Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole
Dr. Eric Cole
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AI Is Failing Companies and CISOs Need to Speak Up
Everyone is racing to adopt AI, but almost nobody is talking honestly about the damage it can cause. In this powerful episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole breaks down why companies do not need a…
Protecting People in a World No One Is Coming to Save | Guest: Eva Galperin
In this powerful episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Eva Galperin to confront one of the most uncomfortable truths in cybersecurity today: that no one is coming to save us. This…
The AI Hacking Tool So Dangerous They Won't Release It (But You Don't Need to Panic)
Anthropic just dropped a bombshell, claiming their new AI hacking tool is so powerful it could take down companies and critical infrastructure. But Dr. Eric Cole isn't buying the hype, and in this…
Cyber War Has Already Started… And Your Company Is Next
The war isn't coming. It's already here. In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole breaks down the reality no one is talking about. While the world focuses on bombs and military power, a far…
Cybersecurity Is About Risk Not Tech | Guest: Carlos Lobato
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with guest Carlos Lobato to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in cybersecurity today: it is not about technology, it is about…
Building a Modern CISO Career in Cybersecurity | Guest: Jesse Scott
What does it really take to build a successful cybersecurity career in today's fast-changing world? In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Jesse Scott, a cybersecurity leader…
AI, Threat Hunters, and the New CISO Playbook | Mary Kotch on the Future of Cybersecurity
What does it really take to lead in cybersecurity today? In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with longtime cybersecurity executive and educator Mary Kotch for a sharp, honest…
How CISOs Become the Trusted Authority in the Boardroom
What separates an average CISO from a world-class cybersecurity leader? In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains why the most influential security leaders don't just manage…
How CISOs Should Prepare for AI and Cloud Risks in 2026 | Matt Lea
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with cloud and AI expert Matt Lea to unpack the real risks and opportunities shaping cybersecurity today. They dive into AWS outages, cloud…
Why CISOs Must Lead the AI Conversation Before It's Too Late
As 2026 begins, security leaders are facing growing uncertainty across technology, economics, and global risk. In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges the fear-driven narrative…
Why Executive Trust Makes or Breaks a CISO | Guest: Zachary Lewis
Ransomware isn't a technical problem—it's a leadership test. In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole welcomes back bestselling author and cybersecurity leader Zachary Lewis to break down the…
What It Really Takes to Succeed as a CISO | Guest: Matthew Webster
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with cybersecurity leader Matthew Webster to explore what it really takes to succeed in the modern CISO role. Matthew shares his journey…
Why Intellectual Property Is the New Cybersecurity Battleground
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains why intellectual property is becoming the most important cybersecurity priority for organizations as artificial intelligence accelerates…
The 2026 Reset for Security Leaders
In this New Year's episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole reflects on the challenges of 2025 and delivers a powerful reset framework for CISOs entering 2026. Drawing from real-world coaching,…
How AI, Cloud Outages, and Data Protection Will Define Cybersecurity in 2026
As we close out 2025 and prepare for 2026, Dr. Eric Cole breaks down what it truly takes to be a world-class CISO in the year ahead. In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Cole shares hard-earned…
Understanding the Role of a CISO
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains why world-class CISOs must think like chief officers—not technicians. Drawing from boardroom experience and real-world cyber events, he…
Who You Must Become to Be a World-Class CISO
In this powerful episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole shifts the focus from strategy, roadmaps, and organizational security, and puts the spotlight directly on YOU. Instead of asking what you…
Gratitude, Giving & Becoming a World-Class CISO
In this special Thanksgiving episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole delivers one of his most personal and powerful messages yet. Before diving into the technical skills of executive briefings and…
CISO Priorities for 2026: Health, Leadership & Risk Mastery
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains the top priorities every CISO must focus on as we move into 2026. He begins by highlighting the importance of personal health and why…
Relationships Over Firewalls with Attila Torok
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Attila Torok, CISO at GoTo (formerly LogMeIn), to unpack what it really takes to move from security engineer to strategic leader. …
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