340: John "Jock" Brocas - Gut Instinct: The Intuitive Edge in Cyber Security

340: John "Jock" Brocas - Gut Instinct: The Intuitive Edge in Cyber Security

From ISF Podcast by Information Security Forum Podcast

May 5, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 340

About this episode

Steve interviews John "Jock" Brocas about the importance of intuition and mindfulness in cyber security leadership.

In today’s episode, Steve sits down with John “Jock" Brocas, a former military member who is now an executive mentor and strategic intuitive intelligence advisor to the C-suite. Jock is far from your typical cyber professional, but his experience working with executives gives him a compelling perspective on challenges faced in our industry. Steve and Jock discuss how we can train ourselves to block out the noise and become better at recognizing the real threats to our business, the value of mindfulness and managing stress, and why leaders must see the big picture. Jock also shares his thoughts on deepfakes, from the perspective of a medium. Key Takeaways: Adopting a warrior mindset means blending logic and intuition. Taking a break, even just for a few seconds, is crucial to managing stressful situations. Meditating can help you become better at discerning what matters and what doesn’t. Tune in to hear more about: Discerning the signal from the noise () How leaders can help their teams manage stress, both long-term and in acute situations () Jock’s thoughts on deepfakes () Standout Quotes: “Logic and intuition are not separate. And this is the biggest mistake we make. We don't…

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Guest: John "Jock" Brocas

Topics covered

  • cyber security
  • mindfulness
  • stress management
  • leadership
  • intuition
  • deepfakes

Keywords

  • cyber security
  • intuition
  • mindfulness
  • stress management
  • leadership
  • deepfakes

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Organizations: C-suite

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