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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…

Cyber Careers Today: AI, Burnout & What Comes Next | Root To CISO Podcast

Recorded live from InfoSec World in Orlando, this Root To CISO Byte-Size episode features a candid conversation between Kris Rides and Michael Powell on the realities facing today’s cybersecurity…

Root to CISO: Rural Risk, AI Skills & Community Defense | Root To CISO Podcast

In this byte-size episode, Kris Rides sits down with longtime friend John Yeoh, Chief Scientific Officer at the Cloud Security Alliance, immediately following their keynote at the North Central…

Managing Stress In Cybersecurity | With Anil Karmel | Root To CISO Podcast

In this Byte Size episode, Kris sits down with cybersecurity entrepreneur Anil Karmel to unpack one of the most asked-about topics in the industry: how to manage stress and pressure in high-stakes…

AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and What to Know | Root To CISO Podcast

In this Byte-Size Episode, Kris Rides chats with cybersecurity leader Jenai Marinkovic, President & Co-Founder of GRCIE, during the North Central Washington Cybersecurity Summit. Together, they…

Own the Losses, Share the Wins | Cybersecurity Career Advice | Root to CISO Podcast

In this highlight from The Root to CISO Podcast, host Kris Rides speaks with Amanda Hartle, CSO and CIO at Prove Identity, about one of the most important leadership lessons she’s learned — and the…

Building Trust and Balance in Cybersecurity Leadership | Root To CISO Podcast

In this episode of The Root to CISO Podcast, host Kris Rides sits down with Andrew Wilder, cybersecurity leader and former CISO at Nestlé, to discuss how he made the leap from enterprise security to…

You Don’t Need 10 Certifications to Get Hired in Cybersecurity | Root To CISO Podcast

CISO Barbee Mooneyhan joins The Root to CISO Podcast to discuss what truly matters when building a cybersecurity career — and it’s not just degrees or certifications. Barbee explains why hands-on…

Cybersecurity: Soft Skills for Success | Root To CISO Podcast

In this highlight clip, CISO Don Baham shares why soft skills are just as critical as technical expertise in cybersecurity hiring. From problem-solving and emotional intelligence to learning how to…

Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Skills and Certs That Get You Hired | Root To CISO Podcast

In this highlight from The Root to CISO Podcast, Global CISO of Carnival Cruises, Margarita Rivera, shares how she transitioned into cybersecurity without a technical background — and how…

Career Growth in Cybersecurity | CISO Wisdom from Lori Anello | Root To CISO Podcast

In this Root to CISO highlight, Lori Anello shares the advice she wishes she could give her younger self: don’t let fear hold you back. From taking risks to embracing opportunities, Lori explains why…

Season Two Wrap Up: Thanks for Tuning In! | Root To CISO Podcast

S2E32 What Makes a Successful Cybersecurity Leader? More Than You Think | Root To CISO Podcast

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Alissa “Dr. Jay” Abdullah, Deputy Chief Security Officer at Mastercard, we dive into the lessons she’s learned leading across industries — from healthcare and…

S2E31 From Public Service to Global Security: A CISO’s Journey | Root to CISO Podcast

In the Season 2 finale of Root to CISO, we sit down with Dr. Alissa “Dr. Jay” Abdullah, Deputy Chief Security Officer at Mastercard and former Deputy CIO of the White House under President Obama. Her…