CISO Results

10/24/2026

AI terminology can feel like a wall of jargon. This curated field guide translates the concepts leaders need to make better decisions—from AI, ML, and LLMs to AI readiness, governance, RAG, agents, evaluation, and monitoring. CISO Results helps growing organizations turn AI interest into practical strategy, implementation, and governance. Explore the guide, then visit cisoresults.com to start the conversation.

06/02/2026

𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁.

Founders, operators, and small teams can now build working apps faster than ever. That part is exciting.

But I am also seeing the other side of it.

The app works, but nobody fully understands it anymore. The AI loses context. Debugging gets harder. Security and documentation become afterthoughts. Eventually, the project starts to feel risky to change.

That is the tension behind my latest newsletter:

𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁

I wrote about the top 5 issues I am seeing with AI-built apps and how Documentation-Driven Development can help founders keep control without slowing everything down.

Curious how others are handling this. Are you using AI to build software, internal tools, or prototypes yet?





https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vibe-coding-great-until-app-outgrows-chat-michael-winkler-9tcuf

12/31/2024

The allure of the perfect job can be weaponized. Beware of 'Contagious Interview' campaigns, a cunning trap laid by North Korean threat actors. They fake job interviews to trick applicants into downloading malware, putting businesses and personal data at risk. Always validate job listings, enforce strong security protocols, educate staff, and stay vigilant against sophisticated threats. Knowledge is power in the face of cyber deceit!

North Korean hackers exploit job seekers through the Contagious Interview campaign, using malware to compromise sensitive data.

12/31/2024

LockBit, a ransomware menace, has impacted businesses globally by causing billions in losses with a unique affiliate model making it a preferred choice for cybercriminals. However, the arrest of Rostislav Panev, a key player in LockBit's operations, marks a significant step in fighting ransomware. In this era of rising cyber threats, businesses must reinforce their cybersecurity measures by adopting a multi-layered protection approach, regular patches and updates, and implementing a strong backup system. With transparency and adherence to regulations, they can maintain stakeholder trust and confidence. Remember, the human aspect of cybercrime can't be overlooked

Learn how ransomware, especially LockBit, poses risks to businesses and discover strategies to enhance cybersecurity and protect customer trust.

12/31/2024

Businesses in the hospitality sector are increasingly shifting towards digitalization and elevating guest experiences, opening the doors to advanced cyber threats. To secure customer data and maintain operational integrity, many hotels are leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance real-time threat detection, predictive analytics, and automate security processes. But technology is just part of the solution and robust training programs for hotel personnel is key. Operational resilience, customer trust, and investor confidence can be gained by balancing machine power with human training. Act preventively, invest in AI and ML for cybersecurity, and never forget - your staff is the frontline.

Discover how hotels are using AI to enhance cybersecurity and protect sensitive guest data from cybercriminals.

12/30/2024

The recent BeyondTrust breach serves as a stark reminder that in cybersecurity, no one is immune - even your security vendors could become your weakest link. Continuous monitoring, frequent vulnerability assessments, robust PAM practices, and transparent communication can drastically reduce our exposure to the potentially disastrous consequences of cyberattacks. Stay vigilant, proactive, and prepared to keep trust of customers and investors intact.

Discover how a cyberattack on BeyondTrust highlights vulnerabilities in cybersecurity vendor defenses and strategies to protect your business.

12/30/2024

The catastrophic data breach at ConnectOnCall is a powerful reminder of the severe implications of cybersecurity failures in healthcare. A staggering 900K+ client details leaked, costing roughly $10.93M, with lasting reputational damage. This is a stark admonition for every sector - robust security measures including RBAC, MFA, and continuous employee training, is non-negotiable. Also, never overlook vendor risk assessment and always have a swift incident response plan ready. In the face of adversity, transparency, timely communication, and regulatory compliance are key. Data security is trust security. Protect it at all costs.

Discover how healthcare data breaches can devastate your brand’s reputation and finances. Learn actionable steps to protect your patient data and maintain trust

12/30/2024

cover-ups like the one fell victim to, are ticking time-bombs. Distorting facts about breaches is a shortcut to $3.5M SEC fines & reputational harm. Rigorous risk assessments, clear protocols, open communication and robust disclosure controls are the best defense. is no longer an IT issue, but a business survival imperative. Remember, there's no without transparency.

Explore the $3.5M fine on Flagstar Bancorp and learn why transparency in cybersecurity is crucial for businesses.

12/27/2024

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