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The emergence of the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) role shows how far security leadership has evolved. But how different is it really from the CISO role? Recruitment expert Ross Tanner debates the difference between the two, and when an organisation should go hunting for each one with ISF analysts Paul Watts and Mark Ward. ​ If you would like to find out more about the topics covered in this episode, get in touch with Mark Ward, Senior Research Analyst at the ISF. Other useful episodes ... From CISO to BISO and back again  Taking the lead in security  What they don’t teach in CISO school  Subscribe to the ISF Analyst Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

In the first of a new format for the Analyst Insight podcast, Alex Jordan, a first-time guest and Head of Tools & Methodologies at the ISF, joins ISF Principal Esther Schagen-van Luit, along with ISF analysts Paul Watts and Mark Ward. Together, they dive into a comprehensive discussion examining the report on the breach at the British Library in the UK. Listen as they aim to uncover what went wrong and share valuable insights that can be learned from the devastating incident.  If you would like to find out more about the topics covered in this episode, get in touch with Mark Ward, Senior Research Analyst at the ISF. Other useful episodes...  Cyber threats old and new  Threat Horizon: All threats, all the time Keeping the bad guys at bay  Subscribe to the ISF Analyst Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

There is no getting away from Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the moment - It’s in our phones, on the web and shaping our world. Whether this is a good thing or a troubling development for information security and the wider business, is debated by technology and security expert Yngvar Ugland with ISF research analysts Lee Munson, Mark Ward and ISF Lead Cyber Security Consultant Luka Ivezic. If you would like to find out more about the topics covered in this episode, get in touch with Mark Ward, Senior Research Analyst at the ISF. Other useful episodes...  All about AI  What ChatGPT did next  ISF research in 2024  Subscribe to the ISF Analyst Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management. ​

Business Information Security Officers (BISOs) are a newish addition to the roster of jobs available to InfoSec practitioners, but how do you become one, and how do they relate to being a CISO? Security leader Erhan Temurkan joins ISF analysts Paul Watts and Mark Ward to dissect his journey from BISO to CISO and unpack what he saw along the way. If you would like to find out more about the topics covered in this episode, get in touch with Mark Ward, Senior Research Analyst at the ISF. Other useful podcasts... Taking the Lead in Security What They Don't Teach in CISO School The Great CISO Debate Subscribe to the ISF Analyst Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Recruiting individuals to fill roles in information security is tough, compounded by the increasing complexity of managing, mentoring, and training once they're on board. Keith Price, a seasoned CISO at National Highways, and cyber security veteran, delves into the many ways to hire and oversee InfoSec professionals alongside Distinguished Analyst Paul Watts and Senior Analyst, Mark Ward from the ISF. If you would like to find out more about the topics covered in this episode, get in touch with Mark Ward, Senior Research Analyst at the ISF. Other useful podcasts... Axa spreads the word on security careers  Exploring careers: security testing  How Copenhagen is tackling the cyber skills shortage  Subscribe to the ISF Analyst Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, some of the leading ladies in cyber at the ISF: Esther Schagen-van Luit, Principal of Services; Hui Shan, Senior Analyst; Shreya Tiwari, Zero Trust Product Lead; and Francesca Williamson, Analyst, share why they choose to stay in cyber. Listen to their reflections on each of their careers so far, their trusted recommendations on various resources that have supported them on their journey, and the industry advancements they are most looking forward to seeing play out in the future. If you would like to find out more about the topics covered in this episode, get in touch with Mark Ward,  Senior Analyst at the ISF. In need of more resources for your career development? Visit our Women in Cyber Hub here: https://www.securityforum.org/women-in-cyber/ Subscribe to the ISF Analyst Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Ransomware emerged in 1989 and continues to afflict organisations today, alongside various other scams, whether cyber-related or not. It's the same threat on a different day. Listen as InfoSec veteran Paul Ducklin, security podcaster Alice Violet and ISF analysts Lee Munson and Mark Ward debate if anything has changed or we are stuck in the same cycle of risks and how to break out of it.  If you would like to find out more about the topics covered in this episode, get in touch with Mark Ward, Senior Research Analyst at the ISF. Other useful podcasts... All threats, all the time Keeping the bad guys at bay AI futures: assessing the dangers Subscribe to the ISF Analyst Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

For those recently appointed as security leaders or CISOs, the initial period can be challenging, as the consequences of missteps carry tangible risks. In this podcast, esteemed security lead Lisa Burns-Peake and experienced former CISO Paul Watts, engage in a discussion on strategies for establishing a favorable early reputation and fostering constructive relationships rather than risking alienation. Mark Ward serves as the interviewer guiding the conversation. If you would like to find out more about the topics covered in this episode, get in touch with Mark Ward, Senior Research Analyst at the ISF. Other useful podcasts... The great CISO debate What they don't teach at CISO school How governance can guide the CISO Subscribe to the ISF Analyst Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

The world feels increasingly heated and volatile. Is this a temporary trend or a sign of things to come? Dire forecasts of trouble ahead and what can be done to cope are debated by Paul Watts, Richard Absalom and Mark Ward in this threat-themed podcast. Paul shares his formative experiences from the last big crisis he weathered – the 2008 financial crash which hit during his time in retail finance. If you would like to find out more about the topics covered in this episode, get in touch with Mark Ward, Senior Research Analyst at the ISF. Other useful podcasts... Threat Horizon: Exploring the futures Threat Horizon: Putting the social in media AI Futures: Assessing the danger Subscribe to the ISF Analyst Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Delving into an innovative recruitment project, Axa's Florence Bertaut details its scope and school outreach initiatives. Successful recruit Benoît de Lavignère provides his perspective. The conversation concludes with insightful questions from Richard Absalom and Mark Ward of the ISF.