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Do you aspire to become a Chief Information Security Officer? The Root to CISO podcast provides firsthand career stories from experienced CISOs on their journey to success in the cybersecurity industry. Offering valuable guidance for aspiring professionals in the field through personal experiences and practical advice.
Kris Rides hosts Root To CISO, a business show with 87 episodes published.
How do you build a cybersecurity career that can adapt when the industry around you keeps changing? In this episode of Root to CISO, Kris Rides continues his conversation with John Masserini, cybersecurity consultant and
What does it actually take to build a successful career in cybersecurity? In this episode of Root to CISO, Kris Rides sits down with John Masserini, cybersecurity consultant and experienced security leader, to unpack the
Cybersecurity professionals are taught to focus on tools, threats, and technical expertise. While it's important to have technical skill, the reality is that for you to advance you need this In this week's episode we rec
In today’s part 2 episode of our chat with Zachary Lewis, CIO & CISO at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, we go deeper into the side of cybersecurity careers most people avoid talking about: wh
Most people are waiting for the "right opportunity” but most times, you have to create the opportunity yourself. In this week's episode of the Root to CISO podcast, Zachary Lewis breaks down how taking initiative early c
In today's episode, we take a look into the stories of senior cybersecurity leaders we've had the privilege of talking. We unpack a reality most people don’t talk about: the best career moves often look like steps backwa
Certifications feel like progress… but this episode shows why they’re often not what actually moves your career forward. In part 2 of our conversation with Adam Robertson, VP of Enterprise Technology & Information Securi
If you want to grow fast in cybersecurity, put yourself in situations where you’re forced to learn. In this episode of Root to CISO, Kris sits down with Adam Robertson, VP of Enterprise Technology & Information Security
Want to become a CISO? Sometimes things don't go as planned and it's oka In this bite-sized episode of Root to CISO Byte Size, we recap the career journeys of some cybersecurity leaders. They share their real career jour
What does it really take to become a great leader in cybersecurity? In this episode of the Root to CISO Podcast , Kris Rides sits down for part 2 with Jenai Marinkovic to break down more of her career and the real traits
What does it really take to become a CISO? In this episode of the Root to CISO Podcast (Season 3) , we sit down with Jenai Marinkovic, a cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience, vCISO at our company, Tiro S
In this episode, we speak to leading Chief Information Security Officers and we ask them to break down the real skills, mindset, and strategies behind successful cybersecurity careers from their personal experience. If y
Relying solely on technical skills and certifications is no longer enough to scale your career. In this episode of Root to CISO, top security executives break down the mindset, attitude, and connections needed to advance
In today’s competitive market, having top-tier technical skills and certifications is no longer enough to get you hired or promoted. If nobody knows who you are, your talent goes to waste. In this episode, top cybersecur
In today’s competitive market, having top-tier technical skills and certifications is no longer enough to get you hired or promoted. If nobody knows who you are, your talent goes to waste. In this episode, top cybersecur
Are you worried that AI is going to take your job? This episode is a must listen. Recorded live from the ServiceNow conference, with Yonesy Nunez, CISO at Surf AI, this episode explores how AI is reshaping cybersecurity
Breaking into a CISO role, or even landing the interview, requires more than just hitting “apply.” In this bite-sized highlight, Kristina Belnap, Don Baham, and Ben Harris share real-world insights on what actually works
What would today’s cybersecurity leaders tell their younger selves? In this bite-sized highlight, Melina Scotto, Chris Carter, and Will Gregorian share powerful reflections on the lessons that shaped their careers—from p
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