The New CISO Podcast

???“Be curious in what might be the cause of those problems, but also be curious in what might be the best way to fix those problems” ?? Michael Mendelsohn, CISSP, CISO at Majesco, started out as an intern who wanted to become a software developer. However, his love of coding led him to build his own firewall for a company without a security team — and a decades-long career in security followed. Now, he leverages his technical skills and out-of-the-box thinking as a CISO. Michael joins Stephen Moore on The New CISO Podcast to cover why curiosity is fundamental to success as a security leader. Tune in now!??https://ow.ly/3wnZ50VlurP Exabeam #TheNewCISO #CybersecurityPodcast #CISO

Stephen Moore invited me to have a chat with him in his virtual recording studio. We discussed what it means to be a "new CISO", in all its different meanings ?????. More specifically, I shared my story of how I became a CISO, and my perspective on what it takes to be a CISO today. In my opinion, one key element is to cultivate naivete, so you're able to approach something without prejudice. Heed the advice of others, but in the end, make it your own thing. Also, Steve and I shared our appreciation for a Belgian classic called Brugse Zot ??????. You can find this episode of "The New CISO" on your preferred podcast platform ??? or via the link below. Thanks Steve and Kelly B. for having me! #cybersecurity #cyberresilience #port #maritime #antwerp #bruges #portofantwerpbruges #exabeam #informationsecurity #ciso #podcast

??? “What have I gotten myself into? Will I be able to do it? ” Yannick Herrebaut, Cyber Resilience Manager at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, took the leap from network admin individual contributor straight into cybersecurity leadership. He initially doubted himself when making the transition — but, now, he credits naivety as an asset to his success in the role. Yannick joins Stephen Moore on The New CISO Podcast to share what leadership methods can successfully be applied to interns, analysts, and even New CISOs. Listen now! ?? https://ow.ly/yTmb50V7YCm Exabeam #CybersecurityPodcast #security #transportation #maritime

??? “Be curious. Don't just fall into the day-to-day norms” After spending twelve years at one company, and transitioning from security leader to CIO, Azzam Zahir recently made the decision to step away. Now, he’s urging other security professionals to take “preemptive strikes” on their own careers. Azzam returns to The New CISO Podcast with Stephen Moore to share his thoughts on managing time, avoiding burnout, and making unconventional moves. Don’t miss it! ?? https://ow.ly/G5hm50UMeaT

???”I try and take on projects that maybe no one else wants to take on” After earning her reputation as a successful security leader, Sanju Misra, #CISO at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, didn’t have to find new roles — new roles came to her. Sanju is back again on The New CISO Podcast with Stephen Moore to cover how she became “the person who gets the call”, and outline her strategy for switching roles as a CISO. Listen now! ?? https://ow.ly/eaEY50UvtIr Exabeam

???“What do I have to lose?” Sanju Misra, CISO at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, earned her spot as a cybersecurity leader by taking on roles outside of her comfort zone. Now, she urges her mentees to take that same chance on themselves. Sanju joins Stephen Moore on The New CISO Podcast this week to discuss how both direct experience and transferable skills come into play when hiring for new positions. Tune in now! ?? https://ow.ly/y5W650Ul3Bi Exabeam #CISO #NewCISOPodcast #cybersecurity #leadership

??? Episode 121 of The New CISO Podcast is officially live! Today, we’re joined by Ryan S., Director of Information Security at Bond Brand Loyalty. In conversation with Stephen Moore, Ryan paints a vivid picture of his storied career—starting in kitchens and warehousing, then evolving into the cybersecurity space. Find out why he thinks career change is important, which challenges job candidates face in a tough job market, and how to battle impostor syndrome. Tune in now: https://ow.ly/cUtE50U2BIi #NewCISOPodcast #InfoSec #SecOps #CISO #CybersecurityPodcast #podcast

We’re joined again by Nicola Sotira, Head of CERT at Poste Italiane, who migrated from tech to business on an international scale. Talking with Exabeam’s Stephen Moore, Nicola shares how his “Viking mentality” helped him overcome challenges in his career—and why mentorship and team-building are critical for a strong IT security team. Sit back, relax, and enjoy: https://ow.ly/UyRR50TKY28 #NewCISOPodcast #CISO #CybersecurityLeadership #cybersecurity #tech #business

??? On today’s brand new episode of The New CISO Podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Sotira, Head of CERT at Poste Italiane. In conversation with host Stephen Moore, Nicola takes us back in time to his early days in cybersecurity—working on cryptographic devices before the internet came to be. He faced unique challenges with assembly language, hardware security, and cryptanalysis, but they also taught him the values of persistence, creativity, and mentorship. The pair also discuss the evolving role of hardware in cybersecurity and the importance of securing the supply chain. Tune in ??: https://ow.ly/9fYg50TwstX #NewCISOPodcast #HardwareSecurity #cryptography #cybersecurity

Larry Pfeifer of Metrics That Matter has a piece of advice for CISOs: “Be a student, constantly.” ?? Having an always-learning mindset enables security leaders to gain insight from surprising and unexpected places, from new interns to seasoned practitioners. After all, no business has a totally foolproof defense against cyberattacks. In this episode of The New CISO podcast, Stephen Moore and Larry continue their cybersecurity musings, notably discussing how CISOs should talk to their boards about what they are looking for in a cybersecurity program—and how the CISO can develop it to help deliver excellence to your customers. ?? Tune in to this episode and discover Larry’s take on preemptive security: https://ow.ly/wU4M50TgGcB Exabeam #TheNewCISO #CISO #SecurityLeaders #SecurityMetrics #cybersecurity