CSO Perspectives (public)

About CSO Perspectives (public)

This season on CISO Perspectives, host Kim Jones explores some of the challenges of leading through uncertainty. We explore the complexity of the changing nature of regulation and working with the federal government, the evolution of privacy and fraud, and how emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing are changing cyber. When you don’t know what questions to ask, you’re afraid to ask, or don’t know who to ask, CISO Perspectives provides the foundation for learning in this brave new world.

Publisher

N2K Networks

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Apr 2021

Latest episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

45 of 147 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   27 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why is the vendor role so contentious in the cyber ecosystem?

   As the emphasis on improving cybersecurity has continued to grow, so has the number of vendors offering a range of cybersecurity services. However, despite the value many of these vendors bring, the relationship between vendors and clients has become strained. In this episode, Kim explores this relationship, offering his thoughts on this relationship and what both sides can do to better to improve this dynamic. Want more CISO Perspectives? Check out a companion ⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠ by our very own Ethan Cook, where he breaks down key insights, shares behind-the-scenes context, and highlights research that complements this episode. It’s the perfect follow-up if you’re curious about the cyber talent crunch and how we can reshape the ecosystem for future professionals.

2. 

   24 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   But what do you really want?

   Despite being adopted and prioritized by many organizations, cybersecurity still faces a significant challenge where leaders still cannot articulate their needs, and find and develop talent. Rather, organizations oftentimes follow the same strategy many others are utilizing, which involves poaching talent with enticing salaries. In this episode of CISO Perspectives, host ⁠Kim Jones⁠ sits down with Ed Vasko, the CEO at High Wire Networks, to discuss this approach and the impacts it is having on the cyber talent ecosystem. Throughout the conversation, Ed and Kim discuss their experience when assessing talent and some of the mistakes made by the industry, and what can be done to begin correcting this approach. Want more CISO Perspectives? Check out a companion ⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠ by our very own Ethan Cook, where he breaks down key insights, shares behind-the-scenes context, and highlights research that complements this episode. It’s the perfect follow-up if you’re curious about the cyber talent crunch and how we can reshape the ecosystem for future professionals.

3. 

   20 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Strategic approaches to talent: A practical guide.

   Host Kim Jones interviews Jeff Welgan, CEO of SkillRex, about strategic approaches to assessing and acquiring cybersecurity talent to overcome industry hiring challenges.

Inside a recent episode

Why is the vendor role so contentious in the cyber ecosystem?

Published 27 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Don't attempt to put a square peg into a round hole for the sake of a sale. Focus on the long term. While I respect your near -term quota, I am looking for vendor partners who understand my long -term needs and constraints. Don't sacrifice a long -term relationship for the sake of a short -term sale. […]

Who has been a guest on CSO Perspectives (public)

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jeff Welgan
• Patty Ryan
• Ethan Cook
• Ben Yelin
• Kathleen Smith

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YouTube views

551,339

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

89

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

92

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