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tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberIdentity Burnout Is Real - And It’s Becoming a Security Risk | The CyberVault with Andreea UrsuIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Andreea Ursu, a seasoned identity and access management leader who’s been vocal about a topic the industry doesn’t talk about enough: identity burnout.As identity becomes central to cloud, AI, zero trust, compliance, and non-human access, IAM teams are carrying more weight than ever. Nearly half of IAM professionals report burnout - and many leaders are questioning how sustainable the current pace really is.We explore:🔥 What “identity burnout” actually looks like in real organisations⚖️ Why IAM teams are uniquel...
2026-02-1224 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Identity Attacks Now Look Like Normal Logins - The CyberVault with Bert KashyapIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Bert Kashyap, CEO of SecureW2 - a company that’s been deep in passwordless authentication, digital certificates, and PKI long before those conversations came back into focus.What’s changed is that many of today’s identity failures don’t look like break-ins anymore - they look like perfectly normal logins. As agentic AI, post-quantum concerns, and legacy infrastructure collide, identity is back at the centre of security.We explore:🔑 What’s actually changed in the passwordless conversation🚪 Why modern attacks are about logging in - not b...
2026-02-1029 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Non-Human Identity Is Becoming a Security Priority - The CyberVault with AembitIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Apurva Davé, CMO at Aembit, and David Goldschlag, CEO & Co-Founder, to unpack one of the fastest-emerging shifts in security: identity beyond humans.As AI, automation, and agentic systems accelerate, identity is no longer just about users and logins. It’s about workloads, services, and machines communicating at speed - and most organisations are struggling to keep up without creating new risk.We explore:🤖 Why non-human identity has suddenly become a priority🔗 How AI agents and automation are changing access patterns⚠️ Why legacy approaches to service acco...
2026-02-0336 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Cybersecurity Marketing Is Failing to Differentiate - The CyberVault with Nathan BurkeIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Nathan Burke, CMO at 7AI, for a focused conversation on one of the hardest problems in cyber today: marketing differentiation.Cybersecurity is one of the noisiest markets out there. AI is everywhere, messaging sounds the same, and standing out - especially as a startup - has never been harder. Nathan joined 7AI at a pivotal moment, helping take the company from stealth to one of the most talked-about funding rounds in cybersecurity, right as the AI hype cycle hit full speed.We explore:...
2026-01-2940 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow AI Is Reshaping Cybersecurity Startups and Investment - The CyberVault with DataTribeIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Rob Ackerman and Leo Scott, Managing Directors at DataTribe - a DC-based early-stage venture firm with a unique foundry model focused on cybersecurity and AI startups.AI has reshaped the cyber landscape - not just for defenders and attackers, but for founders and investors too. In this conversation, we unpack how AI is changing what gets funded, how risk models are evolving, and what the next wave of security startups needs to get right.We explore:🤖 How AI is changing the types...
2026-01-2640 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Secure Remote Access Is the Biggest Risk in OT Today - The CyberVault with Bill MooreIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Bill Moore, CEO & Founder of Xona, to break down what’s really changing in OT and industrial security - and why access has become the biggest risk factor.OT environments are more connected, more remote, and more targeted than ever. With the release of KuppingerCole’s 2025 Leadership Compass for Secure Remote Access in OT/ICS, Bill walks through the six most important takeaways - not from a vendor lens, but from what CISOs, compliance teams, and OT operators need to focus on now.We explore:🏭...
2026-01-2027 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Does Responsible AI Look Like for Infrastructure Security? - The CyberVault with Irfahn KhimjiIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Irfahn Khimji, Field CTO at BackBox - a platform redefining network cyber-resilience across backups, patching, compliance, and automation for 180+ vendors.As AI adoption accelerates across infrastructure and operations, Irfahn helps us zoom out and ask the harder questions: how do we bring safety, trust, and responsibility into AI-driven environments - and what does resilience actually look like when the attack surface keeps shifting?We explore:🤖 How AI is reshaping infrastructure resilience in 2025⚠️ What teams underestimate when rolling out AI initiatives🧪 Why security teams often become...
2026-01-1531 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Data Governance Is the Foundation of Trust in the AI Era - The CyberVault with Nithin ThomasIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Nithin Thomas, Founder & CEO of Klarytee - a data governance platform built for the age of AI.Nithin is a repeat founder with over 20 years in security, including a PhD in encryption technology and years building platforms for defence and national security organisations. Today, his focus is on a new challenge: how organisations govern, protect, and trust their most valuable data as AI, SaaS, and cloud reshape everything.We explore:🧠 Why security needs a mindset shift in the AI era⚖️ How AI is both an a...
2026-01-1324 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow Mental Models Help Security Teams Navigate AI - The CyberVault with Sounil YuIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined once again by Sounil Yu - creator of the Cyber Defense Matrix and now leading AI and security strategy at Knostic.Sounil’s last appearance became one of our most referenced conversations. This time, we go deeper - exploring how his mental models are helping practitioners make sense of security in an AI-powered world.We explore:🧠 How AI is changing the way practitioners think and operate🧩 The conceptual model for understanding AI in security workflows🔄 How teams move from theory into day-to-day practice📊...
2026-01-0534 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Global Operations Are Becoming Critical to Modern Security - The CyberVault with Lisa LandauIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Lisa Landau, Co-Founder of Threatlight, to explore why security challenges can no longer be solved in isolation - and why global operations are becoming a non-negotiable part of modern security strategy.Lisa shares the story behind Threatlight, the defining problem the team set out to solve, and how thinking globally changes both impact and outcomes for security teams.We explore:🌍 What inspired the creation of Threatlight🧩 The core problem Threatlight is addressing - and why it matters now⚙️ What “global operations” really mean for...
2025-12-2431 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow AI Took Over Coding - and What It Broke Along the Way - The CyberVault with Adam ArellanoIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Adam Arellano, Field CTO & CISO at Harness, to unpack how 2025 became the year AI truly took over software development - and what that means for security.AI has transformed how code is written, shipped, and secured. But alongside the speed and accessibility of tools like LLMs and “vibe coding,” we’ve seen new risks emerge - from supply chain compromises to blind trust in the platforms we depend on.We explore:🤖 How AI changed the way developers build and deploy software in 2025🎧 What “v...
2025-12-2228 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Non-Human Identities Are Becoming the Biggest Security Blind Spot - The CyberVault with Itzik AlvasIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Itzik Alvas, Co-Founder & CEO of Entro Security, to unpack one of the fastest-growing blind spots in modern security: non-human identities.As cloud and AI adoption accelerates, tokens, secrets, service accounts, and machine-to-machine access are exploding - often without teams realising how much access exists or how risky it’s become.We explore:🤖 Why non-human identities are suddenly at the centre of security conversations🔑 When breaches stopped being about people - and started being about tokens🧰 Why “we have a vault” doesn’t actually solve th...
2025-12-1927 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow CISOs Can Secure AI Without Slowing Innovation - The CyberVault with Rad Security & RedoxIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Raj Umadas from Rad Security and Matt Mock from Redox - two leaders who’ve lived the AI security challenge from every angle: as CISOs, as builders, and as practitioners trying to modernize without breaking everything.2025 has been the year of the AI land-grab - and security teams have been pulled straight into the middle. In this conversation, we unpack what it actually takes to build AI securely, how CISOs balance speed with trust, and why staying “modern” in security is harder than ever.We explore...
2025-12-1832 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberZero Trust, Zero Bad Hires - Inside Illumio! Jennifer Kaufman | Cyber Talent UnlockedOn Cyber Talent Unlocked, host Damien talks with Jennifer Kaufman, VP Global Talent Acquisition at Illumio, discussing everything around the high-impact culture, the skills and expertise that drive a scaling business, what good looks like, and much more! 🏢 How Illumio builds a purpose-driven, high-impact culture🎯 What separates standout Illumio candidates - and top performers - from the rest🛠️ The skills, tools, and emerging expertise that drive success at Illumio📄 The resume signals Jennifer looks for - including indicators beyond traditional backgrounds🧭 How Illumio assesses cultural fit while minimizing bias in...
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tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberInside HiddenLayer: Building Security for the Next Generation of AI ProductsJoin us on a conversation with one of the brightest minds in the Cyber Space. Please welcome our guest Mike Bruchanski!
2025-12-1626 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Visibility Is Breaking in Hybrid Cloud - The CyberVault with John GiacominiIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by John Giacomini, CRO at Gigamon, and a longtime industry leader who has lived through every major shift in cybersecurity - from on-prem boxes to hybrid cloud and now the AI-driven complexity reshaping how we defend modern environments.I first met John at FIERCE, where he took the stage with his daughters to talk about raising fierce, confident women in leadership. The authenticity and perspective he brought were rare - and that same energy comes through in this conversation.We explore:👀 What “visibility” really means in...
2025-12-1538 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy the Cybersecurity Blame Game Is Breaking the Industry - The CyberVault with Jeffrey WheatmanIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Jeffrey Wheatman, SVP Cyber Risk Evangelist & Strategist at Black Kite - a cybersecurity leader known for cutting through noise and challenging how organisations think about risk, intelligence, and security leadership.At Black Kite, Jeffrey helps organisations rethink third-party risk and align security programs with real business outcomes. In this conversation, we dig into why the industry feels stuck in a blame game, why collaboration is still so limited, and how risk intelligence is reshaping modern security.We explore:⚠️ Why CISOs, execs, vendor...
2025-12-1037 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberFrom Culture Fit to Fraud Fights - LastPass Reveals All! Dhiloni Shah | Cyber Talent UnlockedOn Cyber Talent Unlocked, host Damien talks with Dhiloni Shah, Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition at LastPass, discussing everything around Culture, New Products, Emerging Skills and much more! 🏢 Inside LastPass’ people-first security culture🧭 How Dhiloni assesses cultural fit-bias-free🛠️ The skills and emerging expertise that drive success at LastPass📉 How LastPass is closing the cybersecurity talent gap🔮 The biggest cybersecurity hiring challenges ahead🕵️ How LastPass fights fraudulent resumes and AI-driven imposters
2025-12-0935 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Worker Impersonation Is Exploding - The CyberVault with Bojan SimicIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Bojan Simic, Co-Founder & CEO of HYPR, a company focused on building real trust in digital identity. Bojan has spent years tackling one of the biggest security questions of our time: how do we truly prove who someone is online?Recently, that question has taken on a new urgency. Fake workers, stolen identities, and even nation-state operatives posing as remote employees are becoming a real threat - turning the hiring process into an unexpected front line for cyber defence.We explore:🕵️♂️ What “worker...
2025-12-0523 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow Fraud Prevention Is Changing - The CyberVault with John FilbyIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by John Filby, CEO of Outseer, a company leading innovation in fraud prevention and authentication. Since taking the helm, John has been driving transformation across Outseer - modernising fraud detection, accelerating product innovation, and helping organisations stay ahead in an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.We explore:🔍 How fraud prevention is evolving in 2025🧠 Why emotional and psychological manipulation are becoming core to modern fraud💰 How organised crime is investing in new tactics and scaling operations🚀 The innovation Outseer is bringing to the market under John’s leadership🛡️ What needs to change...
2025-12-0230 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Is Hypervisor Security - and Why Attackers Care Now? The CyberVault with Austin GadientIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Austin Gadient, Co-Founder and CTO of Vali Cyber, a company securing one of the most overlooked layers of modern infrastructure: the hypervisors and virtual systems that keep businesses running behind the scenes.Austin breaks down why attackers are now targeting this invisible layer, how groups like Scattered Spider are reaching deeper into virtualised environments, and why protecting the hypervisor is becoming critical for stopping ransomware and supply-chain–style breaches.We explore:🖥️ What hypervisor security actually is - and why it’s finally gaining attention🎯...
2025-11-2829 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Does Continuous Security Management Really Mean? - The CyberVault with Evgeniy KharamIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Evgeniy Kharam, Chief Strategy Officer at Discern Security, to break down one of the biggest challenges facing security leaders today: how to move from point-in-time snapshots to continuous, real-time visibility of their security posture.Evgeniy has spent years advising organisations on how to build stronger, more strategic security programs - and now he’s helping reshape how posture management works in a world of AI-driven threats and constant change.We explore:📉 Why traditional audits, spreadsheets, and annual reviews no longer cut it🔍 What “continuous v...
2025-11-2520 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberIs SOAR dead? Not according to Torq - Cyber Talent Unlocked with Sophia HallOn Cyber Talent Unlocked, host Damien talks with Sophia Hall, Manager Americas Talent Acquisition at torq, discussing everything around Talent Attraction, SOAR, the Grave Digger, Trevor, and much more! 🏢 How torq builds and sustains a mission-driven, high-trust culture🎯 What truly separates standout torq candidates in a crowded cybersecurity market🛠️ The skills, traits, and real-world experience that drive success inside torq’s automation-first environment📬 How torq manages high application volume without sacrificing candidate experience📉 How torq is helping bridge the cyber talent gap through automation, enablement, and smarter pathways into securi...
2025-11-2448 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Firmware Is the Next Big Security Blind Spot - The CyberVault with Tom PaceIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Tom Pace, CEO and Co-Founder of Netrise - the company shining a light on one of cybersecurity’s biggest blind spots: the hidden risks buried inside embedded device firmware and the modern software supply chain.With deep experience across both offensive and defensive security, Tom founded Netrise to expose vulnerabilities most organisations don’t even know exist in the products they rely on every day.We explore:💡 The “aha moment” that led Tom to launch Netrise📦 Why brand-new devices often ship with dozens of v...
2025-11-1935 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Is Cybersecurity Marketing So Difficult? - The CyberVault with Gianna Whitver & Maria VelasquezIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez, the powerhouse co-founders of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society - a global community supporting the marketers shaping one of the most challenging industries in tech.We dig into what makes marketing in cybersecurity uniquely difficult, how their community grew into a movement, and why collaboration is becoming essential for modern security marketers.We explore:🎤 What inspired the creation of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society📈 How the community scaled into a global network🧩 Why marketing in cyber is so much har...
2025-11-1821 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Do Cybersecurity Employers Really Look For? - The CyberVault with Kyan WeiIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Kyan Wei, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Sectigo - a global leader in certificate lifecycle management and digital identity security.Kyan shares how Sectigo attracts, evaluates, and retains top talent in one of the most competitive markets in tech, and what candidates really need to stand out.We explore:🏢 How Sectigo builds a strong, high-performance culture🎯 What separates standout candidates from the rest📄 The resume signals Kyan looks for - and the red flags🛠️ The skills that drive success in a SaaS + cybersecurity en...
2025-11-1753 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow Exposed Is Your Personal Data? Understanding Data Brokers and Digital Footprint Risks - The CyberVault with Lawrence GenitelloIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Lawrence Genitello, Founder & CEO of Optery - the platform helping individuals and enterprises reclaim their digital footprint by removing personal information from hundreds of data broker sites.Lawrence has spent years operating at the intersection of privacy, security, and digital identity. His mission: make personal data protection accessible, automated, and achievable for everyone.We explore:🔍 What data brokers actually do - and why they’re a hidden risk for both individuals and enterprises🕵️♂️ How personal data ends up scattered across the internet without you ever knowing⚠️...
2025-11-1431 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberCan AI Finally Fix Alert Fatigue in Cybersecurity? - The CyberVault with Damien LewkeIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Damien Lewke, Founder and CEO of Nebulock - an AI-powered platform redefining how teams approach threat hunting and detection engineering.Damien’s building technology that makes the invisible obvious - surfacing hidden threats, reducing noise, and embedding continuous, intelligent detection directly into your stack.We explore:🧠 How Nebulock brings agentic, AI-driven threat hunting into real-world operations⚙️ Why legacy detection tools struggle to keep up🚨 How AI can cut through alert fatigue and false positives📈 The early wins that prove Nebulock’s model works in live environments💡...
2025-11-1120 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberDoes Location Still Matter When Building a Startup? - The CyberVault with Patrick SmithIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Patrick Smith, Founder and CEO of zally, to talk about what it really means to scale a startup in the world’s most competitive tech ecosystem - San Francisco.Patrick recently relocated from the UK to embed zally into the heart of the AI and startup community. In this episode, we explore how environment and proximity to talent, investors, and other founders can shape the trajectory of an early-stage company.We discuss:🌉 What makes San Francisco so unique for founders and builders🇬🇧 How the startup ecosy...
2025-11-0329 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Makes a Cybersecurity Startup Stand Out to Investors? - The CyberVault with Puneet AgarwalIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Puneet Agarwal, Partner at True Ventures, one of the most respected early-stage venture firms backing founders at the very beginning of their journey.Puneet has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, helping them turn bold ideas into category-defining companies. We dive deep into what makes a cybersecurity startup truly stand out in such a competitive market - and where the next big opportunities lie.We explore:💡 What excites investors most when meeting early-stage founders🧠 The key signals that separate great cyber startups from the noise⚙️ How to build...
2025-10-3025 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat’s the Difference Between Legacy and Next-Gen SIEM? - The CyberVault with Noam BroshIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Noam Brosh, CISO at Hunters Security, to unpack one of the biggest conversations in enterprise security today - the evolution from legacy SIEM to next-gen SIEM.Noam has been at the forefront of helping modern security teams rethink detection and response, and in this conversation, we break down why SIEM is at a real crossroads.We explore:⚙️ What “SIEM” really means in 2025 (and why it’s more than just log management)🚀 The difference between legacy and next-gen SIEM platforms⚠️ Why so many companies still hesitate to moderni...
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tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberBreak Into Cyber: Hands-On Learning with TryHackMe - Daryl Benson | Cyber Talent UnlockedA practical roadmap for building job-ready cyber skills with real labs, clear paths, and hiring signals that matter.On Cyber Talent Unlocked, host Damien talks with Daryl Benson from TryHackMe about how hands-on learning beats memorisation, what to put in a cyber portfolio, and how to move from beginner to SOC, Red Team, or Cloud roles. We cover lab design, learning paths, CTFs vs real-world tasks, and what hiring managers actually look for beyond certs.In this episode:• Why hands-on beats theory: labs, CTFs, and real attack flows• Mapping paths: Blue Team or SOC, Red Team, Cloud Security, and GRC•...
2025-10-281h 03tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Are Non-Human Identities - and Why Are They the Next Big Cybersecurity Risk? The CyberVault with Kevin HanesIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Kevin Hanes, CEO of Reveal Security, to break down one of the most misunderstood and fast-emerging issues in cybersecurity - non-human identities.It’s a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? And why are these machine-based identities becoming one of the most exploited attack surfaces for threat groups like Scattered Spider?We dig into:🤖 What “non-human identities” actually are - and why the term can be misleading⚠️ How attackers are exploiting gaps that traditional security tools miss🔄 Why legacy securit...
2025-10-2332 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow Do You Build and Fund a Cybersecurity Startup from Scratch? The cyberVault with William NotoIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Bill Noto, Co-Founder and CRO of Hillstrong Security - a company on a mission to reshape how we secure manufacturing operations.Bill’s been deep in the trenches of early-stage security innovation, and in this episode, he shares what it really takes to turn an idea into a company.We explore:💡 How Hillstrong evolved from a consulting firm into a SaaS product company⚙️ The biggest challenges of building while still in R&D💰 What it’s really like raising funding in cybersecurity today🚀 Lessons learned from shapin...
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tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberBuilding the Future of Cloud Security — with Arie Teter of Orca SecurityOn The CyberVault, host Sam McMillan talks with Arie Teter, Chief Product Officer at Orca Security (ex-Intel, Cisco, Symantec, Check Point). Arie breaks down how CNAPP-style platforms help teams move faster, what to measure beyond CVE counts, the reality of attack surface management, secrets/data exposure, and where AI adds value (and where it doesn’t). In this episode:• From Intel to CPO: building security that enables, not blocks• Platform thinking: CNAPP and consolidating noisy point tools• Daily realities: vuln mgmt, ASM, secrets, DSPM, app sec, AI security• Prioritization: fixing what matters, no...
2025-10-2025 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberIs AI Finally Delivering on Its Promise in Cybersecurity? - The CyberVault with Stu McClureIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Stu McClure, CEO of Qwiet.ai and former CEO and founder of Cylance - one of the pioneers in applying AI to cybersecurity.Stu has spent decades shaping how our industry approaches prevention-first security, and now he’s leading a new chapter in AI-driven defense.We explore:🤖 How AI in cyber has evolved since the early Cylance days- and what’s actually different in 2025⚡ The biggest challenges organizations face in adopting AI responsibly🔍 The trends that will define AI’s role in cybersecurity th...
2025-10-1726 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow Is AI Changing Data Security? The CyberVault - Insights from Mind.io’s New CMO, Jimmy TsangIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Jimmy Tsang, the newly appointed CMO of Mind.io - a company at the intersection of AI, data security, and innovation.Jimmy has helped shape Mind.io’s story from the ground up, and now as CMO, he’s leading the next phase of growth in one of the fastest-moving spaces in tech.We cover:💡 Jimmy’s journey from early team member to CMO at Mind.io🔍 Why Mind.io exists - and the market gap it’s solving in AI-driven data s...
2025-10-0929 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Are There So Many Vulnerability Databases - and What Does It Mean for Security Teams? The CyberVault with Jeff WilliamsIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Jeff Williams, CTO and Co-Founder of Contrast Security - a pioneer in application and developer-first security.Jeff was one of the earliest engineers to tackle CVE challenges in application libraries and continues to shape how organizations think about vulnerabilities today.We dive into:💥 Why there are multiple vulnerability databases like the NVD and EU VD - and the problems this causes🔍 How fragmentation slows patching, remediation, and response🧩 The types of vulnerabilities that often get lost between databases🏗️ How Contrast Security helps teams stay ahead despite in...
2025-10-0722 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Is Digital Executive Protection and Why Do Executives Need It? The CyberVault with Brian HillIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Brian Hill, Head of Security Services at BlackCloak, the leader in digital executive protection (DEP).Brian has spent years helping organizations and executives secure their digital footprint - protecting not just company leaders, but their families as well, from cyber threats that increasingly target individuals.We explore:🔐 What digital executive protection actually is - and why it matters now more than ever📊 New DEP standards from BlackCloak and why they’re a game changer📈 Striking insights from Ponemon Institute research on executive risk⚡ Practical steps leaders c...
2025-10-0323 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow Will AI Agents Transform SecOps? The CyberVault with Ambuj KumarIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Ambuj Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of Simbian - an AI-driven cybersecurity company pioneering autonomous AI agents that think like security analysts.Named a 2024 Security Innovator, Ambuj is on a mission to reinvent SecOps and tackle one of the industry’s biggest challenges: vulnerability and alert overload.We explore:⚡ Why today’s security teams are drowning in alerts and risk🤖 How AI agents can transform SecOps, from SOC operations to pen testing and threat hunting🔥 Real-world examples of Simbian’s AI agents in action🔮 How generative AI is changing the...
2025-10-0130 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Protect Sensitive Data with AI - The CyberVault with Alfonso Villalba AlmeidaIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Alfonso Villalba Almeida, Co-Founder and COO of Kriptos, a platform helping organizations identify, classify, and secure sensitive data at scale.Alfonso’s work sits at the crossroads of data protection, risk, and AI - making him the perfect guest to explore where data security is headed next.We cover:🔎 Why data discovery and classification remain such a big challenge🛡️ How Kriptos helps organizations see their risk before it becomes a breach🤖 What secure AI adoption really looks like in practice📊 How to balance compliance and risk reduction...
2025-09-2922 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat is The Cyber Defense Matrix? - The CyberVault with Sounil YuIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Sounil Yu, CTO and Chief AI Officer at Knostic, security innovator, and the creator of the Cyber Defense Matrix - a framework that’s transformed how organizations think about security strategy.We unpack:📊 The origin and evolution of the Cyber Defense Matrix🏢 How organizations are applying it in real life to improve security programs🤖 How AI is changing the way the Matrix can be used🔮 What’s next for cyber defense as the threat landscape keeps evolving📌 How security leaders can start applying the Matrix today to reframe their prog...
2025-09-2427 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhy Security Awareness Training Fails - The CyberVault with David DellaPelleIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by David DellaPelle, founder of Dune Security, a startup rethinking one of cybersecurity’s biggest blind spots: the human layer.We dive into:🧑💻 Why human behavior remains the weakest link in security (and how to fix it)🚫 The biggest misconceptions companies have about the “human layer”📉 Why most traditional security awareness programs fail💡 What human-first security actually looks like in practice - beyond training videos📌 The one change CISOs can make this quarter to start building a true security cultureDavid’s perspective is refreshing: if we want security to work, w...
2025-09-2221 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat is post quantum security? The CyberVault with Jennifer LeggioIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Jennifer Leggio, SVP of Marketing & Revenue Operations at QuSecure. With a long career in cybersecurity leadership, Jen is now helping drive QuSecure’s mission to secure the future with quantum-resilient solutions.We cover:🛡️ Why quantum threats are closer than you think - and why organizations need to prepare now🚀 QuSecure’s brand-new product launch and what makes it different🔮 How QuSecure is shaping the post-quantum security market💡 Lessons from Jen’s career on how innovation can drive real impact📌 One action every security leader should take today to get...
2025-09-1723 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Protect Your Personal Data - The CyberVault with Aaron MendesIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Aaron Mendes, CEO and co-founder of PrivacyHawk, the platform giving individuals real control over their data in an era dominated by surveillance, breaches, and endless tracking.We dig into:🔍 What personal data exposure really means - and why it’s riskier than most people think🧹 The hidden difficulty of cleaning up your digital footprint⚖️ Why privacy regulations often fail, leaving both individuals and businesses exposed🛡️ How CISOs should rethink their approach to customer data protection📚 What companies can do to drive real education around priva...
2025-09-1521 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Build a Cybersecurity GTM Strategy - The CyberVault with Denise HaymanIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Denise Hayman, CEO of Sales Velocity and one of the most seasoned go-to-market leaders in cybersecurity. With a career spent scaling early-stage startups into market leaders, Denise knows exactly what it takes to build momentum in this competitive industry.We cover:🚀 The first steps every founder should take when building their GTM strategy⚡ Common mistakes startups make when launching go-to-market plans📊 How to know if you’re actually reaching the right audience (and how to measure it)👥 What to look for when making...
2025-09-1225 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWeb3 Security Best Practices 2025 - The CyberVault with Channi GreenwallIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Channi Greenwall, Founder & CEO of Olympix and a leading voice in developer-first Web3 security.Channi is building the only toolset that gives developers the power to secure their smart contracts from day one - embedding continuous, real-time testing directly into the development process and reducing reliance on traditional audits.We dive into:🔮 What makes 2025’s threat landscape different from what security teams have been preparing for⚔️ Why focusing only on reentrancy and integer overflows is “fighting yesterday’s war”🤖 How LLMs are influencing attack patterns - are they...
2025-09-1024 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Is Agentic AI in Cybersecurity? The CyberVault with Jimmy MestaAgentic AI might be the buzziest phrase in cybersecurity right now - but let’s be honest, most “agentic” claims are just lipstick on a chatbot.In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Jimmy Mesta, Co-Founder & CTO of RAD Security, to unpack what true agentic security actually means - and why so few vendors are even close.We dive into:🤖 The real definition of agentic AI (beyond the buzz)⚠️ Common traps businesses fall into when adopting LLMs and chatbots🚀 How RAD Security is building something deeper...
2025-09-0521 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe Future of Identity Security - The CyberVault with Damian SchenkelmanIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Damian Schenkelman, VP of R&D at Auth0 (by Okta) and one of the earliest engineers behind the platform.Damian has been at the forefront of identity for over a decade - and now he’s driving the creation of an entirely new category in security.We dive into:🔑 What Damian and his team are building today - and why it’s more than just a feature, but a whole new approach🧩 The common misconceptions CISOs often have about identi...
2025-09-0320 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberAgentic AI in Cybersecurity: Hype vs. Reality - The CyberVault with Tal MelamedIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Tal Melamed - investor, multi-time founder, and seasoned cybersecurity executive - to demystify one of the hottest topics in the industry right now: Agentic AI.We dig into:🤖 What agentic AI really means in practice (beyond the hype)⚡ The risks and challenges of rapid GenAI adoption across organizations🔑 Which AI-powered tools are worth investing in - and which fall short💸 Where technology leaders should actually spend their money in 2025🚨 Whether agentic AI should be embraced widely or adopted with caution🔮 What the future looks like for AI in security: saf...
2025-09-0131 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Is Shift-Left Security? How AI's Changing Security-by-Design - The CyberVault with Kim van LavierenIn this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with Kim van Lavieren, Co-founder & CTO of Dawnguard, the startup making security-by-design the default.We explore:✨ What inspired Kim and his co-founder to launch Dawnguard and the gaps they saw in today’s tooling✨ How their AI-driven platform validates secure architectures before deployment✨ Why most teams push security too late - and how to shift toward architecture-first thinking✨ The bold goals Dawnguard has set for the next 18 months✨ Practical advice for founders and enterprises on moving from reactive fixes to proactive designIf you’re serious about...
2025-08-2722 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Is Software Supply Chain Security? - The CyberVault LIVE with Cole KennedyIn this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with Cole Kennedy, Founder & CEO of TestifySec, to talk about the challenges of keeping today’s software supply chains secure - and why trust is the most important piece of the puzzle.We cover:✨ The journey behind founding TestifySec and spotting a critical gap in the market✨ Why verifying “what really happened” in your builds matters more than ever✨ How startups can balance innovation with trust when building security tools✨ What’s next for software supply chain securityIf you’ve ever wondered how to pr...
2025-08-2216 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow can we secure the weakest links in the security chain... humans? The CyberVault with Sage WohnsIn this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with Sage Wohns, Founder and CEO of Jericho Security, to share the intimidating realties of how vulnerable humans really are in this age of security. We explore:✨ How old tools are not prepared for the sophistication of new threat vectors✨ The core technologies that are changing the face of cybersecurity ✨Where are we getting attacks and how does education help us fight back in this battle ✨ Its no longer about spotting if something is AI generated, but identifying if its actually...
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tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow Cybersecurity Startups Can Raise VC Funding - The CyberVault Live at BlackHat with Acrew CapitalIn this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with Mark Kraynak and Asad Khaliq, Founding Partners at Acrew Capital, to unpack how cybersecurity startups really catch a VC’s eye and what trends investors are betting on next.We explore:✨ What signals Acrew looks for beyond product, and why execution and conviction matter more than hype✨ How the journey looks from that first meeting to partnership (yes, it’s a bit like dating)✨ What happens once the capital is raised... because the real work starts here✨ The products and sectors Mark...
2025-08-1822 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Is CyberStorage Security? The CyberVault Live at Black hat with Alex HesterbergIn this live episode of The CyberVault, recorded on-site at Black Hat (with the casino in the background), I speak with Alex Hesterberg, CEO of Superna, about a cybersecurity layer most teams overlook: protecting unstructured data in storage.We explore:Why the storage layer is the “best-kept secret” in cybersecurity - and how Superna builds real-time protection The journey Alex has taken through executive roles to spearhead a data-first security product that prevents ransomware and data lossHow Superna’s platform brings prevention - not just recovery - to the data vault...
2025-08-1521 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Is the SecOps Cloud Platform? - Live at BlackHat with Maxime Lamothe-BrassardIn this live episode of The CyberVault, recorded live at Black Hat, I sit down with Maxime Lamothe-Brassard, CEO & founder of LimaCharlie, to explore a new frontier in cybersecurity: cloud-native security infrastructure.We dive into:What inspired LimaCharlie’s mission and how Maxime pivoted his vision into a scalable SecOps Cloud PlatformHow LimaCharlie acts like “Lego blocks” for SecOps, offering modular, API-first security capabilitiesWhy this platform is built for modern security needs, providing integrated telemetry, automation, and multi-tenant scalability How it empowers MSSPs, enterprises, and founders to innova...
2025-08-1420 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Is BI Ops? Solving the Hidden Risks in Business Intelligence - The CyberVault with Logan HavernIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Logan Havern, CEO and founder of Datalogz, to talk about the emerging category of BI Ops - and how his team is helping data and security leaders uncover the hidden risks and inefficiencies buried in their analytics environments.We dive into:📊 How Datalogz was born from firsthand pain - and why Logan shifted his focus from data teams to security and technology leadership🔐 The unseen vulnerabilities in BI environments that CISOs and CIOs are just beginning to understand💡 Why so many organizations only act after an event - and...
2025-07-3024 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Succeed in a Cybersecurity Startup Without a Technical Background - The CyberVault with David McKinleyIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Dave McKinley, Chief Product Officer at Reveal Security, to talk about one of the most overlooked strengths in cybersecurity: the power of a non-traditional background.We cover:🎶 Dave’s journey from music major to product leader in cyber💡 Why not being technical can actually be a startup superpower🤝 The role of team synergy in high-growth environments - and how to create it🚀 What truly defines success inside an early-stage cybersecurity company🔍 Why Dave chose to join Reveal and what makes this startup stand out📈 The one non-negotiable mindset...
2025-07-2524 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Are the Hidden Data Security Risks in AI? - The CyberVault with Ravi SrivatsavIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Ravi Srivatsav, CEO of Data Krypto, to unpack one of the most pressing and misunderstood topics in security today: data vulnerabilities in the age of AI.We dig into:🧠 The new AI-driven threat vectors most companies don’t even realize exist🔓 Why so many organizations are dangerously unaware of how vulnerable their data really is🚨 The difference between noisy tooling vs. solving the actual problem🤖 The rise of AI agents - and the hidden risks that come with them🔮 Where the future of data protection is headed in a world r...
2025-07-2323 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Support Women in Cybersecurity - They CyberVault with Lisa HayashiIn this episode of The Cybersecurity Executive Podcast, I’m joined by Lisa Hayashi, VP at Mimic and the founder of Vision & Voice: Women in Cybersecurity - a growing global community aimed at elevating women across the cyber space.Lisa shares her own non-traditional path into the industry, what sparked her to create Vision & Voice, and how leaders can create more inclusive cultures in an industry that still has a long way to go. We discuss the myths that hold women back, the power of peer support and mentorship, and how initiatives like hers ar...
2025-07-2133 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Grow Your Cybersecurity Career - The CyberVault with Tom EstonIn this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with Tom Eston, Sr. Director of Professional Services at Snyk and host of the Shared Security Podcast, to explore what it really takes to build a long-term career in cybersecurity.We cover:👣 Tom’s journey from breaking into security to becoming a leader at one of the top DevSecOps companies📈 The mindset shift from individual contributor to manager and why it’s harder (and more rewarding) than people think🧠 The power of mentorship, and how giving and receiving guidance can completely reshape your growth🙅♂️ What security professionals often get wrong about...
2025-07-1732 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Build a DevSecOps Platform with GenAI: Lessons from Jit - The CyberVault with David MelamedIn this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with David Melamed, CTO and Co-Founder of Jit, to talk about building one of the most forward-thinking platforms in DevSecOps - and doing it before the acronym ASPM was even a thing.We cover:🧬 David’s unusual path from bioinformatics to cybersecurity🚀 What it’s really like going from employee to founder - and raising a massive seed round early🔧 How Jit built a DevSecOps platform ahead of the curve - and what kept them agile when GenAI changed the game🧠 How their...
2025-07-1523 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Raise VC Funding for a Cybersecurity Startup - They CyberVault with Casilda AnguloIn this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with Casilda Angluo, Vice President at Forgepoint Capital, to talk about how investors really evaluate cybersecurity startups and what founders should stop obsessing over when raising early-stage capital.We cover:💡 What drew her into cyber investing from a background in investment banking and innovation📈 The signals that say “this startup has legs” beyond just the tech🎯 What first-time founders should actually focus on at seed stage🚫 What's overhyped in cyber right now and what’s worth watching🤝 The kinds of founders and ideas she’s actively looking to backIf you're...
2025-07-1127 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberHow to Build a Differentiated AppSec Startup in a Crowded Cybersecurity Market - The CyberVault with Rubi ArbelIn this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Rubi Arbel, CEO & Co-founder of Scribe Security, to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a standout cybersecurity startup in one of the most crowded spaces in the industry: Application Security.We dig into:🛠️ The early vision behind Scribe - and the market gap it was built to solve🌐 How to differentiate in a noisy, fast-paced AppSec ecosystem🚀 What it takes to keep product and messaging relevant at startup speed🏆 Why Scribe was named one of the top cybersecurity in...
2025-07-0831 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Cybersecurity and AI Investors Look for in Startups - The CyberVault with Luca TodescoIn this episode, I’m joined by Luca Todesco, Founder of Luce Capital and serial investor, to talk about what actually matters when backing early-stage companies - especially in fast-moving markets like cybersecurity and AI.We dive into:🚀 Luca’s unconventional journey into VC and why it’s his superpower🌍 The overlooked potential of the Italian VC and startup ecosystem🔐 Why cybersecurity plays a prominent role in his portfolio🤖 The art of the pivot and how some of his portfolio companies have successfully shifted into AI🔮 What Luca’s watching next: traits, trends, and signals he looks for in early-stag...
2025-07-0433 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Should Founders Know Before Launching a Cyber Startup in 2025? - The CyberVault with Yaniv HanIn this episode, I’m joined by Yaniv Han, Co-Founder & CEO at Perimeters.io, to dive into the journey behind one of the most exciting startups in the SaaS security space.We cover: Yaniv’s path from a diverse career into founding Perimeters.ioHow he spotted a gap in a very noisy market and capitalized on itThe biggest challenges (and wins) of building a startup in today’s crowded SaaS landscapeThe real impact AI is having on SaaS security and what’s coming nextHis bigg...
2025-06-3022 min
Tom Eston, Author at Security BoulevardCybersecurity Talent Shortage: Myth, Mismatch, or Reality?Is there really a cybersecurity talent shortage, or are we just looking in all the wrong places? This week on the Shared Security Podcast, we tackle the buzz around the so-called cybersecurity skills gap. Host Tom Eston welcomes Katie Soper, Senior Consultant at Avetix Cyber and co-founder of the CyberVault Podcast, to discuss the challenges […]
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2025-06-3000 min
Shared Security PodcastCybersecurity Talent Shortage: Myth, Mismatch, or Reality?Is there really a cybersecurity talent shortage, or are we just looking in all the wrong places? This week on the Shared Security Podcast, we tackle the buzz around the so-called cybersecurity skills gap. Host Tom Eston welcomes Katie Soper, Senior Consultant at Avetix Cyber and co-founder of the CyberVault Podcast, to discuss the challenges and misconceptions in the industry. They explore whether the shortage is a myth, a mismatch, or something else entirely and what companies and professionals can do about it. With insights into hiring practices, skill shortages, and the importance of networking, this episode is a...
2025-06-3028 min
Shared SecurityCybersecurity Talent Shortage: Myth, Mismatch, or Reality?Is there really a cybersecurity talent shortage, or are we just looking in all the wrong places? This week on the Shared Security Podcast, we tackle the buzz around the so-called cybersecurity skills gap. Host Tom Eston welcomes Katie Soper, Senior Consultant at Avetix Cyber and co-founder of the CyberVault Podcast, to discuss the challenges and misconceptions in the industry. They explore whether the shortage is a myth, a mismatch, or something else entirely and what companies and professionals can do about it. With insights into hiring practices, skill shortages, and the importance of networking, this episode is a...
2025-06-3028 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberWhat Is OT Security? Industrial Cybersecurity ExplainedIn this episode, I’m joined by Jori VanAntwerp, Founder & CEO of EmberOT, to talk about the real-world realities of industrial cybersecurity - far beyond the buzzwords.Jori shares his journey from tech leadership to building EmberOT, and offers a sharp perspective on what’s actually broken in how vendors, academia, and the wider industry approach OT security.We dig into:🏭 Why so many OT solutions miss the mark - and who’s paying the price📉 The disconnect between policy-driven certs and practical, operational outcomes🧠 Why terms like “IT/OT convergence” are often more confusing than help...
2025-06-2734 min
The BioHub: The Top Voices in BiotechThe BioHub - Avetix Podcast - S2 Ep53 - Lisa DiPaolo - Chief Human Resources Officer at KaryopharmLisa DiPaolo is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Karyopharm Therapeutics, where she brings over two decades of HR leadership in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Since joining Karyopharm in September 2022, she has led the company’s People & Culture strategy through a critical period of growth and transformation. Before this, Lisa served as SVP of HR at Ipsen, overseeing North America as well as global R&D and Business Development, where she drove significant organizational and cultural shifts. She also spent eight years at Biogen in a series of senior roles, including leadership of global th...
2025-06-2621 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberIAM Trends 2024: What’s Changing in Identity Security - The CyberVault with Garret GrajekIn this episode, I’m joined by Garret Grajek, Founder & CEO of YouAttest, identity expert, and inventor with 10+ patents in the space.Garret shares his journey from leading at IBM, Cisco, SecureAuth and Cylance - to building YouAttest with a mission to solve what legacy identity systems still haven’t.We dive into:🧩 Why identity is still one of the most complex and underserved areas in cyber📉 Where legacy IAM solutions are falling short - and how vendors can close the gap🚀 What MSSPs need to...
2025-06-2532 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - How Creativity, Communication & Curiosity Built a Cyber Career with Rebecca TaylorIn this inspiring episode, I speak with Rebecca Taylor, Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager at SecureWorks a Sophos company. She shares how her non-technical background became a powerful advantage in cyber We dive into:📚 How communication skills and creative thinking accelerate threat intelligence work🤝 Her journey from executive assistant to a leader and mentor🧠 How you have the ability to craft your own career path (and how powerful accepting others help can be)🔄 How seasoned mentorship and knowledge‑sharing change the game for underrepresented voicesIf you're curi...
2025-06-1725 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - Hiring, Leading & Securing: A CISO’s Playbook for Cyber Success with Jim RuttIn this episode, I’m joined by Jim Rutt, seasoned CISO and strategic advisor, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to lead and grow in cybersecurity today.We cover:🔑 The evolving role of the modern CISO - and why it’s not just about tech anymore💬 The human side of security: leadership, communication, and trust📉 The skill gaps that are still stalling candidates (and how to fix them)📈 How to build a team that can scale with the business - and actually reduce risk🎯 Practical advice for early-career professionals and security leaders alikeJ...
2025-06-1025 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - From the Hiring Seat: How to Stand Out in Cybersecurity with Christopher PogueIn this episode, I sit down with Christopher Pogue, seasoned cybersecurity leader and exec, to talk about something every aspiring security professional needs to hear: how to actually break into the industry - and thrive.We cover:💼 The most common skill gaps holding candidates back🧠 What hiring managers really look for (and it's not just certs)🔍 How to stand out in a competitive market🛠️ The soft skills that matter just as much as technical ones🚀 Why cybersecurity is still one of the most opportunity-rich spaces to build a careerIf you’re tryin...
2025-06-0331 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - Sober in Cyber: Redefining How We Network in Security with Jen VanAntwerpIn this episode, I sit down with Jen VanAntwerp, a seasoned marketing leader and founder of Sober in Cyber, to discuss the importance of creating inclusive, alcohol-free networking spaces within the cybersecurity industry.We delve into:🍸 The inspiration behind Sober in Cyber and its mission to provide welcoming environments for all professionals🧠 Jen's 24-year journey in sobriety and how it intersects with her career in marketing🌐 The challenges and successes of organizing alcohol-free events in a traditionally drink-centric industry🤝 Strategies for fostering genuine connections without the influence of alcohol
2025-05-2826 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - Building Better AppSec from the Inside Out with Mike ArmisteadIn this episode, I’m joined by Mike Armistead, CEO of PulseSecurity and veteran cybersecurity founder, to talk about the gaps in modern AppSec - and what it really takes to close them.We dig into:🧩 Why most AppSec programs are broken (and how PulseSecurity is changing that)🔍 What legacy scanning tools are missing - and the critical insights attackers are actually using⚙️ Lessons from building and scaling multiple cyber startups💡 How to navigate early-stage growth, GTM challenges, and finding true product-market fit in a noisy marketMike brings deep exp...
2025-05-2130 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - Lessons from Both Sides: Founder & VC Truths in Cyber with Domingo GuerraIn this episode, The Avetix Cyber team sit down with Domingo Guerra, a seasoned cybersecurity investor, to delve into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and investments. We explore:🔍 The current state of cybersecurity and emerging challenges💼 Insights into the investment strategies shaping the industry🚀 The role of innovation in combating sophisticated cyber attacks🤝 Advice for startups looking to make their mark in the cybersecurity spaceWhether you're a cybersecurity professional, an investor, or someone keen on understanding the dynamics of cyber investments, this conversation offers valuable per...
2025-05-1324 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - Matt Carbonara Live from RSAIn this special live episode of The CyberVault, recorded on-site at RSA Conference, we dive into the latest trends, hottest takes, and real talk shaping the future of cybersecurity.Join me as I chat with Matt Carbonara, VC Investor within cybersecurity about - 🔐 The biggest security trends coming out of RSA🚀 How startups are shifting the game in 2025🤝 Why collaboration beats competition in the current threat landscape🎤 Behind-the-scenes insights from the floor of the industry's biggest eventWhether you were at RSA or watching from afar, this episode brin...
2025-05-0616 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - Career Pivots, Product Leadership & Building in Security with Jesse SedlerFrom history major ➡️ cybersecurity exec, Jesse Sedler proves you don’t need a Technical degree to lead in tech.Now VP of Product at 1touch.io and an active investor/advisor in the cyber space, Jesse joins me to unpack his career journey—from IBM to the DoD to high-growth startups—and what he’s learned along the way.We get into:⚡ Breaking into cyber without a technical background⚡ The wild contrast between government, enterprise & startup life⚡ What it’s really like being the first product hire post-Series B⚡ Leading throu...
2025-04-2424 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CybeVault - David MoonIn this episode, we delve into the world of data-driven cybersecurity with R. David Moon, CEO and Co-founder of Arx Nimbus. Discover how traditional risk assessments are being transformed through quantitative analysis, and learn about the real-world impact of these innovations on global enterprises.Key Highlights:The inception of Arx Nimbus and identifying market gapsUnveiling hidden vulnerabilities and their true costsThe importance of data-driven risk modeling in cybersecurityNavigating AI adoption and associated security challengesWhether you're a CISO, investor, or cybersecurity...
2025-04-1722 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - Rick GordonThis week the Avetix Cyber team meet with Rick Gordon, Co-founder and CEO of Tidal Cyber. Tidal Cyber have achieved incredible results as a scaling start up in a turbulent market. Tune in to hear how Rick and the team have done it, where the foundations of Tidal came from and what the future has in store for start ups in Security. Not one to miss!
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tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - Irfahn KhimjiJoin the Avetix Cyber team and Irfahn Khimji, Managing Director at critical start, as they explore the realties of a career in cyber security. From defining the powerful impact networking can have on your career, the life of an IC vs a leader and identifying the differences between a career in enterprises and start ups.
2025-04-0321 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberVault - David MorimannoJoin the Avetix Cyber Team and David Morimanno to deep dive into the world of Identity and access management. The ever changing Identity landscape is hard to keep up with, tune in to hear the implications of change, the importance of adoption and why strategies around IAM need to change.
2025-03-2725 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberWire - Raffael MartyThe Avetix Cyber team meet with Raffael Marty, a true cybersecurity expert and advisor to multiple VC firms investing in security startups. Join us in - 🪜 navigating being a leader, founder and working in scaling businesses 💰 What do VCs look for when investing (and what does Raffy look out for) 🚧 Barriers when trying to secure funding 🔮 Predictions for the future 💡 And plenty more....
2025-03-2128 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberThe CyberWire - Andrew WesbecherThe Avetix Cyber team talk about the impact of AI within Start-ups with Andrew Wesbecher, Founder of Madrone Capital. Tune in to hear the good and bad, how the world of start-ups is transforming at an accelerated rate and what the future has in store. Not one to miss!
2025-03-1429 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberIdentity theft, is anybody safe? - The CyberWire with Eran SinaiThe Avetix Cyber team meet with Eran Sinai to uncover the scary truths of identity fraud. In the digital modern landscape it would appear nobody is safe, so what can we do to help fix the problem? Tune in to listen to Eran's thoughts!
2025-03-0626 mintHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberScaling Security Start-ups - The CyberWire with Jack DanahyJoining the Avetix cyber team as we talk with Jack Danahy from NuHarbour Secuirty on all things start-ups, exploring Jacks journey navigating his three start-ups, what advice he offers start-ups in this current climate and the trends we can expect to see in the future.
2025-02-2726 min
tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in CyberAI, Data & Defenses - The Cyberwire with Lasse AndresenThe Avetix Cyber team sits down with Lasse Andresen, Founder of Indykite, to explore the future of AI and data security. With Indykite’s groundbreaking AI Control Suite launching, we dive deep into the challenges, misconceptions, and high-stakes risks of securing AI-driven data. Whether you're in tech, cybersecurity, or just curious about AI’s future, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!#CyberSecurity #AI #AIControlSuite
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Reset the VibeS4E7: Halloween, I Don't Choose YouThis week we're joined by Maria Alvarez, she's back to catch up with us and talk about her art shows, including the one Cam and myself are apart of. We also dive into why Cam, does not like Halloween. You don't want to miss this!
The next art show is Nov 4th, 1424 W. Chicago AveTix are $10 at the door!
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