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🎙 EP66: Building CISO Community – Live from CISO XC Austin (Presented by Infoblox)

The Professional CISO Show with David Malicoat

From DFW to Austin and beyond, the CISO XC community is expanding—fueled by genuine connection, trust, and shared purpose. In this live episode from CISO XC ATX, David Malicoat sits down with security leaders Mickey Disabato and John Sapp to explore the future of cybersecurity leadership, AI adoption, and how community-driven initiatives are reshaping how CISOs grow together.

Mickey shares why organic, local-led growth is key to protecting the integrity of CISO XC’s mission, while John offers a powerful vision for the secure, responsible use of AI—and how today’s CISOs must evolve into strategic risk managers.

🔥 In this episode:

• Why mid-market firms need better visibility from MSPs
• Expanding CISO XC into 13+ cities without losing its authenticity
• The power of community-led chapters and cross-pollination
• Creating vendor-neutral, value-rich events
• Responsible AI adoption and risk-based CISO leadership
• What it really means to “professionalize the CISO role”

🧠 Guests:

• Mickey Disabato – Advisory Board, CISO XC | CIO, FIDUS Cyber Security Solutions
• John Sapp – CISO, Texas Mutual | CISO XC Austin Chapter Lead

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🎙 When the Lawyers Come for CISOs — Aravind Swaminathan on Risk, Responsibility & the Law

Guest: Aravind Swaminathan, Global Co-Chair, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Orrick

Episode Summary

CISOs have always managed risk — but are they ready to manage legal exposure? In this gripping episode, David Malicoat sits down with Aravind Swaminathan, a leading cyber attorney and former federal prosecutor, to unpack the legal landscape threatening CISOs today. Aravind shares behind-the-scenes insights from the Joe Sullivan case, explains the chilling implications of the Ninth Circuit’s decision for bug bounty programs, and delivers straight talk on CISO liability, reputation, and professional protection.

Whether you’re a seasoned CISO or an aspiring security leader, this episode will sharpen your understanding of how legal, privacy, and reputational issues intersect with cyber leadership in 2025.

What You’ll Learn

• The human and legal realities behind the Joe Sullivan case
• Why mission, vision, and values must guide breach response
• The evolving role of legal counsel in cybersecurity crises
• What every CISO must know about indemnification and D&O coverage
• Where cyber and privacy overlap — and why it matters
• The importance of storytelling in incident response and litigation
• Why CISOs need to ask the right legal questions during job offers

Guest Bio

Aravind Swaminathan is a Partner and Global Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice at Orrick. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney and CHIP prosecutor, he has led responses to hundreds of cybersecurity incidents and represents organizations and executives facing some of the most complex legal issues in cyber today — including serving as the attorney for Joe Sullivan.

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Related Episodes

• Joe Sullivan – The Human Cost of Prosecution
• David Chamberlain – Crisis Communications for CISOs

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On Location at CISO XC ATX: www.cisoxc.com

THPC EP64 – CISO XC Austin: Veterans, Mid-Market Cyber & Responsible AI

In this special episode recorded live at CISO XC’s inaugural Austin event, host David Malicoat brings you ground-level conversations with leaders shaping modern cybersecurity—from national defense to mid-market innovation.

Lance Taylor (CLEAR) reflects on translating military intelligence into cyber threat strategy and offers advice for transitioning veterans. Royce Marques (RAA) discusses the realities facing growing organizations and how CISO XC is building a thriving security community in Austin. Russell Okoth rounds out the episode with key insights on responsible AI, global data governance, and mentoring the next wave of professionals.

In this episode:

• Cybersecurity lessons from military service
• Threat intelligence as a bridge between intel and ops
• The role of frameworks like NIST CSF for growing orgs
• Building grassroots cyber communities
• Responsible AI adoption in real-world orgs
• Data governance & privacy-by-design at scale
• Why mentorship matters more than ever

Guests:

• Lance Taylor, Sr. Manager, Cyber Defense – CLEAR
• Royce Markose, CISO – Vistrada
• Russell Okoth, former CISO – Apex FinTech / SoCal Regional Bank

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🎙 The Professional CISO Show – Episode 63

Live from CISO XC Austin: Real Talk on AI, Data Governance & CISO Careers

Sponsored by Infoblox

🎧 Episode Summary

In this dynamic episode recorded live at CISO XC Austin, host David Malicoat sits down with cybersecurity thought leader and attorney Shawn Tuma, and former Neiman Marcus cybersecurity leader Louis Morton, for two compelling conversations that hit at the heart of today’s biggest security and career challenges.

With Shawn, we dive into the interplay between AI, data governance, and legal collaboration—featuring his viral phrase “data is the hot potato.” With Louis, we get a transparent, real-world look at navigating a sudden job transition, professional reinvention, and the evolving demands of security leadership.

🔥 Key Highlights

• Why AI is an exponential multiplier of existing security gaps
• The critical connection between legal and cyber leadership
• “Data is the hot potato”: a sticky metaphor for cyber focus
• The power of unscripted, candid panels over rehearsed drama
• Louis Morton’s real-time response to being impacted by acquisition layoffs
• How to relaunch your career using an omnichannel, proactive job search
• Why MBA programs with cybersecurity focus may shape future CISOs
• Reinvention and resilience: why character matters more than titles

👤 Guests

• Shawn Tuma – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Attorney, Author of “Cybersecurity Law, Policy, and Practice”
• Louis Morton – Former Cybersecurity Leader at Neiman Marcus, now seeking his next challenge

🎯 Perfect For:

CISOs, aspiring security leaders, legal partners in cyber, and anyone facing or supporting job transitions in tech.

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EP62 | Building Real Cybersecurity Communities + AI Clarity with Dr. Anand Singh (Live from CISO XC ATX)

Sponsored by Netskope

What happens when a CISO-led community takes root in a new city — and how do you cut through the noise around AI in cybersecurity?

In this special episode recorded live from the inaugural CISO XC ATX event in Austin, host David Malicoat sits down with Randy Potts, co-founder of CISO XC, and Dr. Anand Singh, veteran CISO and AI thought leader, for two candid conversations on the future of cybersecurity leadership.

🎤 Randy shares how CISO XC is scaling its “community-first” model across cities while staying true to local ownership and peer connection.

🤖 Anand breaks down the intersection of AI and cybersecurity into actionable concepts — from AI for security tools to risks around data poisoning and agent-based automation.

Whether you’re a seasoned CISO or a rising security leader, this episode offers a front-row seat to where the cybersecurity profession is going — and who’s driving the change.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• Why local cybersecurity communities matter more than ever
• Lessons from 3 years of CISO XC and what’s next
• AI for cybersecurity vs. security for AI — what CISOs need to know
• Data governance, regulation, and the risks of “AI hype”
• The importance of peer-driven content and practitioner-led learning
• Preview of Dr. Singh’s upcoming book on AI and security

🎧 The Professional CISO Show is your front-row seat to the conversations shaping modern cybersecurity leadership — hosted by veteran CISO David Malicoat.

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• Guest: Dr. Anand Singh | Randy Potts
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🎙️ The Professional CISO Show – Episode 61

Guest: Nathan Wright, CISO at Textron

Host: David Malicoat

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sits down with Nathan Wright, CISO at Textron, to explore one of the most unconventional — and inspiring — journeys to cybersecurity leadership. From Russian linguist at the FBI to overseeing IT security across a global enterprise, Nathan shares why being open to pivots across functions (including supply chain, engineering, and product security) can supercharge a CISO’s ability to lead.

Nathan unpacks the value of translating technical risk into business strategy, why “protecting the revenue” should be at the heart of every cybersecurity program, and how to bridge the ever-present tension between infrastructure and security.

🧠 Key Highlights:

• From linguistics to leadership: Nathan’s unexpected route to CISO.
• The role of curiosity and discomfort in professional growth.
• What it really means to professionalize cybersecurity.
• Why “protect the revenue” should be every CISO’s north star.
• Advice for early- and mid-career professionals hesitant to pivot.
• Risk, regulation, and when frameworks help vs. hinder.
• How translating “cyberese” into business terms creates influence.

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Guests: Ryan Rene Rosado & Chris Boykin | Sponsor: Infoblox (www.infoblox.com)

Recorded live at CISO XC Austin

In this special on-location episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat brings you powerful conversations recorded at CISO XC in Austin, where cybersecurity leaders gathered to tackle today’s most pressing challenges—from career transitions to DNS-layer security.

👩‍💼 First, we hear from Ryan Rene Rosado, a dynamic cybersecurity leader, Air Force veteran, and Harvard Extension School TA. Ryan shares candid reflections on consulting vs. in-house security work, why AI isn’t the true endgame, and how job seekers—and employers—need to shift their mindset. Her voice is an authentic, timely perspective for CISOs and aspiring leaders alike.

🛡️ Then, we go deep with Chris Boykin, Product Security Specialist at Infoblox, on the power of DNS in security architecture. He breaks down real-world attacker tactics, exfiltration methods, and how Infoblox’s Protective DNS and Universal DDI solutions are helping organizations stop threats before they launch. The episode closes with insights on their AI-powered threat intel, interoperability with other platforms, and where DNS security is heading next.

🔑 Key Highlights

• Why Ryan compares consulting to cosmetic surgery—and working in-house to being a primary care physician
• Lessons from transitioning out of the military into cybersecurity leadership
• The real reason organizations chase AI (hint: it’s not AI)
• How attackers weaponize DNS queries and domain lookalikes
• What Infoblox is doing to push DNS-based threat detection into the future
• Why collaboration in the cybersecurity ecosystem matters more than ever

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🎙️ Live from Austin: Conversations from the Inaugural CISO XC ATX | Sponsored by Netskope

In this special event episode, The Professional CISO Show hits the road to Austin, Texas for the inaugural CISO XC ATX Conference, where community, innovation, and leadership take center stage.

Host David Malicoat sits down with Rich McCrohan of Andromeda Security and David Elcock, advisor to Netskope, for a candid discussion on the evolving security landscape—from AI-driven identity management to the business-first philosophy behind modern Zero Trust architecture.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The future of cloud identity and non-human access provisioning
• Why Austin’s cyber leadership scene is distinct from DFW
• How Netskope combines speed and security without compromise
• The critical role of human behavior, internal threat visibility, and behavioral context
• Diversity, veterans, and the “shaved sidewalk” analogy for building inclusive security communities

🧠 Whether you’re a CISO, aspiring leader, or part of the cyber vendor ecosystem, this episode delivers powerful insights on technology, culture, and connection—all from the heart of Texas.

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