The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders!
The show is hosted by industry veteran Information Security experts that love small businesses and understand the unique challenges that small business leaders face when implementing cybersecurity safeguards into their organizations.
Join our hosts as they discuss Information Security related topics that impact small businesses every day. In each episode they take calls and answer questions from small business leaders just like you! Hear their relevant advice and guidance as they help listeners focus on the right things to secure their businesses.
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? This show is for you!
Episodes
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
58 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!
In this second episode of our AI implementation playbook series, we explore AI implementation as an organizational change problem and discuss the importance of careful stakeholder mapping in successful change initiatives.
For this series, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Mike Simmons. Mike is a consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster. He combines systems thinking with a people focused approach to help his clients achieve results through clear communication.
You can find Mike's videos about business and leadership on his YouTube channel, and you can contact him via his website, Find My Catalyst.
In this episode Mike referred to some tools that can help business leaders analyze problems and communicate more effectively. Videos offering more details about each can be found on YouTube.
Design for Success - Begin with the End in Mind (Mind Mapping)
A post on X that shows an example of a Mind Map
A post on LinkedIn that shows an example of a Mind Map
COM-B - The answer you are looking for to change behavior
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show!
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Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
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Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
58 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!
In this first episode of our AI implementation playbook series, we start at the beginning, exploring why business leaders want to implement AI based tools and workflows in their organizations.
For this series, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Mike Simmons. Mike is a consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster. He combines systems thinking with a people focused approach to help his clients achieve results through clear communication.
You can find Mike's videos about business and leadership on his YouTube channel, and you can contact him via his website, Find My Catalyst.
In this episode Mike referred to some tools that can help business leaders analyze problems and communicate more effectively. Videos offering more details about each can be found on YouTube.
Collaborative Problem Solving Framework
How to Simplify Problem Solving - 1 tool 6 steps
What is Communication?
How Leaders Make Decisions Faster: Four Simple Frameworks
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show!
Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/
Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow
Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.
Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
58 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!
On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Zack Korman. Zack is a business and cybersecurity leader with a background in law, finance, and tech startups. His love for building with AI has led him to launch his current startup, Embroidery, where he and his team are building an AI driven threat detection tool for AI agents. Join them as they discuss how organizations can learn about AI and experiment with it safely to build institutional knowledge.
You can find Zack and his hot takes on X: @ZackKorman
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show!
Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/
Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow
Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
59 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!
On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Brent Hinks. Brent has spent the last decade helping customers implement AI solutions. Join them as they discuss the challenges and pitfalls of implementing AI in organizations. They explore common reasons for project failures, the importance of stakeholder buy-in, trust, governance, and best practices for successful AI projects.
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show! Visit our podcast page for more information about upcoming episodes. You can sign up to be a caller and guarantee yourself a Q&A session on the show!
Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/
Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow
Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
4 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders.
Big changes are coming to the show that will make it easier than ever to participate! In this short update, Accidental CISO discusses those changes as well as the plan for episode topics for the remainder of 2026. Tune in and get the scoop!
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!
Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/
Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow
Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
1 hr 10 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!
On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Tanya Janca, @shehackspurple. Tanya is a hacker, software developer, author, and educator. She is passionate about application security and helping organization's build secure software. She is also an active contributor to the cybersecurity community.
In this episode, Tanya mentioned many useful resources:
Tanya's SDLC Cheat Sheet and NewsletterTanya's Github Repo - Train the Trainer - Pushing LeftTanya's Github Repo - Train the Trainer - Security is Everybody's Job
OWASP SAMM (maturity model)OWASP Top 10 - 2025OWASP Training Videos on YouTube
Bob and Alice Learn Secure Coding by Tanya JancaBob and Alice Learn Application Security by Tanya JancaSoftware Supply Chain Security by Cassie Crosley
You can find Tanya online via her website as well as LinkedIn, Bluesky, X, Mastodon, Tiktok, and YouTube. You'll also be able to connect with her via her new online community, DevSec Station, launching in early 2026.
Additionally, you can find a playlist of Tanya's music on her YouTube channel.
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!
Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/
Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow
Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.
Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
1 hr 23 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!
On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Mike Simmons. Mike is a consultant, leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster. He combines systems thinking with a people focused approach to help his clients achieve results through clear communication.
You can find his videos about business and leadership on his YouTube channel, and you can contact him via his website, Find My Catalyst.
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!
Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/
Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow
Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
52 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!
This episode was recorded live at the 2025 Blue Team Con conference in Chicago, Illinois.
On this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host 0DDJ0BB. 0J is the Director of Detection and Response for his employer. When he isn't working, he volunteers his time and expertise with non-profits, creates educational workshops about cybersecurity for local libraries, and produces videos about cybersecurity on his YouTube channel.
You can find 0DDJ0BB online via his YouTube channel, Glass of 0J.
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!
Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/
Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow
Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
1 hr 33 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders.
This time, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Tailor Tolliver. Tailor is a cybersecurity consultant, fitness coach, and content creator with a passion for helping others succeed.
In this special episode, they present a security awareness training session that small business leaders can use in their organizations to help teach their teams about cybersecurity.
Topics covered in this security awareness training session include:
Why security matters in small businesses
Social Engineering
Email Security
Browser Security
Computer Security
Password Security
Software Sources
WiFi Security
Data Protection
Physical Security
Public Environments
Incident Response
You can reach Tailor via her website, where you can find links to her social media profiles or book a penetration testing consultation.
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!
Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/
Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow
Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.
Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
1 hr 6 min
The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!
This time, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Kevin Jackson. Kevin is another long-time industry veteran with experience in both the government and private sectors. He's a former vCISO turned startup founder. His company, Level 6 Cybersecurity has built a tool to help business leaders make better cybersecurity investment decisions.
You can connect with Kevin online via LinkedIn, X, or Bluesky.
You can find Level 6 Cybersecurity on LinkedIn.
Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!
Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/
Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast
Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow
Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO
Produced by: @Focivity
Theme music by Michael Kobrin.