The Mindful Business Security Show

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Tune in as our hosts answer questions from small business leaders! We will discuss real-world Information Security challenges faced by our callers and offer relevant advice and guidance.

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October 22, 2026Episode 391 hr 9 min

Special Episode - AI Implementation Playbook Part 4: The Where of AI Implementation

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! In this fourth episode of our AI implementation playbook series, we continue to explore AI implementation as an organizational change problem and discuss identifying processes, systems, and workflows where AI can deliver meaningful value. For this series, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Mike Simmons. Mike is a consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster. He combines systems thinking with a people focused approach to help his clients achieve results through clear communication. You can find Mike's videos about business and leadership on his YouTube channel , and you can contact him via his website, Find My Catalyst . Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .

September 24, 2026Episode 381 hr 24 min

Special Episode - AI Implementation Playbook Part 3: The What of AI Implementation

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! In this third episode of our AI implementation playbook series, we continue to explore AI implementation as an organizational change problem and discuss governance, policies, and frameworks for AI adoption. For this series, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Mike Simmons. Mike is a consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster. He combines systems thinking with a people focused approach to help his clients achieve results through clear communication. You can find Mike's videos about business and leadership on his YouTube channel , and you can contact him via his website, Find My Catalyst . If you are looking for links to some of the things we discussed in this episode, you can find them below: NIST AI Risk Management Framework ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System OWASP Gen AI project (Includes the Top Ten and Cheat Sheets) AI Safety For Parents Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .

August 20, 2026Episode 3758 min

Special Episode - AI Implementation Playbook Part 2: The Who of AI Implementation

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! In this second episode of our AI implementation playbook series, we explore AI implementation as an organizational change problem and discuss the importance of careful stakeholder mapping in successful change initiatives. For this series, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Mike Simmons. Mike is a consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster. He combines systems thinking with a people focused approach to help his clients achieve results through clear communication. You can find Mike's videos about business and leadership on his YouTube channel , and you can contact him via his website, Find My Catalyst . In this episode Mike referred to some tools that can help business leaders analyze problems and communicate more effectively. Videos offering more details about each can be found on YouTube. Design for Success - Begin with the End in Mind (Mind Mapping) A post on X that shows an example of a Mind Map A post on LinkedIn that shows an example of a Mind Map COM-B - The answer you are looking for to change behavior Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .

July 23, 2026Episode 3658 min

Special Episode - AI Implementation Playbook Part 1: The Why of AI Implementation

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! In this first episode of our AI implementation playbook series, we start at the beginning, exploring why business leaders want to implement AI based tools and workflows in their organizations. For this series, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Mike Simmons. Mike is a consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster. He combines systems thinking with a people focused approach to help his clients achieve results through clear communication. You can find Mike's videos about business and leadership on his YouTube channel , and you can contact him via his website, Find My Catalyst . In this episode Mike referred to some tools that can help business leaders analyze problems and communicate more effectively. Videos offering more details about each can be found on YouTube. Collaborative Problem Solving Framework How to Simplify Problem Solving - 1 tool 6 steps What is Communication? How Leaders Make Decisions Faster: Four Simple Frameworks Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .

June 25, 2026Episode 3558 min

Experimenting and learning about AI safely in small businesses

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Zack Korman. Zack is a business and cybersecurity leader with a background in law, finance, and tech startups. His love for building with AI has led him to launch his current startup, Embroidery, where he and his team are building an AI driven threat detection tool for AI agents. Join them as they discuss how organizations can learn about AI and experiment with it safely to build institutional knowledge. You can find Zack and his hot takes on X: @ZackKorman Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .

May 21, 2026Episode 3459 min

Common Pitfalls in AI Projects

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Brent Hinks. Brent has spent the last decade helping customers implement AI solutions. Join them as they discuss the challenges and pitfalls of implementing AI in organizations. They explore common reasons for project failures, the importance of stakeholder buy-in, trust, governance, and best practices for successful AI projects. Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .

April 1, 2026Episode 334 min

Show changes and upcoming topics for 2026

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Big changes are coming to the show that will make it easier than ever to participate! In this short update, Accidental CISO discusses those changes as well as the plan for episode topics for the remainder of 2026. Tune in and get the scoop! Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .

December 18, 2025Episode 321 hr 10 min

The importance of application security in small businesses

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Tanya Janca, @shehackspurple. Tanya is a hacker, software developer, author, and educator. She is passionate about application security and helping organization's build secure software. She is also an active contributor to the cybersecurity community. In this episode, Tanya mentioned many useful resources: Tanya's SDLC Cheat Sheet and Newsletter Tanya's Github Repo - Train the Trainer - Pushing Left Tanya's Github Repo - Train the Trainer - Security is Everybody's Job OWASP SAMM (maturity model) OWASP Top 10 - 2025 OWASP Training Videos on YouTube Bob and Alice Learn Secure Coding by Tanya Janca Bob and Alice Learn Application Security by Tanya Janca Software Supply Chain Security by Cassie Crosley You can find Tanya online via her website as well as LinkedIn , Bluesky , X , Mastodon , Tiktok , and YouTube . You'll also be able to connect with her via her new online community, DevSec Station , launching in early 2026. Additionally, you can find a playlist of Tanya's music on her YouTube channel. Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .

November 27, 2025Episode 311 hr 23 min

Humanely managing IT and security teams

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Mike Simmons. Mike is a consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster. He combines systems thinking with a people focused approach to help his clients achieve results through clear communication. You can find his videos about business and leadership on his YouTube channel , and you can contact him via his website, Find My Catalyst . Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .

October 23, 2025Episode 3052 min

Incident Response planning and tabletop drills

The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you! This episode was recorded live at the 2025 Blue Team Con conference in Chicago, Illinois. On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host 0DDJ0BB. 0J is the Director of Detection and Response for his employer. When he isn't working, he volunteers his time and expertise with non-profits, creates educational workshops about cybersecurity for local libraries, and produces videos about cybersecurity on his YouTube channel. You can find 0DDJ0BB online via his YouTube channel, Glass of 0J . Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now! Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/ Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO Produced by: @Focivity Theme music by Michael Kobrin .