Where Leadership Meets Cyber Intelligence
Chief of Cybersecurity
About the Podcast
In 2021, while preparing to launch The Cybersecurity Mindset, Dewayne discovered he already owned the domain ChiefOfCybersecurity.com. His military rank as Chief Petty Officer combined with his passion for cybersecurity made it the perfect fit — and the Chief of Cybersecurity® podcast was born.
What You'll Learn
- Cyber leadership strategies for executives and aspiring leaders
- Real-world risk management and vulnerability frameworks
- AI-driven threats and defense countermeasures
- Career development and workforce growth in cybersecurity
- Government contracting and business development in tech
- Building security-conscious organizational cultures
Hosted by
Dewayne Hart
Navy Veteran · Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) · Cybersecurity Strategist · Forbes Tech Council
What We Cover
Cyber Leadership & Strategy
How executives, managers, and teams can align cybersecurity with organizational mission. Translating technical risk into board-level strategy and business value.
Business & Government
Where business and cybersecurity intersect — government contracting, structuring cyber as a business driver, compliance requirements, and entrepreneurship in the cyber domain.
AI & Emerging Threats
AI-driven cyberattacks, adversarial machine learning, Shadow AI governance, and how organizations can stay ahead of rapidly evolving threat actors.
Workforce & Career Development
Closing the cybersecurity skills gap, accelerating academic and professional growth, certifications, and non-traditional talent pipelines into the field.
Best Practices & Resilience
Real-world challenge dissections, incident response, vulnerability management, compliance frameworks, and proven strategies to strengthen organizational security.
Cybersecurity Mindset
The psychology of security — building a security-first culture, understanding hacker thinking, and cultivating the proactive mindset every defender needs.
Featured Episodes
Ep. 62
Building a Cybersecurity Culture That Protects Your Organization
Essential strategies for cybersecurity leadership — fostering collaboration, promoting best practices, and instilling a proactive mindset from the top down.
Latest
You Need to Wear a Hacker's Hat
Understanding how threat actors think is the first step to building defenses that actually work. Dewayne breaks down the adversarial mindset and how defenders can adopt it.
What Transferable Skills Do Military Veterans Offer Cybersecurity?
From the deck to the digital battlefield — how military discipline, leadership under pressure, and mission-focus translate directly into the most in-demand cyber skills.
Security Compliance and Risk Management — Why Are They Failing?
An honest look at why compliance frameworks often fall short of true security — and what leaders need to do differently to build programs that hold up under real-world attacks.
Cybersecurity Career Roadmap
A step-by-step guide for anyone looking to break into or advance within cybersecurity — covering certifications, experience paths, networking, and what employers actually want.
Federal Government & Cybersecurity Contracting
Navigating the complex world of government cyber contracts — from small business certifications to delivering security solutions for federal agencies at scale.
Do You Have a Cybersecurity Mindset?
The episode that started it all. Dewayne introduces the concept that launched a book, a brand, and a movement — the idea that cybersecurity begins in the mind.
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The Cybersecurity Mindset — Book Overview
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Cybersecurity Leadership — Book Promo
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Speaking Reel And Testimonials
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