In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges the common misconception that cybersecurity is an anchor holding organizations back. Instead, he reframes cybersecurity as a stabilizing force—much like how an anchor steadies a boat during rough waters. Just...
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges cybersecurity leaders to think beyond immediate threats and short-term fixes. Using the famous Mission Impossible phrase, “Your mission, if you choose to accept it,” he urges CISOs to define their...
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into the power of asking the right questions and the importance of letting data—not emotions—drive decisions. He emphasizes the need to focus on solving root causes rather than just treating symptoms, using...
Are You Thinking Like a True CISO? Or Just Reacting to Cybersecurity? In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges cybersecurity leaders to rethink their approach, shifting from a reactive, firefighting mindset to a long-term, strategic vision. He...
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into one of the most pressing topics in cybersecurity today—Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He emphasizes that the key to being an effective...
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into a critical question every cybersecurity professional must ask themselves: What is your real role? It’s easy to hide behind job titles like “CISO” or “cybersecurity professional,” but understanding the...
