The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series

Dr. Dave Chatterjee
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The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series provides a reflective, thought-provoking, and jargon-free discussion on how to enhance the state of cybersecurity at an individual, organizational, and national level. As of September 2, 2024, the podcast series has produced over 70 episodes, been downloaded over 10K times, and has listeners in 105 countries. The podcast episodes are used in classrooms and for corporate training and serve as insight sources in research and publications. Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee converses with subject matter experts, business and technology leaders, trainers and educators, and members of user communities. He has been studying cybersecurity for over a decade. He has delivered talks, conducted webinars, consulted with companies, and served on a cybersecurity SWAT team with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). Dr. Chatterjee is a Visiting Professor at Duke University and has served as a tenured professor at The Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/

  1. JAN 28

    Episode 100: From Cyber Defense to Trust Governance

    In this milestone 100th episode of the Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series, Dr. Dave Chatterjee reflects on nearly one hundred conversations that collectively reveal a hard-earned truth: cybersecurity has crossed a point of no return. It is no longer a technical function or an episodic response to crises—it has become a trust discipline. Rather than celebrating longevity, Episode 100 serves as a moment of synthesis and reckoning. Drawing on insights from global practitioners, scholars, regulators, and executives, Chatterjee distills why trust collapses, why recovery is slow, and why organizations that invest in readiness consistently outperform those that rely on reaction. Tracing the podcast’s origins—from an experimental idea inspired by a University of Georgia undergraduate to a globally recognized platform reaching listeners in over 117 countries—this episode reframes cybersecurity as a leadership, governance, and enterprise resilience challenge. Through the lens of the Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) framework, Episode 100 captures how cybersecurity has evolved from control-centric defense to a core pillar of organizational credibility and trust governance. To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights - https://www.dchatte.com/episode-100-from-cyber-defense-to-trust-governance/ Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/ Books Published The DeepFake Conspiracy Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach Articles & Cases Published Chatterjee, D. (2026). Root: Automating the Remediation Gap, Ivey Publishing, Jan 7, 2026. Ramasastry, C. and Chatterjee, D. (2025). Trusona: Recruiting For The Hacker Mindset, Ivey Publishing, Oct 3, 2025. Chatterjee, D. and Leslie, A. (2024). “Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness,” Business Horizons, Accepted on Oct 29, 2024. Isik, O., Chatterjee, D., and Lourenco, D.A. (2024). “Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, Accepted for Publication, July 8, 2024. Chatterjee, D. (2023). “Mission critical – How American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemic,” I by...

    18 min

  2. JAN 14

    Episode 99: Access Control Reimagined — Why Identity, Devices, and Zero Trust Must Converge

    In this landmark 99th episode of the Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series, Dr. Dave Chatterjee is joined by Denny LeCompte—CEO of Portnox (https://www.portnox.com/) and a former SolarWinds executive—to examine one of cybersecurity’s oldest yet most persistently exploited challenges: access control. Despite decades of investment in passwords, MFA, and perimeter defenses, breaches rooted in access failures continue to dominate headlines. Drawing on firsthand experience—including lessons learned from the SolarWinds Sunburst breach—LeCompte explains why password-centric security models are fundamentally misaligned with human behavior and modern digital environments. Together, Chatterjee and LeCompte argue for a decisive shift toward passwordless, device-centric, zero-trust access models that assume human fallibility, eliminate implicit trust, and dramatically reduce attack surfaces. Framed through Dr. Chatterjee’s Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) lens, the episode reframes access control not as an IT configuration issue, but as a core pillar of cybersecurity governance, business resilience, and competitive survival. Time Stamps00:49 — Episode framing and the persistence of access control failures 03:15 — Why passwords remain fundamentally broken 05:54 — Enterprise vs. consumer passwordless realities 09:25 — SolarWinds breach lessons and access control failures 17:52 — Zero trust explained without the buzzwords 23:07 — Device identity, IoT risk, and network visibility 28:02 — Why identity and device controls must converge 35:52 — How leaders should assess access control maturity 42:52 — Designing security for human behavior 43:30 — Closing reflections To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights - https://www.dchatte.com/episode-99-access-control-reimagined-why-identity-devices-and-zero-trust-must-converge/ Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/ Books Published The DeepFake Conspiracy Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach Articles Published Ramasastry, C. and Chatterjee, D. (2025). Trusona: Recruiting For The Hacker Mindset, Ivey Publishing, Oct 3, 2025. Chatterjee, D. and Leslie, A. (2024). “Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness,” Business Horizons,a...

    45 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    Episode 98 -- Beyond Certification — Turning Compliance into Competitive Firepower

    In this timely and hard-hitting episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee is joined by Sandeep Pauddar—an accomplished global auditor with over 30 years of experience—to challenge a deeply entrenched misconception: that cybersecurity certifications and compliance are merely regulatory checkboxes. Instead, the conversation reframes compliance as a strategic asset—one that can strengthen trust, resilience, and competitive positioning in an era defined by AI, global regulations, and escalating cyber risk. Drawing on real-world breach examples, audit insights, and cross-industry comparisons, Pauddar explains why organizations that treat compliance reactively often pay a steep price—financially, operationally, and reputationally. Dr. Chatterjee integrates his Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) governance framework to demonstrate how leadership mindset, continuous audit readiness, and disciplined execution transform certifications from defensive necessities into engines of strategic value. Together, they explore why leadership engagement—not regulatory pressure alone—determines compliance effectiveness, how audit culture can shift from adversarial to collaborative, and why proactive organizations outperform peers by embedding governance into everyday operations rather than scrambling after incidents occur. Time Stamps00:49 — Episode introduction and framing compliance as competitive firepower 02:22 — Podar’s professional background and global audit experience 05:01 — Real-world consequences of non-compliance 07:30 — Sector comparisons and leadership mindset gaps 09:36 — Global regulatory approaches to cybersecurity and AI 12:33 — Compliance overload and framework fatigue 14:56 — Why audits fail to drive change 16:10 — Shifting from adversarial to collaborative audits 18:17 — Leadership’s role in cybersecurity culture 21:44 — Proactive vs. reactive compliance models 23:54 — Leadership best practices for audit readiness 25:45 — CPD framework applied to certifications 29:37 — AI standards and proactive governance 34:24 — Human risk, awareness, and phishing realities 37:44 — Closing reflection To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights - https://www.dchatte.com/episode-98-beyond-certification-turning-compliance-into-competitive-firepower/ Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/ Books Published The DeepFake Conspiracy Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach Articles Published Ramasastry, C. and Chatterjee, D. (2025). Trusona: Recruiting For The Hacker Mindset, Ivey Publishing, Oct 3, 2025. Chatterjee, D. and Leslie, A. (2024). “Ignorance is not bliss: A...

    39 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    Episode 97 -- AI’s Missing Puzzle Piece — Why Information Readiness Determines AI Success

    In this insightful episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee speaks with Greg Clark—longtime enterprise content management and cybersecurity leader—about a foundational but overlooked ingredient of AI success: information readiness. While organizations rush to implement artificial intelligence, many neglect the quality, governance, security, and contextual integrity of the data fueling these systems. As Clark notes, without clean, curated, and governed information, even the most advanced AI models will misfire—sometimes with damaging or legally significant consequences. Together, they explore why “garbage in, garbage out” is more relevant than ever in the AI era, especially as enterprises confront fragmented data, weak metadata, inconsistent governance, and high regulatory scrutiny. Dr. Chatterjee weaves in his Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) governance framework, demonstrating why information readiness must be treated as a strategic capability, not a technical afterthought. The conversation illuminates how trust, data integrity, and responsible model oversight are emerging as competitive differentiators in the age of GenAI and agentic AI. Time Stamps 00:49 — Dave introduces Greg Clark 02:43 — Clark’s 20+ year journey 07:14 — Defining information readiness 08:32 — Importance of understanding data 09:58 — Data chaos and pitfalls 12:00 — Trust erosion 13:29 — Air Canada chatbot case 16:22 — Auditability and explainability 18:51 — CPD applied to AI governance 20:43 — Operational maturity 22:53 — JPMorgan’s Responsible AI Council 25:43 — Security as strategic capability 27:35 — Zero trust and data protection 30:32 — Mayo Clinic example 31:25 — Metrics for buy-in 32:50 — Destroy-your-business scenarios 34:21 — Trust-first culture 36:09 — Human-in-the-loop 37:20 — GDPR case 38:23 — Final reflections To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights - https://www.dchatte.com/episode-97-ais-missing-puzzle-piece-why-information-readiness-determines-ai-success/ Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/ Books Published The DeepFake Conspiracy Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach Articles Published Ramasastry, C. and Chatterjee, D. (2025). Trusona: Recruiting For The Hacker Mindset, Ivey Publishing, Oct 3, 2025. Chatterjee, D. and Leslie, A. (2024). “Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness,” Business Horizons, Accepted on Oct 29, 2024. Isik, O., Chatterjee, D., and...

    40 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    Episode 96 -- The Man Behind the Hollywood Movie Breach: Cyber Lessons from a Real FBI Ghost

    In this riveting episode, Dave Chatterjee, Ph.D., sits down with Eric O’Neill, a legendary FBI undercover operative whose real-life spy hunt inspired the Hollywood thriller Breach. O’Neill recounts how he helped capture Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in U.S. history, and how the counterintelligence mindset he cultivated at the FBI now forms the foundation of his cybersecurity strategy work. Together, they explore how spycraft translates to the digital age—from insider threats and virtual trusted insiders to AI-driven deception, deepfakes, and nation-state infiltration. Through real-world stories, hard-won lessons, and O’Neill’s PAID (Prepare–Assess–Investigate–Decide) methodology, listeners learn why thinking like a spy is essential for defending organizations, families, and individuals in a hyperconnected world. Dr. Chatterjee connects these insights to his Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) framework, emphasizing the strategic value of leadership, culture, and proactive readiness. Time Stamps ·     00:49 — Dave introduces Eric O’Neill’s background and spycraft legacy. ·     03:00 — How O’Neill became a top-secret FBI ghost operative. ·     06:03 — What the movie Breach gets right—and wrong. ·     11:22 — Inside the high-pressure undercover case against Hanssen. ·     13:45 — The real “Kate,” mentorship, and managing undercover stress. ·     17:11 — Hanssen’s true motivations: ego, greed, resentment. ·     18:00 — Transition from FBI spyhunter to cybersecurity strategist. ·     19:56 — How cybercriminals now target people—not systems. ·     21:25 — Deepfakes, AI deception, and personal harm. ·     24:26 — Nation-state tactics and why detection is still possible. ·     27:53 — Spy vs. cybercriminal: same infiltration, different outcomes. ·     31:23 — A national readiness gap: threats to critical infrastructure. ·     33:40 — The PAID framework for organizational defense. ·     36:17 — Cyber insurance as a forcing mechanism for readiness. ·     38:20 — Leadership challenges and CISO empowerment. ·     40:34 — Human behavior—the most important attack surface. ·     44:03 — MFA fatigue, passwordless solutions, and practical tech fixes. ·     47:10 — Tips for families dealing with deepfake scams. ·     51:23 — Why verification matters more than ever. ·     53:17 — Closing reflections on protecting society in a synthetic world. To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights - https://www.dchatte.com/episode-96-the-man-behind-the-hollywood-movie-breach-cyber-lessons-from-a-real-fbi-ghost/ Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/ Books Published a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966481705" rel="noopener...

    52 min

  6. 11/19/2025

    Episode 95 -- Defending Digital Trust – Battling the Deepfake Surge with AI-Powered Detection

    In this episode, Dave Chatterjee, Ph.D. sits down with Sandy Kronenberg, Founder and CEO of Netarx, an AI-driven platform designed to detect and prevent synthetic impersonation across video, voice, and email. With deepfake fraud incidents skyrocketing by 3,000 percent and costing organizations an average of $500,000 per attack, Kronenberg and Chatterjee unpack how AI can now help defeat AI—turning defense innovation into a frontline imperative. Together, they explore the evolution of deepfake technology, the psychology of digital deception, and how organizations can safeguard their people and data from real-time manipulation. Through the Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) framework, Dr. Chatterjee emphasizes the importance of leadership discipline, continuous monitoring, and technology integration in establishing a high-performance cybersecurity culture in the era of generative AI threats. Time Stamps • 00:49 — Dave introduces the topic and deepfake threat surge. • 02:37 — Sandy shares his professional journey and early exposure to cyber fraud. • 07:28 — Discussion on the human layer and OSI model limitations. • 09:55 — Integrating deepfake detection within enterprise security architecture. • 13:01 — How AI models ingest 50+ signals for real-time identity validation. • 17:48 — Zoom and video call trust issues in remote business settings. • 19:40 — Why siloed tools fail—importance of cross-channel correlation. • 23:30 — Continuous learning loops: retraining AI models against new deepfake generators. • 26:59 — The rise of Trust Officers and Trust Operations in corporate governance. • 32:15 — HR, finance, and brand use cases for disinformation security. • 35:18 — Balancing training and AI automation. • 37:16 — Expanding defense to email and multimodal verification. • 41:18 — Closing takeaways on readiness and adoption strategy. To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights - https://www.dchatte.com/episode-95-defending-digital-trust-battling-the-deepfake-surge-with-ai-powered-detection/ Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/ Books Published The DeepFake Conspiracy Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach Articles Published Ramasastry, C. and Chatterjee, D. (2025). Trusona: Recruiting For The Hacker Mindset, Ivey Publishing, Oct 3, 2025. Chatterjee, D. and Leslie, A. (2024). “Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness,” Business Horizons, Accepted on Oct 29, 2024. a...

    44 min

  7. 11/04/2025

    Guardians of Trust: The CISO’s Strategic Role in Global Non-Profits

    In this episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee sits down with Pam Lindemoen, Chief Security Officer and Vice President of Strategy at the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC), to explore the CISO’s evolving role in global nonprofit organizations. Moving beyond traditional corporate metrics of cost and compliance, Lindemoen reveals how cybersecurity leadership in the nonprofit sector is ultimately about preserving trust, protecting donor data, and sustaining mission-driven operations. Drawing on three decades of experience across healthcare, finance, and retail, Lindemoen shares how RH-ISAC has become a collaborative force multiplier, enabling member companies to detect, respond, and adapt collectively to cyber threats. Through the Commitment–Preparedness–Discipline (CPD) framework, Dr. Chatterjee and Lindemoen illustrate how leadership, empathy, and shared intelligence drive resilience across the nonprofit ecosystem. Time Stamps • 00:49 — Dave introduces the topic and Pam Lindemoen’s professional journey. • 02:49 — Career reflections: from IT foundations to cybersecurity leadership. • 04:23 — Inside RH-ISAC: a trusted model for cross-industry collaboration. • 07:06 — Navigating dual responsibilities—defending RH-ISAC and empowering members. • 09:09 — Governance, trust, and relationship management in a global community. • 12:27 — RH-ISAC’s differentiation and member-driven value. • 14:00 — Leadership through listening and connection. • 20:50 — Advice for CISOs exploring nonprofit leadership paths. • 24:26 — Real-world example: supply chain attack mitigation through shared intelligence. • 27:55 — Final reflections on collective trust, collaboration, and resilience. To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights - https://www.dchatte.com/episode-94-guardians-of-trust-the-cisos-strategic-role-in-global-non-profits/  Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/ Books Published The DeepFake Conspiracy Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach Articles Published Ramasastry, C. and Chatterjee, D. (2025). Trusona: Recruiting For The Hacker Mindset, Ivey Publishing, Oct 3, 2025. Chatterjee, D. and Leslie, A. (2024). “Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness,” Business Horizons, Accepted on Oct 29, 2024. Isik, O., Chatterjee, D., and Lourenco, D.A. (2024). “Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, Accepted for Publication, July 8, 2024.  a...

    30 min

  8. 10/19/2025

    Episode 93 -- The New Browser Wars: Why the Enterprise Browser Has Become Cybersecurity’s Next Battleground

    In this episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee speaks with Anupam Upadhyay, Senior Vice President, Product Management, Palo Alto Networks, a seasoned product and cybersecurity leader, to unpack the “new browser wars” and why enterprise browsers are fast becoming a core battleground in the fight for digital trust. Drawing on over two decades of experience spanning Cisco, startups, and Palo Alto, Upadhyay traces the evolution of the humble browser from a passive content viewer into the primary interface for cloud applications, collaboration tools, and sensitive business data. The conversation examines the browser’s expanding role as both a productivity hub and a primary attack vector—accounting for over 90 percent of initial intrusions via phishing, malicious extensions, or session hijacking. Through the lens of the Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline (CPD) Framework, Dr. Chatterjee and Anupam Upadhyay emphasize that securing the enterprise browser is not merely a technical exercise but a governance imperative: leadership commitment to zero-trust principles, preparedness through hardened configurations and employee training, and disciplined enforcement of consistent controls across devices and partners. Time Stamps • 00:49 — Dave’s introduction and guest overview. • 03:00 — Anupam Upadhyay’s career journey and reinvention at Palo Alto Networks. • 05:00 — Historical context: how browsers stayed outside the security spotlight. • 08:40 — Cloud and SaaS migration shifting business to the browser. • 11:20 — Emerging browser threats and data sanctity concerns. • 14:30 — Malicious extensions and the limits of traditional EDR. • 16:07 — Browser security as part of Zero Trust architecture. • 18:30 — Balancing security and user experience. • 22:10 — Operating in hostile environments and credential revocation. • 25:00 — Dr. Chatterjee introduces the CPD framework for governance. • 28:45 — Implementation and user adoption challenges. • 30:00 — Continuous testing and discipline in browser security. • 33:05 — Closing takeaways on Zero Trust mindset and defense-in-depth. Podcast summary with discussion highlights - https://www.dchatte.com/episode-93-the-new-browser-wars-why-the-enterprise-browser-has-become-cybersecuritys-next-battleground/ Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/ Books Published The DeepFake Conspiracy Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach Articles Published Ramasastry, C. and Chatterjee, D. (2025). Trusona: Recruiting For The Hacker Mindset, Ivey Publishing, Oct 3, 2025. Chatterjee, D. and Leslie, A. (2024). “Ignorance is not bliss: A...

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The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series provides a reflective, thought-provoking, and jargon-free discussion on how to enhance the state of cybersecurity at an individual, organizational, and national level. As of September 2, 2024, the podcast series has produced over 70 episodes, been downloaded over 10K times, and has listeners in 105 countries. The podcast episodes are used in classrooms and for corporate training and serve as insight sources in research and publications. Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee converses with subject matter experts, business and technology leaders, trainers and educators, and members of user communities. He has been studying cybersecurity for over a decade. He has delivered talks, conducted webinars, consulted with companies, and served on a cybersecurity SWAT team with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). Dr. Chatterjee is a Visiting Professor at Duke University and has served as a tenured professor at The Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/

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