7 Rules Cyber with Chirag D Joshi

People are not products. Meaningful careers are so much more than job titles. In this compelling episode, Chirag is joined by Ricki Burke - top-tier recruiter in the cyber security industry to shed light on several key areas.

Demystifying the Cyber Security Recruitment process: - Unravel the complexities of the cyber security recruitment process.

- Highlight the importance of aligning expectations between organisations and candidates for optimal role fit.

- Strategies for mid-level professionals to take on a more senior role.

- Becoming a first time CISO.

The Role of Power Skills:

- Explore the critical importance of communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence in cyber security.

- Discuss the balance between technical expertise and soft skills, offering strategies for professionals to develop and showcase these abilities.

Building an Authentic Personal Brand:

- Examine the significance of personal branding for cyber security professionals and teams.

- Offer insights into creating a personal brand that truly reflects individual values and expertise.

This episode is an invaluable resource for anyone involved or interested in the cyber security sector, offering practical advice and insights on recruitment, skill development, career advancement, and personal branding. Tune in to gain a wealth of knowledge that will empower you in your cyber security journey.

About Ricki: Ricki is the Founder of CyberSec People, community-driven cybersecurity recruitment. His role is to bring people together where he proudly matches talented cybersecurity professionals with organisations that align with their personal goals and motivations. Ricki is an active member in the infosec community and is passionate about fostering growth and diversity within the cybersecurity field. He has been involved in running career villages, presenting, and volunteering at: AusCERT AISA CyberCon BSides Canberra BSides Las Vegas BSides Melbourne BSides Perth BugCrowd LevelUp CHCon ComfyCon Cyber Security Aisa AWSN events Aside from conferences, he co-organises SecTalks Gold Coast and host the podcast, Hacking into Security. Ricki's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybersecricki/ About Chirag: Chirag Joshi is the Founder and CISO of 7 Rules Cyber - a cyber security company focused on enabling businesses to be secure in a cost-effective and efficient manner. He is a multi-award winning cyber executive and is featured in prestigious CSO30 list of top cyber executives in the region. Chirag has experience leading cyber programs in multiple countries across various industries. He has experience in both IT and OT environments and leading cyber security through mergers and acquisitions. Chirag is respected as a thought leader in cyber security with keynotes and presentations across the world. He is the author of two best-selling books “7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness” and "7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security" which have been purchased in multiple countries across the world. Chirag's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragdjoshi/ Links to Chirag's books: https://7rulescyber.au/books

How do we evolve cyber risk programs as true business enablers.

What do good Risk Appetite Statements look like.

How do we prepare for multiple regulations - CPS 234, CPS 230, etc.

What about cyber risk quantification and threat intelligence. Cyber Security is fundamentally a risk management exercise. This is reflected in all major guidance and best practices related to cyber security. It also features as a prominent rule in Chirag Joshi's best-selling book - 7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security.

To discuss this vital topic, Chirag is joined by a highly experienced cyber and IT risk leader - Toks Ojo. In this energetic, free-flowing and highly engaging discussion, Toks and Chirag share practical, actionable takeaways. Toks shares several powerful real-life stories that will resonate with the audience.

The discussion covers:

- The role of cyber risk management in informing a cyber resilient posture.

- Cyber risk journey, frameworks and program at Mine Super.

- Practical steps to make cyber risk management a true enabler.

- Cyber risk quantification and importance of threat intelligence.

- Moving beyond traditional metrics to more accurately predict potential impacts on business operations and financial health.

- Improving supply chain cyber risk management.- Recommendations to pragmatically address compliance with several key regulations such as APRA CPS 234 and CPS 230.

About Toks:

Toks Ojo is the Executive Manager, IT Risk at Mine Super. He has extensive experience in audit, risk and cyber security in multiple countries.

Tok's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toks-ojo-b8b51031/

About Chirag:

Chirag is the Founder and CISO of 7 Rules Cyber - a cyber security company focused on enabling businesses to be secure in a cost-effective and efficient manner. He is a multi-award winning cyber leader and is featured in prestigious CSO30 list of top cyber executives in the region.

Chirag has experience leading cyber programs in multiple countries across various industries. Chirag is respected as a thought leader in cyber security with keynotes and presentations across the world. He is the author of two best-selling books “7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness” and "7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security" which have been purchased in multiple countries across the world.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragdjoshi/

How do we keep our families safe online? How do we make our awareness efforts more effective to influence secure behaviours in the age of AI? How can we apply psychology principles for effective cyber security postures? What are practical considerations for SMEs in these areas?

To discuss these important issues, Chirag is joined by noted Singapore-based Academic and Entrepreneur, Dr. Anuradha Rao.

The conversation encompasses the following areas:

Prioritising Cyber Security for Future Generations: Stress the urgent need for educating young people on online safety to protect them from the increasing threats of cyberbullying and fraud. The Essence of Critical Thinking : Underscore the critical importance of questioning the credibility of online information and its repercussions, highlighting the necessity of personal awareness and critical thinking in today’s digital world. Addressing Scams in the Age of AI: Spotlight the escalating challenge of scams associated with emerging technologies like AI, emphasising the imperative for organisations to bolster their cyber awareness and training programs. Integrating Human Skills into Cybersecurity: Bring to light the unexpected yet vital role of soft skills, such as empathy and storytelling, in enhancing effective digital communication and bolstering online security measures. Innovating Cybersecurity Training: Advocate for a transformation in cybersecurity training within organizations by making it more engaging and relevant, using gamification and role-specific scenarios for better learning outcomes. Fostering a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness: Highlight the need for developing a holistic cybersecurity culture in organisations that effectively integrates both technical know-how and social understanding. Investing in Awareness as a Security Strategy: Make a compelling case for the essential role of training and awareness in cybersecurity, pointing out its significance even for businesses with constrained budgets. About Anu: Anu is a Singapore-based cybersecurity and cyber-safety awareness entrepreneur and lecturer, passionate about helping individuals, families and organisations stay safer, healthier and happier online. Through consulting, workshops, education and communication services, she raises awareness about how how to identify and manage cyber-threats to mental, financial, and physical safety and wellbeing. Her work also highlights the cost to companies and the cybersecurity implications - financial, legal, and reputational - of ignoring the human (aka "soft") aspects of cyber in business operations. Additionally, she provides career development training focusing on communications and other 'soft' skills that are increasingly important for workplace success. She has a PhD in Communications and New Media from the National University of Singapore (NUS), and an MA in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India. She is currently Associate Faculty at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), where she teaches and undertakes research supervision on cybercrime, and cybersecurity and digital transformation.

https://cybercognizanz.com http://linkedin.com/in/anuradha-rao-phd contact@cybercognizanz.com About Chirag: Chirag is the Founder and CISO of 7 Rules Cyber - a cyber security company focused on enabling businesses to be secure in a cost-effective and efficient manner. He is a multi-award winning cyber leader and is featured in prestigious CSO30 list of top cyber executives in the region. Chirag has experience leading cyber programs in multiple countries across various industries.

He is the author of two best-selling books “7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness” and "7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security" which have been purchased in multiple countries across the world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragdjoshi/

As we enter 2024, Chirag is joined by a brilliant lawyer Georgia Marwick to tackle some of the more pressing issues surrounding cyber security and privacy such as rise of class action lawsuits, application of legal privilege protection, regulatory action against organisations, Australian Privacy Landscape and elements of building defensible cyber security and privacy programs.

The discussion covers:

Growth of Class Action Regimes in Australia: Exploring the increase in class action lawsuits in Australia, particularly in the financial services sector following the 2018 Royal Commission. This includes the profitability and benefits of these actions and the challenges in establishing a cause of action due to privacy laws.

Impact of Class Action Lawsuits on Cyber Risk Management: Discussing how class action lawsuits related to cybersecurity breaches could influence risk management strategies in Australia. This includes the process, duration of class actions, and their potential to provide insights for improving cyber risk management.

Legal Professional Privilege and Cybersecurity: Analyzing the role of legal professional privilege in cybersecurity, including how it applies to specific cases like Optus. The discussion highlights the criteria for claiming privilege and the implications for cybersecurity incident response.

Privacy Landscape and Challenges for SMEs: Addressing the evolving privacy landscape in Australia and its impact on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The conversation covers potential regulatory changes, increased fines, and the necessity for financial and educational support for SMEs in complying with these changes.

Cyber Security Balance: People, Process, Technology: Emphasizing the importance of balancing people, process, and technology in cybersecurity. The discussion includes the need for a comprehensive approach to protect valuable assets and the significance of creating a strong cybersecurity culture within organisations.

About Georgia: Georgia Marwick is an experienced Australian Lawyer currently working as a Data Privacy Lead for CSO Group. https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-marwick-06392b116/

About Chirag:

Chirag is the Founder and CISO of 7 Rules Cyber - a cyber security company focused on enabling businesses to be secure in a cost-effective and efficient manner. He is a multi-award winning cyber leader and is featured in prestigious CSO30 list of top cyber executives in the region. Chirag has experience leading cyber programs in multiple countries across various industries.

Chirag is respected as a thought leader in cyber security with keynotes and presentations across the world. He is the author of two best-selling books “7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness” and "7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security" which have been purchased in multiple countries across the world.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragdjoshi/

In this insightful episode, Chirag is joined by David Fairman to tackle the critical aspects of Australia's ambitious 2030 Cybersecurity Strategy. The discussion is not just an overview but a bold analysis, addressing criticisms and exploring the strategy's multifaceted implications. Chirag and David not only dissect the strategy’s ambitious goals but also offer pragmatic insights into its implementation, challenges, and broader impact on society and businesses. For anyone keen on understanding the intricate balance between cybersecurity ambition and practical implementation, this episode is a compelling watch.

Key Discussion Areas:

- Australia's 2030 Cyber Security Vision and its Realism

- Challenges in Implementing the National Cybersecurity Strategy

- Balancing Cybersecurity Regulations for Diverse Business Sizes

- The Role of Data Governance and value of Data Classification Model

- Importance of Smart Devices and IoT Cyber Security

- Focus on Threat Intelligence and Offensive Cyber Security capabilities - Future Directions and Implications of AI Regulations

- The Importance of Public-Private Partnerships

- Funding and Support for SMBs within the Cybersecurity Strategy

- Debunking myths and understanding the utility of Digital ID Program

- Ransom Payments and Mandatory no-fault Cyber Incident Reporting

Link to Australian Cyber Security Strategy: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/cyber-security/strategy/2023-2030-australian-cyber-security-strategy

About David:

David Fairman is an experienced CIO/CSO/CISO, strategic advisor and investor. David has extensive experience in the global financial services sector. David is currently the APAC CIO & CSO for Netskope helping customers manage their digital and cyber risk programs in addition to working across industry with the aim of making the digital economy a safer place to do business. Furthermore, David is a Partner and CISO-in- residence at SixThirty Ventures, driving innovation and helping build great technology companies. Previously, David was the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at NAB owning all aspects of Physical Security, Fraud, Investigations and Cyber Security. Prior to NAB, he was the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Royal Bank of Canada. David has been a senior leader at JP Morgan Chase & Co and the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) having held several regional CISO and Global Head roles.David was raised and educated in Australia where he received his Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters of Project Management. David began his career in Information Security while serving in the Royal Australian Air Force’s Electronic Warfare and Communications group, where he gained valuable experience in the technology, policy and process aspects of security and risk management. Subsequently, David worked in a variety of roles in technology and cyber, including in the utilities sector.David holds a number of positions on boards of directors and was a founding member of the Security Advisor Alliance and the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange. During his tenure at NAB, David was the Chair for the Board of Directors for the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange and spear headed the formation of a taskforce involving the big 4 banks, AFP, ASD and ACSC to detect and disrupt cyber-crime impacting Australia. David also advises a number of VC funds and Cyber Security companies.David was recognised in the Top 50 Australian Professionals, as profiled by the Top 100 Magazine. David has also been named as one of the Top 10 CISOs to know, and is recognised as a thought leader in the cyber security industry as profiled by K-Logix.David co-authored “Cyber Risk” (2016) and co-edited “Fintech: Growth and Deregulation” (2018) published by Risk Books and was the Technical Editor for “Zero Trust Journey Across The Digital Estate” (2022) published CRC Press.

In this episode focused on Cyber Security for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) and Not For Profits (NFPs), Chirag is joined by Brett Randall - a longtime technology leader in these areas. In this wide ranging discussion, several practical strategies and actionable takeaways are shared in following areas:

- Importance of cyber security for SMBs and NFPs - Influencing senior executives and stakeholders to bolster cyber posture of these organisations - Strategies to pragmatically bolster security profile in a smart, cost effective manner - Effectively evaluating and monitoring services provided by Managed IT providers - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence effectively and securely - Role of Security Culture and informed risk decisions for cyber resilience Resources: Practical Cyber Security Advice for Small and Medium Businesses by 7 Rules Cyber: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cyber-security-advice-small-medium-businesses-7-rules-cyber-ydfyf Chirag's most recent Best-Selling Book "7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security" Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0648662381 About Brett: With over 20 years' experience in technology management, Brett specialises in identifying needs and helping organisations drive success whilst mitigating risk. He is adept in the areas of solution design and delivery, architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, change management, software development and emerging tech. Brett holds a Master of Business in IT Management and a Bachelor of Psychological Science. He is passionate about learning, training, and the active employment of critical thinking throughout all areas of technology and business. Brett's philosophy centres around the alignment of technology and governance with top-down business objectives. An organisation can only be successful when its people, technology and processes are aligned with strategy. Thus, his focus is on ensuring that every aspect of technology both serves, and delivers value to, the organisations that he partners with. About Chirag: Chirag’s ambitious goal is simple—to enable human progress through trust in technology. To accomplish this, he wants to help build a world where there is trust in digital systems, protection against cyber threats, and a safe environment online for communication, commerce, and engagement. He is the Founder and Chief Executive of 7 Rules Cyber - a cyber security company focused on enabling businesses to be secure in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Chirag is respected as a thought leader in cyber security with keynotes and presentations across the world. He is the author of two best-selling books “7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness” and "7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security" which have been purchased in multiple countries across the world. His podcast features insights from distinguished professionals in a wide range of disciplines, including media, entrepreneurship, executive leadership, and futurology. During the course of his career spanning multiple sectors and countries, he has built, implemented, and successfully managed cyber security, risk management, compliance, and awareness programs. Chirag has held executive and senior leadership positions in large, complex organisations and excels at the art of translating business and technical speak in a manner that optimises value. Chirag has led teams, managed multi-million-dollar budget and transformation programs. He has a strong record in both IT and OT environments, and leading cyber security through de-mergers and divestments. Chirag has experience of being a Director for a NFP Board and member of advisory Boards. He has extensive experience with a wide range of standards, frameworks, and regulations, including NIST CSF, APRA CPS 234, AESCSF, PCI DSS, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ISO 27001/2.

In this special edition, Chirag is joined again by Global CISO Michael Oberlaender to discuss a potentially watershed event in cyber security - the US SEC action against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The charges include fraud and internal control failures. Complaint alleges software company misled investors about its cybersecurity practices and known risks. In this discussion filled with practical analysis and insights, Chirag and Michael discuss: - Implications of the SEC Ruling on the global CISO Community. Will it have a chilling effect or is it a step in the right direction. - Evolution of CISO role, potential liabilities and where the real accountability lies in organisations. - Cyber Security in Corporate Governance and Executive Responsibilities - Elements of defensible cyber security programs accounting for materiality.

- Increasing Regulatory Expectation and Scrutiny for Cyber Security Practices especially in Australia and US.

- Role of Cyber Security Culture including Incident Readiness.

- Need for Action to Protect Critical Infrastructure. Resources: SEC Charges Press Release: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2023-227

Chirag and Michael's prior discussion: https://youtu.be/F3ljNTgg9fY?si=AnVWBlr-Lzwwrsv9

Chirag's most recent Best-Selling Book: 7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security

Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0648662381 About Michael: Michael's books offer a lot of insights for current and aspiring security leaders. Global CISO Strategy Tactics and Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851LZKF2CISO

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Now What: How to Successfully build Security by Design: https://www.amazon.com/SO-Successfully-Build-Security-Design/dp/1480237418 Michael Oberlaender is a global industry leader, dynamic, focused, multilingual, Senior Technology and Security & Privacy Executive with successful track record in developing and leading corporate technology and information security programs for global organizations. Board Member, Advisory Board Member, governance and audit committee, committed change agent, transformation agent, translator between business and technology & security, cross-functional strategic and tactical approach ensuring enterprise security initiatives. 25+ years full time global security leadership in eight different CSO/CISO roles (career CSO). Highly accomplished problem-solver, polished communicator exhibiting highest ethical standards, professionalism and attention to strategic vision and tactical detail. Published multiple books, journal articles author, public conference speaker, panel moderator, visionary thought leader, strong execution.

In our modern digital age, Cyber Security and Legal are intrinsically linked. There is so much more to this relationship than just contract reviews. Cyber security is a risk management exercise intertwined with legal considerations. It's not just about fortifying our digital walls; it's about building resilient, compliant, and trustworthy business practices.

In this multifaceted international discussion, Chirag was joined by a prominent lawyer from India and a mentor for Start ups - Shruti Dvivedi Sodhi.

The topics covered included:

- Artificial Intelligence: Adopting responsible human values and ethical consideration. Using human empathy, kindness and thoughtfulness to our advantage.

- Data Protection Landscape in India: The discussion was recorded just before the Data Protection Bill was passed. However, a lot of insights shared around awareness, privacy and governance are timeless.

- Cyber Insurance: It does have a role. However, it needs to be part of a comprehensive risk approach and not a panacea. Importance of business-alignment for optimising premiums and value from coverage was highlighted.

- Incident Response: How cyber and legal teams work together to promote effective incident readiness.

- Advice for Startups - With Shruti's role in Startup India initiative, pragmatic recommendations for Startups to sustainably grow were shared.

About Shruti:

Shruti Dvivedi Sodhi is an attorney based out New Delhi with vast experience of transactional and corporate advisory, currently serving clients across the Start-Up ecosystem, as well as in the insurance, telecom, technology and data protection space. She endeavors to expand her learnings as a mentor and is an active sponsor of the Start Up ecosystem.

A graduate in history who has served in leadership positions at Bharti Airtel and American Express, Shruti strives to work in ambitious and challenging environments while delivering innovative yet practicable solutions to complex problems.

Effective leadership is more art than science. The same can be said about cyber security in this new world. In this episode of Art of Cyber Security Series, Chirag is joined by Michael Oberlaender who is a prominent cyber security author and a Global CISO. With an international perspective to this discussion with Michael based in the US and Chirag in Australia, the discussion offers compelling takeaways in the several areas that impact cyber security professionals.

Discussion covers:

- Becoming successful as a cyber security leader

- Global CISO learnings: Strategy and Tactics

- Practical examples of building strong cyber teams and security culture

- Role of automation in improving security outcomes and addressing skills' shortage

- Increasing regulatory expectations on CISOs and their consequences

Michael's books offer a lot of insights for current and aspiring security leaders. Links below:

Global CISO Strategy Tactics and Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851LZKF2

CISO and Now What: How to Successfully build Security by Design: http://www.amazon.com/SO-Successfully-Build-Security-Design/dp/1480237418

About Michael: Michael Oberlaender is a global industry leader, dynamic, focused, multilingual, Senior Technology and Security & Privacy Executive with successful track record in developing and leading corporate technology and information security programs for global organizations. Board Member, Advisory Board Member, governance and audit committee, committed change agent, transformation agent, translator between business and technology & security, cross-functional strategic and tactical approach ensuring enterprise security initiatives. 25+ years full time global security leadership in eight different CSO/CISO roles (career CSO). Highly accomplished problem-solver, polished communicator exhibiting highest ethical standards, professionalism and attention to strategic vision and tactical detail. Published multiple books, journal articles author, public conference speaker, panel moderator, visionary thought leader, strong execution. About Michael: Michael Oberlaender is a global industry leader, dynamic, focused, multilingual, Senior Technology and Security & Privacy Executive with successful track record in developing and leading corporate technology and information security programs for global organizations. Board Member, Advisory Board Member, governance and audit committee, committed change agent, transformation agent, translator between business and technology & security, cross-functional strategic and tactical approach ensuring enterprise security initiatives. 25+ years full time global security leadership in eight different CSO/CISO roles (career CSO). Highly accomplished problem-solver, polished communicator exhibiting highest ethical standards, professionalism and attention to strategic vision and tactical detail. Published multiple books, journal articles author, public conference speaker, panel moderator, visionary thought leader, strong execution.

In this age of constant distractions, relentless cyber attacks and amazing pace of technology revolutions, the importance of mindfulness has never been greater. In fact focus is the super power in this world. However, Mindfulness isn't just about meditation or switching off, it is actually a constant enabler of professional success. The Mindful Manifesto championed by Chirag's guest on the show - Nathalie Heynderickx is a testament to that.

By practicing mindfulness, professionals can develop a heightened sense of awareness and attentiveness, allowing them to assess threats, risks and opportunities more consciously and respond to them effectively. Mindfulness also cultivates a state of focused presence aids in maintaining composure and making sound decisions during high-pressure situations, such as responding to cyber incidents. It encourages individuals to think critically, anticipate potential threats, and adopt proactive measures against ever evolving sophisticated attacks.

The discussion also covers other important aspects of professional success such as active listening, overcoming impostor syndrome and negative self talk. It also touches on the PERMA model of well being.

About Nathalie Heynderickx: https://mindfulcio.coach/about/

Some great resources from the conversation: - TED Talk - The Power of Listening by William Ury - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saXfavo1OQo - The PERMA Model of Positive Psychology - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/perma-wellbeing-model-nathalie-heynderickx/ - Book – The Way we are Working is not Working by Tony Schwartz (Founder of The Energy Project) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Way-Were-Working-Isnt-transforming/dp/1451610262 - Infographic – The What and Why of Mindfulness - https://mindfulcio.coach/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/What-Why-Infographic.pdf - The Mindful CIO Manifesto – original LinkedIn article 2018 - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mindful-cio-manifesto-nathalie-heynderickx/ - Book – The Attention Economy - https://www.amazon.com/Attention-Economy-Understanding-Currency-Business/dp/1578518717 - Resources library - Mindful CIO Executive Coaching including articles, info-graphics, self-assessments, videos and mindfulness tracks https://mindfulcio.coach/resources/

Securing AI, Blockchain and Emerging Technologies. Let's get it right so we can enable our progress through trust in technology.

The rapid evolution of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Web 3.0 are fundamentally reshaping our present and future. This includes impact across various industries and our ways of living and working. However, their secure and sensible adoption aligned with business goals will be absolutely essential in maintaining trust in and deriving value. The role of human critical thinking and rapid education is also increasingly going to take center stage.

To discuss these vital areas among other highly topical issues such as cyber security insights from massive technology transformation in India that can be applied more broadly, Chirag was joined on my podcast by the one and only Col (Dr.) Inderjeet Singh. Col. Singh is a stalwart of the industry with extensive set of accomplishments.

The discussion covered:

- Key risks and measures to consider for enabling sensible and secure adoption of AI, Blockchain, Metaverse and other emerging areas

- Role of human critical thinking and education for ensuring secure outcomes.

- Developments and insights from state of cyber security and data protection in India that can be applied more broadly

- Actionable tips for cyber security leaders to grow in their careers as well as inspire confidence from the executive leadership.

About Col. Inderjeet Singh:

Dr. Singh is a highly distinguished Cyber-Security and Blockchain Specialist, having a track record of over 30 years in cybersecurity operations leadership and policy influencing within various organizations. A renowned industry speaker, innovator, and influencer, having successfully led strategic information security initiatives throughout his career . Having extensive security background and profound knowledge he has enabled organizations to build and execute strategic cybersecurity and blockchain solutions.

In addition to cybersecurity proficiency, he is a visionary in startup incubation, entrepreneurship development, strategic consulting, and evaluating new technologies for commercial viability. In addition to being a security evangelist, security analyst, he is a freelance writer with a knack for excellent solution architecture, program, and project management skills.

He has consistently delivered mission-critical results and possesses a diverse range of transferable skills, including analysis and decision-making, commercial awareness, team building, planning, and organizing, in addition to his sound technical knowledge.

As a keynote speaker and discussion panelist at numerous technical sessions, he epitomizes influential leadership skills and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

He is exceptional at strategic thinking and visioning ability which enables him to identify opportunities and swiftly convert them into successful business ventures through analytical decision-making, with a keen eye for technological innovation.

Core Competencies: -

Creating business value supported by Technology, Aligning IT with Business, Thought Leadership, IT Transformation, turn around IT organization and improve effectiveness, Managing teams with focus on outcomes, Strategic Outsourcing and Cost Management, Business Process Improvement & Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness, leading to applied cross-industry learning towards problem solving.

Innovation isn't the same as invention. It's about making improvements and creating impact. No meaningful progress can be achieved without innovation which requiring challenges the status quo and "we've always done it this way" mindset.

Rapid changes to the cyber threat, business and technology environments have necessitated the need for cyber security leaders to possess the ability to innovate and lead with impact in order to be successful. Furthermore, using the language of risk and finances allow cyber security leaders to communicate effectively with their business executives and influence secure outcomes. To discuss these important topics, Chirag is joined by Joyce Harkness - a highly experienced technology executive with great insights on innovation, leadership and risk. This episode will also address practical ways to quantify cyber risks in a way that will help get the business buy-in and support. Key areas covered: - Essentials for innovation and making an impact - Areas for innovation in cyber security - Importance of quantifying cyber security risk and practical steps to achieve it - Actionable tips for career progression and become successful executives About Joyce: Joyce Harkness leads the cybersecurity practice at ISG (Information Services Group) for ANZ & Asia. She leverages 30+ years of leadership experience in whole-of-business transformation, customer operations, and information technology to solve complex problems in cybersecurity. Her overarching vision is that cybersecurity becomes an enabler of growth, agility, operational excellence, and resilience. That means helping clients reduce cybersecurity risk where it matters most.

As a former Chief Information Officer and cybersecurity practitioner, she grasps the strategic, operational, and tactical perspective to the cybersecurity challenge, and balances ‘thought leadership’ with a pragmatic approach to solutions. Her experience spans a diverse set of business and technical scenarios across various industries: high-tech, telecommunications, financial services, legal services, manufacturing. Joyce brings people together to achieve exceptional outcomes that last. She helps clients with their cybersecurity dilemmas by leveraging ISG expertise, solutions, and unique set of data & market intelligence. This includes how to build, establish, and effectively operate cybersecurity capabilities in a world with finite resources, prioritisation & sequencing challenges, and changing business ecosystem, threats, and opportunities. She helps clients with their risk & compliance challenges and cybersecurity programs of change. She also advises on how to engage effectively with business leaders and boards.

The role of legal in cyber security is becoming increasingly crucial and has impacts across material cyber security areas such as incident preparedness, position on challenging issues such as ransomware, compliance obligations, contractual mechanisms, satisfying regulatory requirements, and cyber insurance. As cyber security becomes a major area of focus for executives and Boards, the relationship between cyber security and legal teams needs to be optimised to effectively manage the cyber posture. To discuss this key topic, Chirag is joined by Annie Haggar - a multi-award winning legal expert specialising in cyber security.  

The discussion covers wide ranging areas including: 

- The evolving role of Legal in Cyber Security 

- How cyber security leaders can effectively engage with their legal teams to deliver secure outcomes and incident preparedness 

- Impacts of current and proposed cyber security and privacy related regulations in Australia including privacy act amendments and SOCI act

 - Legal view and actionable tips on preparing and responding to the growing threat of Ransomware attacks

 - Adopting a growth mindset for career success and advice to professionals considering a career specializing in legal aspects of cyber security   

About Annie:  Annie is the founder and principal of Cyber GC - a legal and consulting practice dedicated to helping Australian businesses prepare for and fight cybercrime. Annie is a multi-award-winning cybersecurity lawyer and was recently awarded General Counsel of the Year (Australian Law Awards - Lawyers Weekly - 2021), Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lawyer of the Year (Corporate Counsel Awards - Lawyers Weekly -2021) and Australian In House Counsel of the Year (Australasian Law Awards 2021).  She brings to Cyber GC the experience gained as 6 years as global legal counsel for Accenture's managed security business and regional counsel for Accenture Security, one of the largest security companies in the world. She has 20 years experience in technology law, and rare expertise advising on enterprise security risk, including legal regulation, and the impact on the whole organisation of cybersecurity issues.  She is a regular speaker on issues around the intersection of the law, cybersecurity and emerging technology.

Clarity is Kindness. Art of Effective Leadership.

Strong leadership is the foundation of enduring success for any organisation or team. It is indeed a make or break when it comes to technology and cyber security progress. The ability to lead, inspire and guide teams is the key to attracting and retaining skilled people who deliver outstanding results. Creating a sense of psychological safety and giving people clarity of what is expected is a big part of what makes good leaders. To explore this vital topic, Chirag was joined by one of the true gems when it comes to executive leadership - James Kent. James has cracked the rare code of being an extremely effective leader while still being universally liked by everyone in the organisations he has led.

The discussion covers:

Attributes of effective executive leadership during these turbulent times.

Cyber Security and Technology considerations during mergers and acquisitions

Trends that leaders need to be aware of to get ahead of the curve

Building effective teams to optimise performance and retention

Inspiring confidence from Board and Executives

Cultivating and maintaining a growth mindset

Art of Hacking the Brain in Cyber Security. Influencing others. Optimising our own performance.  

As cyber security challenges continue to mount in the form of breaches, threats, regulations, turbo-charged digital transformations, the importance of maintaining physical and mental well-being for cyber security professionals has never been greater. However, this requires them to be mindful of both their own state and of their businesses. It is imperative for them to have the right communication and influencing skills to inspire confidence and get the appropriate support from their leadership. It requires them to cultivate healthy, positive, and disciplined habits to mark progress and avoid the vicious cycle of burnout and stress.  

To address these important areas, Chirag was delighted to be joined by one of the more prominent leaders in the cyber industry – Branko Ninkovic. The conversation is authentic, practical and has host of actionable takeaways. The tips are coming from seasoned practitioners in the field and consequently are grounded in the real-world outcomes and challenges.   

About Branko:  

Branko Ninkovic is the founder of Dragonfly Technologies, a thriving cyber security practice servicing Australia's most security conscious ASX listed organisations. Dragonfly helps clients in areas such as Health Care, Federal Law Enforcement, Retailing, Banking, Finance and Taxation.  Branko has over 20 years' experience specialising in cyber security. Over this time, Dragonfly has worked with many well-known and trusted brands to build in their cyber defences to protect, detect and respond to data breaches.  Branko is known for his innovative and collaborative approach, most recently displayed by the creation of fintech Edge, a collaborative platform created in conjunction with Consumer Owned Banking Association (COBA). Fintech Edge was created to raise cyber security awareness, provide thought leadership and insights for COBA member banks.   In addition, Branko is also the cofounder of healthcare start up, VAXXIN8, a digital platform, whose mission is to protect healthcare workers from vaccination preventable diseases. VAXXIN8 was selected as one of the first participants to take part in the Australian Federal Government's Landing Pad program in San Francisco to launch in the North American Market.  A key to Branko's success is his ability to develop strong, enduring partnerships which are outcomes driven, providing value to all involved. Branko is also a knowledgeable and engaging speaker on cyber security and business who has spoken at numerous events including IBM seminars and SAP conferences.   Branko is also the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) Sydney Chair. AISA is a non-for-profit member organisation with over 3000 members nationally.

The Story behind the Cyber Story. Deep dive into Cyber Security Journalism. 

With things moving at a frantic pace in the world of cyber security and their real impact on people and businesses, the importance of quality journalism in this area has never been greater. From understanding cyber warfare and large-scale ransomware attacks to massive data breaches, we need reliable, authentic reporting to separate the noise from what matters. 

To discuss this vital topic, Chirag was joined by a distinguished expert in the field of cyber security journalism, Brian Pereira. In this wide-ranging conversation, Brian offered a host of practical and actionable tools, techniques, and insights. The discussion covers:

- Differences and similarities between traditional and cyber security journalism. 

- Better understanding of Breaking News, Second-day leads, Analysis and Features.

- Resources to gather and organise notable cyber security updates.

- Approaches to covering major events like Russia – Ukraine situation.

- Verifying authenticity of sources.

- Importance of human critical thinking to combat disinformation and deep fakes.

- Establishing credibility in the cyber security community and positioning expertise. 

- Embedding a growth mindset.

About Brian:

Brian Pereira is a Business Technology Journalist with 26 years of experience. During his career he worked at the Times of India, The Indian Express and other publishing groups. He is the former editor of CHIP and InfomationWeek magazines. Currently, he works for the EC-Council, a leader in cybersecurity training and certification, where he leads the editorial team for CISO MAG. 

He has a passion for learning and has received two certifications this year – one for Cybersecurity (EC-Council) and the other for Cloud Computing (IBM). And he continues to broaden his knowledge through courses on LinkedIn, Coursera, etc. 

He also loves to share his knowledge through his writing and by conducting masterclasses and workshops. His most recent workshop is a series on Mobile Technology for Senior Citizens at IC Church, Borivali, Mumbai.

During his journalism career, Brian travelled all over the world to attend and report on tech conferences. He met and interviewed hundreds of business leaders in India and overseas.  

Brian is also an avid blogger and you can catch his interesting updates on popular social media sites like Twitter and LinkedIn. He runs his own journalism website (DIGITAL CREED) and podcast channel (TECH THAT!)

Brian is a voracious reader and has a good collection of books. His hobbies are audio and video editing and DJing/mixing. He is also an aviation enthusiast and plane spotter.  He lives with his family in Mumbai. 

The technology landscape is evolving at a rapid pace which is enabling more ways of working and empowering businesses and people all over the world. However, cyber threats are also evolving at a similar pace and continue to rise in their volume and sophistication. This requires cyber leaders to keep their skills sharp and adapt to the changing environment to help their organisations thrive. In this episode, Chirag is joined by a seasoned leader, Abbas Kudrati to discuss the Art of Adaptive Cyber Security with practical, actionable takeaways. The conversation covers the following:  

- Key observations and insights from the RSA 2022 conference in San Francisco. 

- Three principles to realise value from Zero Trust and separate the hype from reality.

 - Understanding the cyber bigger picture with an alignment with the business objectives.

 - The changing role of cyber security and the need for cyber security professionals to evolve. 

- Demystifying threat hunting and employing it effectively to adapt the cyber posture from reactive to proactive.  

About Abbas: 

Abbas Kudrati, a long-time cybersecurity practitioner and CISO, is Microsoft Asia’s Lead Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for the Security Solutions Area. In addition to his work at Microsoft, he serves as an executive advisor to Deakin University, LaTrobe University, HITRUST ASIA, EC Council ASIA, and several security and technology start-ups. 

He supports the broader security community through his work with ISACA Chapters and student mentorship.  He is the bestselling author of books such as, “Threat Hunting in the Cloud”, “Zero Trust Journey Across the Digital Estate”, and “Digitization Risks in Post Pandemic World”.  

He is also a part-time Professor of Practice with LaTrobe University and a keynote speaker on Zero-Trust, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akudrati/

Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference are attributes for enduring career success. To discuss these important topics, Chirag is joined by a giant of the industry - Cyber Investor, CISO, CSO, Author, and Board Director. These are among the many hats that Chirag's guest David Fairman wears.

This discussion offers several tangible and actionable insights that'll enable cyber security entrepreneurs, leaders, professionals and vendors to deliver massive value and grow their business and careers.  

Key areas covered:  

- Developing an entrepreneurial mindset including qualities that exceptional cyber entrepreneurs should posses. 

- Maximising value delivered through cyber security.

- Gaps in the current cyber security knowledge base and marketplace. 

- Tips and attributes to maintain a growth and learning mindset.

About David:  

David Fairman is an experienced CIO/CSO/CISO, strategic advisor and investor. David has extensive experience in the global financial services sector. David is currently the APAC CIO & CSO for Netskope helping customers manage their digital and cyber risk programs in addition to working across industry with the aim of making the digital economy a safer place to do business.

Furthermore, David is a Partner and CISO-in- residence at SixThirty Ventures, driving innovation and helping build great technology companies. Previously, David was the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at NAB owning all aspects of Physical Security, Fraud, Investigations and Cyber Security. Prior to NAB, he was the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Royal Bank of Canada. David has been a senior leader at JP Morgan Chase & Co and the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) having held several regional CISO and Global Head roles.

David was raised and educated in Australia where he received his Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters of Project Management. David began his career in Information Security while serving in the Royal Australian Air Force’s Electronic Warfare and Communications group, where he gained valuable experience in the technology, policy and process aspects of security and risk management. Subsequently, David worked in a variety of roles in technology and cyber, including in the utilities sector (gas and electricity).

David holds a number of positions on boards of directors and was a founding member of the Security Advisor Alliance (www.securityadvisoralliance.org), and the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange. During his tenure at NAB, David was the Chair for the Board of Directors for the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange and spear headed the formation of a taskforce involving the big 4 banks, AFP, ASD and ACSC to detect and disrupt cyber-crime impacting Australia. David also advises a number of VC funds and Cyber Security companies.

Recently, David was recognised in the Top 50 Australian Professionals, as profiled by the Top 100 Magazine. David has also been named as one of the Top 10 CISOs to know, http://www.information- management.com/gallery/Chief-Information-Security-Officer-CISO-List-Trends-10027134-1.html and is recognised as a thought leader in the cyber security industry as profiled by K-Logix here, https://www.klogixsecurity.com/blog/david-fairman-ciso-royal-bank-of-canada.  David co-authored “Cyber Risk” (2016) and co-edited “Fintech: Growth and Deregulation” (2018) published by Risk Books and was the Technical Editor for “Zero Trust Journey Across The Digital Estate” (2022) published CRC Press.

In this meeting of minds and purposes, Chirag speaks with acclaimed futurologist Professor Rocky Scopelliti on the importance of trust and the role that cyber security can play in enabling it while looking to adapt to an exciting future driven by technology and changing demographics. The conversation addresses building trust in a decentralised structure and digital life including role of Blockchains and Web 3.0. Discussion also includes terms "Youthquake" and "Juvenescence" and their vital role in helping leaders and organisations adapt to the future.  

The session covers practical, actionable takeaways in the following areas:  

- The role of interconnected trust and its impact on people, businesses and creating  confidence in the future. 

- Adapting Cyber Security architectures and Controls to adapt to the changes in cyber threats, ways of workings and societal changes. 

- Competitive advantages that will allow enable organisations of the future to succeed. 

- Elements of building and driving a learning and growth mindset. 

- Communicating effectively with Senior executives and Board members on the benefits of technology powered changes and incorporating cyber security as part of it. 

 About Rocky:  

Rocky Scopelliti is a world-renowned futurologist. His pioneering behavioural economics research on the confluence of demographic change associated with Millennials, and digital technology, have influenced the way we think about our social, cultural, economic and technological future.  His new Australian-first book just released Australia 2030! Where the bloody hell are we?, is a fascinating window into Australian professionals sentiment about the decade ahead, based on a major study conducted before and during the eye of the COVID-19 storm. His other book ‘Youthquake 4.0 – A Whole Generation and The New Industrial Revolution’ has now being translated into Vietnamese, Korean, Indonesian and Chinese languages.  

As a media commentator, his unique insights have featured on SKY Business News, The Australian Financial Review, ABC Radio National, The Economist, Forbes and Bloomberg. As an international keynote speaker, his presentations have captivated audiences across Asia Pacific, the USA and Europe including Mobile World Congress. As a thought-leader, over 150 boards and leadership teams, including Fortune 100 corporations, each year seek his advice on strategy. 

In a non-executive capacity, he is an Adjunct Professor Industry at the University of Technology Business School, a director on the board of Community First Credit Union, on the advisory board for REST Super and Wake by Reach and former member of the Australian Payments Council. 

Educated in Australia and trained in the USA at Sydney and Stanford Universities respectively, he has a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Management and an MBA. He is also a graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

https://rockyscopelliti.com/

Storytelling is one of the most powerful mechanisms for influencing. Humans are wired to respond to stories as is evident through mankind's history. In this episode, Chirag discusses this topic with Anu Kukar who is an accomplished professional and adept at harnessing storytelling techniques in her powerful presentations. The discussion has practical, actionable insights on how to get started and incorporate storytelling principles in your own presentations for maximum effect.  

Learn more about Anu's work and other resources from the video below:  

https://www.arascina.com/ - Cyber for non-techies 

#Switch2Cyber - global cause www.cyberuntangler.com  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyberuntangler  

www.learningnibbler.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/learningnibbler 

Anu's Bio: Anu is passionate about paving a way to support professionals from diverse background to join cyber. To achieve this, she is driving a global campaign #Switch2Cyber. She is a global keynote speaker, podcast guest, author of publications totalling 70+ across 9 countries. She shares practical insights through her unique storytelling whilst taking the audience on a virtual tour around the world.  Anu is known as the Cyber Untangler who advises CxO and Boards with her 20+ years of experience in consulting and industry.  She is a multi-award winner: Global Security Industry Association WISF Power 100 (2022), winner Australia’s IT Security Champion (2021), finalist Risk Management Institute of Australasia – Risk Consultant of the year (2019), winner of Westpac Banking Group CEO Employee of the Year –advanced risk management (2012) and finalist in Westpac Banking Group CRO awards- risk team, risk innovation and risk leader (2012 & 2013).

Communication is key to effectiveness in all aspects of life. Cyber Security is no different. In this episode, Chirag chats with the Cyber Communicator himself - Chris Cubbage who has done numerous interviews with experts from all walks of security. The video includes actionable insights on the following:  

• What makes good cyber communicators 
• How to establish and promote your personal and professional brand effectively 
• Communicating with Boards and Executives  

Learn more about Chris and My Security Media:  

https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/av-channel/mysectv/ 

https://www.youtube.com/user/MySecurityAustralia 

How to build a successful and fulfilling career? This is an age-old question that requires specificity and truly actional insights. In this episode, this is exactly what Chirag discusses with one of the best in the field - Caitlin McGaw who is based in California, USA.  The conversation has lots of practical takeaways including in the following areas: 

• Patterns of successful professionals 
• Getting started and deriving value from networking (even if you identify as an introvert)
• Mastering the right kind of soft skills 
• Skills shortage or shortage of imagination 

Below is more information about Caitlin and her exciting new coaching venture: 

 Caitlin has been involved in career management and recruiting for over two decades. She built Candor McGaw Inc. into a recognized name in the IT Audit, IT GRC, and Cybersecurity recruiting with a portfolio of respected Fortune 500 clients. In 2020, Caitlin launched a professional coaching practice bringing her expertise in job search, interviewing, career transitions, leadership development, and professional branding to a broad spectrum of professionals.  Previously, Caitlin was the executive director of a leading Audit and GRC search firm for 10 years. Her foundational career experience includes working for a global engineering consulting firm; working in HR and training at Apple; developing PR campaigns for tech start-ups in the San Francisco Bay Area; and creating a successful cooking school platform in Malaysia. Caitlin holds an MBA from U.C. Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.  Caitlin McGaw Coaching A coaching practice for career sustainability and excellence The mission of Candor McGaw Coaching is to help professionals build successful careers in a manner that fits their personal definition of success; foster career sustainability; and support the development of healthy work-life balance  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinmcgaw/ 

http://www.candormcgaw.com/