More Pressure, More Clarity: Candid CISO Season 2 Is Coming

First, thank you.

If you’ve been with us since Season 1—or even just joined recently—thank you for subscribing, listening, and hanging in there while we found the right moment to return. Your support means the world.

We’ve spent the past year watching the world shift beneath our feet. The economic signals are noisy. AI is moving faster than governance frameworks can catch up. CISOs are facing contradictory expectations: deliver transformation without friction, ensure airtight security while cutting costs, be technical, be strategic, be everywhere—but don't burn out.

These pressures—and the widening gap between what CISOs are expected to be and what the role actually requires—compelled us to come back.

So here we are—Season 2 of Candid CISO is on the way.

This time, we’re not just reacting—we’re helping shape the narrative.

🎙️ What We’re Talking About This Season

This year, the stakes are higher—and the conversations are deeper. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ll be unpacking together in Season 2:

• AI meets cybersecurity: How do we manage AI security posture when most orgs are still figuring out their cloud posture?

• Data governance as a business enabler: It’s not just compliance—it’s strategy. Let’s talk about how smart CISOs are shifting the conversation.

• Culture and team health: Burnout is real. So is toxicity. How do we build resilient security teams that don’t self-destruct?

• Tech debt and transformation politics: Security doesn’t live in a vacuum. We’ll dig into the real power dynamics behind modernization efforts.

• Strategic leadership in the age of AI: What does it mean to lead when the rules keep changing? Spoiler: it’s not just about tech.

• Identity, trust, and resilience: From governance to boardroom dynamics, we’re exploring how trust is built—and broken—in today’s orgs.

We’re not here to chase hype. We’re here to explore the real stuff—what’s working, what’s not, and what it really means to lead in security right now.

💬 What’s New This Season (Launching Q3)

Season 2 is coming soon—dropping in Q3—and we’re building something bolder, smarter, and more connected than ever before. Here’s what’s new:

• We’ll be posting more frequently—sharing insights, behind-the-scenes updates, and quick reflections between episodes.

• Chat is open—so listeners, guests, and curious leaders can connect directly, ask questions, and discuss each episode in real time.

• You’ll get notified about new episodes, live Q&A opportunities, and the occasional hot take from the front lines.

• And for those who want to go deeper—
  🔒 You can now support us financially. Become a Founding Member and get access to:

  • Private briefings on the state of cybersecurity leadership

  • Exclusive strategic playbooks and frameworks from the Candid CISO vault

  • And early invites to future live events, panels, and more

Your support helps us keep the conversation candid, independent, and ad-free—and it means the world to us.

We’re excited to be back—and we’re just getting started.
If you're leading security today, or plan to tomorrow, this season was made for you.

Let’s go.

—Steve & John
Hosts of Candid CISO