CISO Series Podcast

I Really Shouldn’t Have Agreed to Variable Rate Technical Debt

Apr 30, 2024

Guest Aaron Shaha, CISO at CyberMaxx, discusses paying down technical debt and systematic refresh decisions. Topics include transparency in security vendors, Genitive AI threats, communication in cybersecurity, extreme computer access scenarios for employees, and navigating cybersecurity challenges.

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Quick takeaways

Honesty in vendor relationships aids decision-making and team engagement.

Utilizing threat intelligence enhances defensive capabilities and communication for tackling security challenges.

Deep dives

Importance of Honesty in Vendor Relationships

Honesty is crucial in vendor relationships as it helps decision-makers understand products better, make informed choices, and involve team members in the decision-making process.

Introduction

4min

The Dark Side of Genitive AI and Cybersecurity Challenges in Hospitals

8min

The Importance of Communication in Cybersecurity and Introduction to CyberMax Services

2min

Comparing Extreme Computer Access Scenarios for Employees

4min

Exploring Differences in Approaches and Shifting Focus to Business Outcomes

3min

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Cybersecurity Challenges

9min

Navigating Challenges in Network System Upgrades

5min

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This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining me is our sponsored guest, Aaron Shaha, CISO, CyberMaxx.

In this episode:

Is technical debt an inevitability in any organization?
How do you go about "paying it down?"
How do you decide when you need a systematic refresh and when can you kick the can down the road a little longer?

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, CyberMaxx

CyberMaxx offers MaxxMDR, our next-generation managed detection and response (MDR) solution that helps customers assess, monitor, and manage their cyber risks. MaxxMDR fuels defensive capabilities with insights from offensive security, DFIR, and threat hunting, on top of a technology-agnostic deployment model. We think like an adversary but defend like a guardian.

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CISO Series Podcast

I Really Shouldn’t Have Agreed to Variable Rate Technical Debt

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Honesty in Vendor Relationships

Challenges of Generative AI Threats

Navigating Security Priorities in Life of Technology

Empowering Security Teams with Purple Team Exercises

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts