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This Career Mistake Slows Many Cybersecurity Professionals Down | Root To CISO Podcast

What does it really take to become a CISO?In this episode of the Root to CISO Podcast (Season 3), we sit down with Jenai Marinkovic, a cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience, vCISO at…

How To Become A CISO & What Top CISOs Actually Look For | Root To CISO Podcast

In this episode, we speak to leading Chief Information Security Officers and we ask them to break down the real skills, mindset, and strategies behind successful cybersecurity careers from their…

How To Advance And Get Promoted In Cybersecurity | Root To CISO Podcast

Relying solely on technical skills and certifications is no longer enough to scale your career. In this episode of Root to CISO, top security executives break down the mindset, attitude, and…

Having Skills Is No Longer Enough, You Need To Be Visible | Root To CISO Podcast

In today’s competitive market, having top-tier technical skills and certifications is no longer enough to get you hired or promoted. If nobody knows who you are, your talent goes to waste. In this…

Having Skills Is No Longer Enough, You Need To Be Visible | Root To CISO Podcast

In today’s competitive market, having top-tier technical skills and certifications is no longer enough to get you hired or promoted. If nobody knows who you are, your talent goes to waste. In this…

AI Won't Steal Your Job... But Those Who Use It Might | With Yonesy Nunez | Root To CISO Podcast

Are you worried that AI is going to take your job? This episode is a must listen. Recorded live from the ServiceNow conference, with Yonesy Nunez, CISO at Surf AI, this episode explores how AI is…

AI Won't Steal Your Job... But Those Who Use It Might With Yonesy Nunez | Root To CISO Podcast

How to Actually Stand Out in a Competitive Cyber Job Market | Root To CISO Podcast

Breaking into a CISO role, or even landing the interview, requires more than just hitting “apply.” In this bite-sized highlight, Kristina Belnap, Don Baham, and Ben Harris share real-world insights…

What Top Cyber Leaders Would Tell Their Younger Selves | Root To CISO Podcast

What would today’s cybersecurity leaders tell their younger selves? In this bite-sized highlight, Melina Scotto, Chris Carter, and Will Gregorian share powerful reflections on the lessons that shaped…

Mythos, Glasswing and the CSA Whitepaper | Root To CISO Podcast

Mythos, Glasswing and the CSA Whitepaper | Root To CISO Podcast

Landing Your First Cybersecurity Role | Highlights from the Root To CISO Podcast

In this byte-sized episode of The Root To CISO Podcast, we bring together insights from Margarita Rivera, Greg Rogers, and John Yeoh on what it really takes to land your first cybersecurity role and…

The Professionals Who Win in the AI Era | Root To CISO Podcast

In this Root to CISO Byte Size episode recorded live at RSA, Yonesy Nunez joins the conversation to explore the growing impact of AI on cybersecurity careers. While many professionals feel…

Stand Out by Being Yourself in Cybersecurity | Root To CISO Podcast

In this episode of Root to CISO Byte Size, Dave Ruiz shares why authenticity is one of the most powerful and overlooked drivers of career growth in cybersecurity. Drawing on his background in…

Building Your Career With Smart AI Use | Root To CISO Podcast

In this episode of Root to CISO Byte Size, Ben Harris shares why there has never been a better time to accelerate your learning and career using AI. From rapidly building deep knowledge in new…

Closing the Skills Gap the Smart Way | Cybersecurity | Root To CISO Podcast

In this episode of Root to CISO Byte Size, Kayne McGladrey shares practical insights on how cybersecurity professionals can align technical skills with business priorities to strengthen their impact.…

The New Reality of Cybersecurity Hiring | With Alexis Gerst | Root To CISO Podcast

In this Byte-Size episode of The Root to CISO Podcast, Kris Rides is joined by Alexis Gerst of Defense Unicorns to explore how cybersecurity hiring has fundamentally changed. From AI-driven…

How CISOs Create Real Business Value | With CISO Nick Bruno | Root To CISO Podcast

In this bite-size episode of The Root To CISO Podcast, Kris Rides sits down with Nick Bruno to explore how cybersecurity leaders can create meaningful business impact. The conversation focuses on…

Building Your Cybersecurity Network | With Greg Rogers | Root to CISO Podcast

In this bite-size episode of The Root To CISO Podcast, Kris Rides and Greg Rogers dive into how cybersecurity professionals can get real value from conferences. The conversation focuses entirely on…

The Mindset That Accelerates a Cybersecurity Career | Root To CISO Podcast

In this Byte-Size episode of Root To CISO, Kris Rides chats with Nick Demeo from the InfoSec World expo floor about making intentional cybersecurity career moves. They explore why mindset, EQ, and…

Happy New Year! A Message of Thanks and Remembrance | Root To CISO Podcast

This short message is a pause from our regular programming to reflect, remember, and give thanks. In this episode, Kris shares appreciation for the Root To CISO community and honors members of the…