In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO" with Dr. Eric Cole, the focus is on the foundational principles of cybersecurity. Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision for one's career and life, urging listeners to avoid feeling stuck or numb by maintaining clarity on their goals. He highlights the common tendency to overlook basic cybersecurity fundamentals in favor of more advanced strategies, drawing parallels to a basketball team neglecting free throws and layups in pursuit of flashy plays. Dr. Cole stresses the critical need for CISOs to establish a clear list of critical assets, develop a risk posture accepted by executives, and empower decision-makers with tools to assess value versus risk effectively. By aligning priorities with organizational objectives and understanding the inevitability of breaches, CISOs can steer their security efforts towards meaningful impact.






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Show Notes:
1:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Vision and Feeling Stuck
7:00 - Feedback and Episode Themes
8:00 - Defining Cybersecurity
10:00 - Budget Allocation & Prioritization
14:00 - Law of Cybersecurity
17:00 - Health Analogy for Cybersecurity
21:00 - Cybersecurity Investment
26:00 - Defining Critical Assets
28:00 - Prioritizing Asset Protection








About Dr. Eric Cole
Eric Cole, Ph.D., is an industry-recognized security expert with over 20 years of hands-on experience in consulting, training, and public speaking. As the founder and CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting, Dr. Cole focuses on helping customers prevent security breaches, detect network intrusions, and respond to advanced threats. In addition, he is a sought-after expert witness and a 2014 inductee to the Info Security Hall of Fame.

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