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This week's episode is hosted by David Spark, producer of CISO Series, and Andy Ellis, principal of Duha. Joining them is Tim Callahan, CIO/CISO, AFLAC.

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This week's episode is hosted by David Spark, producer of CISO Series, and Andy Ellis, principal of Duha. Joining is Patti Degnan, operating partner, Andreessen Horowitz.

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This week's episode is hosted by David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Nick Vigier, CISO, Oscar Health. Joining is our sponsored guest, Mitchem Boles, field CTO, Intezer. This episode was recorde... more

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This week's episode is hosted by David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis, principal of Duha. Joining is Megan Samford, vp product and supply chain security, Schneider Electric.

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Recent Guests

Tim Callahan
CIO and CISO for Aflac
Aflac
Episode: The Only Thing Worse Than Technical Debt is Newly Discovered Technical Debt
Patti Degnan
Operating Partner, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: What Part of Zero Trust Does Your Exception Not Understand?
Mitchem Boles
Field CISO
Intezer
Episode: These Aren't Speed Bumps, They're Opportunity Ramps! (LIVE in NYC)
Nick Vigier
CISO
Oscar Health
Episode: These Aren't Speed Bumps, They're Opportunity Ramps! (LIVE in NYC)
Megan Samford
VP of Product and Supply Chain Security at Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Episode: It's Not That We Don't Value Your Experience, We Just Don't Want to Pay for It
Phil Venables
Host of the Google Cloud Podcast
Google Cloud
Episode: It's Not That We Don't Value Your Experience, We Just Don't Want to Pay for It
Dmitriy Sokolovskiy
Senior Vice President of Information Security at Semrush (recently acquired by Adobe)
Semrush (now Adobe)
Episode: Boards Love to Hear Jargon," Says Soon-to-Be-Fired CISO (LIVE in Boston)
Danny Jenkins
CEO of ThreatLocker
ThreatLocker
Episode: There's Nothing an LLM Can Screw Up That the Cloud Didn't Do First
Mike Melo
CISO for TMX Group
TMX Group
Episode: Our Data Security Policy Is Transparent in That It Doesn't Exist

Hosts

David Spark
Host and producer focused on cybersecurity leadership and vendor dynamics.
Andy Ellis
Co-host with a background in security architecture and vendor discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 307 ratings
  • Great show

    The content is great for analysis. One suggestion as a listener though - Andy can get pretty arrogant and be quite confidently incorrect in some of his generalized blunt statements.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DataOnTheInternet
    United States5 months ago
  • Very informative

    “Great show! David Spark keeps cybersecurity fun, real, and easy to follow — always worth a listen.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graulito
    United States9 months ago
  • Great Show!

    Recently discovered David Spark’s podcasts, and I can’t get enough. I end up chaining several in a row.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD000000000000000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Show!

    Recently discovered David Sparks’ podcasts, and I can’t get enough. I end up chaining several in a row.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD000000000000000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing and funny! great combo

    David Spark and the hosts keep us entertain and aware of the most relevant cybersecurity topics. This is one of my favs podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sadgirrrl
    United States2 years ago

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The blend of vendor perspectives with security leadership is valuable for understanding buying dynamics and governance.
Listeners praise the candid discussions and real-world insights from CISOs and practitioners.
Shows are practical and actionable for security leadership and procurement teams.

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#187
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#206
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#118
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#182
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#45
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#62
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These Aren't Speed Bumps, They're Opportunity Ramps! (LIVE in NYC)
Q: Where are SOC roles going in an AI-enabled world?
SOC roles will evolve from rote analysis to higher-value tasks like context engineering, with junior staff supported by AI, enabling faster learning curves and more strategic work for humans.
These Aren't Speed Bumps, They're Opportunity Ramps! (LIVE in NYC)
Q: What's the biggest obstacle to SOC automation in practice?
The biggest obstacles are decision rights and context; you need clear ownership and accurate data so autonomous agents can act at machine speed, otherwise automation slows or missteps.
These Aren't Speed Bumps, They're Opportunity Ramps! (LIVE in NYC)
Q: Do you agree with the idea of shared risk ownership between business and security?
Yes, but it's nuanced; security must avoid surprising the business and should push information up as a narrative that helps the business decide, while the business takes final accountability when it accepts risk with full context.
AI Confidence: It's a Trap! (LIVE in San Francisco)
Q: How do you set expectations for your team when they attend conferences and measure the value they deliver?
Mike suggests having a clear plan for what to accomplish at the conference, prioritizing talks and hallway conversations, and requiring a debrief back to the team with documented takeaways to justify the investment.
Back in My Day, You Could Get a Cybersecurity Job at the Corner Store
Q: Paul, what's your take on this? Do you agree with not chasing the Fortune 500 or is there a place for pursuing them for the next round?
Paul agrees it's a balance; startups should not pivot entirely to Fortune 500 logos, but landing key logos can fuel the next round and help product development, as long as there is a clear market fit and ongoing attention to mid-market customers who buy most of the product.

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Across episodes, the show centers on practical cybersecurity leadership, risk management, and the vendor-to-security user relationship. Discussions routinely cover AI's impact on governance, third-party risk, and incident response, along with how to balance speed and security in real-world product development. A recurring thread is translating technical risk into business terms, aligning security with executive priorities, and exploring how governance, risk, and compliance can evolve from point-in-time reports to ongoing, transparent signals. Notable twists include live shows, “What's Worse” scenarios, and founder-level insights from CISOs and security leaders paired with vendor perspectives; the format often weaves actionable guidance with... more

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