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

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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

🎧 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 Renee 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 Renee 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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