Episodes

  • Logging & Monitoring: The Quiet Pillars of Real Security
    Jul 4 2025

    If you’re not logging it, you’re not securing it.

    In this episode of Securely Speaking, we unpack why logging and monitoring are some of the most overlooked but most critical parts of any real security program.

    Whether you're chasing SOC 2, ISO 27001, or just trying to stay ahead of potential threats, weak visibility will always be your biggest blind spot.

    Lets discuss:

    1. What good logging actually looks like
    2. Common mistakes growing teams make
    3. What to do when logs are there but no one’s looking
    4. How to turn monitoring into a proactive security advantage


    If you're scaling a SaaS platform, handling sensitive data, or getting ready for audits , this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.

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    #TheVirtualCISO #SecurelySpeaking #Logging #Monitoring #SOC2 #CyberSecurity #SaaS #Compliance #ISO27001 #SecurityArchitecture

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    5 mins
  • Vulnerability Management: Finding the Cracks Before They Break You
    Jun 27 2025

    In this episode of Securely Speaking, we dive into the reality behind vulnerability management, because finding issues is only half the battle. The real challenge is prioritizing, remediating, and communicating risk in fast-moving teams.

    We covered
    - Why vuln scans alone don’t cut it
    - How to actually prioritize what matters
    - The missing link between findings and action
    - What auditors (and attackers) really care about

    Whether you're chasing SOC 2, scaling your security stack, or just tired of noise from your vuln scans, this one’s for you.

    Security doesn’t start with control, it starts with visibility. Let’s make sure you can see (and fix) what matters most.

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    Contact us: security@thevirtualciso.ca

    #TheVirtualCISO #SecurelySpeaking #VulnerabilityManagement #CyberSecurity #SaaS #SOC2 #SecurityStrategy #RiskManagement

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    5 mins
  • Is Your Change Management Just a Rubber Stamp?
    Jun 20 2025

    In this episode of Securely Speaking, we’re talking about change management—what it actually means for modern SaaS teams, and why security and compliance leaders can’t afford to treat it as an afterthought.

    Whether you're shipping fast, scaling hard, or managing growing tech debt, poor change control can lead to serious risks—from downtime to data exposure.

    We break down:
    - Why most change processes fail
    - The minimum viable controls every startup needs
    - How to align your dev, ops, and security teams without slowing them down

    This isn’t about red tape. It’s about protecting what you’re building—before your next deploy turns into your next incident.

    🎙️ Tune in, subscribe, and let’s make security make sense.

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    #TheVirtualCISO #SecurelySpeaking #ChangeManagement #DevSecOps #StartupSecurity #CyberSecurity #Compliance #SOC2 #SaaSLeadership #SecurityFirst

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    6 mins
  • Third-Party Risk: The Silent Threat to Your Security Program
    Jun 14 2025

    Is your biggest security risk hiding in plain sight?In this episode of The Virtual CISO – Securely Speaking, we dive into the often-overlooked world of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and why trusting your vendors without verification can quietly erode your security posture.From hidden vulnerabilities to compliance gaps, this episode breaks down how to identify, assess, and manage third-party risks, before they become your next headline.🔐 Perfect for: CISOs, startup teams, security leads, and anyone responsible for vendor due diligence.🎙️ Subscribe for more straight-talking security insights every Friday.📩 Reach us: security@thevirtualciso.ca🌐 Learn more: thevirtualciso.ca#ThirdPartyRisk #CyberSecurity #TPRM #VendorRisk #VirtualCISO #InfoSec #Compliance #SecurelySpeaking #RiskManagement #SaaSsecurity #SecurityLeadership #StartupSecurity #SOC2 #ISO27001

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    8 mins
  • Security Without Governance? Here is why it fails #Securely Speaking
    Jun 7 2025

    No Governance, No Security.Kicking off Securely Speaking: Season 1 of The Virtual CISO with a truth most teams ignore: real security starts with governance. Whether you're aiming for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or building trust that scales, this is where it begins.▶️ Subscribe for no-fluff security insights that actually work.#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Governance #SOC2 #ISO27001 #StartupSecurity #SecurityLeadership #VirtualCISO #Compliance #RiskManagement #SecureByDesign

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    8 mins
  • Officially Introducing The Virtual CISO - The Cybersecurity Advice You’ve Been Missing Starts Here
    May 31 2025

    Welcome to The Virtual CISO. Your new source for real, actionable cybersecurity guidance. Whether you're aiming for ISO 27001, SOC 2, or just need scalable security strategy, this channel is for you.We cut the fluff and focus on what matters: helping startups, SaaS teams, and growing orgs build security that actually works.Subscribe and stay tuned because real security starts here.#VirtualCISO #Cybersecurity #SOC2 #ISO27001 #SaaSSecurity #InfoSec

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    2 mins
  • What is Third Party/Vendor Risk Management all about?
    Nov 14 2022

    Welcome to the Virtual CISO where we explain different compliance frameworks to enable your business processes.

    On today's episode we talked about Third Party and Vendor Risk Management and why your organisation should approach it from a risk management perspective.

    Thank you for listening.

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    7 mins
  • Data Privacy Series: Everything you need to know about GDPR and how it affects your organization.
    Oct 31 2022

    Welcome to the Virtual CISO where we explain different compliance framework to enable your business processes.

    On today's episode, we talked about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which is the strongest global privacy law currently in effect. GDPR was created by the European Union (EU) to regulate how organizations collect, handle, and protect personal data of EU residents.

    Thank you for listening.

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    11 mins