Why a virtual CISO?

Effective security leadership demands more than just technical knowledge. You need seasoned executives who have built robust security programs from the ground up, can navigate today's complex threat landscape with expertise, and have weathered real-world data breaches. Our team brings this critical experience from prestigious enterprises in Silicon Valley and beyond, offering you battle-tested security leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive. With our virtual CISO service, you gain access to a wealth of experience that can fortify your organization's security posture and guide you through the ever-evolving digital threat landscape.

Episodes

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October 31, 2026

Episode 70: The Hiring Revolution: Fraud, AI, and the Future of Talent Acquisition with Justin Dixon

Join 909 Exec host Den Jones in conversation with Justin Dixon, founder of Hire Tomorrow, as they explore how AI is transforming talent acquisition—from automating recruitment workflows to enabling sophisticated interview fraud.

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September 26, 2026

Episode 69: Built Wrong: Why Cybersecurity Is Failing and What We Must Do About It with Richard Bird

Richard Bird, a 25-year cybersecurity veteran and former Global Head of Identity at JP Morgan Chase, joins Den Jones to deliver a frank, data-driven indictment of how cybersecurity has been measuring the wrong things for decades.

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September 9, 2026

Episode 68: Burnout to Breakthrough: Leading with Energy, Security, and Purpose with Eric Reiners

Den Jones sits down with Eric Reiners, CTO of Aprive, executive coach, and author of The Energy Edge, for a wide-ranging conversation on technical leadership, executive burnout, personal security, and the enterprise future of AI.

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August 23, 2026

Episode 67: How One CISO's Personal Crisis Sparked a Mission to Protect Everyone with Alex East

Join host Den Jones as he explores East's journey from protecting Fortune 500 companies to writing books that shield seniors, children, and small businesses from cyber threats.

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August 10, 2026

Episode 66: From Chemical Engineering to Cybersecurity with Nuria Manuel

Join Den Jones as he sits down with Nuria Manuel, co-founder and CEO of Veriom

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August 1, 2026

Episode 65: From Big Data to Personal Safety with Rachel Vrabec

Den is joined by Rachel Vrabec, founder and CEO of Kanary, to discuss how personal data has become both a powerful asset and a serious liability in the age of AI.

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July 19, 2026

Episode 64: Hydration as a Superpower: Zeus Kajita on Brain-First Wellness and Ki Electrolytes

Den sits down with Zeus Kajita, the co-founder of Ki Electrolytes, to discuss his background, entrepreneurial lessons, and personal health journey.

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June 21, 2026

Episode 63: Rethinking DLP: Nightfall AI’s Rohan Sathe on Data Protection in the Age of AI Agents

Den Jones interviewing Rohan Sathe, the co-founder and CEO of Nightfall AI. The two discuss how Sathe leverages his applied machine learning experience from his early days at Uber Eats to reinvent Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and secure autonomous AI agents in modern enterprises.

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June 8, 2026

Episode 62: From Art to AI: Toni Vanwinkle on Designing the Future of Work at Adobe

Den Jones sits down with longtime friend and mentor Toni Vanwinkle, Adobe’s leader for Digital Employee Experience and co-chair of AI, to explore how technology, disruption, and human-centered leadership are reshaping the future of work.

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May 30, 2026

Episode 61: Reinventing Cyber Tabletop Exercises with AI: Den Jones & Cassio Goldschmidt

Guest Cassio Goldschmidt, CTO of Reflex, discusses his career evolution and the launch of Reflex Security.

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