Certified: The CCISO Audio Course

This special supercut edition combines all 70 episodes of The Bare Metal Cyber CCISO PrepCast into one comprehensive audio experience—perfect for immersive review, travel listening, or last-minute ex…

In this final episode of the prepcast, we shift focus from content to performance. You’ve learned the material—now it's time to master the test. We walk through proven strategies for final review, in…

Vendor relationships introduce risk far beyond basic performance metrics—and in this episode, we dive into the executive oversight practices required to manage those risks. You’ll learn how to assess…

Securing a vendor is only the beginning—the real work lies in managing performance, risk, and accountability. This episode focuses on the contractual elements that govern third-party relationships, i…

Procurement is more than just purchasing tools—it’s a strategic process that shapes your organization's security ecosystem. In this episode, we walk you through the essentials of security procurement…

As cybersecurity budgets grow, so does the need to justify investments with clear, measurable value. In this episode, we explore how CISOs evaluate the return on investment (ROI) of security initiati…

Security budgeting doesn’t end once funding is approved—CISOs must continuously manage, adjust, and defend their budgets in the face of shifting priorities and evolving threats. In this episode, we e…

Financial fluency is essential for every CISO—and in this episode, we break down the core principles of financial management in the context of enterprise cybersecurity. You’ll learn how to interpret …

Effective security leaders think in frameworks—and in this episode, we explore two of the most influential planning models for enterprise architecture: TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) a…

Security is no longer a siloed function—it must be embedded in business strategy. In this episode, we examine how CISOs align cybersecurity initiatives with overarching organizational goals. You’ll l…

As security operations evolve, the idea of the autonomous SOC is moving from concept to implementation. In this episode, we explore what defines an autonomous Security Operations Center and how autom…

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape—and CISOs must understand both their potential and their limitations. In this episode, we explore how AI…

Virtualized environments introduce a unique set of security concerns that CISOs must understand and manage. In this episode, we break down how hypervisors, virtual machines, and containers work—and h…

With mobile devices becoming core tools for business productivity, they also represent a growing attack surface that CISOs must manage. In this episode, we examine the risks posed by smartphones, tab…

While cybersecurity often dominates the conversation, physical security remains an essential component of any comprehensive security program. In this episode, we explore how physical controls—like ac…

Encryption is a cornerstone of data protection, and in this episode, we break down its role in securing data both at rest and in transit. You’ll learn about the key encryption types—symmetric, asymme…

Data is the crown jewel of most organizations—and protecting it is a central responsibility of the CISO. In this episode, we explore the foundational practices for securing sensitive and regulated da…

As organizations migrate more infrastructure and services to the cloud, CISOs must adapt their strategies to manage risk in cloud environments. This episode introduces the core principles of cloud se…

Network security remains a foundational element of cybersecurity architecture, even as perimeter boundaries blur in cloud-first and remote-enabled environments. In this episode, we provide a comprehe…

Endpoints represent one of the largest attack surfaces in modern organizations, making endpoint protection a critical priority. In this episode, we cover the foundational components of endpoint secur…