Cybersecurity Today | Podcast on Spotify
In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today,' hosts John Pinard and Jim Love introduce their unique show, 'The Secret CISO,' which aims to dive deep into the lives and thoughts of CISOs and similar roles, beyond the usual interview-style format. The guest for this episode is Priya Mouli, CISO at Sheridan College, who shares her journey from engineering to cybersecurity, her global experiences, and how she manages her multifaceted role. Another guest, Mohsen Azari, Director of Cyber Defense in the financial sector, discusses his career path, which includes notable stints in entertainment and consulting. The conversation explores the pressing challenges in cybersecurity such as AI threats, burnout, and vendor tool overload, while emphasizing the importance of people skills and relationship-building within organizations. The episode wraps up with a promise of a follow-up discussion to delve deeper into the impact of AI on cybersecurity.
Key Points in this Episode:
- Introduction to the Secret CISO Show
- Guest Introductions: Meet Priya Ali
- Priya's Career Journey and Insights
- Mohsen's Background and Career Path
- Current Cybersecurity Challenges
- Adapting to New Roles in Cybersecurity
- Managing People and Preventing Burnout
- Servant Leadership and Team Dynamics
- Strategic Hiring and Team Cohesion
- Handling Stress and Personal Well-being
- The Role of CISOs as Organizational Psychologists
- Influencing Behavior and Building a Security Culture
- Coping with the Barrage of Cybersecurity Tools
- Conclusion and Future Discussions
In another episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses critical AI-related security issues. The episode covers the Echo Leak vulnerability in Microsoft's AI, MCP's universal integration risks, and Meta's privacy violations in Europe. It also explores the dangers of internet-exposed cameras as discovered by BitSight, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced AI security and the legal repercussions for companies like Meta.
