
Candid CISO Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Steve Tout & John Donovan
Podcast Overview
<p>At Candid CISO, our mission is to raise the game for cybersecurity leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>There’s no manual for sitting in the CISO seat. Leadership is forged under pressure—through blind spots, board meetings, and breach drills. Our exclusive content delivers unfiltered stories, practical guidance, and sharp insight from those who’ve led through it all. From identity to AI, we surface what matters most to those shaping security at the highest level.</p><p><br></p><p>Explore our full library of episodes, playbooks, strategic briefs, and hard-earned lessons here on Substack ➡️ https://candidciso.substack.com/ </p>
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Publishing Since
2/2/2024
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Recent Episodes

November 27, 2024
Leading Fearlessly in High-Growth Environments with Jimmy Sanders
Send us a text In this episode of the Candid CISO Podcast, John Donovan sits down with Jimmy Sanders, a cybersecurity leader whose journey from interning at a beef jerky company to leading security teams at Netflix and Samsung is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as Jimmy shares his experience of leading fearlessly in high-growth environments, where the pressure to innovate never stops and the stakes are sky-high. He reveals how he balanced security and rapid development, motivated teams be...

November 6, 2024
Reimagining Risk and the Virtual CISO
Send us a text In this insightful Candid CISO episode, John Donovan interviews Carlota Sage, a vCISO with a unique, multifaceted background in tech and cybersecurity. They discuss the strengths and challenges of the vCISO role versus full-time CISO positions, emphasizing the flexibility and affordability vCISOs bring to organizations that can't justify a full-time CISO. Carlota shares her experiences at major security conferences, the increasing role of compliance in driving security initiati...

October 25, 2024
The CISO Who Rebuilt Giants with Rinki Sethi
Send us a text In this episode of The Candid CISO, Rinki Sethi, a trailblazing cybersecurity leader, shares her incredible journey from an unexpected start in the industry to her rise as a prominent figure in security leadership with host John Donovan. Rinki opens up about the challenges she faced, the importance of mentorship, and how vulnerability and communication have been crucial to her success. She provides insightful guidance on building strong security teams, navigating crisis managem...
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- What is Candid CISO Podcast?
<p>At Candid CISO, our mission is to raise the game for cybersecurity leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>There’s no manual for sitting in the CISO seat. Leadership is forged under pressure—through blind spots, board meetings, and breach drills. Our exclusive content delivers unfiltered stories, practical guidance, and sharp insight from those who’ve led through it all. From identity to AI, we surface what matters most to those shaping security at the highest level.</p><p><br></p><p>Explore our full library of episodes, playbooks, strategic briefs, and hard-earned lessons here on Substack ➡️ https://candidciso.substack.com/ </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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