Melanie Ensign is a communications strategist and corporate anthropologist for cybersecurity, privacy, and risk organizations. She is founder and CEO of Discernible, a multi-disciplinary Center of Excellence for security, privacy, & risk teams. Her team includes experts in communications, product development and management, compliance, security and…

On this episode of The Ranch and Table, Lee delves into the impact of negativity on individuals' lives, highlighting the importance of recognizing and combating negative thoughts. He shares insights from a psychologist, Price Pritchett, outlining strategies to combat negativity through the 'five C's,' emphasizing the need to reduce complaining, cri…

Mae Armstrong and I will be interviewing Erik Engström from FlowPaper. If you are not familiar with this tool it is excellent. Mae and I are both using this feature with our B2B clients. This is something you will want to see and a new great way to communicate with your client your shop offerings. You are going to want to watch this one lizards. ht…

Excited to announce a live working session with Mae Armstrong tomorrow! She's a total rocktstar and whipped up a FREE Adobe Express template specifically for us laser enthusiasts (no need to reinvent the wheel!).We'll be diving deep into creating a killer catalog from scratch, then taking it to the next level with a special Flowpaper add-on. This i…

In this episode of the Ranch and Table podcast, host Lee Wells reflects on attending a Jordan Peterson event, discussing the impact of words, the importance of seizing opportunities, and the process of personal growth and leadership. Peterson's philosophical perspectives on life, hope, and the inherent value of positive action are explored, as well…

In this episode, Allan tackles the idea of selling the CISO mission. He deconstructs the types of CISOs and the "selling" they must do. Sometimes you really are selling, but most of the time you should be solving business problems. Allan speaks to: Business objectives met Business risks reduced Maturity And also deconstructs the art of selling itse…

In this week's episode of The Ranch and Table, Lee discusses the importance of real customer service and authenticity in a world filled with fake interactions. He emphasizes building genuine relationships with customers, providing relatable and authentic experiences, and the significance of humility, gratitude, patience, and consistency in customer…

Our guest this week is Jonathan Rau, VP and Distinguished Engineer over at Query, and a proponent of what he calls "SecDataOps". Jonathan is quite active on LinkedIn and his takes, though often spicy, tend to be spot-on. Allan has come to enjoy following Jonathan's posts, and he was excited to have Jonathan come on the show and share his insights. …

This week on The Ranch and Table Podcast, Lee discusses the devastating effects of wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, highlighting the resilience and community support of ranchers affected by the disaster. He also emphasizes the ongoing efforts to provide aid and support, including a documentary project to capture their stories.…

This is part two in our neurodiversity series. Our guest roster this time also includes Dr. Ursula Alford, a psychologist who routinely works with the neurodiverse populace. The lineup of guests covers ADHD, Autism, challenges unique to women with neurodiversity, how leaders should manage neurodivergent team members and more. Y'all be good now!…

On This Week's Episode of The Ranch and Table: We explore the behind-the-scenes of NBC's The Voice with contestant Tae Lewis. Diving into his audition experience, choice of coach, and growth in the music industry so far. We discover the intense preparation, challenges, and potential rewards of the talent show journey, and talk about Tae's upcoming …

Geoff Hancock is Deputy CEO and CISO for Access Point Consulting, Former Global Director and CISO over at World Wide Technology. He’s also a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor at George Washington University and has held various C-suite and executive roles at Verizon, CGI Federal Advanced Technology, Microsoft, and Advanced Cybersecurity Group. He…

On this Episode of The Ranch and Table, Lee Wells discusses the concept of intelligence quotient (IQ) in the context of business. He highlights the different types of intelligence beyond traditional IQ, such as problem-solving skills, customer understanding, pricing strategy, and real customer relationships. Wells emphasizes the importance of recog…

Join Allan LIVE! at Zero Trust World in Orlando as he asks 12 guests "What does Zero Trust Mean to You?" and a wide variety of other questions. Conference highlights are discussed as well, including hacker activities, hacker demonstrations, incredible talks, etc. Allan also learns all about The Tech Degenerates, and organization furthering partners…

Welcome to 'Glowing Creativity: Crafting Neon Laser Signs'Join us as we delve into the craft of making laser engraved neon signs. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Jenna Musgrave, a seasoned artisan in neon sign making, sharing her expertise with us.From design concepts to the delicate balance of art and technology, Jenna will guide us throug…

On Today's Episode of The Ranch and Table, Lee Wells and David Monroe, The Hunt County Commissioner discuss a wide range of topics including leadership, managing business, understanding frustrations and challenges in the political and business realm, and finding solutions to road maintenance and community issues.…

How does cybersecurity relate to the four horsemen of the apocalypse? Famine, Pestilence, War, and Death? In this episode, Dr. Chase Cunningham, renowned Zero Trust expert, author, instructor, Chief Strategy Officer, advisor, etc., examines the 4 conditions on our planet represented by the four horsemen, ties it all to cybersecurity, and then solve…

We will have as special guests two hat guru's and talk about the do's and don'ts for making a perfect hat. We will also talk about the upcoming trends in materials and hat selection. This is a great opportunity to listen in and hear some useful tips from two successful hat companies. You don't want to miss this one.…

Howdy, y'all! Allan went down to Orlando, Florida and recorded three LIVE! shows at Zero Trust World, a conference sponsored by ThreatLocker. This is the first of those three shows. James Keeler of LMT Technology Solutions has a steady hand on the incident response wheel and a lot of experience under his belt as well. After seeing James speak on a …

Lee Wells talks about the ongoing wildfires in West Texas, highlighting the damage caused to the food supply and the distressing impact on ranchers and their livestock. He emphasizes the urgent need for donations and corporate sponsorship to provide essential feed and support for the affected animals, describing the efforts he has undertaken to rai…

Come listen to Mae Armstrong and I chat about what material and uses we like for each different laser. We will cover the 2D UV, 3D UV, Fiber and both CO2's (Galvo and Gantry). We will dive into some of the differences and what we both like or dislike about each for certain materials. Leather, wood, glass, metal, acrylic etc.. Neither one of us are …

Lee Wells discusses the curse of comparison in the business world, sharing personal experiences and insights. He reflects on a recent motivational event that left him feeling discouraged and emphasizes the importance of gratitude and perspective in avoiding comparison. Finally, he encourages listeners to focus on their own journey and avoid being p…

Lee Wells discusses the curse of comparison in the business world, sharing personal experiences and insights. He reflects on a recent motivational event that left him feeling discouraged and emphasizes the importance of gratitude and perspective in avoiding comparison. Finally, he encourages listeners to focus on their own journey and avoid being p…

This week Allan is joined by Leigh Honeywell (CEO of Tall Poppy) Nathan Case (Federal CISO at Snyk), and Ryan Macababbad (Currently looking. HIRE HER!), three cybersecurity professionals with broad backgrounds in cyber, and all three of whom are neurodivergent. Allan in fact, has been recently diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, albeit 'high…

James and I talk about our learnings of adding a new tool to our shop. We currently run 8 lasers and we recently added a CNC. We talk about some of the learning and buying process. Come take a listen. https://www.phantomcncsystems.com/pate-ranchद्वारा pateranchcreations

Fun fact: There are more vulnerabilities and exploits below the OS layer than above it! CPUs, BIOS, Firmware, embedded Linux, FPGAs, UEFI, PXE... The list goes on an on. What are we supposed to do about that? Allan asked Yuriy to come down to the 'Ranch to discuss this issue with him. Yuriy is CEO at Eclypsium, member of the Forbes Technology Couns…

On this week's episode of the "Ranch and Table" podcast, host Lee Wells speaks to Dennis London, candidate for Texas State House of Representatives. The two discuss various topics including border security, school vouchers, property tax relief, and the ongoing divide in politics. They also delve into their personal experiences, Lee's background as …

On this week's episode of the "Ranch and Table" podcast, host Lee Wells speaks to Dennis London, candidate for Texas State House of Representatives. The two discuss various topics including border security, school vouchers, property tax relief, and the ongoing divide in politics. They also delve into their personal experiences, Lee's background as …

In this episode, Allan flies solo, as he is finally willing to speak on an issue he has been mulling and fussing over for some time: the two-fold CISO laments of: "We have all the accountability and none of the authority!" "We don't own the risk - we advise the business" Allan is refuting both of these claims. Allan calls up examples such as projec…

In this week's episode of The Ranch and Table Podcast, Lee Wells discusses the concept of competition, especially within the business sector. He shares his belief that competition is more an illusion, and instead, business owners should view others in the same industry as colleagues or friends. This can lead to not only a healthier mindset but also…

In this week's episode of The Ranch and Table Podcast, Lee Wells discusses the concept of competition, especially within the business sector. He shares his belief that competition is more an illusion, and instead, business owners should view others in the same industry as colleagues or friends. This can lead to not only a healthier mindset but also…

On Today's Episode of The Ranch and Table, Dr. Marcus Tamez and Lee Wells, discuss their professional journeys, shared experiences, and personal beliefs related to their work. The conversation covers Dr. Marcus's entrance into the chiropractic profession, his work ethic, principles of customer service in his practice, as well as his past experience…

On Today's Episode of The Ranch and Table, Dr. Marcus Tamez and Lee Wells, discuss their professional journeys, shared experiences, and personal beliefs related to their work. The conversation covers Dr. Marcus's entrance into the chiropractic profession, his work ethic, principles of customer service in his practice, as well as his past experience…

We declared a while back that 'not having a seat at the table' was a tired CISO topic. So we decided to solution the complaint. Hopefully we pulled it off. Join Allan and Jim McConnell, Principal at Ask McConnell, LLC and former Fellow in Corporate Security Protection Operations at Verizon, as they take on the challenge of solving this common lamen…

Howdy Lizards. We will have Michelle Mortman on a livestream on Friday to talk about working with influencers to highlight your products. She will highlight how to engage them, package your products for them to unbox and much more. Michelle has over 24 years of professional experience in strategic change management and also as a thought leader who …

Lee talks about the cowboy way and how it can relate to both business and our personal lives. Summary:This podcast explores the connection between the cowboy way of life and the world of business. Lee discusses several key elements of the cowboy way, including trust and teamwork, care for equipment, appreciation for life, and the pursuit of excelle…

Lee talks about the cowboy way and how it can relate to both business and our personal lives. Summary: This podcast explores the connection between the cowboy way of life and the world of business. Lee discusses several key elements of the cowboy way, including trust and teamwork, care for equipment, appreciation for life, and the pursuit of excell…

Pat Benoit, CISO at Brinks, returns to the 'Ranch to visit Allan and to chat about his newest achievement - Pat got a NACD Directorship Certification! Allan has often thought about doing this as well, so he got Pat on the mic to talk about his whole experience: Why did you do it? How hard was it? What was involved? What do you hope to get out of it…

Samee and Lee sit and discuss owning businesses in the same town. Summary: A conversation between two restaurant owners, Lee Wells and Samee, in which they discuss the importance of maintaining the special sauce in their businesses. They reflect on their experiences in the restaurant industry, highlight the significance of customer service, and sha…

Summary: A conversation between two restaurant owners, Lee Wells and Samee, in which they discuss the importance of maintaining the special sauce in their businesses. They reflect on their experiences in the restaurant industry, highlight the significance of customer service, and share their philosophies on community involvement. They also explore …

Howdy, y’all, and welcome to The Cyber Ranch Podcast! Our guest is Ayman Elsawah, who, like Allan these days, is a fractional CISO and founder of his own security company. He has done the fractional CISO thing many times. He has also been a professor, a security consultant, and a cloud-specific security consultant. His tenure includes eBay, NCC Gro…

I was 7 or 8 years old the first time I remember the rush of an idea that was going to be big! I put my brother to work that night (we were handshake partners). And we worked together on it for hours. It was going to make money! Until dad said, “Throw that junk away, and let’s go!” That wouldn’t be the last time a company I started went into the tr…

I was 7 or 8 years old the first time I remember the rush of an idea that was going to be big! I put my brother to work that night (we were handshake partners). And we worked together on it for hours. It was going to make money! Until dad said, “Throw that junk away, and let’s go!” That wouldn’t be the last time a company I started went into the tr…

This one was recorded LIVE! in Podcast Alley at the CyberMarketingCon 2023 put on by the Cybersecurity Marketing Society in Austin, Texas. Marketing!?!!? Say what!?!? Yup! Allan went down to Austin to catch up with industry players and to participate in the conference as a "creator", i.e., podcaster. While there Allan ran into his friend Tom LeDuc,…

Do you want to hear how to make better social media posts - Insta & TikTok. Posts that resonates more with the younger gen? We will have Reagan in the house to show some things that grabs the viewers. She has also been explaining some new apps and tools to make your posts easier. She stays more on trend with what is happening in this space so while…

Jimmy wrote the Foreword for Lee's new book. Listen in for some great talk about business, friendship, and a great helicopter ride together. Jimmy owns Niwa Japanese BBQ in Deep Ellum. It is the premier spot for Japanese specialties in Dallas, TX! Summary: This episode features a podcast-style conversation between the host (Lee Wells), and his gues…

Jimmy wrote the Foreword for Lee's new book. Listen in for some great talk about business, friendship, and a great helicopter ride together. Jimmy owns Niwa Japanese BBQ in Deep Ellum. It is the premier spot for Japanese specialties in Dallas, TX! Summary: This episode features a podcast-style conversation between the host (Lee Wells), and his gues…

Howdy, y'all, and welcome to The Cyber Ranch Podcast! Our guest is Andrew Wilder, Retained CISO at Community Veterinary Partners, Member of the Board of Directors at Washington University in St. Louis, Advisory Board Member, former Global CISO, former Regional CISO... He's got a real history in this game. What we're talking about today is retained,…

Lee talks about past guests and mentions a few future guests! He introduces his new website www.leewellsofficial.com and talks about New Year's resolutions. Oh, and check out the new cameras! Summary: In this episode, Lee introduces the podcast for the new year, talks about some upgrades, expresses gratitude to previous guests, and discusses upcomi…

Howdy, y’all, and welcome to The Cyber Ranch Podcast! Our guest this week is John Checco, aka "Checco", who is overdue for being on the show we freely admit! John is a presence on LinkedIn and in our industry. He’s the author of “Zero Trust: From Aspirational to Overdue”. He’s also involved, as you can imagine, in many other things – various adviso…