Podcast Episodes

The Mission

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges cybersecurity leaders to think beyond immediate threats and short-term fixes. Using the famous Mission Impossible phrase, "Your mission, if…

Published on 9 months ago

Who is in CONTROL

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into the power of asking the right questions and the importance of letting data—not emotions—drive decisions. He emphasizes the need to focus on…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Having a Clear Strategy and Plan

Are You Thinking Like a True CISO? Or Just Reacting to Cybersecurity?

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges cybersecurity leaders to rethink their approach, shifting from a reac…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

AI and Cyber

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into one of the most pressing topics in cybersecurity today—Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the role of a Chief Information Secur…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

The Role of Cybersecurity

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into a critical question every cybersecurity professional must ask themselves: What is your real role? It's easy to hide behind job titles …

Published on 10 months ago

Let Data Drive Decisions, Not Emotions

Being a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is not only stressful, but it can also feel isolating, especially as you move up in leadership. In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole disc…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

CISOs Must Focus on Root Causes

In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole addresses a critical issue faced by many Chief Information Security Officers: the tendency to focus on treating symptoms rather than identifying…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Career Paths in Cyber

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the journey of becoming a world-class Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He emphasizes that this podcast goes beyond the role …

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

What is a CISO?

In this compelling new episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole reflects on the transformative power of words and how they shape our lives and relationships. Kicking off the new year with a fresh out…

Published on 11 months ago

Why Are You Here?

This episode of Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole he dives deep into the fundamental question: "Why are you here?" Dr. Cole explores the importance of understanding your personal and professional mot…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago