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Root To CISO

Kris Rides

Booking Overview

A career-focused cybersecurity interview show featuring experienced CISOs and other cybersecurity leaders sharing career journeys, leadership lessons, and practical industry perspectives. PR agencies could pitch current or former CISOs and senior security executives with substantive leadership experience and useful career insights; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 96

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.1k subscribers

Instagram: 7 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kris.rides@tirosec.com

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Host

Kris Rides - Host of a show exploring cybersecurity careers, CISO leadership, and career development.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Current or former CISO, or senior cybersecurity leader with substantial experience and practical perspectives on leadership, career development, or industry challenges.
Required Achievements:  
CISO or senior cybersecurity leadership experience, A substantial career journey with practical lessons to share

Recent Guest Discussions

Yonesy Nunez - Career Progression Into Cybersecurity, Practical Experience, Leadership, And Communicating With Executives And Boards.

Yonesy Nunez - An Unconventional Career Path, Hands-on Experience, Career Development, And Leadership.

AJ Debole - Artificial Intelligence’s Impact On Cybersecurity, Security Risks, And The Changing Demands On Cybersecurity Leaders.

Recent Topics

Technology, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Careers, Security Leadership, Career Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Before You Turn Down An Opportunity, Ask Yourself This | Root To CISO Podcast

October 13, 2026

How much of what you say no to is based on what is actually in front of you, and how much is based on what you have experienced before?Sometimes an opportunity looks familiar enough that you think you already know what comes with it: the pressure, the responsibility, the environment and everything you have watched other people go through. But the same role in a different company, with different people and under different circumstances, can be a completely different experience.In Part 1 of thi...

Cybersecurity Comes With Pressure. Here's How You Handle It | Root To CISO Podcast

October 06, 2026

Cybersecurity comes with pressure. So how do you manage it without letting it take over?In this Root To CISO Bite Size episode, we bring together perspectives from experienced cybersecurity leaders on managing stress, knowing when to switch off, and finding ways to stay grounded through demanding periods in your career.You’ll hear conversations about:🔹 Why lean security teams can create additional pressure, and why cyber professionals sometimes make it harder on themselves by always trying to...

Leadership Is More Than a Title. This is What Actually Matters | Root To CISO Podcast

September 29, 2026

Getting the leadership title is one thing. Knowing how to lead when the decisions get harder is another.In Part 2 of our conversation with Yonesy Nunez, Kris Rides digs into what leadership actually looks like once you are responsible for people, risk, business decisions and the problems you inherit.Strong leadership is not about being the person who always says yes, it is not about being the person who always says no either. It is about understanding the problem, knowing the risk, and being ...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Root To CISO?

Root To CISO is hosted by Kris Rides. Its publicly listed email is kris.rides@tirosec.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Root To CISO?

The publicly listed email for Root To CISO: kris.rides@tirosec.com.

How many listeners does Root To CISO have?

Podseeker estimates Root To CISO reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Root To CISO?

Root To CISO typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Current or former CISO, or senior cybersecurity leader with substantial experience and practical perspectives on leadership, career development, or industry challenges. Common among recent guests: CISO or senior cybersecurity leadership experience; A substantial career journey with practical lessons to share. Recent guests include Yonesy Nunez, Yonesy Nunez, and AJ Debole.

How hard is it to get booked on Root To CISO?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Root To CISO cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Careers, Security Leadership, and Career Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kris.rides@tirosec.com

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