Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole
Episodes
Protecting People in a World No One Is Coming to Save | Guest: Eva Galperin
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Eva Galperin to confront one of the most uncomfortable truths in cybersecurit...
The AI Hacking Tool So Dangerous They Won't Release It (But You Don't Need to Panic)
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropic just dropped a bombshell, claiming their new AI hacking tool is so powerful it could take down companies and critical infrastructure. But Dr...
Cyber War Has Already Started… And Your Company Is Next
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The war isn't coming. It's already here. In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole breaks down the reality no one is talking about. While the w...
Cybersecurity Is About Risk Not Tech | Guest: Carlos Lobato
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with guest Carlos Lobato to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in cybersecurity t...
Building a Modern CISO Career in Cybersecurity | Guest: Jesse Scott
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a successful cybersecurity career in today's fast-changing world? In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole s...
AI, Threat Hunters, and the New CISO Playbook | Mary Kotch on the Future of Cybersecurity
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to lead in cybersecurity today? In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with longtime cybersecurity execut...
How CISOs Become the Trusted Authority in the Boardroom
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What separates an average CISO from a world-class cybersecurity leader? In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains why the most influen...
How CISOs Should Prepare for AI and Cloud Risks in 2026 | Matt Lea
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with cloud and AI expert Matt Lea to unpack the real risks and opportunities shaping cybers...
Why CISOs Must Lead the AI Conversation Before It's Too Late
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As 2026 begins, security leaders are facing growing uncertainty across technology, economics, and global risk. In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. ...
Why Executive Trust Makes or Breaks a CISO | Guest: Zachary Lewis
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ransomware isn't a technical problem—it's a leadership test. In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole welcomes back bestselling author and c...
What It Really Takes to Succeed as a CISO | Guest: Matthew Webster
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with cybersecurity leader Matthew Webster to explore what it really takes to succeed in the...
Why Intellectual Property Is the New Cybersecurity Battleground
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains why intellectual property is becoming the most important cybersecurity priority for organiza...
The 2026 Reset for Security Leaders
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this New Year's episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole reflects on the challenges of 2025 and delivers a powerful reset framework for CISOs enter...
How AI, Cloud Outages, and Data Protection Will Define Cybersecurity in 2026
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we close out 2025 and prepare for 2026, Dr. Eric Cole breaks down what it truly takes to be a world-class CISO in the year ahead. In this episode o...
Understanding the Role of a CISO
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains why world-class CISOs must think like chief officers—not technicians. Drawing from boardro...
Who You Must Become to Be a World-Class CISO
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole shifts the focus from strategy, roadmaps, and organizational security, and puts the spotligh...
Gratitude, Giving & Becoming a World-Class CISO
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Thanksgiving episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole delivers one of his most personal and powerful messages yet. Before diving into ...
CISO Priorities for 2026: Health, Leadership & Risk Mastery
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explains the top priorities every CISO must focus on as we move into 2026. He begins by highlighting ...
Relationships Over Firewalls with Attila Torok
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Attila Torok, CISO at GoTo (formerly LogMeIn), to unpack what it really takes to move ...
Relationships Over Firewalls with Attila Torok
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Attila Torok, CISO at GoTo (formerly LogMeIn), to unpack what it really takes to move ...
When the Cyber Alarms Go Silent
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into one of the most consequential moments in U.S. cybersecurity history...
Lessons in Trust, Training, and Threat Intelligence with Michael Centrella
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Michael Centrella, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service turned cybersecurity e...
From Good to World-Class: Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Success
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole breaks down what truly separates good CISOs from world-class ones — the ability to align cybersecur...
From Race Cars to Risk: Dual CISO-CTO Leadership with Ben Wilcox
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-speed episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole welcomes Ben Wilcox, a rare dual-role executive serving as both CISO and CTO at ProArch —...
The Essential Guide to Becoming a CISO
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Dr. Eric Cole steps back into the spotlight after several interview-focused sessions, responding to listeners' requests to hear ...
Satellite Communications, AI, and the Future of Secure Connectivity with Guest Brett Miller
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Brett Miller, a Marine Corps veteran, former Hollywood creative, and now a leader at G...
The Journey to Becoming a CISO: Lessons Learned with Azunna Anyanwu
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole interviews Azunna Anyanwu, a fractional CIO, discussing his career journey, the importance of soft sk...
Cybersecurity, AI, and Communication: Dr. Eric Cole with Dr. Jill Schiefelbein
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with communication strategist and tech-human behavior expert Dr. Jill Schiefelbein. Togethe...
Building a World-Class CISO Career with Guest Shannon Brewster
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Shannon Brewster, CISO at LevelBlue, to discuss what it takes to become a world-class ...
Communicating Cybersecurity to Executives with Guest Shashank Shekhar
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with CEO and entrepreneur Shashank Shekhar to dive into the mindset of business leaders and...
Cybersecurity Leadership Across the Globe with Chris & Damian
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explores what it truly means to be a cybersecurity leader in today's interconnected world. Drawing on...
Simplifying Cybersecurity, Time Management & Strategic Playbooks
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into simplicity, time management, and the foundations of being a world-class Chief Informa...
The #1 Skill CISOs Need for Career Acceleration (And How to Master It)
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into one of the most important yet often overlooked success principles for security leader...
Building Credibility Before the Crisis: Zachary Lewis on Frameworks & Board Trust
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Zachary Lewis, Chief Information Security Officer at the University of Healt...
Back to the Basics: How World-Class CISOs Lock Down External Servers
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole returns to the mic after a series of interviews to dive deep into the #1 foundational skill ever...
Building Cybersecurity from the Ground Up: A Conversation with Chuck Brooks
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with cybersecurity thought leader Chuck Brooks—one of the industry's original in...
Mastering the CISO Journey with Guest Christophe Foulon
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with cybersecurity expert and fellow podcaster Christophe Foulon to dive deep into the evol...
How a Hacker Became Twitter's First CISO | Michael Coates on Cybersecurity's Future
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole welcomes Michael Coates, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience. Michael sh...
The Cyber War Has Already Started – Are You Ready?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're living in a time where science fiction is quickly becoming your reality. In this high-impact episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole breaks do...
CISO Leadership, Trust & Non-Negotiables with Dan Lohrmann
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole welcomes a true cybersecurity trailblazer: Dan Lohrmann. With a career that spans the NSA, Lockheed M...
From Pen Testing to Purpose: Jane Frankland on Cyber, Burnout, & Reinvention
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Life of a CISO, I sit down with the brilliant Jane Frankland, MBE—an internationally recognized thought leader in cyberse...
Breaking the IT Inertia with Google Cloud's Dr. Anton Chuvakin
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole reconnects with longtime friend and cybersecurity legend Dr. Anton Chuvakin, whom he has known for ov...
Breaking Into Cybersecurity and Future Trends with Henrik Parkkinen
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole interviews Hendrik Parkkinen, a seasoned cybersecurity expert from Sweden with over 20 years of exper...
Alignment
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole opens with one of his most powerful guiding principles: "Let data drive decisions, not emotions."...
CISO Blind Spots
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole shines a spotlight on a critical blind spot that many Chief Information Security Officers overlook: l...
AI Risks
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the dominating force of 2025: artificial intelligence. While AI is everywhere—embed...
Blindspots
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole opens by highlighting a key success principle: even the world's top performers — whether i...
What You Must Master This Year
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole kicks off the 2025 CISO Survival Guide Series, diving deep into the evolving demands on security lead...
Balancing Risk and Innovation
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole kicks things off with an empowering reminder that it's the little things that often make the bi...
Data
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful new episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole issues a wake-up call to everyone living in the digital age: we are in the middle of a c...
Cybersecurity Metrics
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explores the often-overlooked path of consulting within the cybersecurity field. While many professio...
Where Are You?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges the common misconception that cybersecurity is an anchor holding organizations back. Inste...
The Mission
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges cybersecurity leaders to think beyond immediate threats and short-term fixes. Using the fa...
Who is in CONTROL
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into the power of asking the right questions and the importance of letting data—not emotions—...
Having a Clear Strategy and Plan
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are You Thinking Like a True CISO? Or Just Reacting to Cybersecurity? In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges cybersecurity leader...
AI and Cyber
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into one of the most pressing topics in cybersecurity today—Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ...
The Role of Cybersecurity
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into a critical question every cybersecurity professional must ask themselves: What is you...
Let Data Drive Decisions, Not Emotions
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is not only stressful, but it can also feel isolating, especially as you move up in leadership. In t...
CISOs Must Focus on Root Causes
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole addresses a critical issue faced by many Chief Information Security Officers: the tendency to f...
Career Paths in Cyber
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the journey of becoming a world-class Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He e...
What is a CISO?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling new episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole reflects on the transformative power of words and how they shape our lives and relatio...
Why Are You Here?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Life of a CISO with Dr. Eric Cole he dives deep into the fundamental question: "Why are you here?" Dr. Cole explores the importance of...
How Are You Showing Up?
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges the conventional definitions of success by inviting us to rethink what it means to have a ...
Why I Am Here?
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole explores the transformative power of asking the right questions and embracing self-awareness ...
CISO Year End Review Part 2
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole reflects on the importance of understanding the "season" you're in, both in life and in your cy...
CISO Year End Review
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special year-in-review episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the importance of regular self-assessment and the pitfalls of ...
Being a Balanced CISO Part 2
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of The Balanced CISO series, Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the importance of emotional control and mindset in a CISO's journey. He explo...
Being a Balanced CISO
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole invites listeners on a journey to rediscover balance—both in life and in the role of a Chief Inform...
Evangelist
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole challenges listeners to rethink their relationship with cybersecurity. Whether you're a seas...
Being a CISO Is More Than a Job
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into the critical importance of finding alignment in your career as a CISO—seeing it as n...
Cyber and Law
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into a crucial, often-overlooked issue in cybersecurity: the complex, murky legal landscape of ...
Security Posture
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the importance of continually evolving cybersecurity practices and re-examining fund...
Cyber Trends for CISO's Part 3
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of this three-part series on cyber trends, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into how key cybersecurity principles can apply beyond the di...
Cyber Trends for CISO's Part 2
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole continues the conversation on key trends that every Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) should ...
Cyber Trends for CISO's
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into one of the biggest challenges faced by Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs): st...
CISO vs. Security Engineer
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into the significant differences between security engineers and chief information security offi...
Blueprint for Being a World Class CISO
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives into the idea that while we often put tremendous effort into planning our careers and other ext...
CISO v. VCISO
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole focuses on the importance of continuous personal and professional growth, particularly for those purs...
World War III CyberWar
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole reflects on the importance of challenge and growth in both personal and professional life. He c...
Cybersecurity Metrics
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole delves into the critical challenge of measuring cybersecurity effectiveness, emphasizing the flawed a...
Breaking Down RISK
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole delves into the critical role that risk management plays in cybersecurity and executive leaders...
Cyber Security vs Frameworks
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the critical difference between compliance and true cybersecurity. He emphasize...
Getting Hired as a CISO (acing the interview) PART 2
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the crucial mindset shift needed to transition from a technical security engineer to ...
Getting Hired as a CISO (acing the interview)
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the critical mindset shift required to become a successful Chief Information Security Offi...
Your WHY of Being a CISO
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your WHY of Being a CISO
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Life of a CISO," Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the importance of self-belief and personal agency in achieving one's career and life goa...
A Day In the Life of a CISO
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO," Dr. Eric Cole delves into the critical issue of time management, challenging listeners to consider whether ...
Well Rounded CISO
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of "Life of a CISO," Dr. Eric Cole explores the multifaceted nature of being a world-class Chief Information Security Officer ....
Focus On Risk
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole dives deep into the essence of becoming a world-class Chief Information Security Officer. Dr. ...
CISO Checklist
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the new episode of "Life of a CISO" by Dr. Eric Cole, he emphasizes the critical importance of cybersecurity to executives. He highlights that most...
Lessons Learned From Being a CISO
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO," Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the importance of having all the facts before making judgments, using the analogy ...
Creating a CISO Roadmap
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO," Dr. Eric Cole emphasizes the importance of a mid-year evaluation for personal and professional growth. As w...
What Do You Really Want (and are you willing to do what it takes)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO," Dr. Eric Cole offers an inspiring and motivational opening, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of life an...
Dr. Cole's Journey Part 3
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO," Dr. Eric Cole takes listeners on a motivational journey, blending his personal transformation with his prof...
Dr. Cole's Journey Part 2
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Life of a CISO," Dr. Eric Cole continues sharing his journey into the cybersecurity field. He reflects on his decision to major in...
Dr. Cole's Journey Part 1
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO" with Dr. Eric Cole, listeners are treated to a personal journey through Dr. Cole's path to becoming a Chief ...
C _ _ O + _ I S _ = CISO
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO" with Dr. Eric Cole, the focus is on bridging the gap between the role of a Chief Information Security Office...
Lessons Learned
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO" with Dr. Eric Cole, listeners are reminded that it's never too late to reset, regroup, and work on personal ...
Awareness (Strength and Weaknesses)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO" with Dr. Eric Cole, listeners are welcomed into the world of cybersecurity leadership. Dr. Cole emphasizes t...
Cyber 101
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Life of a CISO" with Dr. Eric Cole, the focus is on the foundational principles of cybersecurity. Dr. Cole emphasizes the im...