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.
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.
