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The Resilience Factor PodcastS1 E4 Creating a culture of resilience with Simon LinsteadSend us a textSimon Linstead, founder of InfoSec Live, reveals how a personal battle with burnout sparked the creation of a thriving global cybersecurity community nearly 7,000 strong. In this episode of the Resilience Factor podcast, Simon draws on three decades of leadership in entertainment, telecoms, and finance to explore the power of emotional intelligence, the need for balance in high-pressure roles, and why staying ready for the unexpected is key to cyber resilience.
2025-05-1322 min
All That Salesy StuffEvents w/ Simon Linstead Founder Infosec.liveSend us a textIn this episode, we dive into the concept of "Events" with Simon from Infosec.live. Simon has masterfully crafted a unique community focused on rethinking how events are structured. By centering discussions on relevant topics and encouraging genuine connections, he's created spaces where sales pitches are sidelined, allowing for meaningful interactions among peers.About the show:Walt and Jason two technology sales veterans bring a fresh take for sales reps, execs, and founders in technology companies. Combining 50+ years of experience they cover topics that help you improve and e...
2024-03-2951 min
The Connected MindsetCreating Your Community: Building The Change You Want To See | Simon LinsteadJoin us on “The Connected Mindset” as we deliver you the stories and strategies to embrace the transformative power of connectivity in every aspect of your life. Get ready to unlock your full potential and shape a future where connectivity becomes the cornerstone of your success and fulfillment.
2023-08-181h 03
infosecliveHow To Hire Cyber Talent - Jessica BoyerJoined today by Jessica Boyer, Our founder Simon L will be digging deep into the challenges around hiring in the cyber security industry.
Jessica has 20+ years in IT industry which has taught her that she is a problem solver.
Her career has taken me from IT Support roles, to Systems Admin, Network Admin, and Information Security Analyst. She describes herself as a "Jill of all trades." Not only does she have people skills, but she loves to learn and teach as well.
Never be afraid to ask questions, or willing to help. That is h...
2022-12-2159 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Arnel ManaloJoin our founder Simon L for another live and engaging discussion with one of our cyber security leaders, with the chance to AMA all the way through!
Joined today by Arnel Manalo! Arnel with more than 15 years of IT and Cybersecurity experience has developed and supported comprehensive cybersecurity programs around the globe within multiple organizations across various industries.
His focus is to align cybersecurity with business objectives through a fanatical approach to build relationships with peers, business, and his team to harden the posture and maturity of any business. Arnel has always been a protector and d...
2022-12-2053 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Craig HurterJoin us for another exciting episode of The CISO Experience hosted by our founder Simon L, joined today by Craig Hurter.
Craig has worked in the IT industry for over 25 years and has focused on security for the past 15 years. He started in security as a forensic analyst and incident handler.
After doing that for several years he moved into leadership in the InfoSec space and has been leading security teams in different capacities for the past 10 years. Craig has experience in Higher Education, Healthcare, Software Companies, and State government as well as some non-profit experi...
2022-12-2046 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Steve (Stitch) HindleJoin us for the next episode of The CISO Experience, hosted by Simon L where we will be diving into the journey of our next guest Steve Hindle.
Steve is an industry leader, presenter, change agent, and champion for diversity and empowerment.
A seasoned global security executive with a reputation for delivering Fortune 100-500 companies’ infrastructure on a solid foundation of security, resilience, and adaptability. Over a long career spanning the globe,
Steve has developed strategies for organizations to effectively safeguard information assets across enterprise ecosystems, while nurturing a cyber-aware culture for every employee...
2022-11-161h 01
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Karim JessaniJoin our founder Simon L and another star guest for The CISO Experience! Joined today by Karim Jessani. He is the CISO for Kainos for the North America region - principal level at Kainos.
Leading the Kainos data team in Canada and the US, Karim is passionate about helping organizations achieve their data governance and cloud goals. Karim has over two decades of experience throughout the entire systems development life cycle covering data management and information architecture, project and program management, software engineering, and development.
Karim has extensive experience with various big data management on-premise and...
2022-11-1658 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Paul LoveJoin us for another insightful session of The CISO Experience, hosted by our founder Simon L who is joined by another of our industries inspirational leaders, Mr Paul Love.
Paul Love is the Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer of CO-OP Financial Services. Mr. Love brings over 25 years in information security, privacy, risk management, financial services and technology experience to CO-OP.
He has held information security positions with Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), Ernst & Young, Microsoft, Schlumberger, Ally Financial, Fifth Third Bank and the US Marine Corps. Paul holds a Master’s of Science in Networ...
2022-11-1656 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - John McClureJoin our founder Simon L for another lively, informative and engaging chat with another of our industries leaders, John McClure.
John McClure is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. where he provides strategic leadership for the company’s enterprise information security program.
Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. Prior to joining Sinclair, John served as the Global CISO for Laureate Education, Inc., focused on supporting Laureate’s global footprint of universities and large student base – primarily located in the US, Mexico, Peru, Chile, and...
2022-11-1656 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Brian BoboWhat an awesome session in the studio with Brian Bobo for “The CISO Experience”!
Huge thank you for your time and the valuable insights gained around the difficulties of outsourcing, being an effective leader, and the successes and challenges faced during your career!
With 35 of our industries biggest leaders lined up for future episodes so far, by sharing best ideas and practice, we hope to bring some extra clarity to the challenges being faced in our industry now and in the future. As Chief Digital and Security Officer (CDO/CIO/CISO), Brian is responsible for Greenway’...
2022-11-151h 07
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Steve Winterfeld🚀 Looking to further your career in cyber security? Confused by all the options....?
This “The CISO Experience” SPECIAL sponsored by Bramfitt Technology Labs is a MUST NOT MISS!
🚀 Simon L hosts Steve Winterfeld in the studio for a session called:
Lessons from my cyber journey Steve Winterfeld is Akamai Technologies’s Advisory CISO.
Before joining the team, he served as CISO for Nordstrom Bank, Managing Director of IR and TI at Charles Schwab and Senior Technical Director Cybersecurity & Group CTO at Northrop Grumman.
Steve focuses on collaborating with Akamai’s customers to make s...
2022-11-1555 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Ido GanorWith over 30 years' experience in the high-tech industry, Ido Ganor is a proven business executive specializing in cyber security.
Ganor is the founder of CISOteria and IPV Security.
IPV is a leading security audit consulting firm with over 300 customers and CISOteria is a first-of-its-kind patented platform that helps companies quantify, gauge and control their cyber risk and compliance – 24/7. Prior, Ganor founded Security & Technology Online (SATO) – a comprehensive, non-commercial, conference and virtual tradeshow serving IT Security professionals.
This landmark 24/7 global virtual conference was featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN Headline News. Featured speakers included...
2022-11-1555 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience -Garrett Smiley PhDJoin our founder Simon L and another awesome guest! This time the CISO at SERCO, Garret Smiley!
Garrett is a Senior Executive with Operational, Technology, Educational, and Management Experience in Federal, Military, and Private Industry
• Operations, Project, and Program Governance (e.g. Association Management, Business Operations, Consulting Financial Management, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance [GRC], People Management, Project/Program Management [PM])
• Security and Technology Leadership (e.g. Framework Utilization, Information Assurance (IA), Information Security, Information Technology [IT], and Standard and Guidance Application) • Educational Management (e.g. Curriculum Development, Formal Education, Professional Certification Management, Training...
2022-11-151h 05
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Brian ContosJoin our founder Simon L and another star guest, Brian Contos!
Brian Contos is the Chief Security Officer at Phosphorus Cybersecurity. With two IPOs & eight acquisitions Brian has helped build some of the most successful security companies in the world. He has over 25 years in the security industry as security company entrepreneur, board advisor, investor, and author. After getting his start with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and later Bell Labs,
Brian began the process of building security startups and taking multiple companies through successful IPOs and acquisitions including: Riptech, ArcSight, Imperva, McAfee, Solera Netwo...
2022-11-151h 01
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Greg Van Der GaastJoin us for another exciting episode with our host Simon, and another STAR guest Greg van der Gaast.
Greg van der Gaast is a frequent speaker, consultant, and author on bringing care, initiative, and accountability to the Information Security profession.
He is passionate about helping organisations break out of today’s costly and often ineffective security status quo by going beyond reactive “security” technology and instead fixing problems at their true source .
He is an expert at building Information Security programmes that not only perform better at protecting the business, but also enable the busine...
2022-11-141h 02
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Christian EspinosaWe are back for series 2!
Kicking off with an ALL STAR guest Christian Espinosa!
Christian Espinosa is the bestselling author of “The Smartest Person in the Room”, an entrepreneur and founder of Alpine Security, a white hat hacker, certified high-performance coach, and lover of heavy metal music and spicy food.
He’s also an Air Force veteran and Ironman triathlete.
Christian used to value being the smartest person in the room until he realized that his greatest contribution to humanity, leadership, and the fight against cybercrime is his ability to bring awareness a...
2022-11-1454 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Marc AshworthJoin our founder Simon L and Marc Ashworth for the next episode of The CISO Experience! (Audio starts a few minutes into the show due to a tech fault, apologies)
Marc Ashworth, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at First Bank, is a respected IT executive with over 30 years of experience in cyber and physical security, IT/security architecture, project management, author and a public speaker.
He is a board member of St. Louis Chapter of InfraGard, Webster University Cyber Advisory board, Co-Founded the State of Cyber annual security conference, and a Lifetime membe...
2022-11-1451 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Stephen GilmerJoin our founder Simon L with a deep dive into the challenges being faced by our industries CISO's with Stephen Gilmer!
Stephen Gilmer is a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) with more than 25 years of experience as a technical expert and executive leader focused on securing technology companies’ most sensitive and valuable data and systems.
Stephen previously was in-house CISO at both a biotechnology startup and at two Fortune 10 aerospace, defense, and technology companies. In these roles, Stephen designed and implemented sensitive data and IP security control programs; shaped policy at the national level...
2022-11-131h 12
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Joe EvangelistoJoined today by Joe Evangelisto,
Joe Evangelisto is an accomplished, strategic IT executive with extensive experience in IT leadership, security, compliance, infrastructure, and operations.
Currently he is the CISO at Tango Analytics where he is helping them to redefine their security posture and culture. Previously he has spent over 20 years in the IT industry transforming companies’ culture, processes, policies, and procedures, while building high-performing, empowered teams.
He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience not only in IT but also in business and relationship management spanning government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare industries and technology firms.
2022-11-131h 03
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Adam BrickerAnother learning opportunity with our founder Simon L and another STAR guest!
Adam began his career as an aerospace engineer working on cruise missiles, space vehicles and hypersonic missiles. He also worked at Southwest Airlines as Director of Purchasing and Director of Information Systems, and later as VP of Application Development for Yum! brands.
In 2000 he joined KPMG and built a successful IT and business consulting practice serving some of the most admired global companies in capital equipment, industrial mfg., and aerospace.
Adam left to join World Vision in 2006 as International CIO to strateg...
2022-11-1358 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Edward LiebigJoin our founder Simon L, with another AMAZING guest for The CISO Experience! (Replay August 2022)
Edward Liebig is a highly experienced and internationally recognized Information Technology/Security Leader with four decades (42 years) in IT and over three decades (32 years) in IT and Cybersecurity.
He establishes Cybersecurity Programs and IT/OT Operations, utilizing threat metrics/risk profiles to strategize IT and cybersecurity solutions. Is well versed in defining and managing overall cybersecurity programs for large multi-national and highly regulated Critical industries such as Financial Services (Banking, Insurance, Stock Trading), Other Critical Infrastructure (Chemical, Healthcare, Electrical, Telecommunications, tran...
2022-11-1358 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Joseph KrullJoin us LIVE Thursday 28th July at 9AM EST / 2PM BST with a very special guest, Joseph Krull. Our NEW series just keeps on getting better! (Replay)
Due to the overwhelming response from the United States leading CISO’s we have contacted , we will be releasing EVEN MORE episodes of infosec.live's “The CISO Experience”! helping to share best ideas and practise with our industry’s leaders and beyond!
Joseph Krull, CISSP, CISA, IAM, CRISC, and CIPP, is an advisor to financial services companies and early-stage technology start-ups.
His expertise is focused on cybersec...
2022-11-1159 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Nir ValtmanJoin us for another exciting episode of The CISO Experience on the infosec #youtubechannel on July 22nd at 7pm EST / Midnight BST, where I will be hosting the CEO of Arnica.io, Nir Valtman.
Nir is an experienced information security leader, executive, expert, and a frequent public speaker at leading conferences globally, including Black Hat, Defcon, BSides, and RSA.
During his career path he worked on multiple IT/product security projects for global enterprises, both from the consultancy and software vendor sides of the business.
While Nir's day-to-day job is focused on management, he...
2022-11-111h 01
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Christopher RussellEpisode 2 - Christopher Russell - tZero Group.
Join our founder Simon L and this weeks star guest. Apart from holding a master’s degree in cybersecurity, he also has several certifications in cloud security, endpoint detection and response, SIEM, NGFWs, and blockchain.
He has a background as a human intelligence (HUMINT) collector for the U.S. Army and as a combat Veteran. Christopher graduated from the Defense Language Institute with a specialization in Arabic.
Chris is also Advisory Council member at NightDragon, a venture capital firm investing in and advising late-state and growth compani...
2022-11-1158 min
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - Dexter CaseyKicking off with the CISO of Centrica Dexter Casey, we will be discussing what it’s like being a CISO in the energy industry.
Centrica have over 10 Million residential customers and are a leading energy services and solutions company focused on sustainability and affordability for its customers, with approaching 20,000 employees worldwide,
I’m looking forward to discussing the challenges being faced in relation to security.
A massive thanks to Bramfitt for sponsoring and making this new series possible, we are looking for future guests and would be delighted to discuss in more detail so pleas...
2022-11-101h 04
infosecliveThe CISO Experience - TRAILERBringing you ALL the episodes from the infosec.live YouTube channel's very own The CISO Experience to audio!
Join our host Simon L and some of our industries most respected leaders for open, engaging and insightful discussions around all aspects of the cyber security industry!
2022-11-1000 min
Security Happy HourSecurity Happy Hour: A Journey to InfosecThis week on Security Happy Hour we are discussing Simon Linstead's Journey to InfoSec and why he started infosec live.Tonight's guest is Simon Linstead.Become a supporter and let out your inner Cyber Warrior with upcoming engagements and merch! Any support goes directly back into the production of the podcast and to provide our fellow warriors with meaningful connections and discussions.Connect with our guests:Simon Linstead: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-l-aaa1a1208/Community Site: https://www.infosec.liveBio Links:https://cyberwarriorstudios.b...
2022-04-191h 05
Breaking Into CybersecurityBreaking Into Cybersecurity: Simon Linstead (Financial Consultant to Cybersecurity) 10/8/21Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Simon Linstead (Financial Consultant to Cybersecurity)
About Breaking Into Cybersecurity: This series was created by Renee Small & Christophe Foulon to share stories of how the most recent cybersecurity professionals are breaking into the industry. Our special editions are us talking to experts in their fields and cyber gurus who share their experiences of helping others break-in.
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Check out our new book, Develop Your Cybersecurity Career Path: How to Break into Cybersecurity at Any Level: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1955976007
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2021-10-0932 min