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Mar 2024
31m 17s

World War III

Dr. Eric Cole
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In this episode of "Life of a CISO" with Dr. Eric Cole, he discusses the crucial role of mindset over technical skills in cybersecurity success. Dr. Cole emphasizes believing in one's worthiness for advancement and financial success. He also highlights the reality of cyber warfare, labeling it as World War Three due to the pervasive nature of cyberattacks. Dr. Cole urges CISOs to educate executives about the severity of cyber threats to secure necessary resources and address challenges effectively.

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