Accidental CISO
@accidentalciso.net
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
https://www.accidentalciso.net
Well, billable work is done for the day. I suppose I should go test my generator ahead of the impending winter doom.
January 21, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Well, billable work is done for the day. I suppose I should go test my generator ahead of the impending winter doom.
A friend of mine has poured his blood sweat and tears into developing a really cool app called VAST Journey. I'm really impressed with it, and it would be great for ADHD and Autistic folks to help overcome day-to-day life challenges.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:46 AM
A friend of mine has poured his blood sweat and tears into developing a really cool app called VAST Journey. I'm really impressed with it, and it would be great for ADHD and Autistic folks to help overcome day-to-day life challenges.
1/3
1/3
Do you ever look at a security tool and think, "why did they bother to build this?"
January 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Do you ever look at a security tool and think, "why did they bother to build this?"
Modern marketing is inventing a problem and then selling a solution.
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Modern marketing is inventing a problem and then selling a solution.
Well, this plan is either incredibly smart, or incredibly stupid. Let's do it.
January 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Well, this plan is either incredibly smart, or incredibly stupid. Let's do it.
Congratulations! This has to be the worst SOC 2 report I've ever seen.
January 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Congratulations! This has to be the worst SOC 2 report I've ever seen.
The metaphor writes itself.
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The metaphor writes itself.
Ok, this may be a dumb question, but… In A Christmas Story, why would the turkey have been sitting on the table when it still had a hour to cook?
December 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Ok, this may be a dumb question, but… In A Christmas Story, why would the turkey have been sitting on the table when it still had a hour to cook?
Find your misfits.
What was your takeaway from Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, when you watched it at a kid?
a stuffed reindeer with a red nose and a white tail
Alt: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
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December 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Find your misfits.
Me: But what happened to Cindy Lou Who’s dad?
14: He went to get some eggnog and never came back.
Me: 👀
14: He went to get some eggnog and never came back.
Me: 👀
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Me: But what happened to Cindy Lou Who’s dad?
14: He went to get some eggnog and never came back.
Me: 👀
14: He went to get some eggnog and never came back.
Me: 👀
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A new episode of the show hit the feed this morning, just in time for your holiday travels! This time, @shehackspurple.bsky.social joins us to talk about the importance of application security.
The importance of application security in small businesses | The Mindful Business Security Show
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 NewsletterTanya's Github Repo - Train the Trainer - Pushing LeftTanya's Github Repo - Train the Trainer - Security is Everybody's Job
OWASP SAMM (maturity model)OWASP Top 10 - 2025OWASP Training Videos on YouTube
Bob and Alice Learn Secure Coding by Tanya JancaBob and Alice Learn Application Security by Tanya JancaSoftware 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.
www.mindfulsmbshow.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
A new episode of the show hit the feed this morning, just in time for your holiday travels! This time, @shehackspurple.bsky.social joins us to talk about the importance of application security.
Pro-Tip: You don’t have to wait until mid-life to have a crisis.
December 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Pro-Tip: You don’t have to wait until mid-life to have a crisis.
I'm still looking for a few small business owners/managers to volunteer to participate in the show and get answers to their questions about CMMC certification. 🙏
Alright, I’m recording a podcast episode this Friday about the path to CMMC. I’ve got a guest lined up to answer questions, but I need callers to ask questions about getting ready for CMMC. 3:30-4:30pm Eastern. Who’s in?
December 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I'm still looking for a few small business owners/managers to volunteer to participate in the show and get answers to their questions about CMMC certification. 🙏
As if HITRUST wasn't a big enough racket before, now there is a PE firm involved, too. Renewal quotes going up up up!!
December 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
As if HITRUST wasn't a big enough racket before, now there is a PE firm involved, too. Renewal quotes going up up up!!
If you know anyone in your network that is a business owner or manager in an organization that needs to do CMMC, this is a great opportunity for them to ask some questions and get some free help. It's a podcast, not a sales pitch! Please pass it along to them! 🙏
Alright, I’m recording a podcast episode this Friday about the path to CMMC. I’ve got a guest lined up to answer questions, but I need callers to ask questions about getting ready for CMMC. 3:30-4:30pm Eastern. Who’s in?
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
If you know anyone in your network that is a business owner or manager in an organization that needs to do CMMC, this is a great opportunity for them to ask some questions and get some free help. It's a podcast, not a sales pitch! Please pass it along to them! 🙏
Alright, I’m recording a podcast episode this Friday about the path to CMMC. I’ve got a guest lined up to answer questions, but I need callers to ask questions about getting ready for CMMC. 3:30-4:30pm Eastern. Who’s in?
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Alright, I’m recording a podcast episode this Friday about the path to CMMC. I’ve got a guest lined up to answer questions, but I need callers to ask questions about getting ready for CMMC. 3:30-4:30pm Eastern. Who’s in?
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Just a little reminder, you can get show merch at the Mindful Business Security Shop!
It is print on demand, so shipping can be a little slow. Order soon for holiday gifts!
It is print on demand, so shipping can be a little slow. Order soon for holiday gifts!
The Mindful Business Security Shop
The Mindful Business Security Show has merch! Get some great swag to show up while you catch the latest episode.
shop.mindfulsmbshow.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Just a little reminder, you can get show merch at the Mindful Business Security Shop!
It is print on demand, so shipping can be a little slow. Order soon for holiday gifts!
It is print on demand, so shipping can be a little slow. Order soon for holiday gifts!
We? You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We? You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Friends don’t let friends think that RAID is a backup.
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Friends don’t let friends think that RAID is a backup.
Sometimes you have to be willing to let people learn things the hard way.
December 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Sometimes you have to be willing to let people learn things the hard way.
It’s a little embarrassing when your SOC 2 auditor notices things that your SOC didn’t catch. 🤦♂️
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It’s a little embarrassing when your SOC 2 auditor notices things that your SOC didn’t catch. 🤦♂️
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We're getting ready to record another new episode: "The Road to CMMC"
As always, we need small business leaders to call-in and on the show. If you've got questions about CMMC in your organization, sigh up to be a caller on the show! More info 👇
www.focivity.com/pod...
As always, we need small business leaders to call-in and on the show. If you've got questions about CMMC in your organization, sigh up to be a caller on the show! More info 👇
www.focivity.com/pod...
December 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We're getting ready to record another new episode: "The Road to CMMC"
As always, we need small business leaders to call-in and on the show. If you've got questions about CMMC in your organization, sigh up to be a caller on the show! More info 👇
www.focivity.com/pod...
As always, we need small business leaders to call-in and on the show. If you've got questions about CMMC in your organization, sigh up to be a caller on the show! More info 👇
www.focivity.com/pod...
Making some apples while we sit by the fire and watch a Christmas movie. 🎄
December 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Making some apples while we sit by the fire and watch a Christmas movie. 🎄
My dad made me a metal wall sign of my podcast logo with his new plasma cutter. So cool!!
November 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
My dad made me a metal wall sign of my podcast logo with his new plasma cutter. So cool!!
Another day, another outage. 🙄
November 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Another day, another outage. 🙄