CISO MindMap Podcast
Featuring Rafeeq Rehman, the creator of the CISO MindMap, each week we discuss topics related to the functions of the Chief Information Security Officer. Topics range from the technology needed for cybersecurity to the key business functions that are critical to the success of the CISO and their teams.
Episodes
12 episodes
CMM 12 - Identify and Manage Security Debt
Back from a few weeks off, the lads come together to discuss recommendation number 3 from Rafeeq’s 2025 CISO MindMap, Identify and Manage Security Debt. This is a practical discussion that hopefully offers some ideas to impr...
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31:29
CMM 11 - Rationalize & Consolidate Security Tools - Recommendation #2 from the 2025 CISO MindMap
In this episode of the CISO MindMap Podcast, hosts Scott Hawk and Rafeeq Rehman dive into Recommendation #2 from the 2025 CISO Mind Map: Consolidate and Rationalize Security Tools.The discussion centers around the challenges organizati...
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29:28
CMM 10 - Securing GenAI, Recommendation #1 from the 2025 CISO MindMap
Is it too soon for another podcast on AI? The gents think not. The first recommendation of the 2025 CISO MindMap is about securing AI and this week’s podcast attempts to go fairly deep into real-world experiences and recommendations. Your...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:57
CMM 9 - The 2025 Edition of the CISO MindMap
The lads are excited to be back with a new CISO MindMap Podcast and this episode is extra special. They’re introducing the 2025 Edition of the CISO MindMap, available immediately at Rafeeq’s w...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:08
CMM 8 - Building or Outsourcing Your SOC
In this episode, Rafeeq and Scott discuss the many considerations involved with building your own Security Operations Center SOC. While in no way a comprehensive analysis, the discussion attempts to make the concepts manageable. If ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:48
CMM 7 - Business Lingo For CISOs
Welcome to Episode 7 of the CISO MindMap Podcast. This week, Rafeeq and Scott discuss a range of topics related to business acumen. Tucked away in this topic are references to some common themes of this podcast. Themes such as brand-build...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:36
CMM 6 - Six Essential Ingredients of a Successful SOC
This week, Scott and Rafeeq go wide across the CISO MindMap discussing six key concepts for every Security Operations Center. As the conversation kicks off, Rafreeq takes a few minutes to discuss a recent
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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40:25
CMM 5 - GenAI Risks & Use Cases
It’s January 2025 and this podcast is the first of the year. Our first topic is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Or said more specifically, Generative AI. GenAI represents a potential for massive change in modern society. Although various fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:32
CMM 4 - Tribulations of the CISO
Numerous factors determine how long a CISO remains in their position and some can be controlled by the individual. In this episode of the CISO MindMap Podcast, Rafeeq and Scott discuss both the pitfalls and success criteria pertinent to the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:21
CMM 3 - Five Recommendations for CISOs
As 2024 draws to a close, Rafeeq and Scott discuss the most recent set of recommendations from the 2024 CISO MindMap. As has been the case, the recommendations cover a wide range of disciplines and are designed to help CISOs build the eff...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:05
CMM 2 - The CISO Role & The Structure of the CISO MindMap
On the second episode of the CISO Mind Map Podcast, we chat about the role of CISO and key characteristics of the role across small and large companies. Topics range from the scope of the position to the specific reporting structures. If ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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34:49
CMM 1 - Introduction to the CISO MindMap Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of the CISO MindMap Podcast. We hope to bring to life Rafeeq Rehman's famous CISO MindMap. With thousands of followers and readers, each year Rafeeq updates the CISO MindMap to help the community understand th...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:57
