CISO Confidential
Go inside the cybersecurity war room with CISO Confidential. Hosted by Saket Modi, top CISOs share real breach stories—crisis calls, shutdowns, and high-stakes decisions. Get an insider’s view of cyberattacks and executive pressure. Subscribe now!
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In this episode of CISO Confidential, Elias Oxendine, now the CISO of Tractor Supply shares a raw and candid account of his nerve-wracking first board meeting as a CISO prior to his current role, where technical metrics failed to engage the room and silence signaled a disconnect. Through trial, mentorship, and a strategic shift to risk-based financial narratives, he turned the experience around—gaining board trust, driving engagement, and securing buy-in. Tune in for invaluable lessons on how CISOs can better communicate cyber risk, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure their voice is heard at the highest level. Elias Oxendine IV is the Vice President of Information Security and Privacy at Tractor Supply Company. Prior to this role, he served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Yum! Brands, where he was responsible for protecting the company’s systems and information. Before joining Yum! Brands, Oxendine held IT and security leadership positions at Brown-Forman and GE Appliances. He also served as a U.S. Navy officer for six years, securing classified information as an IT intelligence officer. 📌 Can’t Miss Insights for CISOs! ✔️ Why Most CISOs Struggle in the Boardroom ✔️ The Harsh Reality of the CISO Role ✔️ What NOT to Do in a Boardroom ✔️ How to Fix Boardroom Communication ✔️ A Game-Change for Future of Board Meetings ✔️ The Power of Cyber Risk Quantification Hosted by Saket Modi, CEO of SAFE, CISO Confidential pulls back the curtain on real-life breach stories from top security leaders. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens during a cyber crisis, or what a day in the life of a CISO is like, this podcast is your front-row seat to the action.
In this episode of CISO Confidential, Randy Herold, CISO of Manpower Group, shares an intense real-world cybersecurity breach. From discovering the attack to shutting down email and handling executive pressure, this episode is a must-watch for cybersecurity professionals and business leaders. Randy Herold, the Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer at ManpowerGroup. With over 25 years of experience in information security, privacy, data protection, risk management, and compliance, Randy has held leadership roles at organizations such as PHH, Chubb/ACE Group, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Nielsen/Arbitron, and multiple government defense contractors. The episode delves into the complexities of leading a team during a crisis, managing internal and external communications, and the balance between transparency and operational security. Randy shares insights on controlling panic, ensuring accurate information flow, and making tough decisions under pressure. 🔥 Game Changing Advice for CISOs ✔️ How to validate a cyber threat without causing panic ✔️ The tough decision to shut down email in an enterprise ✔️ FBI collaboration during a cyber incident ✔️ How leadership manages crisis communications ✔️ The surprising organizational response to a breach Hosted by Saket Modi, CEO of SAFE, CISO Confidential pulls back the curtain on real-life breach stories from top security leaders. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens during a cyber crisis, or what a day in the life of a CISO is like, this podcast is your front-row seat to the action.