Welcome to a special spin-off episode of The Defender’s Journal.This week, we sit down with Meg Anderson - a longtime security executive whose career spans nearly 40 years in one of the most tightly regulated environments in the industry...We explore what longevity really takes, how leadership evolves over decades, and what she might need to unlearn if she swapped it all tomorrow for a disruptive, fast-moving startup. Meg also reflects on legacy, burnout, and the unseen patterns that define great CISOs - whether their name is on the resume or not!+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.
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The Defender's Journal Bonus Episode - Ted Harrington
Welcome to a bonus episode of The Defender’s Journal.This week, we welcome back Ted Harrington - ethical hacker, author, and co-founder of IoT Village - to explore the mindset behind his new book "The Inner Hacker".We dig into what hacker thinking really means (even in a world of audits, regulation, and surface-level compliance). Ted shares how to spot opportunities others miss and explains why minimum standards are dangerous. We also explore how cultural contexts can shape (or resist) innovation - and how any leader, technical or not, can start “hacking” their own blind spots today...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.
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The Defender's Journal Episode 28 - Doug Innocenti
Welcome to another standout episode of The Defender’s Journal.This week, we sit down with Doug Innocenti - a security leader whose journey spans call-centre telecoms, banking giants, and now crypto-native fintech. As CISO at MoonPay, Doug is shaping security in one of the fastest-moving markets on earth, balancing scale, trust, and innovation.In this episode, we dive into the challenge of leading 60,000+ employees, the quiet signals that trust is fading, and the new threats AI introduces. Doug also shares how nature - and distance from code - can bring breakthrough clarity, and why he’ll always be a hands-on builder at heart...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.
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The Defender's Journal Episode 27 - Aimee Cardwell
Welcome to another powerfully honest episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Aimee Cardwell joins us. From building mobile tech at Expedia to securing healthcare infrastructure at UnitedHealth, her career spans engineering, innovation, and CISO-level leadership. In this episode, we talk about leading through billion-dollar transformations, how to move from operator to strategist, and what it really takes to hold your ground in rooms where nobody expects you to flinch…+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.
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A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Alexandra Forsyth
Welcome to another refreshing spin-off episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Alexandra Forsyth joins us. But how does a consulting-heavy career become a launchpad for CISO leadership - and what needs to change for more people to follow that path?In this episode, we explore the real roots of the cybersecurity skills gap, what a better on-ramp into security could look like, and why building true representation in leadership still has a long way to go...+ Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.
Welcome to The Defender's Journal (our next step up from The Tech Stack), where we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space. Discover their unique stories, motivations, perspectives on the industry, and tips for long-term success!*Interested in joining us on the show? Please connect with Cameron Wenham or Jeff Harrod!
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