Mike Bonner - Personal stories on balancing security, innovation, and thriving in life

Every CISO has war stories, but Mike is different.

His 26 years of experience of client and vendor roles has provided perspective to the stories people rarely speak about. The darker side of security where corporations lose more through Business Email Compromise than the recorded ransomware attacks you might read about in the news.

Take a seat and buckle up.

I guarantee these stories will blow your mind and provide a perspective into the things we all wonder about, but rarely hear of.

00:00 - Intro

05:38 - Homeschooling and Pandemic Adjustments

12:14 - Parenting Challenges and Work-Life Balance

20:23 - Fitness, Hobbies, and Routines

29:29 - Yoga, Weightlifting, and Self-Care

38:01 - Life Experiences Shaping Professional Growth

45:01 - Business Practices, Sales, and Security

01:00:01 - Leadership and Decision-Making in Tech

01:12:01 - Innovation and Balancing Tradition with Modern Ideas

01:25:01 - Security and Compliance in Different Industries

01:37:01 - Corporate Culture and Ethical Leadership

01:45:16 - Workplace Ethics and Security Challenges

02:00:01 - Emerging Threats and AI in Security

02:15:01 - Corporate Risk Management and Leadership

02:30:01 - Blending Traditional and Modern Security Approaches

02:45:45 - Career Growth and Leadership Insights

02:55:01 - Changes in technology, business strategies, and leadership approaches

03:10:01 - Personal and Professional Development Takeaways