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The Virtual CISO Moment

by Greg Schaffer
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  • S8E25 - From Help Desk to Enterprise Security with Travis Stein

    June 30, 2026 · 32 min

    In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer welcomes Travis Stein, a security engineer whose journey from IT help desk to leading enterprise security programs offers valuable lessons for cybersecurity professionals at every…

  • S8E24 - Andrew Kalat: What Cybersecurity Can Learn from Aviation

    June 23, 2026 · 33 min

    In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer welcomes cybersecurity veteran, consultant, author, podcaster, and private pilot Andrew Kalat for a wide-ranging discussion spanning more than three decades in information security…

  • S8E23 - Bruno Lecoq on AI, CMMC, and SMB Security

    June 16, 2026 · 32 min

    In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer welcomes Bruno Lecoq, Co-Founder, CEO, and CISO of BEMO, for a wide-ranging conversation on Microsoft's evolving security ecosystem, CMMC compliance, and the realities of securing…

  • S8E22- Alan Clinard Discusses Building Security Programs That Actually Work

    June 9, 2026 · 40 min

    In S8E22, Greg Schaffer sits down with Alan Clinard, founder of Athena vCISO Services, to explore what it really means to be a trusted security advisor. Drawing from a career that spans the U.S. Army, operational risk consulting, banking…

  • S8E21 – Cy Sturdivant on Community Banking, Risk, and Cyber Leadership

    June 2, 2026 · 37 min

    Cy Sturdivant returns to the Virtual CISO Moment to share lessons from more than two decades in cybersecurity, financial services, and consulting. The conversation explores the importance of professional relationships, security program…

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  • S8E20 – Becky MacDonald on Building Security Beyond Compliance

    May 28, 2026 · 33 min

    In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer sits down with cybersecurity leader and Cyber Risk Navigator founder Becky MacDonald to discuss the evolution of cybersecurity leadership, the realities of virtual CISO work, and…

  • S8E19 - Cybersecurity, Community, and Leadership with Jonathan Weaver

    May 19, 2026 · 35 min

    In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer sits down with Jonathan Weaver to discuss the evolving role of governance, risk, and compliance in today’s cybersecurity landscape. Jonathan shares his journey from the University…

  • S8E18 – Why Identity Is the Future of Cybersecurity with Jackie Shoback

    May 12, 2026 · 38 min

    In this episode, Jackie Shoback—Co-Founder of 1414 Ventures and seasoned C-suite leader—joins Greg to explore how cybersecurity has evolved from a back-office IT function into a core business strategy. Drawing on decades of experience…

  • S8E17 - Mid TN ISACA Conference Chats

    May 5, 2026 · 27 min

    At the 2026 Middle Tennessee ISACA conference I had the chance to sit down for short chats with a few information security pros: India James, who spoke on the importance of security and digital trust at the conference; Ken Smith, Director…

  • S8E16 - Real-World CMMC Insights with Rich Bates

    April 30, 2026 · 32 min

    Rich Bates shares a candid look at his 30+ year journey into cybersecurity, from early computing days to leading GRC programs and now building his own advisory practice focused on helping organizations tackle CMMC and compliance…

  • S8E15 – The Modern vCISO Journey with Joseph Gunnells

    April 23, 2026 · 37 min

    What does it really take to evolve into a modern vCISO—and why does it matter more than ever? In this episode, Joseph Gunnells shares his journey from early technical roles to a strategic governance, risk, and compliance leader, revealing…

  • S8E14 - The Reality of Starting a Cyber Business with Robert Duchesne

    April 16, 2026 · 38 min

    From firefighter aspirations to securing the defense industrial base—this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment dives into a career path that didn’t follow the plan… and turned out better because of it. Robert Duchesne shares how a pivot from…

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About the show

The Virtual CISO Moment dives into the stories of information security, information technology, and risk management pros; what drives them and what makes them successful while helping small and midsized business (SMB) security needs. No frills, no glamour, no transparent whiteboard text, no complex graphics, and no script - just honest discussion of SMB information security risk issues. Brought to you by vCISO Services, LLC, a leading provider of vCISO and information security risk management services. Visit https://vcisoservices.com to learn more. A Second Chance Publishing, LLC podcast.