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Security as Business Leadership
Why today’s CISOs must speak the language of value, lead in the boardroom, and prove ROI.
Sep 10 • 
Steve Tout

June 2025

Before the Breach: What 12 CISOs Taught Us About Leadership in 2024
12 CISOs. 1 year of hard truths, real talk, and lessons from the edge of security leadership.
Jun 26 • 
Steve Tout
More Pressure, More Clarity: Candid CISO Season 2 Is Coming
First, thank you.
Jun 25 • 
Steve Tout

November 2024

Leading Fearlessly in High-Growth Environments with Jimmy Sanders
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Nov 27, 2024 • 
Steve Tout
51:46
Reimagining Risk and the Virtual CISO
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Nov 6, 2024 • 
Steve Tout
56:04

October 2024

The CISO Who Rebuilt Giants with Rinki Sethi
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Oct 25, 2024 • 
Steve Tout
54:15
Resilience On The Trails And In Cybersecurity: A Journey with Jason Elrod
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Oct 25, 2024 • 
Steve Tout
56:51
Innovating in Cybersecurity with AI and Inclusive Leadership
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Oct 11, 2024 • 
Steve Tout
52:55

September 2024

Navigating Leadership in the Security World with Joel Fulton
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Sep 30, 2024 • 
Steve Tout
58:01

August 2024

Rethinking Cybersecurity: The Power of AI and Preparation with Tyler Pinckard
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Aug 29, 2024 • 
Steve Tout
54:38
From Hacker to CISO: Carlos De Leon's Journey and Career Advice
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Aug 16, 2024 • 
Steve Tout
55:21

June 2024

Cybersecurity Leadership: Humanity, Diversity, and Impact
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Jun 30, 2024 • 
Steve Tout
51:53
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