Root To CISO
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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 56 episodes
Root To CISO
Latest Episodes
Own the Losses, Share the Wins | Cybersecurity Career Advice | Root to CISO Podcast
In this highlight from The Root to CISO Podcast, host Kris Rides speaks with Amanda Hartle, CSO and CIO at Prove Identity, about one of the most important leadership lessons she’s learned — and the advice she wishes she could give her younger s...
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Building Trust and Balance in Cybersecurity Leadership | Root To CISO Podcast
In this episode of The Root to CISO Podcast, host Kris Rides sits down with Andrew Wilder, cybersecurity leader and former CISO at Nestlé, to discuss how he made the leap from enterprise security to his first CISO role. Andrew shares how moving...
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You Don’t Need 10 Certifications to Get Hired in Cybersecurity | Root To CISO Podcast
CISO Barbee Mooneyhan joins The Root to CISO Podcast to discuss what truly matters when building a cybersecurity career — and it’s not just degrees or certifications. Barbee explains why hands-on experience, community involvement, ...
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Cybersecurity: Soft Skills for Success | Root To CISO Podcast
In this highlight clip, CISO Don Baham shares why soft skills are just as critical as technical expertise in cybersecurity hiring. From problem-solving and emotional intelligence to learning how to “figure things out,” Don explains what truly m...
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Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Skills and Certs That Get You Hired | Root To CISO Podcast
In this highlight from The Root to CISO Podcast, Global CISO of Carnival Cruises, Margarita Rivera, shares how she transitioned into cybersecurity without a technical background — and how transferable skills, a strong business mindset, and cont...
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