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In this episode of the Business of Infosec podcast, host Michelle Ribeiro is joined by mentor, speaker, podcaster and award-winning Cybersecurity Professional, Jalpa Bhavsar. Together they walk through Jalpa’s bittersweet transition to a cyber role, and how she’s continuously investing in herself to serve her clients and the organisations she works for.

In the discussion this week:


Some of successful ways to identify and leverage transferable soft skills
Strategies to invest in developing the technical skills required for cybersecurity professionals
Jalpa’s inspiring experience shifting careers while going through the maternity journey
Successful examples of people she has mentored, including a chef, a retail store manager, and a civil architect
How Jalpa is continuously supporting those interested in pursing a career in cyber in her video and podcast

In this week’s episode of the Business of Infosec podcast, our host Michelle Ribeiro is joined by Deepa Bradley, Transformation Executive and Daniel Shore Co-Founder, Let’sWeCan. Together they walk through Deepa and Daniel’s journeys into cybersecurity and how to get the best out of your teams.



In the discussion this week:


Psychological safety is not optional – how to create a safe environment for the teams and praise each one of them by letting them know every one of them matters
Cybersecurity decisions are often made on the spot – sometimes they’re good decisions, sometimes not. How can you make sure everyone in the team owns those decisions together?
Building a respectful team is critical in creating high performing teams – strategies to respect their capabilities, understand that people work differently, give them autonomy, and avoid micromanagement
Why you should build a highly capable team before
the organisation is in a crisis mode
Lessons learned from remaining capable and resilient to be a role model in an unhealthy environment
Practical tips and hints for CISOs to roll up
their sleeves and turn their teams into highly capable teams

In this week’s episode of the Business of Infosec podcast,
our host Michelle Ribeiro is joined by Rob Wiggan, a Former CISO and accomplished IT professional with over 25 years of industry experience. Together they walk through Rob’s background, what he has learned during his experiences as a CISO, how to understand what you need for your cyber insurance strategy and adopt a winning approach for your organisation.

 

In the discussion this week:


Is there life after CISO?
Most common myths around cyber insurance – and how to bust them
Speaking from his experience as a previous CISO who understands the challenges of the role, Rob shares how CISOs should rethink their cyber insurance strategy
How risk management and cyber insurance can complement other cyber security solutions
Successful ways to take cyber insurance as part of your company’s risk management approach
Last, but not least, how CISOs can get buy-in from senior management when adopting cyber insurance

In this week’s episode of the Business of Infosec podcast, our host Michelle Ribeiro is joined by Award-Winning Cybersecurity Strategist, Jay Hira. Together they walk through Jay’s impressive background studying computer science and engineering and starting his career in security as a penetration tester. With an incredible wealth of knowledge, Jay shares invaluable tips on how to make your Zero Trust strategy work. He also stresses the importance of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration in cyber.



In the discussion this week:


Some of successful ways companies can benefit from having a diverse cybersecurity teams
Tips to keep up with the evolving threat landscape that’s forcing companies to review the way they operate and make strategic decisions
Why collaboration is paramount and how it can be successfully applied to the cybersecurity function across different businesses
Zero Trust is not a new concept – how it has evolved, and why organisations should shift focus on the strategy instead of the tool
Dos and don’ts of Zero Trust strategy

In this week’s episode of the Business of Infosec podcast, our host Michelle Ribeiro is joined by UniSuper’s Cyber Security Analyst, Security Operations Cosi Robinson. Together they walk through Cosi’s inspirational career transition from an Executive Assistant role into the cybersecurity world. She also shares her experience as a victim of identity theft, the implications and repercussions it has had on her life, and advice on preventative measures. She also shares invaluable tips on steps one should take if you fall victim to this crime.



In the discussion this week:


Some of the unimaginable skills an EA can transfer into a cybersecurity role, including board reporting
Overcoming career transition challenges, uncertainties, tips to prepare and the importance of a good mentor to boost your confidence
How overnight studying and hard work paid off and left Cosi with an incredible sense of mission accomplished and achievement
How being a victim of identify theft has affected her life ten years ago
Her inspiring journey taking control of life while looking after her mental health during those challenging days
Recovering from one of the hardest things she has ever had to deal with
How she uses her experience to increase cybersecurity awareness and positively change people’s behaviors

In this week’s episode of the Business of Infosec podcast, our host Michelle Ribeiro is joined by Chirag Joshi, Best Selling Author of the 7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security. They lost track of time in an organic conversation around Chirag’s journey into cybersecurity and his wealth of knowledge across different countries and industry sectors.



In the discussion this week:


The importance of moving beyond the concept of awareness by changing the culture and encouraging everyone to act
How the CISO role has evolved so dramatically from technical to advisor and the importance of developing the skills to enable them to articulate threats in a way that translates to financials and risks
The soft skills required for the new CISO: how to develop abilities in finance, contract management, negotiation skills, change manager, and many others
The CISO role has gained tremendous importance to most businesses: what are the dos and don’ts for them to meet what’s now expected of their prominent position
The importance of not being a function of “no”
Developing emotional intelligence by continuously improving yourself
Improving your story-telling skills: good stories inspire emotions, and emotions inspire people to act, which is a key responsibility of any cybersecurity practitioner