CYBR.Minded

CYBR.SEC.Media
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Technology

CYBR.Minded is a cybersecurity podcast for leaders who know risk is not reduced by tools alone. Hosted through the lens of behavioral science, governance, culture, and executive risk, the show explores the human realities behind secure decision-making - from cognitive bias and trust to CISO burnout, board pressure, AI readiness, and the organizational dynamics that shape security outcomes. Built for CISOs, GRC leaders, cyber risk professionals, and board-facing security executives, CYBR.Minded helps listeners look beyond the controls and understand the human side of cybersecurity.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    AI or Bust with Olivia Rose

    In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Olivia Rose, Co-Founder of Williams Rose AI Cyber Advisory explores why shadow AI isn’t simply employee rebellion, why leadership has to own AI adoption, and what it takes to build governance that actually works when decisions leave the boardroom and enter the real world.  Things mentioned:  Williams Rose AI Cyber Advisory - https://www.williamsrose.ai/Rose CISO Group - https://www.rosecisogroup.com/Kayla Williams - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylawilliamsai/Kayla Williams CYBR.Minded Episode - https://youtu.be/5-Q5ZftVJQ4?si=h6gFimZEm2DKX6EH Do you have a question for the host? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com  In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin SachsGuest: Olivia RoseDirector: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren AndrusProduced in partnership with Psybercog Labs Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokCYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLearn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.CareersSubscribe to the podcast:  Apple SpotifyYouTubeListen to our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CASTCYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Signal

  2. Sep 24

    Skipping the Squishy with Shoshana Gourdin

    In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Shoshana Gordon joins Dr. Dustin Sachs to explore why secure behavior is about more than policies and training. They discuss how morale, executive function, trust, stress, and workplace conditions can shape the decisions people make when it matters most. The conversation challenges security leaders to look beyond individual mistakes and design systems that work for real people operating under real-world pressure. Things mentioned:  Security Weekly Conversation - https://www.scworld.com/search?q=shoshana%20gourdin Frank Abagnale - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Abagnale Do you have a question for the host? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com   In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin SachsGuest: Shoshana GourdinDirector: Bill BrennerProducer: Lauren Andrus Produced in partnership with Psybercog Labs Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokCYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON.Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLearn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.CareersSubscribe to the podcast:  AppleSpotifyYouTubeListen to our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CASTCYBR.HAK.CASTCYBR.Signal

  3. Sep 10

    Not Another Pizza Party with Kayla Williams

    In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with cybersecurity executive and former CISO Kayla Williams to explore why burnout should be treated as a cybersecurity risk, not simply a people problem. They discuss how chronic overload can affect judgment, escalation, communication, and trust, creating hidden weaknesses within otherwise mature security programs. Kayla shares practical ways leaders can identify these warning signs through key risk indicators, stronger reporting cultures, and a deeper understanding of their teams. The conversation also explores how better processes, psychological safety, and attention to the human side of security can help build more resilient organizations. Things mentioned:  Williams Rose.ai - https://www.williamsrose.ai/Reddit Hit by Phishing Attack - https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/reddit-hit-phishing-attack-source/Kitty Genovese and the Bystander Effect - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8692770/Cyberminds - https://www.cybermindz.orgDo you have a question for the host? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com  In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin SachsGuest: Kayla WilliamsDirector: Bill BrennerProducer: Lauren AndrusProduced in partnership with Psybercog Labs Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokCYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLearn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast:  AppleSpotifyYouTubeListen to our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CASTCYBR.HAK.CASTCYBR.Signal

  4. Aug 27

    Translating what Matters with Heather Antonetti

    In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs is joined by Heather Antonetti, founder and CEO of AH-HA Marketing, to explore why technical expertise alone is not enough to influence cybersecurity decisions. They discuss how trust, language, storytelling, and visibility shape whether security risks are understood and acted on by executives, boards, and other stakeholders, as well as how imposter syndrome can keep talented practitioners from establishing their authority.  Things mentioned:  AH-HA Marketing - https://ah-ha.aiVELA for Cybersecurity Professionals - https://ah-ha.ai/architecting-influence-cyber-pros-2026Mentorship program - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/mentorshipMade to Stick - https://heathbrothers.com/books/made-to-stick/Carnival Data Breach Exposed 6 Million People - https://www.securityweek.com/carnival-data-breach-exposed-6-million-people/Do you have a question for the host? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com  In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin SachsGuest: Heather AntonettiDirector: Bill BrennerProducer: Lauren Andrus Produced in partnership with Psybercog Labs Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokCYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.CareersSubscribe to the podcast:  AppleSpotifyYouTubeListen to our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CASTCYBR.HAK.CASTCYBR.Signal

  5. Aug 13

    Lessons from Hacker Summer Camp

    In this special episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs reflects on Hacker Summer Camp and shares perspectives gathered from Black Hat, DEF CON, BSides, and cybersecurity leaders across the industry. The conversation explores what the “human side of cybersecurity” really means, from burnout and cognitive workload to decision-making, organizational culture, and human behavior.  Do you have a question for the host? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com  In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin SachsGuests:Bill BrennerDr. Calvin NoblesTammy MoskitesHeather AntonettiRoss YoungKayla WilliamsShoshana GourdinMark AlbaAndres AndreuMel ReyesRock LambrosDirector: Bill BrennerProducer: Lauren AndrusEditor: Ivan BasconcilloProduced in partnership with Psybercog Labs Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokCYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLearn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.CareersSubscribe to the podcast:  AppleSpotifyYouTubeListen to our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CASTCYBR.HAK.CASTCYBR.Signal

  6. Jul 30

    Busy is the New Stupid with Ross Young

    Why do organizations keep investing in cybersecurity without feeling more secure? In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs and cybersecurity executive, educator, and CISO Tradecraft co-host Ross Young explore why bigger budgets, more tools, and expanding control frameworks do not always reduce risk. They discuss threat-based planning, stronger metrics, tool sprawl, ineffective risk registers, outdated compliance requirements, and how leaders can focus limited resources on the threats and safeguards that matter most. Things mentioned:  Dr. Eric Cole - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/in-appreciation-of-dr-eric-cole/Security Theater - https://www.schneier.com/essays/archives/2009/11/beyond_security_thea.htmlCISO Series - https://cisoseries.comCybersecurity's Dirty Secret: Why Most Budgets Go to Waste By Ross Young - https://a.co/d/0ijQYNHwCyber Defense Matrix - https://cyberdefensematrix.comCISO Tradecraft - https://www.cisotradecraft.comCISO Retreat - https://www.cisotradecraft.com/cisoretreatRecognition Is a Cybersecurity Control: What Challenge Coins Teach Us About Behavior Change - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/recognition-cybersecurity-control-what-challenge-us-dr-dustin-kav1c/Do you have a question for the host? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com  In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin SachsGuest: Ross YoungDirector: Bill BrennerProducer: Lauren AndrusEditor: Ivan Basconcillo Produced in partnership with Psybercog Labs Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokCYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLearn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast:  AppleSpotifyYouTubeListen to our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CASTCYBR.HAK.CASTCYBR.Signal

  7. Jul 16

    Trust Is the Missing Layer in Cybersecurity with Tammy Moskites

    Why do security programs that appear mature still fail when it comes to trust, alignment, and decision-making? In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Tammy Moskites, founder and CEO of CyAlliance, to discuss how trust, communication, leadership, and risk translation shape security outcomes. They explore why organizations often mistake trust problems for process problems and how leaders can create environments where better decisions are made before incidents occur. Things mentioned:  CyAlliance - https://www.cyalliance.com/ Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow  Do you have a question for the host? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com  In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin SachsGuest: Tammy MoskitesDirector: Bill BrennerProducer: Lauren AndrusEditor: Ivan BasconcilloProduced in partnership with Psybercog Labs Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokCYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON.Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLearn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.CareersSubscribe to the podcast:  AppleSpotifyYouTubeListen to our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CASTCYBR.HAK.CASTCYBR.Signal

  8. Jul 2

    The Human Factor with Dr. Calvin Nobles

    Organizations invest heavily in security awareness training - but risky behavior persists. In this episode of Cyber Minded, host Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Dr. Calvin Nobles, Portfolio Vice President and Dean of the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus, to explore why security awareness alone is insufficient when it comes to changing human behavior. Things mentioned: Dr. Nobles Book, “Human Factors in Cybersecurity” – https://a.co/d/05zWEM6jVerizon data breach report - https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir/Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com  In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin SachsGuest: Dr. Calvin NoblesProduction: Bill BrennerEditing: Lauren AndrusProduced in partnership with Psybercog Labs Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokCYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLearn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.CareersSubscribe to the podcast:  AppleSpotifyListen to our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CASTCYBR.HAK.CAST

  9. Jun 18

    The Human Side of Cybersecurity with Bill Brenner

    In the first episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs speaks with Bill Brenner about the human side of cybersecurity: stress, burnout, alert fatigue, mental health, responsibility overload, and why security leaders need to look beyond controls to understand how people actually experience cyber work. Things mentioned: Bill Brenner’s OCD Diaries - https://theocddiaries.comDo you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com  In this episode: Host: Dr. Dustin SachsGuest: Bill BrennerProduction: Bill BrennerEditing: Lauren Andrus Created in partnership with PsyberCog Labs Keep up with Our Events: LinkedInXFacebookInstagram Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedInXFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokCheck out our other shows: CYBR.SEC.CASTCYBR.HAK.CAST Check out our Conferences and Events: CYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON.Support CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.CareersSubscribe to the podcast:  AppleSpotify

  10. Season 1 Trailer

    CYBR.Minded Trailer

    CYBR.Minded is a cybersecurity podcast for leaders who know risk is not reduced by tools alone. Hosted through the lens of behavioral science, governance, culture, and executive risk, this show explores the human realities behind secure decision-making - from cognitive bias and trust to CISO burnout, board pressure, AI readiness, and the organizational dynamics that shape security outcomes. Built for CISOs, GRC leaders, cyber risk professionals, and board-facing security executives, CYBR.Minded helps listeners look beyond the controls and understand the human side of cybersecurity.

  • 1 Trailer
    9 Episodes

Trailer

About

CYBR.Minded is a cybersecurity podcast for leaders who know risk is not reduced by tools alone. Hosted through the lens of behavioral science, governance, culture, and executive risk, the show explores the human realities behind secure decision-making - from cognitive bias and trust to CISO burnout, board pressure, AI readiness, and the organizational dynamics that shape security outcomes. Built for CISOs, GRC leaders, cyber risk professionals, and board-facing security executives, CYBR.Minded helps listeners look beyond the controls and understand the human side of cybersecurity.

Information

  • Creator
    CYBR.SEC.Media
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 CYBR.Minded
  • Show Website
    CYBR.Minded