CISO Series Podcast, hosted by David Spark, Mike Johnson and Andy Ellis, discusses security practice, tooling debates and vendor relations for security leaders. The show has 427 episodes released weekly, typically 38 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.
Weekly security leadership debate reaching a 427-episode CISO audience
- Three practitioner hosts debate security frameworks, AI risk and vendor claims every week.
- Episodes run about 40 minutes, giving room for a full host-read and context.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 195 ratings signals a loyal, engaged listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, panel discussion, live recording
- Tone
- candid, sardonic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 38 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles concern security frameworks, AI and vendors with no sensitive content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | cisoseries.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1391337832 |
| RSS feed | davidspark.libsyn.com/cisovendor |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| I Sent the AI a Strongly Worded Prompt. I Think We'll Be Fine. | 2026-10-13 | 39 min |
| Data Is the New Oil, in That It's Useless Until You Refine It | 2026-10-06 | 44 min |
| Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who Has the Best Infrastructure of Them Al | 2026-09-29 | 42 min |
| Our AI Agents Are So Safe and Reliable You Can't Buy Insurance for The | 2026-09-22 | 46 min |
| BONUS EPISODE: Super Cyber Friday Express - Hacking Vendor Selection | 2026-09-21 | 21 min |
| We Strongly Value Your Willingness to Accept Less | 2026-09-15 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Discussions, tips, and debates from security practitioners and vendors on how to work better together to improve security for themselves and everyone else.
About CISO Series Podcast
CISO Series Podcast is a weekly show hosted by David Spark, Mike Johnson and Andy Ellis, according to the show's feed and website. Episodes discuss security practice, vendor claims, AI risk and board communication with a candid, sardonic tone. Recent episodes run about 40 minutes, and the show has released 427 episodes since June 2018.
The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 195 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures here are estimates, not published numbers: we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely security leaders and practitioners, mostly in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
The show suits security vendors and compliance services looking for a technically literate audience. Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, which covers one ad slot in an episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. CISO Series Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about CISO Series Podcast
How much does CISO Series Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is CISO Series Podcast about?
CISO Series Podcast is a weekly discussion show for security leaders, hosted by David Spark, Mike Johnson and Andy Ellis. Topics include security frameworks, AI risk, vendor selection and board communication.
How do I contact CISO Series Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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