Certified: The CCISO Audio Course

Once you've selected the right access control model, the challenge shifts to enforcing it consistently across systems, users, and environments. In this episode, we walk through best practices for imp…

Access control is foundational to every security program, and this episode introduces the core models used to govern who can access what, when, and under what conditions. We examine the primary acces…

Building on the previous episode, we now explore more advanced threat hunting concepts that CISOs must understand to support elite detection capabilities. You'll learn how mature organizations move b…

Threat hunting goes beyond traditional alert-driven detection by proactively searching for indicators of compromise within the environment. In this episode, we explore what threat hunting is, why it'…

Vulnerability management is the process of identifying, evaluating, and remediating weaknesses in systems, applications, and configurations before they can be exploited. In this episode, we break dow…

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms are powerful tools for correlation, alerting, and visibility—but they can also become operational burdens if poorly managed. In this episode…

The Security Operations Center, or SOC, is the front line of defense against cyber threats. In this episode, we explain how SOCs operate, what core functions they perform, and how they fit into an en…

Disaster recovery (DR) is the technical counterpart to business continuity—and this episode explores how CISOs ensure the restoration of systems, services, and data after catastrophic disruptions. Yo…

Business continuity planning (BCP) ensures that critical operations can continue even in the face of major disruptions—and CISOs play a central role in shaping those plans. In this episode, we break …

Digital forensics is no longer just a technical specialty—it’s an executive concern that intersects with legal risk, regulatory obligations, and organizational reputation. In this episode, we introdu…

Once the basics of incident management are in place, advanced techniques are needed to handle complex, multi-phase, or high-stakes threats. This episode dives deeper into advanced incident response s…

Every security leader must be prepared to lead during a crisis—and that begins with mastering the fundamentals of incident management. In this episode, we walk through the full lifecycle of incident …

No security program can succeed without a well-structured, skilled, and motivated team. In this episode, we cover how CISOs build and lead security teams that are aligned to both technical and organi…

Security leaders must do more than secure funding—they must make smart, defensible decisions about how to allocate people, tools, and time. In this episode, we dive into the principles of resource al…

In this episode, we explore the financial planning responsibilities that fall on every CCISO, starting with the fundamentals of budgeting. You’ll learn how to create a budget that aligns with strateg…

Once your charter is established, the next step is creating a security roadmap that charts a clear path forward. In this episode, we explain how CISOs build strategic plans that balance short-term pr…

Every successful security program begins with a strong charter—a formal document that defines the mission, scope, authority, and governance model for your cybersecurity initiative. In this episode, w…

Executive engagement in audits requires more than just approvals—it involves setting expectations, directing focus, and shaping outcomes. In this episode, we explore how CISOs manage audits from the …

Continuous monitoring is the mechanism by which CISOs stay ahead of threats, vulnerabilities, and operational failures. In this episode, we unpack what it means to implement and sustain continuous mo…