CYBR.Minded
CYBR.Minded is a cybersecurity podcast for leaders who know risk is not reduced by tools alone. Hosted through the lens of behavioral science, governance, culture, and executive risk, the show explores the human realities behind secure decision-making - from cognitive bias and trust to CISO burnout, board pressure, AI readiness, and the organizational dynamics that shape security outcomes. Built for CISOs, GRC leaders, cyber risk professionals, and board-facing security executives, CYBR.Minded helps listeners look beyond the controls and understand the human side of cybersecurity.
Episodes
10 episodes
AI or Bust with Olivia Rose
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Olivia Rose, Co-Founder of Williams Rose AI Cyber Advisory explores why shadow AI isn’t simply employee rebellion, why leadership has to own AI adoption, and what it takes to build...
Skipping the Squishy with Shoshana Gourdin
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Shoshana Gordon joins Dr. Dustin Sachs to explore why secure behavior is about more than policies and training. They discuss how morale, executive function, trust, stress, and workplace conditions can shape the d...
Not Another Pizza Party with Kayla Williams
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with cybersecurity executive and former CISO Kayla Williams to explore why burnout should be treated as a cybersecurity risk, not simply a people problem. They discuss how chronic overl...
Translating what Matters with Heather Antonetti
In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs is joined by Heather Antonetti, founder and CEO of AH-HA Marketing, to explore why technical expertise alone is not enough to influence cybersecurity decisions. They discuss how trust, language, ...
Lessons from Hacker Summer Camp
In this special episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs reflects on Hacker Summer Camp and shares perspectives gathered from Black Hat, DEF CON, BSides, and cybersecurity leaders across the industry. The conversation explores what the “human s...
Busy is the New Stupid with Ross Young
Why do organizations keep investing in cybersecurity without feeling more secure? In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs and cybersecurity executive, educator, and CISO Tradecraft co-host Ross Young explore why bigger budgets, more to...
Trust Is the Missing Layer in Cybersecurity with Tammy Moskites
Why do security programs that appear mature still fail when it comes to trust, alignment, and decision-making? In this episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Tammy Moskites, founder and CEO of CyAlliance, to discuss how trust, ...
The Human Factor with Dr. Calvin Nobles
Organizations invest heavily in security awareness training - but risky behavior persists. In this episode of Cyber Minded, host Dr. Dustin Sachs sits down with Dr. Calvin Nobles, Portfolio Vice President and Dean of the School of Cybersecurity...
The Human Side of Cybersecurity with Bill Brenner
In the first episode of CYBR.Minded, Dr. Dustin Sachs speaks with Bill Brenner about the human side of cybersecurity: stress, burnout, alert fatigue, mental health, responsibility overload, and why security leaders need to look beyond controls ...