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Sponsor: Netskope (www.netskope.com)On Location at CISO XC ATX: www.cisoxc.comTHPC EP64 – CISO XC Austin: Veterans, Mid-Market Cyber & Responsible AIIn this special episode recorded live at CISO XC’s inaugural Austin event, host David Malicoat brings you ground-level conversations with leaders shaping modern cybersecurity—from national defense to mid-market innovation.Lance Taylor (CLEAR) reflects on translating military intelligence into cyber threat strategy and offers advice for transitioning veterans. Royce Marques (RAA) discusses the realities facing growing organizations and how CISO XC is building a thriving security community in Austin. Russell Okoth rounds out the episode with key insights on responsible AI, global data governance, and mentoring the next wave of professionals.In this episode:Cybersecurity lessons from military serviceThreat intelligence as a bridge between intel and opsThe role of frameworks like NIST CSF for growing orgsBuilding grassroots cyber communitiesResponsible AI adoption in real-world orgsData governance & privacy-by-design at scaleWhy mentorship matters more than everGuests:Lance Taylor, Sr. Manager, Cyber Defense – CLEARRoyce Markose, CISO – VistradaRussell Okoth, former CISO – Apex FinTech / SoCal Regional Bank🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts🔗 Learn more at www.thpc.co
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