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Top CISOs and security leaders sharing what actually works – not theory
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Up to 10-minute episodes focused on clear, real-world value
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Straight to the point. No intros, no buzzwords – just practical security
Practical Security Show Episodes
Stop Proving Compliance. Start Proving Resilience.
Real, practical insight into moving beyond passing audits to proving the business can survive a crisis.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our eighteenth episode features Namrata Bhise, Director Cyber Security at FIS.
Drawing on her experience as both an auditor and a cybersecurity leader, Namrata explores why controls that look perfect on paper may fail under pressure. She shares five practical shifts to help leaders prove their business can continue operating and recover when those controls fail.
Beyond Security: Can AI Help Us Recapture Our Humanity?
A security leader’s perspective on putting humanity first in the AI era.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our seventeenth episode features Yonesy Núñez, CISO at Surf AI.
Yonesy chooses to talk about something close to his heart, beyond security: how AI could give us time back to become multidimensional humans again. He reflects on creativity, empathy, and the choices needed to build more harmonious lives.
Vulnerable Doesn’t Mean Exploitable
Real, practical insight into the difference between vulnerability and exploitability.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our sixteenth episode features Malcolm Harkins, Chief Security & Trust Officer at HiddenLayer.
Malcolm challenges the traditional risk equation and explains why focusing on exploitability can help security leaders identify the exposures that could cause material business impact.
Why Communication Defines Security Leadership
Real, practical insight into why communication is one of the most important skills a security leader can develop.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our fifteenth episode features Rinki Sethi, CISO at Upwind Security.
Rinki explains why security leadership is not solely a technical role, and how communicating effectively with different audiences helps the business understand risk, make better decisions, and navigate a crisis.
Winning the AI Security Battle Starts with the Basics
Real, practical insight into navigating AI security without getting lost in the noise.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our fourteenth episode features James Azar, CISO at Artera Services.
James cuts through the noise around AI and explains why winning the AI battle starts with getting back to basic blocking and tackling - and using AI where security programs have struggled in the past.
Why Every CISO Needs a Trusted Community
Real, practical insight into one of the most valuable resources a security leader can build.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our thirteenth episode features Anand Thangaraju, Field CISO at ePlus.
Anand shares why building a trusted community can help security leaders grow, gain new perspectives, and navigate the challenges of the role.
Beyond Awareness: Building a Culture of Human Risk Management
Real, practical insight into one of the most overlooked areas of cybersecurity.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our twelfth episode features Jim Rutt, CIO & CISO at The Dana Foundation.
Jim explains why reducing human risk requires more than security awareness and technical controls. It starts with understanding how people work, communicate, and make decisions, then building a security culture that changes behavior over time.
Similarities and Differences in Cyber Program Execution at Small vs. Large Companies
Real, practical insight into how effective security programs are built, regardless of company size.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our eleventh episode features Dr. Jonah Pezeshki, CISO at Nemmu21 & Seek.
Dr. Pezeshki explains why successful security programs always start with governance, business risk, and security requirements, before selecting tools and technologies.
He also explores why the biggest differences between large and small organizations aren't the security requirements themselves, but how they're implemented.
Fraudulent Candidates: How to Recognize Them Early in the Hiring Process
Real, practical insight into one of the fastest-growing risks in modern recruiting.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our tenth episode features Frank W. Weigel, Director of IT at Perplexity.
Frank explains how fraudulent candidates are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using tactics such as fake identities, deepfakes, interview stand-ins, and impersonation.
He shares practical signals organizations can use to identify suspicious candidates early and reduce hiring-related risk.
Cybersecurity Resilience: Keeping the Business Running
Real, practical insight into what it takes to keep organizations operating during cyber incidents.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our ninth episode features Bob Flores, Former CTO at CIA.
Bob explains why resilience is about more than preventing attacks - it's about ensuring the business can continue operating when disruptions occur.
He shares practical strategies including network segmentation, zero trust, business continuity planning, tabletop exercises, and recovery planning.
Why "good enough security" is becoming the metric by which security teams are being measured.
Real, practical insight into how cybersecurity is increasingly being viewed through a business lens.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our eighth episode features Steve Zalewski, Former CISO at Levi's.
Steve explains why organizations are shifting from endless security maturity discussions to a business risk mindset - asking not how to eliminate all risk, but what level of security is actually "good enough."
Lessons Learned as the First CISO of Twitter
Real, practical insight into building security programs that support the business.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our seventh episode features Michael Coates, Former CISO at Twitter.
Michael shares lessons from building Twitter's first security program - from running listening tours across the organization, to building long-term roadmaps instead of constantly reacting to the latest fire.
Security Executive Burnout
Real, practical insight into one of the most overlooked challenges in security leadership.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our sixth episode features Rick Scot, Global CIO & CISO at Elevate Textiles.
Rick explores how burnout shows up differently across roles - from SOC analysts dealing with constant alerts, to leaders managing small, overloaded teams.
He shares how alert fatigue, tool overload, and ongoing pressure impact performance, and why leaders need to take an active role in protecting their people - not just their organizations.
AI code assistants aren't a vulnerability source to be managed; they're the single biggest opportunity we've ever had to scale application security.
Real, practical insight into how AI is reshaping application security.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our fifth episode features Andrew Becherer, CISO at Sublime Security.
Andrew explains why trying to slow down AI adoption is a mistake, and how security teams can embed themselves directly into the development process - turning AI assistants into a powerful enablement layer for scaling AppSec.
The CISO's Guide to the Shifting Startup Landscape
Real, practical insight into how the cybersecurity market is evolving.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our fourth episode features Tyson Kopczynski, Former CISO at Oportun.
Tyson breaks down how consolidation, acquisitions, and platform expansion are reshaping the security ecosystem - and what it means for CISOs managing vendor risk and building their security stack.
Unleashing Productivity Through Practical Security - The Security and Speed Paradox
Security thinking that enables speed, not friction.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our third episode features Mark Dorsi, CISO at Netlify.
Mark challenges the assumption that security comes at the expense of speed, and shares a different approach - one where well-designed systems reduce friction, create confidence, and enable teams to move faster.
Are You Here to Secure the Company - or Help It Succeed?
Real, business-centric security thinking.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our second episode features Steve Zalewski, former CISO at Levi's.
Steve shares a practical framework for aligning cybersecurity with business priorities - focusing on protecting the brand, the workforce, and the supply chain.
We're excited to announce the Practical Security Show. #2026
Real, practical security advice.
By security leaders, for security leaders.
Our first episode features Mandy Andress, CISO at Elastic.
Mandy shares her modern operating philosophy for running security operations.