Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole

On this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole makes some major predictions for 2021. These predictions are about responsibility and liability. CISO, although it’s right there in the name “CHIEF information security officer,” is not always treated as an equal among other C-level employees. In 2021, Dr. Eric Cole predicts that this will change. This is related to the prediction about data liability and privacy laws. Listen to today's episode to found out more about Dr. Eric Coles predictions in 2021.

In this week's episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the essence of becoming a world-class Chief Information Security Officer. Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of focusing on the right things, as your focus ultimately determines your beliefs and your path to success. He shares his insights on the common pitfalls that many CISOs encounter, such as getting bogged down in problems and negative thinking, and stresses the need to shift focus toward solutions and strategic thinking.

Dr. Cole illustrates his points with engaging analogies and real-life examples, guiding listeners on how to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity leadership. He discusses the critical role of risk management and the necessity of aligning cybersecurity strategies with business goals. Tune in to discover practical solutions you can implement today, whether you're a current CISO or aspiring to be one. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your cybersecurity leadership skills with Dr. Eric Cole’s expert advice on Life of a CISO.

In this episode of "Life of a CISO", Dr. Eric Cole defines the difference between a world-class CISO and a world-class security engineer.

What is the main difference between the two? Reactiveness. A world-class CISO strategizes across all areas of business and cybersecurity, versus a world-class security engineer who is solely reactive to threats. You'll learn how to redefine the concepts of "time" and "workday," as well as how to use these concepts to achieve your optimal state. Dr. Eric Cole uses his optimal state as an example of max performance, segmented workdays, and how he optimizes time within each day.

Some of the techniques may be familiar to you, but you'll learn how a world-class CISO utilizes its optimal state to prioritize, execute strategy, and reach goals to help its organization succeed.

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In this episode of "Life of a CISO", Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the universal question "What does happiness mean to you?"

He will go head on into the frequent questions and complications his students voice to him during trainings. The simplest of questions can be complex to answer. You will gain a new perspective regarding the complexing questions that are frequently faced in life and your career.

"What would be your perfect day?" A simple question, yet a sense of realization can overcome you before you answer. Dr. Cole will help you prepare for answering and solving the most difficult questions faced, and provide you the perspective of a World Class CISO.

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In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole covers the external threats that render your business vulnerable to cyberattacks. He'll further expand on last week's discussion about the mindset of a world-class CISO. "Are you focused and optimized?" is the question. A CISO's primary objective is to eliminate distractions and understand how time accumulates. A novel technique utilized by the British crew team during the Sydney Olympics was based on a single rule: "Will the boat go faster?" This strategy has been simplified to show you how to have the mindset of a world-class CISO.

External cybersecurity threats are common, and world-class CISOs know where to look for them. They're predictable and simple to identify. Dr. Eric Cole will discuss the three most prevalent areas where vulnerabilities can be predicted, as well as the areas to be aware of to protect your business. Join in on our weekly podcast with Dr. Eric Cole, a world-renowned Chief Information Security Officer, when he covers a business's internal cybersecurity threats.