
The Virtual CISO Moment dives into the stories of information security, information technology, and risk management pros; what drives them and what makes them successful while helping small and midsized business (SMB) security needs. No frills, no glamour, no transparent whiteboard text, no complex graphics, and no script - just honest discussion of SMB information security risk issues. Brought to... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 529 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer welcomes cybersecurity veteran, consultant, author, podcaster, and private pilot Andrew Kalat for a wide-ranging discussion spanning more than three decades in information security. Andrew sha... more
In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer welcomes Bruno Lecoq, Co-Founder, CEO, and CISO of BEMO, for a wide-ranging conversation on Microsoft's evolving security ecosystem, CMMC compliance, and the realities of securing small and mi... more
In S8E22, Greg Schaffer sits down with Alan Clinard, founder of Athena vCISO Services, to explore what it really means to be a trusted security advisor. Drawing from a career that spans the U.S. Army, operational risk consulting, banking, critical in... more
Cy Sturdivant returns to the Virtual CISO Moment to share lessons from more than two decades in cybersecurity, financial services, and consulting. The conversation explores the importance of professional relationships, security program maturity, AI a... more
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A pragmatic, SMB-focused security show that brings candid conversations with CISOs, security leaders, and founders who run security programs in small to mid-sized organizations. Topics frequently center on risk governance, vCISO services, regulatory compliance, AI governance, and practical security operations—emphasizing how to translate risk into business outcomes and how to build security programs without overcomplicated checklists. Notably, guests come from diverse security domains (CMMC, digital identity, incident response, AI governance) and often share personal journeys, leadership lessons, and real-world vendor/customer dynamics that resonate with practitioners seeking actionable guidance.
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Recent guests on The Virtual CISO Moment include:
1. Cy Sturdivant
2. Becky MacDonald
3. Jackie Shoback
4. India James
5. Ken Smith
6. Jonathan Weaver
7. Rich Bates
8. Joseph Gunnells
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