The Journey of a CISO Whisperer: Michael Piacente on a New Approach to Diversity in Cyber

Belonging Together: March Reflection

🎥 Stream the Do We Belong Here documentary on YouTube! [https://youtu.be/aWZhknfuVlQ] 🎧 Listen to all our episodes: https://do-we-belong-here.simplecast.com/episodes 💛 Connect with us! @DoWeBelongPod Chapters   00:00 Welcome and Reflections on February 02:57 Navigating New Roles and Transitions 06:06 Managing Information Overload 08:59 Finding Balance in a Busy World 12:07 The Power of Intentionality 14:59 Embracing Change and Growth 18:00 Insights from Conferences and Community 20:54 The Importance of Connection and Support 24:07 Looking Forward and Setting Intentions 27:04 Reading and Personal Growth

How Gorillas Teach Us About Risk Management: A Conversation with Kristin Demoranville

Stream the Do We Belong Here documentary on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWZhknfuVlQ&t=759s] Check out the Bites and Bytes podcast: https://www.bitesandbytespodcast.com/ [https://www.bitesandbytespodcast.com/] Connect with Kristin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demoranvillekristin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/demoranvillekristin/] Follow us on social media: @DoWeBelongPod Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Kristen Demoranville 09:50 Career Journey and Lessons Learned 16:54 The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Animal Behavior 25:24 The Importance of Community Spaces and Conservation 32:39 Embracing Creativity in Technical Roles 38:15 Cybersecurity Challenges in the Food Sector 44:35 The Importance of People-Centric Frameworks 50:00 Navigating Exhaustion as a Woman in Cybersecurity 56:17 Building Community and Sharing Knowledge

Belonging Together: February Reflection

Stream the Do We Belong Here documentary on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWZhknfuVlQ&t=758s] Connect with us on social media! * Instagram: instagram.com/dowebelongpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/dowebelongpod/] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/do-we-belong-here-podcast/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/do-we-belong-here-podcast/] * X: x.com/DoWeBelongPod [https://x.com/DoWeBelongPod] * Website: cyberflorida.org/dowebelongpod/ [cyberflorida.org/dowebelongpod/] Learn more about Cyber Florida: cyberflorida.org [cyberflorida.org] Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings 01:48 Personal Growth and Accountability 10:25 Intentional Living and Finding Balance 16:11 Challenges and Self-Expectations 20:46 Invisible Standards and Accountability 22:43 Patience and Home Renovation 24:51 Grace and Goal Setting 26:10 Looking Forward to New Beginnings 29:39 Inspiration from Resilience and Community

The Journey of a CISO Whisperer: Michael Piacente on a New Approach to Diversity in Cyber

Learn more about Hitch Partners: https://www.hitchpartners.com/ [https://www.hitchpartners.com/]   Stream the Do We Belong Here documentary on Youtube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWZhknfuVlQ&t=757s]   Find us on social media: @DoWeBelongPod [https://www.instagram.com/dowebelongpod/]   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Roles 03:00 Michael Piacente's Journey to Hitch Partners 06:11 The Unique Approach of Hitch Partners 08:57 Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment 11:45 The Changing Cybersecurity Landscape 14:53 Navigating the CISO Job Market 19:01 The Future of CISO Roles 23:08 Impact of AI on Cybersecurity Roles 28:31 Understanding Candidate Expectations and Interview Dynamics 31:10 Preparing Candidates for Cybersecurity Interviews 35:32 The Importance of Mentorship and Support for Women 38:20 Hiring Mistakes in Pursuit of Diversity 44:05 Trends and Challenges for Women in Cybersecurity 52:36 The Role of Allies in Promoting Diversity

Cyber Traps and Mentorship: Maretta Morovitz on Engaging Adversaries

This episode of Do We Belong Here is part of an exciting episode swap with our friends at No Password Required, a podcast dedicated to proving that there’s a place for everyone in the world of cybersecurity. In this special crossover, No Password Required hosts Jack Clabby and Kayley Melton sit down with Maretta Morovitz, the Engage Lead at MITRE, where she simplifies the planning of adversary engagement for cyber defenders. Maretta likens her cyber defense work to the movie Home Alone, setting a series of traps for the cyber adversary akin to those of Kevin McCallister. Maretta began her career at MITRE with an internship, where she met her mentor, Dr. Stan Barr, the MITRE Engage chief scientist: “He was always there to pull me out if I was floundering and drowning, but he gave me the space I needed to make mistakes, learn from them, and figure out how to not make them again.” Despite having a computer scientist father, Maretta discovered her passion for the industry only in college. After observing a friend who was a computer science major, she found that maybe her dad (and computer science) were cooler than she had initially thought. Maretta also shares on the podcast the importance of her Boston roots and her unique connection to John and Abigail Adams. To kick off the show, Jack Clabby from Carlton Fields, P.A., and Kayley Melton from KnowBe4 discuss Kenya’s efforts to improve national cybersecurity to protect its fast-growing digital economy. They also cover how the United States and the private sector are contributing to the Kenyan model for digital transformation in Africa, particularly through a dynamic digital ecosystem known as the ‘Silicon Savannah.’ Find Maretta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjmorovitz/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjmorovitz/] Stream the No Password Required Podcast: https://cyberflorida.org/pod/ [https://cyberflorida.org/pod/]