{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Professional CISO","title":"Joe Sullivan, Bug Bounties & CISO Liability: The Legal View with Aravind Swaminathan","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e066c2ce\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5171,"description":"Sponsor: Magic Mirror Security (www.magicmirrorsecurity.com/thpc)🎙 When the Lawyers Come for CISOs — Aravind Swaminathan on Risk, Responsibility & the LawGuest: Aravind Swaminathan, Global Co-Chair, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, OrrickEpisode SummaryCISOs have always managed risk — but are they ready to manage legal exposure? In this gripping episode, David Malicoat sits down with Aravind Swaminathan, a leading cyber attorney and former federal prosecutor, to unpack the legal landscape threatening CISOs today. Aravind shares behind-the-scenes insights from the Joe Sullivan case, explains the chilling implications of the Ninth Circuit’s decision for bug bounty programs, and delivers straight talk on CISO liability, reputation, and professional protection.Whether you’re a seasoned CISO or an aspiring security leader, this episode will sharpen your understanding of how legal, privacy, and reputational issues intersect with cyber leadership in 2025.What You’ll LearnThe human and legal realities behind the Joe Sullivan caseWhy mission, vision, and values must guide breach responseThe evolving role of legal counsel in cybersecurity crisesWhat every CISO must know about indemnification and D&O coverageWhere cyber and privacy overlap — and why it mattersThe importance of storytelling in incident response and litigationWhy CISOs need to ask the right legal questions during job offersGuest BioAravind Swaminathan is a Partner and Global Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice at Orrick. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney and CHIP prosecutor, he has led responses to hundreds of cybersecurity incidents and represents organizations and executives facing some of the most complex legal issues in cyber today — including serving as the attorney for Joe Sullivan.🎧 Listen & SubscribeWebsite: www.thpc.coSpotify: The Professional CISO ShowApple Podcasts: The Professional CISO ShowYouTube: @TheProfessionalCISOLinkedIn: The Professional CISO ShowRelated EpisodesJoe Sullivan...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ug-fdoDtb-XHe_KV42kTMgyIR-0A0-pVyy6kAU5aDd0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83YTZi/YjBjZDcwZGU5Zjcz/M2E1ZWJkY2QxMTFk/MjkyZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}