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Why More Tech Won’t Prevent Cyberattacks | Network Visibility
Why More Tech Won't Prevent Cyberattacks | Network Visibility This episode of Life of a CISO is an exercise that you can do to measure how effective you are at being a CISO. Dr. Eric Cole explains what to do, and why each step is important, and includes examples of...
Cybersecurity Engineer VS. CISO | The Questions You Must Ask Yourself To Be An Effective CISO
Cybersecurity Engineer VS. CISO | The Questions You Must Ask Yourself To Be An Effective CISOIn this episode of Life of a CISO, instead of answering questions, Dr. Eric Cole asks the questions. In order to be an effective CISO, you must be able to answer these...
3 Steps To Become A CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
3 Steps To Become A CISO(Chief Information Security Officer)In today's episode of life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole teaches on the 3 steps it takes to become a CISO. These 3 steps are core focus areas that you need to be successful. The 3 steps are; the CISO must be equal...
Can You Be Both Strategic and Tactical as a CISO (Hint: No)
Can You Be Both Strategic andTactical as a CISO (Hint: No) On today's episode, Dr. Eric Cole answers his most frequently asked question: “What is the difference between strategic and tactical?” Some people have a strategic mindset, and others can’t help themselves but...
The Soft Skills You Need to be an Effective CISO
The Soft Skills You Need to be an Effective CISO On today's episode, Dr. Eric Cole teaches the two soft skills you need to become an effective CISO. These skills will serve you not only in a professional capacity, but will help you in every area of your life. In this...
The Impact Of COVID19 In Cybersecurity
The Impact Of COVID19 In Cybersecurity On today's episode, Dr. Eric Cole explains how being a master of change is one of the characteristics that makes a successful CISO. Covid-19 has changed cyber security (as it has with everything) permanently. It has created a new...
5 Traits of Successful CISOs to Conduct a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
5 Traits of Successful CISOs to Conduct a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment The topic for today is the 5 key characteristics that a successful CISO should have. Here are the 5 traits in order to be a successful CISO: 1. You need to be able to predict the future. Insurance...
How to Understand QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE Analysis in Cybersecurity
How to Understand QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE Analysis in CybersecurityOn today's episode, Dr. Eric Cole explains the difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis. As a CISO, you have to speak to executives in a language that they understand, so you can...
What is a CISO and What is Not a CISO
What is a CISO and What is Not a CISOOn this episode of The Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole highlights some examples of the strategic thinking that it takes to be a good CISO. Cyber security is all about evolving. The adversary is always coming up with new ways to beat...
Why You Must Think Like a HACKER to Prevent CYBER ATTACKS
Why You Must Think Like a HACKER to Prevent CYBER ATTACKSHere’s the cheat-sheet for this week’s episode of Life of a CISO. In order to be a good CISO, it’s not enough to think like IT support, you must learn to think like the adversary. Remember, prevention is good,...