Ross Young
Experienced cybersecurity leader and former CIA operator who has served in senior roles at organizations like Capital One and Caterpillar, and presents practical CISO tradecraft on vulnerability management and patching strategies.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 52min
From CIA to CISO: AI security predictions and career strategies | Guest Ross Young
In this engaging discussion, Ross Young, CISO in residence at Team8 and former CIA professional, shares his unique journey from intelligence to cybersecurity leadership. He dives into the transformative impact of AI on security roles, emphasizing how it will redefine the landscape. Ross offers career strategies, advocating for continuous learning and networking as essential for success in this field. He also explores how AI creates new risks while enhancing security measures, urging professionals to adapt and innovate in an ever-evolving digital world.
Nov 3, 2025 • 28min
#257 - Patch or Perish (with Ross Young)
Ross Young, an experienced cybersecurity leader and former CIA operator, shares his insights on effective vulnerability management. He reveals a shocking 300-day patching backlog he encountered, emphasizing the growing threat of vulnerabilities exacerbated by AI. Ross proposes a comprehensive framework that combines people, processes, and tools to foster accountability and efficiency in patching. He discusses how integrating AI can drastically reduce remediation times, ensuring organizations can swiftly adapt to emerging threats.
