Breach by the Dozen: Incident Response Lessons from the Field – Mike Miller – CSP #210
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1. Breach by the Dozen: Incident Response Lessons from the Field – Mike Miller – CSP #210
In this episode of the CISO Stories Podcast, we’re joined by Mike Miller, a seasoned penetration tester and audit and compliance SME, to explore the real-world impact of incident response controls. From technical to managerial and physical safeguards, Mike shares eye-opening stories from the field—including how he once penetrated a network with nothing more than a dozen doughnuts. We dive into the importance of layered security approaches and practical tips for strengthening incident response frameworks. Don’t miss this blend of humor, insight, and actionable advice for cybersecurity leaders.
Guest
Mike currently serves as a vCISO for Appalachia Technologies and comes with 25+ years of IT and Cybersecurity experience. His career started with Desktop support to systems admin, network admin, consultant, SOC Analyst, Penetration Tester to then founding his own firm. Mike also helps guide organizations with their security postures and compliance which include the PCI, SOC2, and NIST frameworks.
Host
Jessica Hoffman is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) with almost 20 years of information technology and cybersecurity experience in both the government and private sectors. The majority of those years have been in Audit and Compliance. Jessica has dedicated her career to the safety, privacy of millions of Americans’ Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Healthcare Information (PHI), and Federal Tax Information (FTI). She also is a Professor at Harrisburg University and The Pennsylvania State University. Jessica is a member of various organizations cultivating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and also is a national speaker. Serving currently as the Deputy CISO for the City of Philadelphia and she enjoys long walks on the beach.
