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CISO Tradecraft®

G Mark Hardy & Ross Young
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
CISO
Leadership
Cloud Security
Generative AI
Vulnerability Management
Compliance
Incident Response
Ransomware
Risk Management
Multi-Factor Authentication
NIST
Agentic AI
Privacy
OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix
Accountability
Mentorship
Security Operations Center
Tabletop Exercises

You are not years away from accomplishing your career goals, you are skills away. Learn the Tradecraft to Take Your Cybersecurity Skills to the Executive Level.

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What separates great CISOs from everyone else? It isn't knowing more about CVEs, ransomware, or the latest security tools. It's understanding the business. In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, Ross Young and G Mark Hardy reveal why many cybersecurity ... more

How has the role of the CISO changed over the last 15 years? In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, G. Mark Hardy interviews Rafeeq Rehman, creator of the CISO Mind Map, to discuss its latest update and the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity leader... more

Nation-state adversaries are vacuuming up encrypted traffic today, waiting for quantum computers to decrypt it tomorrow. This attack strategy, "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later," isn't theoretical. It's happening right now.

G Mark Hardy sits down with Mar... more

On this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy talks with Gary Hayslip about cybersecurity career growth beyond the traditional CISO “apex,” drawing on Hayslip’s 25+ years across military service, US Navy civil service, the City of San Diego a... more

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Rafeeq Rehman
Author of the CISO Mind Map and cybersecurity professional
CISO Mind Map Contributor
Episode: The CISO Mind Map Has Evolved for the AI Era - #291
Marcus Sachs
VP and Chief Engineer at CIS (nonprofit focused on underserved entities)
CIS
Episode: Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (with Marcus Sachs) - #290
Gary Hayslip
CISO and cybersecurity executive with military and private sector background
Former CISO at San Diego; Webroot; SoftBank; field CISO at a cybersecurity startup
Episode: #289 - What's the Best Career Move After Being a CISO? (with Gary Hayslip)
Steve McMichael
Author of How to Break into GRC, Mindset, Methods, and Skills; cybersecurity professional
Author and cybersecurity practitioner
Episode: #288 - How to Break Into Cybersecurity Through GRC (with Steve McMichael)
Michael Hammer
Cybersecurity veteran with deep background in email security and governance
Former security lead at a large greeting-card company; RSA speaker
Episode: #287 - Cybersecurity Insights You'll Want to Hear (with Michael Hammer)
Nishant Doshi
CEO, Cyberhaven
Cyberhaven
Episode: #286 - AI-Native Security (with Nishant Doshi & Saro Subbiah)
Saro Subbiah
Senior Vice President of Engineering, Cyberhaven
Cyberhaven
Episode: #286 - AI-Native Security (with Nishant Doshi & Saro Subbiah)
Nishant Kaushik
Chief Technology Officer at the FIDO Alliance
FIDO Alliance
Episode: #285 - Passwordless Authentication (with Nishant Kaushik)
Aaron Turner
Former Microsoft security executive involved in defending against and diagnosing large-scale worm outbreaks
Microsoft
Episode: #284 - Lessons Learned from SQL Slammer to AI Agents (with Aaron Turner)

Host

G Mark Hardy
Host of CISO Tradecraft

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Good +++

    Podcast Addict
    5
    EliRom
    a month ago
  • If you are looking to learn how to be a CISO this is your show. It's not a talk show or recent events. It teaches the how for you to become knowledgeable on important cyber topics

    Audible
    5
    Mr Vegas
    United States4 years ago
  • Can't get enough

    If you are looking to learn how to be a CISO this is your show. It's not a talk show or recent events. It teaches the how for you to become knowledgeable on important cyber topics

    Audible
    5
    Mr Vegas
    United States4 years ago
  • So informative and logically organized

    This podcast has been instrumental in transforming how I think about cyber and business risk. There’s not a lot of other podcasts that I’ve seen or heard from that enables you to go wider or deeper in your understanding. Thank you for the effort y’all put into these and what you’re doing for our community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshSommers
    United States4 years ago
  • Critical Information for Our Critical Infrastructure

    The nature of the internet makes it incumbent on every organization to prevent intrusions, be they foreign or domestic. Corporate cybersecurity is not a business concern. It is a national Security concern.

    For this reason, the information conveyed in this podcast should be on every cybersecurity professional’s listening list , from CISO to entry level security associateS just beginning their career.

    There is no unimportant person when it comes to cybersecurity. Anyone who uses a computer conne... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PerryBorenstein
    United States4 years ago

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Energy and depth make it compelling for ongoing security education.
Crisp insights into leadership and security strategy with practical takeaways.
Strong resource for aspiring CISOs and security leaders.
Informative and well-structured, great for cyber risk discussion.

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#289 - What's the Best Career Move After Being a CISO? (with Gary Hayslip)
Q: How is AI changing the job landscape for security leaders, and what should CISOs do to stay ahead?
AI will augment security operations but will not replace the need for human judgment and governance. CISOs should embrace AI, build internal capabilities, ensure proper governance and risk management, and continuously reskill their teams while maintaining a focus on business outcomes and ethical considerations.
#289 - What's the Best Career Move After Being a CISO? (with Gary Hayslip)
Q: What are the most compelling career paths for someone who has already served as a CISO, and how can they diversify their leadership portfolio?
Leaders can explore advisory roles, field CISO positions, and executive track roles like CTO or CIO, while also engaging in thought leadership, writing, and keynote opportunities to influence product development and customer conversations. This diversification helps leverage security expertise in broader business contexts and reduces burnout by offering multiple avenues for impact.
#288 - How to Break Into Cybersecurity Through GRC (with Steve McMichael)
Q: How can someone with a non-technical background start building credibility in a GRC role?
Begin by identifying domains tied to your experience (e.g., finance, healthcare), develop a T-shaped skillset, seek stretch assignments, and contribute to cross-functional projects or open-source tools that demonstrate risk management thinking and the ability to translate business needs into security outcomes.
#288 - How to Break Into Cybersecurity Through GRC (with Steve McMichael)
Q: What does it take to break into cybersecurity through GRC if you're not technically trained?
It requires embracing a pathway that leverages non-technical strengths, focusing on governance, risk management, and business alignment, and developing a 20% depth in key domains followed by deep knowledge in a chosen area. Building a support network and pursuing practical experiences, like audits or policy work, helps prove value while you learn.
#286 - AI-Native Security (with Nishant Doshi & Saro Subbiah)
Q: Nishant, what happens to organizations that do not become AI-native?
Organizations that do not embrace AI-native practices are likely to fall behind in efficiency and competitiveness, as AI-native companies unlock value through structured adoption, governance, and cross-functional alignment, eventually achieving a substantial performance edge.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CISO Tradecraft®

What is CISO Tradecraft® about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A gripping show focused on cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and practical risk management. Episodes center on how security teams evolve with new tech like passwordless authentication, AI-enabled defense, and data-centric security, often featuring high-profile CISOs, CTOs, and security practitioners sharing war stories, governance insights, and implementation playbooks. Notable is a consistent emphasis on leadership development, real-world incident lessons, and the intersection of security with business risk, sowie a willingness to tackle emerging trends such as agent-based security, AI governance, and vulnerability operations. The format tends to mix tactical guidance with strategic context, making it valuable for listeners aiming to ris... more

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1. Rafeeq Rehman
2. Marcus Sachs
3. Gary Hayslip
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5. Michael Hammer
6. Nishant Doshi
7. Saro Subbiah
8. Nishant Kaushik

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