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Episode Synopsis
đč Live from CISO XC DFW (www.cisoxc.com) | Sponsored by Valence Security (www.valencesecurity.com)In this field-recorded episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat returns to CISO XC DFW for another round of dynamic, on-the-ground conversations with three influential cybersecurity leaders â each offering a unique and grounded perspective on todayâs real-world risks and tomorrowâs security frontiers.Cyber attorney and governance thought leader Shawn Tuma returns to discuss the resurgence of business email compromise (BEC), the importance of humility in cyber defense, and why AI governance is rapidly becoming a core CISO responsibility. Maritime security executive Glen Vickers walks us through the harsh realities of securing satellite-connected vessels, dealing with Starlink, and the challenges of maritime connectivity. Then, longtime friend of the show and security visionary Chris Cochran reveals his newest venture: Commandant, an AI-powered incident response co-pilot designed to fundamentally change how organizations respond to crisis events â complete with its own assistant, Lucy.Throughout the episode, we also explore the challenges of securing SaaS ecosystems, managing identity at scale, and the rising importance of proactive vendor evaluation and tabletop readiness.Whether youâre a field-hardened CISO or just starting your executive security journey, this episode brings you into the heart of cybersecurityâs most pressing conversations â unfiltered, insightful, and straight from the source.đ What Youâll Learn in This EpisodeThe dangerous re-emergence of BEC as a top threat vector â and why AI may be amplifying the riskWhy CISOs must lead the charge on AI governance and strategy â or risk being sidelinedHow FIDO and identity modernization can reduce exposure to targeted fraudInsights on satellite cybersecurity, Starlink limitations, and maritime network vulnerabilitiesA behind-the-scenes preview of âCommandant,â an AI co-pilot for incident response â designed to help IR teams with note-taking, SLA tracking, notification workflows, and continuous tabletop exercisesHow vendor selection, tabletop simulations, and small supplier coordination can make or break your organization during a crisisWhy humility, not hubris, is the most underrated leadership trait in cybersecurityđŹ Notable QuotesâJust because you canât think of how the attacker got in doesnât mean they didnât. Thatâs why we need more humility in this industry.â âShawn TumaâAI isnât just a buzzword. Itâs a once-in-a-generation shift â and CISOs have a chance to shape it from the start.â âDavid MalicoatâLucy is designed to help you during your worst day â capturing context, notes, contracts, timelines, and guiding you through the fog of war.â âChris CochranâWeâre securing vessels in the middle of the ocean using tech that was old when we got it â Starlinkâs changed the game, but itâs brought new challenges too.â âGlen VickersâA $5M cyber insurance policy might only cover $250K of social engineering fraud. The rest is on you.â âShawn Tumađ§ Listen & Subscribeđ Available now on all major platforms:đ Spotifyđ Apple Podcastsđ Full episodes and show resources at www.thpc.cođŁ Stay Connected with The Professional CISO Showđș Watch on YouTubeđŒ Follow on LinkedInđ§ Guest InfoShawn Tuma â Partner at Spencer Fane, co-author of GC + CISO ConnectionGlen Vickers â CISO at ABS WavesightChris Cochran â Co-founder, Commandant AI | Formerly of Netflix, NSA, Mandiantđ Related EpisodesEP 71 â CISO Culture & AI StrategyEP 63 â AI Governance and the Role of the CISOEP 45 â Shawn Tuma on Legal Risk, AI, and Cyber Insuranceđ Hashtags#CISO #CyberSecurity #TheProfessionalCISOShow #BusinessEmailCompromise #AIinSecurity #IncidentResponse #MaritimeCyber #StarlinkSecurity #ValenceSecurity #CommandantAI #LeadershipInCyber #FIDO #SupplyChainRisk #CyberInsurance #SaaSVisibility #RealWorldSecurity
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