CYBR.Minded

CYBR.SEC.Media

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. 1d ago

    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 They discuss threat-based planning, stronger metrics, tool sprawl, ineffective risk registers, outdated compliance requirements, and how leaders can focus limited resources on the threats and safeguards that matter most.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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

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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.

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  • Creator
    CYBR.SEC.Media
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 CYBR.Minded
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