ISACA Podcast

Women in Technology: Starting Early to Address the Leaky Pipeline

As a high school student, Kyla Guru already has started her own cybersecurity education program and helped launch a conference for high school girls interested in technology. In this SheLeadsTech Series edition of the ISACA Podcast, Guru talks about how she became so engaged, so quickly, in cybersecurity and championing girls and women in technology.

The Staying Power of the CISA Certification

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is ISACA's flagship certification and has played a major role in the organization's growth and global cachet over ISACA's 50-year history. In this 50th Anniversary Series edition of the ISACA Podcast, guest Thomas Phelps discusses how the CISA has remained relevant amid a dynamic and fast-changing technology landscape.

Does IT Auditing Still Make Sense?

The role of IT auditors has changed as technology has changed. In this podcast, we discuss the role of IT audit and how IT audit can help strengthen information security and cybersecurity measures.

Moving Risk Management From Fear and Avoidance to Performance and Value

Many organizations view risk management as an unpleasant process that has to be done to meet regulatory requirements. But what if risk management were leveraged to add value to organizations and strengthen their security measures? In this podcast, we discuss how to use risk management to improve performance and add value.

Examining the Baltimore Ransomware Attack

A ransomware attack leveraging an unpatched vulnerability affected several government services for the city of Baltimore (Maryland, USA). In this podcast, we discuss how this ransomware attack occurred, the services it affected and lessons learned from this attack.

Technology Shifts in the Financial Sector

From mobile payments to the use of artificial intelligence to the introduction of new security risks, technology has had a profound impact on how the financial sector operates. In this 50th Anniversary Series episode of the ISACA Podcast, Ashley Holmes analyzes the past, present and future state of fintech. Holmes notes that banks and others in the financial services sector have to manage a balancing act in embracing innovation and automation while not alienating customers that still expect a certain level of human-to-human service and accessibility.

Managing Unstructured Data

In an era of data overload, dealing with unstructured data poses distinct challenges to organizations. In this Off Stage and Off Script Series edition of the ISACA Podcast, North America CACS 2019 conference presenter George Khalil provides his perspective on which pitfalls should be avoided when it comes to managing unstructured data.

Protect Your Data Against Insider Threats

Most organizations know how to respond to malicious outsiders who may try to steal sensitive data. But what about the insider threat? In this podcast, we discuss ways to protect against the insider threat, and we use the example of a distillery to show the steps you can take to protect your data.

Advancing Gender Diversity in Leadership Roles

While organizations increasingly understand the value of gender diversity in leadership roles, they don't always know how to make it a reality. In this episode of the ISACA Podcast's SheLeadsTech Series, Kellie McElhaney provides guidance on steps organizations can take to create meaningful inclusion in their leadership ranks.

A New Rubric for IT Retention and Recruiting

The old methods of recruiting and retaining qualified IT professionals often disadvantages women and minorities. A new method of finding and keeping diverse candidates is needed. In this podcast recorded at North America CACS, an information security director at Harvard University shares some strategies for attracting and retaining talent with diverse perspectives that make information security stronger.