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Accenture InfoSec Beat

Hosted by Accenture · news · EN · 28 episodes

About this Podcast:

Hosted by Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt, the InfoSec Beat podcast is intended for cybersecurity and information security executives, and dives into current trends and tactics. In each episode, Kris and Accenture colleagues from InfoSec, IT and go-to-market teams discuss what it takes to keep client, business partner and enterprise data secure.

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What is Accenture InfoSec Beat about?

Hosted by Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt, the InfoSec Beat podcast is intended for cybersecurity and information security executives, and dives into current trends and tactics. In each episode, Kris and Accenture colleagues from InfoSec, IT and go-to-market teams discuss what it takes to keep client, business partner and enterprise data secure.

Who hosts Accenture InfoSec Beat?

Accenture InfoSec Beat is hosted by Accenture. The show has published 28 episodes to date.

What has Accenture InfoSec Beat covered recently?

Recent episodes include "InfoSec Beat: The Expanding Insider Risk Landscape" (12 August 2026, 29 minutes), "InfoSec Beat: The State of the Cybersecurity Ecosystem" (18 May 2026, 32 minutes), and "InfoSec Beat: Careers in Information Security, Client Data Protection" (20 February 2026, 28 minutes).

How often does Accenture InfoSec Beat publish?

Accenture InfoSec Beat publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 28 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Accenture InfoSec Beat?

Booking probability for Accenture InfoSec Beat is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Accenture InfoSec Beat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Accenture InfoSec Beat's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Accenture InfoSec Beat?

The strongest fits for Accenture InfoSec Beat are IT Services & Software Development and Business & Management Consulting. Accenture InfoSec Beat has a news audience.

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  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: The Expanding Insider Risk Landscape

    Aug 12, 202629 min

    This episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast focuses on the evolving problem of insider risk. Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt talks with Dmitriy Ostrobrod, who leads Accenture's global insider risk program, and Manoj Doolabh...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: The State of the Cybersecurity Ecosystem

    May 18, 202632 minS0

    <p>This episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast focuses on the cybersecurity ecosystem. Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt talks with Rex Thexton, the chief technology officer for Accenture Cybersecurity. In his role, Rex...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Careers in Information Security – Client Data Protection

    Feb 20, 202628 minS0

    <p>This episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast focuses on careers in information security. Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt talks with Dan Cosceari, the delivery lead for the Accenture Client Data Protection program, which...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Securing Agentic AI

    Dec 15, 202530 minS0

    <p>A critical issue is emerging as organizations embed AI agents into workflows: securing agentic AI requires a very different approach to security. In this episode, Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt breaks down what's at...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Careers in Information Security – Strategy and Emerging Programs

    Oct 29, 202520 minS0

    <p>This episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast focuses on careers in information security. Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt talks with Renée Fletcher, a program manager in Accenture Information Security. Renée is at a turning...

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    InfoSec Beat: Inside Avanade – Protecting the Enterprise with the Microsoft Platform

    Sep 24, 202527 minS0

    <p>As CISO of Avanade—a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft—Bob Bruns is in a unique position. He has firsthand insight into Microsoft's security roadmap from both implementation and innovation perspectives...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Industrialization of Zero-day Exploits

    Aug 5, 202524 minS0

    <p>Why are zero-day exploits becoming a bigger threat to enterprises? In this episode, Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt and Ryan Whelan, who leads Cyber Intelligence for Accenture Security, explore what security...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Careers in Information Security – Client Data Protection

    Jun 19, 202526 minS0

    <p >This episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast focuses on careers in information security. Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt talks with Kyle Friedman, who leads Security Contracting and Request for Proposal Support for our...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Reacting to and Interpreting Incidents in the News

    May 15, 202529 minS0

    <p> Reports of cyber incidents crowd the headlines. How do you separate truth from misinformation? What happens next? Get a behind-the-scenes look at Accenture's cyber incident response playbook. Accenture CISO Kris...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: The Golden Age of Managed Security Services Reinvention

    Apr 16, 202520 minS0

    <p >Can the way Accenture delivers managed security services be reinvented? Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt poses this question to guest Rex Thexton, chief technology officer of Accenture Security, who gives a definite...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Careers in Information Security – Governance, Risk and Compliance

    Jan 27, 202533 minS0

    <p>This episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast focused on careers in information security features a conversation between Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt and Paul Kunas, who led our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: How to Balance Real-Time Intelligence with System Availability

    Oct 28, 202419 minS0

    <p >Are organizations in control of updates to their environments? The July 2024 CrowdStrike disruptive update has many asking this question. Patches are essential to security, but this event and others before it have...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Zero-day Vulnerabilities

    Jul 26, 202419 minS0

    <p >What is a zero-day vulnerability and what can organizations do about them? These two questions kick off an engaging discussion on this type of threat with Accenture Security colleagues Shawn Duffy, Global Lead for...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Careers in Information Security – Tech & Ops

    May 9, 202421 minS0

    <p>This episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast mini-series focused on information security careers highlights the journey of Arun Chandrasekaran in conversation with Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt. Listen to how Arun...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: The Cyber-Resilient CEO

    Feb 19, 202416 minS0

    <p >Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt hosts a conversation with Harpreet Sidhu, Accenture senior managing director and North America Security lead, who talks about the findings of Accenture's "The Cyber-Resilient CEO"...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Careers in Security - Cyber Incident Response

    Feb 12, 202417 minS0

    <p >This is the latest episode in an ongoing mini-series covering careers in information security, featuring Accenture people from across our Information Security team. In this episode of InfoSec Beat, Accenture CISO...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Supplier Cyber Risk Management

    Oct 19, 202319 minS0

    <p >Listen to this InfoSec Beat podcast for a conversation about supplier cyber risk management. Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt and David Wright, the lead of supplier cyber risk management (SCRM) for the Information...

  • Accenture InfoSec Beat

    InfoSec Beat: Going Passwordless

    Oct 19, 202323 minS0

    <p >In this episode of the InfoSec Beat podcast, Accenture CISO Kris Burkhardt is joined by Accenture Security guest Damon McDougald, global digital identity lead for a discussion about going passwordless. Hear how...

  • Episode #10

    InfoSec Beat: Careers in Security - Architecture

    Apr 29, 202116 minS1

    <p>This is the third in a series of episodes covering infosec-related careers, featuring several Accenture people from across its global infosec team. In this episode of InfoSec Beat, Accenture's Kris Burkhardt talks...

  • Episode #9

    InfoSec Beat: Careers in Security - Tech & Ops

    Feb 10, 202117 minS1

    <p>This is the second in a series of episodes covering infosec-related careers, featuring several Accenture people from across its global infosec team. In this episode of InfoSec Beat, Accenture's Kris Burkhardt talks...

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