Secure & Simple — Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
von Dejan Kosutic
- alle zwei WochenErscheinungsrhythmus
- 43 mintypische Länge
- 20. Okt.letzte Folge
“Secure & Simple” demystifies governance and compliance challenges faced by CISOs, consultants, and other cybersecurity professionals. The podcast is hosted by Dejan Kosutic, an expert in cybersecurity governance, ISO 27001, NIS2, and DORA. The episodes present topics in an easy-to-understand way and provide you with insight you won’t be able to find elsewhere.
To provide comments, suggest topics for the next episodes, or express your interest in participating in the show, contact us at podcast@advisera.com.
Learn more about ISO 27001, NIS2, and DORA at advisera.com.
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From Upwork to 100-Person Consultancy: How Subscriptions Fueled Growth | Taylor Hersom
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Taylor Hersam, founder and former CEO of Eden Data, a compliance consultancy providing SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC and other framework services that grew rapidly after star
Strategic Human Firewall: Overcoming the Human Blind Spot | Interview with Robert Siciliano
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (Advisera) interviews Robert Siciliano, co-founder of ProtectNow and author of Strategic Human Firewall, about why organizations must address the “human blind spot” - people’s ps
How to Integrate Security Controls Across ISO 27001, NIST & SOC 2 | Interview with Aron Lange
In this episode of Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic (Advisera) speaks with Aaron Lange (GRC Lab, TÜV SÜD auditor) about combining security controls across multiple standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001/27002, NIST Cyber
Security as a Business Enabler: From Cyber Risk to Action | Interview with Matthew Webster
Dejan Kosutic hosts Matthew Webster, founder and CEO of Cyvergence, to explain what “security as a business enabler” means in practice: aligning cybersecurity with business operations, priorities, and decision-making rather than siloed tech
Positive Reinforcement & Gamified Security Awareness | Interview with Craig Taylor
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO at Advisera) interviews Craig Taylor, CEO and co-founder of CyberHoots, about best practices and myths in cybersecurity awareness training. Taylor argues the industry
CMMC Level 2: Documentation, Costs, and Audit Readiness | Interview with Bruno Lecoq
Dejan Kosutic hosts Bruno Lecoq (co-founder, CEO, and CISO at BEMO) to explain CMMC compliance for Department of Defense contractors and suppliers, including those outside the U.S. They cover CMMC basics (levels, CUI vs. FCI, C3PAO assessme
Securing the Agentic Enterprise | Interview with Charlie Lewis
Host Dejan Kosutic interviews McKinsey & Co. partner Charlie Lewis about how agentic AI will reshape cybersecurity by reinventing existing categories — especially identity, detection, operations, and vulnerability management — rather than c
How Hackers Exploit Human Bias and Technical Weaknesses | Interview with Kevin Beaver
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic interviews independent information security consultant and Hacking for Dummies author Kevin Beaver about how hackers are often underestimated and how many run operations like a p
How CISOs Should Talk to Corporate Boards | Interview with Michelle Drolet
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (Advisera) interviews Michelle Drolet, CEO and founder of Towerwall, about communicating cybersecurity to corporate boards. Drolet says boards often don’t know what questions to
Why Conventional Cybersecurity Won’t Protect AI? | Interview with Hugo Huang
In this Secure & Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (Advisera) talks with Hugo Huang, Product Director at Canonical and author of a Harvard Business Review article, about why conventional cybersecurity tools and patching alone are i
ISO 27001 Certification: What Will the Auditor Look For? | Interview with Aron Lange
In this Secure & Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO of Advisera) interviews Aron Lange, founder of GRC Lab and an ISO 27001 certification auditor, about what auditors look for in certification audits. Aron highlights common non
Anthropic’s Mythos and the Future of Vulnerability Management | Interview with Thom Langford
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO at Advisera) speaks with Thom Langford, CTO for the EMEA region at Rapid7, about Anthropic’s new AI model “Mythos” and its impact on cybersecurity. Langford argues that the
What CISOs Must Do Now About Quantum? | Interview with Andrew Gault
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO of Advisera) interviews Andrew Gault (CEO of ZeroTier) about how quantum computing could impact cybersecurity, especially encryption and identity. They explain key terms lik
Continual Improvement, Nonconformities, and Corrective Actions | Interview with Carlos Cruz
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic from Advisera interviews Carlos Cruz, founder of Metanoia and an ISO 9001/ISO 14001 expert, about continual improvement in ISO standards and how the concepts apply to cybersecuri
Cyber Ranges, Attack Simulations & AI: Proving Cyber Readiness | Interview with Lee Rossey
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO of Advisera) speaks with Lee Rossey, CTO and co-founder of SimSpace, about why much cybersecurity training is becoming outdated as AI accelerates both threats and defensive
AI Agents vs. AI Agents: The Future of Security Operations | Interview with Monzy Merza
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic from Advisera interviews Monzy Merza, co-founder and CEO of Crogl, about how cybersecurity is shifting to an “agent versus agent” world where attackers task AI agents to run fast
Zero Trust as a Mindset: Identity, Governance, and Access | Interview with Andrew Gault
In this Secure and Simple Podcast episode, host Dejan Kosutic (CEO of Advisera) interviews Andrew Gault (CEO of ZeroTier) about Zero Trust as a strategy and mindset rather than a single technology, shifting away from perimeter-based securit
Responding to Ransomware Attack [Case Study] | Interview with Yannick Hirt
Dejan Kosutic interviews Yannick Hirt from ODCUS about his experience with a real ransomware attack on an international industrial company. They discuss likely phishing entry via a privileged IT account, overnight encryption, and setting up
What Should the Board Ask the CISO? | Interview with Clar Rosso
In this episode, Dejan Kosutic talks with Clar Rosso, CEO of Rosso Strategic Advisors, board member of Excelsior University, and the former CEO of ISC2, about the evolving role of boards for cybersecurity. They discuss the increasing import
The Crucial Role of Management Review in Cybersecurity Governance | Interview with Carlos Cruz
In this special first-year anniversary episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic from Advisera welcomes back Carlos Cruz, founder of Metanoia Consulting and ISO expert. They deep-dive into best practices for conducting ef
Resolving a Conflict Between IT and Cybersecurity | Interview with Jared Leuschen
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, discusses the ongoing conflict between IT operations and cybersecurity governance with Jared Leuschen, CEO and Founder of Blue Tree. They delve into the
Penetration Testing & Threat Intelligence: Enhancing Cybersecurity | Interview with Sasa Jusic
In this episode, host Dejan Kosutic interviews Sasa Jusic, a board member at Infigo IS and a cybersecurity expert. They delve deep into penetration testing and cyber threat intelligence, explaining their roles in enhancing cybersecurity. Le
Simplifying ISO Standards: Insights and Best Practices | Interview with Jim Moran
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, welcomes Jim Moran, founder of SimplifyISO, to discuss the importance and methods of simplifying ISO management systems. Jim, with over 30 years of consu
Mastering Internal Audits for ISO Standards | Interview with Carlos Cruz
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic, CEO at Advisera, welcomes Carlos Cruz, founder of Metanoia Consulting and a seasoned expert in ISO standards. Carlos and Dejan share best practices for performing interna
Exploring Cyber Warfare: Risks, Strategies, and Solutions | Interview with Steve Winterfeld
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, welcomes Steve Winterfeld, a seasoned security consultant, fractional CISO, and author of the book 'Cyber Warfare Techniques, Tactics, and Tools for Secu
Bridging the Cybersecurity Gap: From Tech Rooms to Boardrooms | Interview with Paul C Dwyer
In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, interviews Paul C Dwyer, founder and CEO of Cyber Risk International and president of the ICTTF. They discuss digital resilience from a business and strategic
Mastering Integrated ISO Management Systems | Interview with Jim Moran
In this episode of Secure and Simple Podcast, hosted by Dejan Kosutic, we are joined by Jim Moran, founder of Simplify ISO and member of the ISO Committee 280. With over 30 years of experience in consulting and various ISO standards, Jim sh
Volunteer Work in Cybersecurity Nonprofits | Interview with Aruneesh Salhotra
Join Dejan Kosutic, CEO of Advisera, on the Secure and Simple Podcast as he delves into the importance of cybersecurity NGOs with expert guest Aruneesh Salhotra. Explore the impact of organizations like OWASP and the Eclipse Foundation on g
Building a Business-Aligned Cybersecurity Strategy | Interview with Thom Langford
In this episode, Dejan Kosutic, CEO at Advisera, chats with Thom Langford, CTO of the EMEA region at Rapid7 and a director at (TL)2 Security. Thom shares invaluable insights from his 30-year career in cybersecurity, focusing on creating a b
Demystifying Corporate Governance With ISO 37000 | Interview with George Kesteven
In this episode of the Secure and Simple podcast, host Dejan Kosutic interviews George Kesteven, CEO of Frontex, who shares his experience in corporate governance. They discuss the critical importance of proper documentation and knowledge m
