Risk and Reels: A Cybersecurity Podcast

Nov 06 2024 63 ep. 35 mins 11
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A podcast for movies. A podcast for cyber talk. A podcast for smart people to say smart things to smart listeners. Hosted by Jeffrey Wheatman, former Gartner Analyst.

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The Art of Throwing the (Calculated) Cybersecurity Hail Mary

Nov 06 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Mel Reyes, CEO of Elite Technical Concierge. Mel’s background is deep, with expertise in helping organizations build successful security programs with limited resources. He also heads a nonprofit organization, Fellowship of Digital Guardians that seeks to elevate awareness of IT, cybersecurity and compliance domains among individuals and organiza

What the Military’s “Elegant and Brutal” Model Can Teach Us About Cybersecurity

Oct 30 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Cindy Seipert, an InfoSec GRC analyst at Health Catalyst. They discuss movies that challenge our identity, Cindy’s unique career path from the military to the tech industry and her experiences as a woman in cybersecurity.

You’ve Got To Be Audacious To Succeed

Oct 23 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks with Keren de Via, Go-to-Market Director at Cyturus Technologies. Keren has a deep cybersecurity background and was the first female Combat Communications and Cyber Defense Officer in the Israel Defense Forces. They discuss movies where a character experiences a perspective-shifting transformation, Keren’s transition from military to civilian life a

What Better Time Than Now? (And Other Considerations for Aspiring Security Professionals)

Oct 16 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Tanara Burke-Lloyd, SOC Analyst at Littler, the largest global employment and labor law practice. They discuss “fish out of water” movies, her inspiring journey into cybersecurity and the importance of mentorship, documentation and understanding the actual problems in cybersecurity.

Why “Always Be Collaborating” Should Overshadow “Always Be Closing” in Security Sales

Oct 09 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to entrepreneur and four-time CISO Demetrios Lazarikos — aka Laz. Laz is the founder and IT security consultant of Blue Lava Consulting. They discuss why security salespeople should look for ways to solve problems instead of focusing solely on closing and how CISOs can better communicate to a wider audience.

How CISOs Manage Risk Acceptance

Oct 02 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Evelin Biro, a CISO advisor and cybersecurity expert. They discuss movies where a character goes through a significant life change, the role risk acceptance plays for CISOs and the difficult disconnect between regulatory requirements and business expectations.

AppSec Ain’t Easy — But it Doesn’t Have to be Impossible

Sep 25 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Pete Chestna, Checkmarx's CISO of the Americas. They discuss movies in which a character feels threatened by the introduction of a new character, why successful AppSec requires better security/developer symbiosis and how CISOs take on the myriad challenges they face.

Building Business Resilience in the Face of Risk

Sep 18 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Sara Ricci, an accomplished consultant and executive with a proven track record in global leadership roles, specializing in building new capabilities and enhancing organizational resilience. Jeffrey and Sara discuss movies with characters who exhibit great strength in the face of risk, the difference between resilience and business continuity and t

Calculating the Cost of Cyber Risk

Sep 04 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to veteran CISO and cybersecurity practitioner Jason Taule. Jason has worked with Booz Allen, General Dynamics, HITRUST and others. Today, he serves as a virtual CISO for various clients. Jeffrey and Jason discuss movies that highlight character transitions, approaches to risk conversations and the cost calculations of cyber risk.

How Security Advisors Support Sales — Without Actually Selling

Aug 28 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Jeffrey talks to Helen Patton, cybersecurity advisor at Cisco. They discuss movies where the main character undergoes a career change, the challenges of being a cybersecurity advisor and maintaining your reputation as an independent thinker when working for a large company.