What The Hack Is A CISO

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In this episode of What The Hack Is A CISO, we speak with the hugely talented cyber security leader Jon Staniforth, whose extensive experience and phenomenal expertise tracks across global organisations. With over 20 years of experience working across multiple sectors, including Logistics, Telecom, Technology, Retail and Financial Services, we hear how businesses need to align appropriate security solutions to meet their risk appetite and how security threats are like taxes - they’re going to be around forever.

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What The Hack Is a CISO podcast hosted by Rayna Stamboliyska and this episode's special guest is Jon Staniforth. Jon is a Senior Cyber / Information security and risk executive with a successful track record in global organisations. With over 20 years experience working across multiple sectors, including Logistics, Telecom, Technology, Retail and Financial services, Jon has demonstrable experience addressing the security challenges faced by organisations. Jon's experience in risk management, compliance and behavioural change combined with technical background enables him to align business requirements with appropriate security solutions to meet the business’ risk appetite.

Learn more about our supporter, Sysdig:

The podcast is proudly supported by Sysdig. For businesses innovating in the cloud, every second counts. Sysdig strengthens cyber resilience by reducing the attack surface, detecting threats in real time, and accelerating incident response. The Sysdig platform correlates signals across cloud workloads, identities, and services to enable teams to prioritize risks and act decisively.

Visit the Sysdig CISO hub for the latest insights, strategies, and learnings from security experts for security leaders.

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In episode 2 of What the Hack Is A CISO, we speak with the brilliant Information Security GRC Lead at Oxfam, Alexandra Godoi. Alexandra discusses her career trajectory, the role of cybersecurity in the not-for-profit sector and her passion for how technology can be used to protect and promote human rights. As for being a CISO? You better be comfortable with the uncomfortable.

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What The Hack Is a CISO podcast hosted by Rayna Stamboliyska and this episode's special guest is Alexandra Godoi. Alexandra is an early-career cybersecurity professional with solid industry experience in the development/humanitarian sector. Her work involves specialist support for vulnerability management, incident management and cybersecurity awareness, as well as building capacity and improving the security posture amongst staff and partners. She is passionate about how technology can be used to protect and promote human rights.

Learn more about our supporter, Sysdig:

The podcast is proudly supported by Sysdig. For businesses innovating in the cloud, every second counts. Sysdig strengthens cyber resilience by reducing the attack surface, detecting threats in real time, and accelerating incident response. The Sysdig platform correlates signals across cloud workloads, identities, and services to enable teams to prioritize risks and act decisively.

Visit the Sysdig CISO hub for the latest insights, strategies, and learnings from security experts for security leaders.

What The Hack Is A CISO is a brand new podcast series on what it takes to be a CISO. The series will have episodes speaking with high-profile security leaders to understand what the role is, what it means to them and why the hack they want to do it.

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In episode 4 of What the Hack Is A CISO, we speak with the highly accomplished Chris Hodson, founder of Stealth Start up, author and former CISO at Zscaler. Chris brings his knowledge and experience from his nearly 20-year career, discussing first-hand the changing role of IT, where privacy stops and security starts and how CISOs must stay on top of technology.

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What The Hack Is a CISO podcast hosted by Rayna Stamboliyska and this episode's special guest is Chris Hodson. Chris is a cyber security expert, investor and founder of Stealth Start Up. In his nearly 20-year career, Chris has seen first-hand the changing role of IT, from a response organization to a strategic business unit that drives value and a competitive advantage for the business. As CISO, he is a trusted advisor to executives, board members and other stakeholders, helping them define well-balanced strategies for managing risk and improving business outcomes.

Learn more about our supporter, Sysdig:

The podcast is proudly supported by Sysdig. For businesses innovating in the cloud, every second counts. Sysdig strengthens cyber resilience by reducing the attack surface, detecting threats in real time, and accelerating incident response. The Sysdig platform correlates signals across cloud workloads, identities, and services to enable teams to prioritize risks and act decisively.

Visit the Sysdig CISO hub for the latest insights, strategies, and learnings from security experts for security leaders.

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In episode 1 of What the Hack Is A CISO, we speak with the CISO of eSentire and cyber security authority Greg Crowley. With over 20 years in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity landscape, we look at what lessons he took away from his time as Vice President of Cybersecurity and Network Infrastructure at WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), what it means to be a leader in the cyber world and how to effectively communicate and execute a strategic vision to defend and protect. Also, why there’s never time to let your guard down.

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What The Hack Is a CISO podcast hosted by Rayna Stamboliyska and this episode's special guest is Greg Crowley. Greg is an accomplished executive with over 20 years in Information Technology and Cybersecurity with extensive experience in managing enterprise security and mitigating risk for global hybrid networks.
Learn more about our supporter, Sysdig:

The podcast is proudly supported by Sysdig. For businesses innovating in the cloud, every second counts. Sysdig strengthens cyber resilience by reducing the attack surface, detecting threats in real time, and accelerating incident response. The Sysdig platform correlates signals across cloud workloads, identities, and services to enable teams to prioritize risks and act decisively.

Visit the Sysdig CISO hub for the latest insights, strategies, and learnings from security experts for security leaders.