The Professional CISO
The Professional CISO, envisioned by its founder, David Malicoat, stands as a pioneering platform dedicated to reshaping and
advancing the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and the wider cybersecurity community.
Our vision is to establish a cybersecurity public square where critical, no-nonsense conversations are held, pushing
beyond current challenges to anticipate and shape the future of cybersecurity leadership.

Live from CISO XC DFW: Unfiltered Lessons in Modern Cybersecurity

The CISO Role Is Changing—Are You Ready to Lead? (at CISO XC ATX)

Joe Sullivan, Bug Bounties & CISO Liability: The Legal View with Aravind Swaminathan

THPC EP64 – CISO XC Austin: Veterans, Mid-Market Cyber & Responsible AI

Data Is the Hot Potato”: CISO XC Austin Gets Real on AI & Governance

AI, Risk, and Reality: The CISO’s Guide to What’s Coming Next

Don’t Chase Titles — Build These 3 Things Instead (CISO Advice) with Nathan Wright

🔐 From DNS to AI: Insights from CISO XC Austin | The Professional CISO Show EP60 by Infoblox

Voices of CISO XC: Austin’s Cybersecurity Leaders Take the Mic sponsored by Netskope

Are CISOs Fully Across Legal Risks? | The Professional CISO

Inside the DSPM Revolution: Data, Identity & the Future of Security w/ Mohit Tiwari and Anand Singh

Bridging Business and Security: The Role of a BISO with Janie Aggas | The Professional CISO

👀 Stop Rolling Your Eyes: AI Is Your CISO Leadership Opportunity 🙄

Is ISC² Lying to Us? Ira Winkler Speaks Out | The Professional CISO

The CISO’s Dilemma: Influence, Impact, and Leaving the Seat with Russell Okoth

Crisis, Reputation, and the CISO’s Role: What You Need to Know | The Professional CISO

CISOs & The Board: Lessons from Corporate Governance Expert Debra von Storch

The CISO's New Secret Weapon: Business Acumen w/ Alain Espinosa

Building a Stronger Cyber Future: CISO Leadership, Regulations & Community Growth | CISO Masterclass

Ep 39 Highlights: Leadership, Team Culture & Cybersecurity Strategy | The Professional CISO

From Identity Assurance to Borderless Security | CISO Masterclass Highlights

Cyber Risk at the Board Level: A CISO’s Guide with NACD’s Chris Hetner

Ep 42 Highlights: Risk, Regulation, and the Inner Workings of a CISO's Mind | The Professional CISO

50 Episodes In: What We Learned About Building the Next Gen CISO

Cybersecurity Leadership & Professional Organizations: Evolution or Revolution?

Ep 37 Highlights: Building Trust and Community in Cybersecurity | The Professional CISO

From AI Innovation to Cyber Resilience: Expert Insights from Industry Leaders | CISO Masterclass Hig

Ep 36 Highlights: From Zero Trust to AI's Impact | The Professional CISO

CISO Masterclass Highlights: Evolving Strategies for a Borderless World | The Professional CISO

Paul Reyes: Why Every CISO Needs a Business-First Mindset 💼