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Accidental CISO
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I accidentally became the CISO. I didn't want this job, but the job chose me. I'm scared, and I want to go home. https://www.accidentalciso.net
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I heard someone compare it to nuclear fuel/waste recently.
If data is king, is AI the court jester?
I’m starting to think about my podcast content plan for 2026. What topics would you like to hear on The Mindful Business Security Show next year?
When you're a project manager, everything looks like a project.
Another new episode hits the feed tomorrow, but in case you missed it, our last episode is a security awareness training session for small businesses!
Special Episode - SMB Security Awareness Training 2025 | The Mindful Business Security Show
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. This time, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Tailor Tolliver. Tailor is a cybersecurity consultant, fitness coach, and content creator with a passion for helping others succeed. In this special episode, they present a security awareness training session that small business leaders can use in their organizations to help teach their teams about cybersecurity. Topics covered in this security awareness training session include: Why security matters in small businesses Social Engineering Email Security Browser Security Computer Security Password Security Software Sources WiFi Security Data Protection Physical Security Public Environments Incident Response   You can reach Tailor via her website, where you can find links to her social media profiles or book a penetration testing consultation.   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.
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Looking for awareness training platforms for small orgs to provide training content, facilitate policy reviews/acknowledgements, and handle tracking of completion. I know KnowBe4 can do this. What other tools do you like? Simple is key!!
So, how did everyone’s DR test go today?
Middle school is an awkward time. 🤣🤦‍♂️😭
Wife: I think you are having a hard time accepting that our kids are morons. 👀
If you were going to pay for a subscription to one of the big LLM platforms, which would it be? Why is that the right one for you?

ChatGPT? Claude? Copilot? Gemini?
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I'm looking for some folks that have questions about humanely managing IT and security teams to be callers on my podcast. We'll record this Friday at 3:30pm Eastern. Please reach out if interested!
I have a guest host lined up, but need folks to ask a few questions.
I'm looking for some folks that have questions about humanely managing IT and security teams to be callers on my podcast. We'll record this Friday at 3:30pm Eastern. Please reach out if interested!
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OK, a quick thread because I love having friends that do amazing things! My friend Orlando just released his book, The Seven Thunders: Rise of the Twinkling Heir, and I'm unbelievably excited for him.
That sounds like a fun game. Whoever finds you and brings you back is the winner, and you get to take a break until someone finds you.
I can't wait to see this book be successful and watch where it takes him.
If you are at all interested in buying a copy, I urge you to stop by your favorite local bookstore and ask them to order a copy for you so that they get to see it when it arrives. Suggest it to your local library, too.
The book is available through major resellers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble but getting new books in front of independent booksellers and libraries across the country is *really* hard for small indie publishers.
I know how much work he has put in, and how hard this is because my wife owns a boutique publishing company for children's picture books. The industry is brutal, and the old guard has rigged it with obstacles at every step of the way to make it nearly impossible for new players to gain traction.
What I think is most incredible is that he took power into his own hands and has controlled his entire publishing journey himself. He started a publishing company, hired a team, and made his dream come true on his own terms. 🔥🔥
He sent me a link to the official book trailer this morning and I was absolutely blown away. Seriously, go check it out. You will be, too.
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OFFICIAL BOOK TRAILER - The Seven Thunders: Rise of the Twinkling Heir
YouTube video by The Seven Thunders book series
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It's his first book in a series of young adult fantasy novels about The Seven Thunders. Don't be fooled, anyone that is young at heart can enjoy it. If you're a bit of a nerd, and have nerdy kids, your family is going to absolutely love this book!!
OK, a quick thread because I love having friends that do amazing things! My friend Orlando just released his book, The Seven Thunders: Rise of the Twinkling Heir, and I'm unbelievably excited for him.