securing Connections: 3rd Party Risk Mgmt Expert Insights - Charles Spence - CSP #165 30:49

4M ago30:49

30:49

Breaches at software vendors used by many organizations have highlighted the external software supplier risk, requiring organizations to be even more diligent. Join us as we discuss the supply chain issues and their relationship to software supply chain issues and how organizations should approach environment with supplier software risk, geo-politi…

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Securing Connections: 3rd Party Risk Mgmt Expert Insights - Charles Spence - CSP #165 30:49

4M ago30:49

30:49

Breaches at software vendors used by many organizations have highlighted the external software supplier risk, requiring organizations to be even more diligent. Join us as we discuss the supply chain issues and their relationship to software supply chain issues and how organizations should approach environment with supplier software risk, geo-politi…

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A Printout on Secure by Design When Utilizing 3rd Parties - Bryan Willett - CSP #164 24:14

4M ago24:14

24:14

With CISA just putting out new “secure by design” guidance, Lexmark CISO Bryan Willett pulls the curtain back on the curtain back on how Lexmark is approaching secure-by-design in its products Lexmark is at the forefront of secure by design as their products constantly touch highly confidential information in regulated industries, along with an est…

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A Printout on Secure by Design When Utilizing 3rd Parties - Bryan Willett - CSP #164 24:14

4M ago24:14

24:14

With CISA just putting out new “secure by design” guidance, Lexmark CISO Bryan Willett pulls the curtain back on the curtain back on how Lexmark is approaching secure-by-design in its products Lexmark is at the forefront of secure by design as their products constantly touch highly confidential information in regulated industries, along with an est…

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Intelligent Generative AI Handling - Aaron Weismann - CSP #163 26:01

5M ago26:01

26:01

Generative AI security and integrity. This is important to me because it's a cool new commercially available technology that promises efficiency and time savings--and therefore everyone wants to use it without a thorough understanding of how to secure data used with it or correcting model bias introduced through improper governance. The implication…

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Intelligent Generative AI Handling - Aaron Weismann - CSP #163 26:01

5M ago26:01

26:01

Generative AI security and integrity. This is important to me because it's a cool new commercially available technology that promises efficiency and time savings--and therefore everyone wants to use it without a thorough understanding of how to secure data used with it or correcting model bias introduced through improper governance. The implication…

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Responsible Use and Vetting of AI Solutions - Jon Washburn - CSP #162 32:58

5M ago32:58

32:58

Responsible use and governance of AI are key issues today, as training data limitations and data retention issues must be addressed. The risk of exposing PII or other confidential data, managing bias, hallucination, misinterpretation risks and other AI considerations are discussed. Fitzgerald, T. 2019. Chapter 4: Emerging Technologies and Trends in…

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Responsible Use and Vetting of AI Solutions - Jon Washburn - CSP #162 33:02

5M ago33:02

33:02

Responsible use and governance of AI are key issues today, as training data limitations and data retention issues must be addressed. The risk of exposing PII or other confidential data, managing bias, hallucination, misinterpretation risks and other AI considerations are discussed. Fitzgerald, T. 2019. Chapter 4: Emerging Technologies and Trends in…

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The Business Side of AI - Edward Contreras - CSP #161 23:58

5M ago23:58

23:58

Artificial Intelligence: Currently these two words can mean a world of difference to different people. How do you bring this topic to the board, to executives, or to business partners, and help them understand the risks without the FUD or technical language that so often creeps into the conversation? The goal is to engage in an action driven conver…

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The Business Side of AI - Edward Contreras - CSP #161 23:58

5M ago23:58

23:58

Artificial Intelligence: Currently these two words can mean a world of difference to different people. How do you bring this topic to the board, to executives, or to business partners, and help them understand the risks without the FUD or technical language that so often creeps into the conversation? The goal is to engage in an action driven conver…

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Generative AI and Corporate Security – Getting it Right - Bill Franks - CSP #160 32:22

5M ago32:22

32:22

Generative AI has hit the world by storm, but unfortunately is widely misunderstood. While it brings great promise for companies, it also has risks. As employees and corporate applications begin making use of generative AI, it is important to ensure that proper safety and security mechanisms are put in place to allow value to be obtained while mini…

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Generative AI and Corporate Security – Getting it Right - Bill Franks - CSP #160 32:26

5M ago32:26

32:26

Generative AI has hit the world by storm, but unfortunately is widely misunderstood. While it brings great promise for companies, it also has risks. As employees and corporate applications begin making use of generative AI, it is important to ensure that proper safety and security mechanisms are put in place to allow value to be obtained while mini…

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Better CISO Health in the New Year: From Burnout to Balance - Steve Shelton - CSP #159 29:05

6M ago29:05

29:05

Heidrick and Struggles released a global CISO survey last year, stating 53% of CISOs were most concerned about significant stress and 60% were concerned about burnout. In Steve’s 20 years of software sales, significant stress and burnout have been longstanding issues that have yet to be effectively addressed and have negatively impacted his own lif…

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Better CISO Health in the New Year: From Burnout to Balance - Steve Shelton - CSP #159 29:05

6M ago29:05

29:05

Heidrick and Struggles released a global CISO survey last year, stating 53% of CISOs were most concerned about significant stress and 60% were concerned about burnout. In Steve’s 20 years of software sales, significant stress and burnout have been longstanding issues that have yet to be effectively addressed and have negatively impacted his own lif…

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