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The DailyCyber Podcast and New Live Stream every Wednesday at 1:00 pm EDT is focused on providing the truth into the Cyber Security industry. Discussions on Cyber Security trends, technologies, solutions, news, education, certifications, careers and interviews with leading Cyber Security experts on various Cyber Security topics. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss an episode. IMPORTANT: The views, information and/or opinions expressed on this podcast/stream are solely those of Brandon Krieger and do not necessarily represent those of Brandon Krieger's employer(s).

  1. CISO Roles, Talent Crisis & AI Tools with Michael Reichstein | DailyCyber 276 ~ Watch Now ~

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    CISO Roles, Talent Crisis & AI Tools with Michael Reichstein | DailyCyber 276 ~ Watch Now ~

    CISO Roles, Talent Crisis & AI Tools | DailyCyber 276 with Michael Reichstein ~ Watch Now ~ In this episode of DailyCyber, I’m joined by Michael Reichstein, a global cybersecurity executive with more than 20 years of experience leading security programs across multiple continents. His journey spans military service, enterprise GRC integration, and Fortune 500 leadership. Michael brings a people-first perspective to security, emphasizing communication, culture, and aligning security with business goals.   🔐 What we discuss: 1️⃣ The Talent Crisis – Why the cybersecurity workforce gap keeps growing and what can be done. 2️⃣ The CISO Role – How it’s evolving under pressure from boards, regulators, and AI disruption. 3️⃣ The Job Market – Why security careers are both in demand and unstable in 2025. 4️⃣ AI Tool Inflation – Sorting hype from real value in the flood of AI solutions.   🧠 Guest Bio: Michael Reichstein is a global cybersecurity executive with over two decades of leadership experience across North America, Europe, and beyond. A dual US-German citizen and strongman training enthusiast, Michael has built resilient teams, advanced enterprise security maturity, and believes great security begins with great communication.   📌 Guest: Michael Reichstein, Chief Executive Officer | Chief Information Security Officer 🔗 https://quon.tech/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mreichstein   📺 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/BrandonKrieger 🎧 Listen at: www.DailyCyber.ca   👤 Host: Brandon Krieger, CEO & vCISO Advisor   👇 Share your takeaways and join the conversation.

    1h 4m
  2. Ask Me Anything: vCISO Strategy, IR, and Cyber Leadership | DailyCyber 275 ~ Watch Now ~

    SEP 20

    Ask Me Anything: vCISO Strategy, IR, and Cyber Leadership | DailyCyber 275 ~ Watch Now ~

    Ask Me Anything: vCISO Strategy, IR, and Cyber Leadership | DailyCyber 275 ~ Watch Now ~   In this AMA edition of DailyCyber, I break down some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity today. No guest—just me sharing unfiltered insights from the frontlines of vCISO advisory and leadership.   🔥 What we cover in this AMA: 1️⃣ The Cybersecurity Talent Shortage & Burnout Crisis – Why the global skills gap keeps growing – How burnout is reshaping the workforce – Creative strategies for retention and resilience 2️⃣ Shadow IT & SaaS Sprawl – The Hidden Security Risk – Why unauthorized apps and tools create blind spots – How to regain visibility and control – Shifting the culture from security-as-blocker to enabler 3️⃣ Third-Party Risk & the Supply Chain Security Gap – Why attackers love vendor ecosystems – The growing demand for security questionnaires – How to balance compliance vs. real resilience 4️⃣ Cloud Security Myths That Put Companies at Risk – Why “the cloud provider secures everything” is a dangerous myth – Common misconfigurations that cause breaches – Affordable security wins for SMBs 5️⃣ Cybersecurity Leadership in the Age of AI – Balancing hype vs. reality in AI tools – How attackers are weaponizing AI – Building responsible AI governance in security programs   👤 Hosted by: Brandon Krieger – CEO & vCISO Advisor 🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/brandonkrieger 🔗 www.DailyCyber.ca 📺 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/BrandonKrieger 🎧 Listen at: www.DailyCyber.ca 👇 Leave your thoughts or questions in the comments!   #DailyCyber275, #BrandonKrieger, #CyberSecurity, #vCISO, #IncidentResponse, #CyberLeadership, #Compliance, #SMBSecurity, #CloudSecurity, #AIThreats, #SecurityPodcast, #AMA

    55 min
  3. Ask Me Anything: vCISO Strategy, IR, and Cyber Leadership | DailyCyber 274 ~ Watch Now ~

    SEP 14

    Ask Me Anything: vCISO Strategy, IR, and Cyber Leadership | DailyCyber 274 ~ Watch Now ~

    Ask Me Anything: vCISO Strategy, IR, and Cyber Leadership | DailyCyber 274 ~ Watch Now ~   In this special AMA edition of DailyCyber, I take your questions and dig into the hottest issues facing cybersecurity leaders today. No guest—just unfiltered insights from the frontlines of vCISO work.   🔥 What we cover in this AMA: 1️⃣ SMB security—minimum essentials every business needs 2️⃣ Why vendors and partners are demanding more detailed security questionnaires 3️⃣ Incident response—speed vs strategy when ransomware hits 4️⃣ AI-powered phishing & deepfakes—what leaders must prepare for 5️⃣ vCISO realities—what it takes to succeed as a fractional security leader   🧠 Bonus: I’ll also cover breaking cyber news, including: Jaguar Land Rover’s recent cyber incident disrupting productionWarnings on autonomous AI attacks from threat researchersSeptember Patch Tuesday and critical Microsoft/Adobe updatesReports on burnout in cybersecurity teams  👤 Hosted by: Brandon Krieger – CEO & vCISO Advisor 🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/brandonkrieger 🔗 www.DailyCyber.ca   📺 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/BrandonKrieger 🎧 Listen at: www.DailyCyber.ca 👇 Leave your questions or comments below—let’s keep the conversation going!

    1 hr

  4. AUG 23

    Global Threats, Deepfakes & Quantum Risk | DailyCyber 273 with Evgueni Erchov

    Global Threats, Deepfakes & Quantum Risk | DailyCyber 273 with Evgueni Erchov ~ Watch Now ~ In this episode of DailyCyber, I’m joined by Evgueni Erchov, Sr. Director of Research & Threat Intelligence at Cypfer. With more than 25 years of experience in IT security, forensics, blockchain, and cybercrime investigations, Evgueni shares his perspective on the ever-evolving global cyber threat landscape. 🔐 What we discuss: 1️⃣ Geopolitics & Cybercrime – How the Ukraine/Russia conflict has reshaped ransomware groups – The role of nation-states vs. independent actors 2️⃣ AI & Deepfakes in Cybercrime – How threat actors are weaponizing AI – Emerging risks from synthetic content 3️⃣ Law Enforcement Operations – The impact of takedowns on ransomware gangs – Where law enforcement is winning—and where it’s not 4️⃣ Blockchain Analytics & Cryptocurrency – Following the money through blockchain – Why cryptocurrency still fuels cybercrime 5️⃣ Quantum Computing & the Future of Security – Will quantum break encryption—or help defenders? – What CISOs and security leaders should start planning for now 🧠 Guest Bio: Evgueni Erchov is the Sr. Director of Research & Threat Intelligence at Cypfer, where he leads a global team tracking ransomware and emerging threats. With over 25 years in application development, IT security, federal investigations, and private sector leadership, his expertise spans forensics, blockchain, cybercrime, and advanced threat intelligence. 📌 Guest Info:  🔗 https://cypfer.com/  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/eerchov/   📺 Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/knssconsulting  🎧 Listen at: www.DailyCyber.ca   👇 Share your takeaways or questions in the comments.  #DailyCyber273, #BrandonKrieger, #EvgueniErchov, #Cypfer, #CyberSecurity, #ThreatIntelligence, #Ransomware, #CyberCrime, #QuantumComputing, #BlockchainAnalytics, #Deepfakes, #AIThreats, #SecurityPodcast, #CyberResilience, #CyberAwareness, #IncidentResponse, #GlobalCyberThreats

    59 min
  5. Fixing Broken Security Training | DailyCyber 272 with Craig M. Taylor

    AUG 17

    Fixing Broken Security Training | DailyCyber 272 with Craig M. Taylor

    Fixing Broken Security Training | DailyCyber 272 with Craig M. Taylor ~ Watch Now ~ In this episode of DailyCyber, I’m joined by Craig M. Taylor, Co-Founder & CISO at CyberHoot, who has spent nearly three decades building and leading security programs for organizations of all sizes. Craig believes cybersecurity awareness should be short, engaging, and even fun—because punishment-based training and fear tactics don’t work. 🔐 What we discuss: 1️⃣ The Employee Factor – Why employees are still the #1 target – How to reduce human risk without blame 2️⃣ Why Traditional Training Fails – The psychology of why people click phishing emails – How behavioral science and gamification make training stick 3️⃣ Building a Cyber-Aware Culture – The leadership and culture shifts required – The biggest mistakes companies make in awareness programs 4️⃣ The SMB Security Gap – Why compliance ≠ security – Common blind spots in small and mid-sized businesses 5️⃣ AI & Phishing Evolution – How deepfakes, smishing, and vishing are changing the threat landscape – What to implement now for phishing-resistant authentication 🧠 Guest Bio: Craig M. Taylor is Co-Founder & CISO at CyberHoot, helping organizations eliminate risky employee behaviors with positive reinforcement security training. His background in psychology and decades of leadership at companies like Chase Paymentech, Vistaprint, and DXC Technology give him a unique edge in combining human behavior with cybersecurity strategy. 📌 Guest Info:  🔗 https://cyberhoot.com/  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmtaylor/   📺 Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/knssconsulting  🎧 Listen at: www.DailyCyber.ca   👇 Share your takeaways or questions in the comments.

    1h 6m
  6. Making Tech Work for SMBs with Steve Massaro | DailyCyber 271

    AUG 8

    Making Tech Work for SMBs with Steve Massaro | DailyCyber 271

    Making Tech Work for SMBs with Steve Massaro | DailyCyber 271  In this episode of DailyCyber, I’m joined by Steve Massaro, IT consultant, MSP owner, and strategic technologist with over 20 years of experience helping businesses succeed through managed services and secure IT leadership. Steve shares insight from his years building MSPs in Hawaii and Kansas—from scaling tech teams to keeping SMB clients safe in today’s evolving threat landscape. 🔐 What we discuss:  1️⃣ What “We Make Technology Work for You” really means – The customer mindset behind that promise – Strategic tech adoption for business outcomes 2️⃣ What “Secure” Actually Means – How Steve defines secure – What his clients need to maintain it over time 3️⃣ Keeping Clients Safe – Unique security strategies for small & mid-sized businesses – Practical steps every MSP should be implementing 4️⃣ Generative AI + Security – Is it a threat, a tool, or both? – Steve’s take on how it changes the game for IT service providers 5️⃣ Who Really Needs a Cybersecurity Program – The SMB sectors lagging behind – Why security isn’t optional in 2025   🧠 Guest Bio: Steve Massaro is the owner of BITS Midwest, providing IT consulting and managed services to SMBs across Kansas. He previously co-owned and scaled IT Kauai over 17 years, serving clients across the state of Hawaii. With a balance of hands-on technical knowledge and business-minded strategy, Steve helps his clients secure, modernize, and grow. 📌 Guest Info:  🔗 https://bitsmw.com  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-massaro/   📺 Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/knssconsulting  🎧 Listen at: www.DailyCyber.ca   👇 Join the conversation in the comments.

    58 min
  7. Digital Power Shifts, Cybercrime, & AI Conflict with Martin Hinton | DailyCyber 270

    AUG 2

    Digital Power Shifts, Cybercrime, & AI Conflict with Martin Hinton | DailyCyber 270

    Digital Power Shifts, Cybercrime, & AI Conflict | DailyCyber 270 with Martin Hinton ~ Watch Now ~ In this episode of DailyCyber, I’m joined by Martin Hinton, Executive Editor of Cyber Insurance News & Information and former Executive Producer at Fox News. With decades of experience in journalism, storytelling, and strategic communications, Martin brings a sharp lens to the world of cyber risk, insurance, and geopolitical change. 🔐 What we explore:  1️⃣ Nation-state vs non-state actors – Who holds the upper hand in cyber conflict? – How cybercriminal groups rival traditional military powers 2️⃣ Motivation behind modern attacks – Has money taken a backseat to control, ideology, and disruption? – Historical parallels to cyber escalation 3️⃣ The paradox of digital borders – Why geography still matters—even in cyberspace – How conflict zones shape digital attack surfaces 4️⃣ Insurance as cyber frontline – How insurers are influencing response decisions – Risk shaping at the board level 5️⃣ AI in cyber conflict – Will AI equalize the playing field—or escalate the risk? – What history tells us about tech-driven tipping points   🧠 Guest Bio: Martin Hinton is an award-winning journalist, international storyteller, and Executive Editor at Cyber Insurance News & Information. Formerly with Fox News, Martin has developed and produced major programs ranging from military history to true crime, and now leads content at Rhetorical Ronin.   📌 Guest Info:  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinfhinton  🔗 https://cyberinsurancenews.org/   📺 Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/knssconsulting  🎧 Listen at: www.DailyCyber.ca   👇 Leave your thoughts and join the conversation.

    55 min
  8. Scaling Security and Resilience with John Christly | DailyCyber-269

    JUL 24

    Scaling Security and Resilience with John Christly | DailyCyber-269

    Scaling Security & Resilience in Regulated Industries with John Christly | DailyCyber 269 ~ Watch Now ~ In this episode of the DailyCyber Podcast, I’m joined by John Christly, Vice President of Commercial Services at OneZero Solutions, and a seasoned cybersecurity executive with 30+ years in the field. John has served as a CISO, CIO, and consultant across healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure—and brings a deep understanding of the intersection between business strategy, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. 🔐 What we discussed: 1️⃣ Building Security in Regulated Spaces How to align cybersecurity with regulatory expectations Common challenges in healthcare, critical infrastructure, and defense sectors Why compliance alone doesn’t equal security 2️⃣ Cyber in Mergers & Acquisitions What companies get wrong when merging security programs Due diligence, red flags, and post-acquisition integration 3️⃣ Educating & Enabling John’s approach to making security programs stick How training and education impact long-term resilience 4️⃣ Preparing for AI Governance The future of AI regulation in cybersecurity What organizations should do now to get ahead 🧠 Guest Bio: John Christly is the Vice President of Commercial Services at OneZero Solutions and has over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity and IT leadership. He has served as CISO and CIO for organizations across healthcare, government, and the defense industrial base. John is also a successful educator and thought leader, known for creating courses on cybersecurity, compliance, and AI governance. 📌 Guest Info: 🔗 https://www.onezerollc.com 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnchristly   📺 Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/knssconsulting 🎧 Or listen to the podcast at: www.DailyCyber.ca 👇 Leave a comment or question and join the conversation!

    59 min
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The DailyCyber Podcast and New Live Stream every Wednesday at 1:00 pm EDT is focused on providing the truth into the Cyber Security industry. Discussions on Cyber Security trends, technologies, solutions, news, education, certifications, careers and interviews with leading Cyber Security experts on various Cyber Security topics. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss an episode. IMPORTANT: The views, information and/or opinions expressed on this podcast/stream are solely those of Brandon Krieger and do not necessarily represent those of Brandon Krieger's employer(s).

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