In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy speaks with EJ Pappas of PKWARE and Ross Young about why AI-driven threats demand a shift from platform-centric security to a data-centric strategy.

CISOs still struggle to answer, “Where is our sensitive data?” as it sprawls across AI, endpoints, cloud, SaaS, and shared environments. In this conversation, we explore:

• Why CISOs still struggle with data visibility

• How vendor sprawl and fragmented toolsets create blind spots

• The difference between structured and unstructured data risk

• Why AI accelerates both defense and mistakes

• DLP vs. encryption: complementary, not competing controls

• Commonly missed exposure areas (test/QA environments, cloud storage)

• Compliance drivers including GLBA, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST CSF, and NIST SP 800-171

Learn more at PKWARE.com/demo or contact EJ.Pappas@PKWARE.com

In this special episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy welcomes Chris Inglis, former National Cyber Director and career public servant, to delve into a wide-ranging conversation about cybersecurity leadership, public service, and life lessons. Chris shares his career journey from the Air Force Academy to piloting planes and serving at the NSA, providing unique insights along the way. They discuss the importance of integrating technology with business strategy, handling insider threats, and the future of AI in cybersecurity. Plus, enjoy some heartwarming stories about the power of culture and the joys of being grandparents.

Can you still tell what’s true on the internet or does everything feel questionable now?

That confusion isn’t accidental. Disinformation, deepfakes, and cyber deception are being used deliberately to manipulate attention, erode trust, and fracture societies, often faster than truth can respond.

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, we break down how modern information warfare actually works and what leaders can do to defend truth using critical thinking, verification strategies, and practical countermeasures for today’s digital battlefield.