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The Professional CISO

The Professional CISO

De: David Malicoat
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  • Why CISOs Are Rethinking Managed Security: Check Point’s Open Garden Approach | Lenny Krol

    Why CISOs Are Rethinking Managed Security: Check Point’s Open Garden Approach | Lenny Krol
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, David Malicoat is joined by Lenny Krol, Head of Services Sales at Check Point Software, recorded live at GPSEC DFW.

    Lenny breaks down how Check Point’s services organization supports customers across both Check Point and third-party technologies, why an open ecosystem matters, and how CISOs can realistically scale security operations amid a global talent shortage. From fractional SOC coverage to process maturity and real-world engagement models, this conversation delivers practical insight for security leaders at every stage of their journey.

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    Check Point Software (Premier Sponsor) (www.checkpoint.com)

    Guidepoint Security (Associate Sponsor) (www.guidepointsecurity.com)

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  • Practical Zero Trust, Apprenticeships, and Learning to Learn in the Age of AI | Larry Woods

    Practical Zero Trust, Apprenticeships, and Learning to Learn in the Age of AI | Larry Woods
    Dec 12 2025
    Episode 93: Practical Zero Trust, Apprenticeships, and Learning to Learn in the Age of AI Guest: Larry Woods Every breach has a story. Every leader has a strategy. In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sits down with Larry Woods, a seasoned cybersecurity executive, during the St. Louis stop of the U.S. Tour for a wide-ranging and deeply practical conversation about what it really takes to lead cybersecurity at scale. This is not a theoretical discussion. It’s a grounded, experience-driven dialogue focused on execution, leadership maturity, and the realities CISOs face every day. Larry shares his personal journey from early technology exposure through infrastructure leadership and into the CISO role, highlighting how security has quietly become embedded in nearly every aspect of modern IT. From there, the conversation expands into three critical areas shaping the future of the profession. 🔐 Practical Zero Trust — Not the Buzzword VersionZero Trust is often dismissed as unattainable or overly complex. Larry challenges that narrative by reframing Zero Trust as a series of pragmatic, achievable decisions rather than a perfect end state. He explains how removing users and devices from the traditional network, leveraging secure access paths, and embracing cloud-first and SaaS-first strategies can dramatically reduce breach impact. Rather than chasing perfection, the focus is on measurable risk reduction and resilience — a perspective every modern CISO needs. 👩‍💻 Building Cyber Talent Through ApprenticeshipsLarry also dives into one of the most actionable talent strategies discussed on the show: cybersecurity apprenticeships. Instead of short-term internships that rarely deliver meaningful impact, Larry outlines how long-term, part-time apprenticeships allow organizations to develop junior talent over multiple years. The result is stronger technical capability, deeper cultural alignment, and a pipeline of professionals who truly understand the business — not just the tools. For CISOs struggling with hiring, retention, and entry-level readiness, this segment alone is worth the listen. 🧠 Learning to Learn in the Age of AIOne of the most thought-provoking segments of the episode centers on a question few leaders are asking out loud:What happens to critical thinking when AI always has the answer? Larry and David explore the difference between using AI as a shortcut versus using it as an accelerator for learning. As AI reshapes how work gets done, the ability to learn how to learn becomes a defining leadership skill — especially in cybersecurity, where context, judgment, and reasoning still matter. This conversation connects AI, education, leadership development, and the future CISO skill set in a way that is both reflective and practical. 🏛️ From Technologist to Executive LeaderLarry also shares candid insights on:The moment a CISO truly becomes an executive: the first board presentationWhy leadership teams matter more than company brandsLeading through influence in decentralized organizationsThe value of business education for cybersecurity leadersWhy today’s CISO must be fluent in risk, communication, marketing, legal concepts, and board dynamicsThe episode closes with a personal and revealing “10 Questions” segment that offers a glimpse into Larry’s mindset beyond the title. 🎧 Why You Should ListenIf you are:A CISO navigating Zero Trust, cloud, and board expectationsA security leader building teams and future talentAn aspiring CISO trying to understand what the role really demandsA cybersecurity professional thinking about AI’s long-term impactThis episode will resonate. 🔗 Listen, Watch, and Connect🎥 Watch the episode: http://www.youtube.com/@TheProfessionalCISO🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2C7JojNZPdg1g6AXvpKDfn?si=a7ac3172bb414673🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professional-ciso/id1731138021🌐 Website: https://www.thpc.co🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-show📣 Call to ActionFollow The Professional CISO Show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, subscribe on YouTube, and share this episode with a peer who’s serious about professionalizing the role of the CISO.🏷️ Hashtags#TheProfessionalCISO #CISOLeadership #ZeroTrust #CybersecurityLeadership #AIandSecurity #CISOJourney #CyberTalent #LearningToLearn #BoardroomSecurity #CyberStrategy
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  • HOU.SEC.CON Live: Merging Physical & Cyber Security + The Future of Threat Intelligence

    HOU.SEC.CON Live: Merging Physical & Cyber Security + The Future of Threat Intelligence
    Dec 10 2025

    🔥 Episode Summary


    Guests: Steve Lupo (Chevron, Retired FBI) & Orlan Streams (RA Infrastructure)

    Sponsor: CyberOne Security (www.cyberonesecurity.com)

    Recorded live at HOU.SEC.CON, this episode brings together two unique perspectives shaping the cybersecurity landscape.

    First, David speaks with Steve Lupo, Event Security Advisor at Chevron and a retired FBI agent, about the deep and often overlooked connection between physical security and cyber operations. From the role of InfraGard to counterintelligence insights and the enduring human attack surface, Steve brings clarity on how CISOs must merge both worlds.

    Then, Orlan Streams, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at RA Infrastructure, joins to explore the rapidly evolving space of threat intelligence, AI-driven analysis, OT security, mentorship, and communication at the board level. He also shares his own professional development journey—particularly his focus on improving writing and presentation skills to better influence executive decision-making.

    🎧 Key Highlights

    • What InfraGard is and why CISOs should engage
    • How the FBI leverages private-sector intelligence
    • Why physical and cyber security must be unified
    • Human risk: the universal vulnerability
    • Future of nation-state adversaries and cyber warfare
    • Threat intelligence challenges in 2025
    • The rise of AI + human judgment in intel analysis
    • Why OT security is now unavoidable
    • Professional development: writing, communication & influence
    • Building the next generation of cyber talent through mentorship


    🔗 Episode Sponsor: CyberOne Security

    CyberOne Security delivers custom cybersecurity solutions built around your business strategy using their Defendable Network Framework. Whether you’re designing resilient architecture or strengthening threat readiness, CyberOne drives measurable outcomes aligned to your environment. CyberOne Security — Strategic. Measurable. Built to Defend.

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