Authenticate This! The Cybersecurity Leadership Podcast
Authenticate This! The Cybersecurity Leadership Podcast
Podcast Description
“Authenticate This!: The Cybersecurity Leadership Podcast” uncovers what shapes the digital landscape, exploring not only the technical side of cybersecurity, but how identity shapes security strategies, influences organizational dynamics and drives leadership decisions in this high-stakes field. We discuss real-world challenges and actionable strategies to empower listeners to become stronger leaders and more effective defenders against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
“Authenticate This!” brings you insights and inspiration to stay one step ahead in safeguarding our digital future.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as identity security, leadership strategies, and organizational dynamics. Episodes cover topics like the challenges of integrating identity tools, communication with executives, and the importance of empathy in cybersecurity leadership, with notable discussions like the hard truths about security leadership and humanizing identity in the cybersecurity space.
“Authenticate This!: The Cybersecurity Leadership Podcast” uncovers what shapes the digital landscape, exploring not only the technical side of cybersecurity, but how identity shapes security strategies, influences organizational dynamics and drives leadership decisions in this high-stakes field. We discuss real-world challenges and actionable strategies to empower listeners to become stronger leaders and more effective defenders against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
“Authenticate This!” brings you insights and inspiration to stay one step ahead in safeguarding our digital future.
On this episode, hosts Aaron Linz and Tim York talk to Rich Rhodes,Chief Information Security Officer of Choice Bank. Rich shares how his people-first philosophy shapes the way he leads security programs, especially during high-stress moments like bank mergers, regulatory pressure and pandemic-era team isolation. Drawing from years in financial services and community work, Rich explains why fundamentals matter, how humor builds trust and why he believes security is 90% people.
Key Takeaways:
(04:30) Volunteer work revealed the real-world consequences of identity loss.
(07:56) Cybersecurity leadership must center the human experience, not just controls.
(09:33) Managing conflict in security teams requires empathy and intentional restraint.
(16:09) Employee well-being and development are critical responsibilities of CISOs.
(18:25) Regular communication and transparency help unify distributed teams.
(27:04) Large-scale IAM implementations demand urgency and cross-functional alignment.
(30:55) Creative morale boosters can protect team mental health during crises.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-rhodes-cissp-pcip-1b35755/
Choice Bank | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/choicebank/
Choice Bank | Website
https://bankwithchoice.com/
Meals on Wheels | Website
https://meals-on-wheels.com/
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