CYBR.Minded is a cybersecurity podcast for leaders who know risk is not reduced by tools alone. Hosted through the lens of behavioral science, governance, culture, and executive risk, the show explores the human realities behind secure decision-making - from cognitive bias and trust to CISO burnout, board pressure, AI readiness, and the organizational dynamics that shape security outcomes. Built for CISOs, GRC leaders, cyber risk professionals, and board-facing security executives, CYBR.Minded helps listeners look beyond the controls and understand the human side of cybersecurity.
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Joshua Copeland, cybersecurity leader, educator, and author of Unpopular Opinion, to challenge conventional thinking about discipline, leadership, and the human side of cybersecurity. The conversation explores why cognitive diversity and neurodiversity can be powerful advantages, how rigid hiring practices overlook valuable talent, and why mastering cybersecurity fundamentals matters more than chasing the latest technology trends...
22 Oct 2026
Building the Better Mouse Trap with Craig Wood
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down for a conversation with Craig Wood, founder and principal of PSY Logistics Technology Partners. They dive into how time pressure, competing priorities, and organizational culture influence security decisions. Discover how security leaders can build trust, improve communication, and create environments where making the secure choice is also the practical choice on CYBR.Minded! Things mentioned: PSY Logisitcs - https://www.psylogi...
8 Oct 2026
AI or Bust with Olivia Rose
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Olivia Rose, Co-Founder of Williams Rose AI Cyber Advisory explores why shadow AI isn’t simply employee rebellion, why leadership has to own AI adoption, and what it takes to build governance that actually works when decisions leave the boardroom and enter the real world. Things mentioned: Williams Rose AI Cyber Advisory - https://www.williamsrose.ai/Rose CISO Group - https://www.rosecisogroup.com/Kayla Williams - htt...
24 Sept 2026
Skipping the Squishy with Shoshana Gourdin
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Shoshana Gordon joins Dr. Dustin Sachs to explore why secure behavior is about more than policies and training. They discuss how morale, executive function, trust, stress, and workplace conditions can shape the decisions people make when it matters most. The conversation challenges security leaders to look beyond individual mistakes and design systems that work for real people operating under real-world pressure. Things mentioned: Security Weekly Conversa...
10 Sept 2026
Not Another Pizza Party with Kayla Williams
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with cybersecurity executive and former CISO Kayla Williams to explore why burnout should be treated as a cybersecurity risk, not simply a people problem. They discuss how chronic overload can affect judgment, escalation, communication, and trust, creating hidden weaknesses within otherwise mature security programs. Kayla shares practical ways leaders can identify these warning signs through key risk indicators, stronger reporting cul...
27 Aug 2026
Translating what Matters with Heather Antonetti
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs is joined by Heather Antonetti, founder and CEO of AH-HA Marketing, to explore why technical expertise alone is not enough to influence cybersecurity decisions. They discuss how trust, language, storytelling, and visibility shape whether security risks are understood and acted on by executives, boards, and other stakeholders, as well as how imposter syndrome can keep talented practitioners from establishing their authority. Things mention...
13 Aug 2026
Lessons from Hacker Summer Camp
In this special episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs reflects on Hacker Summer Camp and shares perspectives gathered from Black Hat, DEF CON, BSides, and cybersecurity leaders across the industry. The conversation explores what the “human side of cybersecurity” really means, from burnout and cognitive workload to decision-making, organizational culture, and human behavior. Do you have a question for the host? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Dr. ...
30 Jul 2026
Busy is the New Stupid with Ross Young
Why do organizations keep investing in cybersecurity without feeling more secure? In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs and cybersecurity executive, educator, and CISO Tradecraft co-host Ross Young explore why bigger budgets, more tools, and expanding control frameworks do not always reduce risk. They discuss threat-based planning, stronger metrics, tool sprawl, ineffective risk registers, outdated compliance requirements, and how leaders can focus limited resources on the threats ...
16 Jul 2026
Trust Is the Missing Layer in Cybersecurity with Tammy Moskites
Why do security programs that appear mature still fail when it comes to trust, alignment, and decision-making? In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Tammy Moskites, founder and CEO of CyAlliance, to discuss how trust, communication, leadership, and risk translation shape security outcomes. They explore why organizations often mistake trust problems for process problems and how leaders can create environments where better decisions are made before incidents occur. Thi...
2 Jul 2026
The Human Factor with Dr. Calvin Nobles
Organizations invest heavily in security awareness training - but risky behavior persists. In this episode of Cyber Minded, host Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Dr. Calvin Nobles, Portfolio Vice President and Dean of the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus, to explore why security awareness alone is insufficient when it comes to changing human behavior. Things mentioned: Dr. Nobles Book, “Human Factors in Cybersecurity” – https://a.co...
18 Jun 2026
The Human Side of Cybersecurity with Bill Brenner
In the first episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs speaks with Bill Brenner about the human side of cybersecurity: stress, burnout, alert fatigue, mental health, responsibility overload, and why security leaders need to look beyond controls to understand how people actually experience cyber work. Things mentioned: Bill Brenner’s OCD Diaries - https://theocddiaries.comDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin Sachs...
14 Jun 2026
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CYBR.Minded is a cybersecurity podcast for leaders who know risk is not reduced by tools alone. Hosted through the lens of behavioral science, governance, culture, and executive risk, this show explores the human realities behind secure decision-making - from cognitive bias and trust to CISO burnout, board pressure, AI readiness, and the organizational dynamics that shape security outcomes. Built for CISOs, GRC leaders, cyber risk professionals, and board-facing security executives, CYBR.Mind...
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