
Candid CISO Podcast
At Candid CISO, our mission is to raise the game for cybersecurity leaders.
There’s no manual for sitting in the CISO seat. Leadership is forged under pressure—through blind spots, board meetings, and breach drills. Our exclusive content delivers unfiltered stories, practical guidance, and sharp insight from those who’ve led through it all. From identity to AI, we surface what matters most to those shaping security at the highest level.
Explore our full library of episodes, playbooks, strategic briefs, and hard-earned lessons here on Substack ➡️ https://candidciso.substack.com/
Podcasting since 2024 • 12 episodes
Candid CISO Podcast
Latest Episodes
Leading Fearlessly in High-Growth Environments with Jimmy Sanders
In this episode of the Candid CISO Podcast, John Donovan sits down with Jimmy Sanders, a cybersecurity leader whose journey from interning at a beef jerky company to leading security teams at Netflix and Samsung is nothing short of inspiring. J...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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51:46

Reimagining Risk and the Virtual CISO
In this insightful Candid CISO episode, John Donovan interviews Carlota Sage, a vCISO with a unique, multifaceted background in tech and cybersecurity. They discuss the strengths and challenges of the vCISO role versus full-time CISO positions,...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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56:04

The CISO Who Rebuilt Giants with Rinki Sethi
In this episode of The Candid CISO, Rinki Sethi, a trailblazing cybersecurity leader, shares her incredible journey from an unexpected start in the industry to her rise as a prominent figure in security leadership with host John Donova...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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54:15

Resilience On The Trails And In Cybersecurity: A Journey with Jason Elrod
In this episode of the Candid CISO, Co-Host John Donovan sits down with Jason Elrod, CISO of MultiCare Health Systems, who shares how getting lost on a trail run and running barefoot for 19 miles became a metaphor for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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56:51

Innovating in Cybersecurity with AI and Inclusive Leadership
In this episode of the Candid CISO podcast, host John Donovan sits down with Mandy Andress, an experienced CISO, investor, and board member, to explore her career journey in the cybersecurity industry. Mandy discusses how her diverse roles have...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:55

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