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Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole

Dr. Eric Cole
Cybersecurity
CISO
Risk Management
Chief Information Security Officer
Artificial Intelligence
Career Development
Business Strategy
Mindset
Ransomware
Data Security
Phishing Attacks
Data Protection
Cyber Security
Executive Leadership
World War III
Business Growth
Compliance
Leadership
Time Management
Personal Development

The biggest threat to you and this country today is a cyber attack. Are you protected? Find out now with Dr. Eric Cole, former special agent for the CIA and current CEO of Secure Anchor.

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In this powerful episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Eva Galperin to confront one of the most uncomfortable truths in cybersecurity today: that no one is coming to save us. This conversation goes far beyond firewalls and framework... more

Anthropic just dropped a bombshell, claiming their new AI hacking tool is so powerful it could take down companies and critical infrastructure. But Dr. Eric Cole isn't buying the hype, and in this episode he breaks down exactly why.

The truth? This... more

The war isn't coming. It's already here.

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole breaks down the reality no one is talking about. While the world focuses on bombs and military power, a far more dangerous battlefield is unfolding quietly in... more

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with guest Carlos Lobato to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in cybersecurity today: it is not about technology, it is about risk.

Carlos shares his journey from accounting and ... more

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Recent Guests

Carlos Lobato
Public accounting firm owner; IT auditing and cybersecurity risk expert
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Episode: Cybersecurity Is About Risk Not Tech | Guest: Carlos Lobato
Jesse Scott
Security leader with NATO background and multiple tech startups
Independent security practitioner/entrepreneur
Episode: Building a Modern CISO Career in Cybersecurity | Guest: Jesse Scott
Mary Kotch
Guest and cybersecurity executive sharing her background and insights
Episode: AI, Threat Hunters, and the New CISO Playbook | Mary Kotch on the Future of Cybersecurity
Matt Lea
Guest expert on AWS, AI, and cloud security
Episode: How CISOs Should Prepare for AI and Cloud Risks in 2026 | Matt Lea
Matthew Webster
Cybersecurity leader and advisor
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Episode: What It Really Takes to Succeed as a CISO | Guest: Matthew Webster
Attila Torok
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Ben Wilcox
CTO and CISO at ProArch, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and technology leadership.
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Brett Miller
Expert in satellite communications and emergency services
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Azunna Anyanwu
Fractional CIO with extensive experience in software development and cybersecurity.
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Episode: The Journey to Becoming a CISO: Lessons Learned with Azunna Anyanwu

Host

Dr. Eric Cole
Host of Life of a CISO with deep expertise in cybersecurity leadership, AI in security, and strategic governance. Often provides practical guidance for aspiring CISOs and security leaders.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Outstanding content and great delivery

    Dr. Cole delivers incredible content in a concise and relatively entertaining manner.

    This is a must listen for senior managers in cybersecurity, especially those like myself sharpening skills to become an outstanding vCISO.

    The greatest takeaway might be the stories that make the content more relatable to business executives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Mullahey
    United States5 years ago
  • Perfect Timing

    I found him on YouTube and I love every bit of his advice. Clear and to the point. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NavyJen
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent advices not only for CISO but also for any leader out there.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    tmnguyen
    6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Consistently high-quality guests and actionable insights for cloud and AI security.
Thoughtful guidance for senior managers aiming to become standout security leaders.
Clear, practical advice that translates to boardroom conversations and budgets.

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#244
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#175
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#242
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Building a Modern CISO Career in Cybersecurity | Guest: Jesse Scott
Q: What are the unique challenges and things somebody should think about when choosing startups over big companies to reach a CISO role later?
Jesse explains that startups demand being a utility player, mastering ambiguity, and acquiring cross-functional skills, but offer faster trajectories to senior titles. He highlights the importance of understanding revenue and expenses, maintaining humility, and leveraging startup experiences to propel a career into larger organizations or effective leadership.
Building a Modern CISO Career in Cybersecurity | Guest: Jesse Scott
Q: Jesse, why don't you introduce yourself, give a little bit of your background, and then we can jump in to a lot of great questions.
Jesse describes a two-decade career spanning NATO roles, security architecture, consulting at EY, and leadership positions at CrowdStrike, Barclays Ventures, Amazon, Databricks, and Opal, culminating in starting his own stealth venture. He emphasizes learning across geographies (Sarajevo, Kosovo, The Hague) and industries, plus the value of diverse experiences to avoid tunnel vision.
How CISOs Should Prepare for AI and Cloud Risks in 2026 | Matt Lea
Q: You've built something called Cloud Wargames. How does that help with hiring and training security talent?
Cloud Wargames simulates outages in a controlled setting, testing how teams respond, who collaborates, and who goes lone-wolf; it's a powerful recruitment and training tool to reveal real-world problem-solving under pressure.
How CISOs Should Prepare for AI and Cloud Risks in 2026 | Matt Lea
Q: Can you explain how AWS Bedrock and SageMaker fit into an enterprise's AI strategy and when to use each?
SageMaker is ideal for in-house data scientists who want to fine-tune models, while Bedrock offers cost-effective, scalable access to pre-built generative AI capabilities and can act as a bridge for enterprises to deploy AI at scale without managing every model themselves.
How CISOs Should Prepare for AI and Cloud Risks in 2026 | Matt Lea
Q: Last year saw outages across major cloud providers. How should companies re-think their cloud strategy for 2026?
Treat outages as a probability, calculate the cost of downtime, and decide if multi-region or multi-cloud is worth the investment. The decision depends on potential losses, with smaller startups able to tolerate shorter outages while larger enterprises should invest more in redundancy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life of a CISO

What is Life of a CISO about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical cybersecurity leadership, risk management, and the strategic role of CISOs in modern organizations. Across episodes, topics include integrating AI into defense, communicating security to executives, and building resilient security programs with a focus on governance, cloud and data protection, and incident response. Notable threads include career guidance for aspiring CISOs, leadership soft skills, and the tension between AI-driven opportunities and potential threats, often framed around real-world crises and boardroom conversations. A standout aspect is the emphasis on actionable guidance for executives and security leaders to align security with business goals, budgets, and governance, making it useful for li... more

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