## CISO Podcast Series Episode 10: A Critical Look at Standing Access
The CISO Podcast Series is back with its highly anticipated Episode 10, recorded live at Black Hat USA 2025. This episode is particularly relevant for security leaders eager to understand the impact of standing access on their organizations.
### The Structural Risk of Always-On Access
Common wisdom often tells us that human error is the weakest link in cybersecurity. However, this discussion shifts the focus to a more ingrained issue: the risk posed by permanent access rights embedded in operational structures. The panel delves into how this constant, “always-on” access can expose organizations to significant vulnerabilities.
#### A Panel of Experts Weighs In
This essential discussion features insights from industry leaders:
– **Subbu Rama**, Founder & CEO of BalkanID
– **Harsha Reddy**, Head of Information Security at Veterinary Emergency Group
– **Paul Shread**, International Editor of The Cyber Express (and host)
These experts dissect the implications of unmonitored access privileges, discussing how they can leave enterprises exposed to cyberattacks. Their analysis highlights the need for a proactive approach to mitigate these vulnerabilities before they lead to significant breaches.
### The Importance of the Black Hat USA 2025 CISO Podcast Series Episode 10
Black Hat USA has long served as a platform for critical cybersecurity discussions, and this episode of the CISO Podcast Series continues that tradition. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), this isn’t merely a theoretical discussion; it’s a pressing call to reevaluate security strategies.
Cybercriminals are increasingly capitalizing on stolen credentials, and standing access can exacerbate this issue. Minor security oversights can rapidly escalate into major security breaches when organizations fail to address the risks associated with constant access.
As Paul Shread pointed out during the conversation, “We can’t keep defending yesterday’s models. The end of standing access isn’t just a technical evolution—it’s the future of security leadership.”
### Tune In: Watch CISO Podcast Series Episode 10
This episode goes beyond conventional discussions; it’s a valuable resource for contemporary security leaders. Whether you’re a CISO, an IT manager, or a security professional, the insights offered by Rama, Reddy, and Shread provide actionable strategies for reassessing your organization’s access control measures.
Episode 10 of the CISO Podcast Series is live, presented by The Cyber Express in collaboration with Suraksha Catalyst.
#### Watch the full episode here and engage in this vital conversation.
Time is of the essence; the landscape of cybersecurity is ever-evolving and urgent action is needed.
#### Also, don’t miss earlier episodes of the Black Hat USA 2025 CISO Podcast Series:
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