Ask Me Anything: vCISO Strategy, IR, and Cyber Leadership | DailyCyber 279 ~ Watch Now ~

DailyCyber The Truth About Cyber Security with Brandon Krieger

Ask Me Anything: vCISO Strategy, IR, and Cyber Leadership | DailyCyber 279 ~ Watch Now ~

In this AMA edition of DailyCyber, we go deep on what’s actually happening in cybersecurity leadership today.

From emotional regulation in the SOC to unapproved AI tools in the workplace, this episode unpacks the real conversations CISOs and vCISOs are having behind closed doors.

🔥 Topics Covered:

1️⃣ Don’t Paste This Into ChatGPT — A Work-Safe AI Warning

• Why public AI tools can leak sensitive data.
• How Shadow AI is creating hidden organizational risk.
• Safe policies for innovation without exposure.

2️⃣ How To Be The Calm In The Storm — Psychology & Emotions in Security

• Managing stress, burnout, and leadership tone under fire.
• How nervous system regulation improves decision quality.
• Emotional resilience as a cybersecurity skillset.

3️⃣ How To Use AI To Prepare For a Cybersecurity Interview

• Using AI to practice, research, and rehearse — safely.
• The right way to integrate AI feedback for interview prep.
• Balancing authenticity with automation.

4️⃣ Right-Sizing Security — Stop Checkbox Compliance

• Why “audit-ready” ≠ “attack-ready.”
• How to build a security program that actually works.
• The business case for maturity over compliance theater.

5️⃣ Shadow AI Is Everywhere — How Employees Secretly Use It

• Employees are bringing AI into workflows — often unknowingly.
• How to detect and guide safe AI use.
• Building trust and governance instead of fear-driven restrictions.

👤 Hosted by:

Brandon Krieger – CEO & vCISO Advisor

🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/brandonkrieger

🔗 www.DailyCyber.ca

📺 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/BrandonKrieger

🎧 Listen at: www.DailyCyber.ca

👇 Join the conversation — what’s your biggest cybersecurity challenge right now?