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This week's episode is hosted by David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Jeff Steadman, deputy CISO, Corning Incorporated. Joining them is Quincey Collins, CSO, Sheppard Mullin. This episode was recorded live at the ISSA LA Summit in Santa Monica, California.

In this episode: 

• The foundational debate
• Strength over breadth
• Beyond traditional backgrounds
• Keeping perspective on risk

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