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AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI Security: Thomas Bryant on Shadow AI, NHIs, and AI DefenseWhat does AI security actually look like inside real organizations? In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson talks with Thomas Bryant, Director of Technical Marketing at Pure Storage and independent analyst and consultant at THB3, about shadow AI, non human identities, and what leaders should really mean when they talk about AI defense. They unpack why shadow AI is both an IT and security issue, how CISOs and CIOs are approaching identity and governance, and why AI defense is increasingly becoming a resilience question rather than just a detection one. In this con...
2026-04-1413 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopResOps: Bridging Security & Operations for Smarter Cyber RecoveryWhen ransomware strikes, even the most prepared organizations can find themselves scrambling—security hunting for indicators while IT races to spin up restores. It’s a recipe for confusion and downtime.Chris Bevel, Practice Lead for Cybersecurity and AI at Commvault, joined Clear Tech Loop to break down how ResOps—the fusion of security and operations—creates a new model for smarter cyber resilience and faster, more coordinated recovery.Breaking Down the SilosSecurity and IT operations share the same goal: keep the business running...
2026-04-1112 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI Security: Matt Sharp on Shadow AI, NHIs, and AI DefenseWhat does AI security actually look like inside real organizations? In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson talks with Matt Sharp, Chief Information Security Officer at Xactly, about shadow AI, non human identities, and what leaders should really mean when they talk about AI defense. They unpack why shadow AI is both an IT and security issue, how CISOs and CIOs are approaching identity and governance, and why AI defense now spans productivity tools, SaaS platforms, internal environments, and third party risk. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Matt Sh...
2026-04-0718 min
Leadership and Success with Coach BZS5:E65 LIVE with SSgt Jo Peterson, USAF (Vet.)S5:E65🎙️ LIVE with SSgt Jo Peterson, USAF (Vet.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 65 LIVE 🔥 From the Intelligence Community to the Cloud: A Leadership Journey I’m honored to welcome an incredible leader, innovator, and trailblazer: 👉 Jo Peterson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jopeterson1/) 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] --- ## 🌟 Meet My Guest Jo Peterson is a CIO at Clarify360, Founder & Chief Analyst at ClearTech Research, and a U.S. Air Force veteran with deep expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, and AI security. With ove...
2026-03-201h 12
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI Security Is a Risk Leadership Problem First with Gerry GadouryIn this episode of the ClearTech Loop podcast, Jo Peterson sits down with Gerry Gadoury to talk about what AI security leadership actually requires as the threat landscape changes faster and the business pressure around AI keeps rising. This is not a conversation about one more security tool. Gerry brings the discussion back to risk judgment, executive alignment, and the human side of security leadership. As AI lowers the barrier for attackers and accelerates the pace of change, security leaders need to focus on real risk, not theoretical panic, while helping the business make better decisions under p...
2026-03-1011 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopCybersecurity Is a Social System with FernandoIn this episode of the ClearTech Loop podcast, Jo Peterson sits down with Fernando Montenegro to talk about what the CISO role actually looks like right now as generative AI spreads across the enterprise. This is not a conversation about one more security tool. Fernando frames AI as a forcing function that exposes the social structure of an organization, including incentives, accountability, influence, and how decisions get made. The CISO role has become a bridge role, and the job is more political, more collaborative, and more consultative than it used to be. Subscribe to ClearTech Lo...
2026-03-0220 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopSecurity Is an Environment with Miri RodriguezWhat CISOs miss when security only lives in features AI security is still getting framed like a technology problem: new tools, new controls, new dashboards, and new rules. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson talks with Miri Rodriguez, Cofounder and CEO of Empressa.ai, about why that framing keeps breaking in the real world. Miri brings a people first lens to AI adoption and security. She argues that security is not just something you install. It is an environment people are willing to enter. When the environment does not feel secure, ad...
2026-02-2615 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI, Cost, Control, and Relevance with Margaret Dawson, CMO, SUSEAI is getting embedded into everything, security workflows, engineering workflows, and customer facing products, often faster than organizations can govern it. The upside is real. The risk is in the assumptions leaders are making while they chase speed. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Margaret Dawson, Chief Marketing Officer at SUSE, for a slightly different conversation than our usual guest mix. Same three questions, but through a CMO lens shaped by decades of enterprise buying cycles. Margaret breaks down how security leaders can use generative AI to move beyond tools an...
2026-02-2417 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI Security Needs Better Execution with Zach Lewis (CIO/CISO | Author, Locked Up)AI security is getting marketed like it requires a brand-new playbook—new frameworks, new job titles, new spend. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Zach Lewis (CIO/CISO and author of Locked Up) for a practical reset: AI doesn’t erase the fundamentals—it punishes you faster when you ignore them. Zach breaks down where GenAI is already helping security programs today (especially tabletop exercises and prioritization), what it actually takes to embed security and privacy into AI models without slowing innovation (data classification, access controls, segmentation, documentation, least privilege), and why...
2026-02-1210 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopGovernance Is a Catalyst in AI Security with Stefano Righi (AMI)AI is speeding up both attackers and defenders. The goal is not speed alone. The goal is speed with trust. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Stefano Righi, Chief Security Architect at AMI, for a hot take conversation on what AI is changing inside security programs. Stefano breaks down how GenAI can move teams beyond reactive, tool centric security into anticipatory defense through predictive threat modeling, dynamic risk assessment, and orchestration. He also explains what secure by design means for AI systems, including privacy, adversarial resiliency, prompt injection, and data poisoning, plus w...
2026-02-1012 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopFrom Tool-Driven Cyber to Adaptive AI Defense with Ryan LutzCybersecurity has become a tool driven industry. Organizations buy platforms, stack controls, generate alerts, and ask humans to stitch it all together under pressure. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Ryan Lutz to explore what changes when AI becomes part of the security workflow. Not as another console, but as an adaptive capability that helps teams interpret signals faster, prioritize more intelligently, and respond with more consistency when the volume is too high for humans to manage alone. The conversation focuses on three real-world th...
2026-02-0509 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopFrom Reactive to Predictive in AI Security with Jen WaltzCybersecurity has been trapped in a reactive cycle for years: a new threat emerges, a new tool gets purchased, and teams get overwhelmed by alerts. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Jen Waltz (Chief Information Security Officer at IMAJENATIVE) to unpack how generative AI can fundamentally disrupt that cycle—shifting the focus from managing tools to achieving strategic outcomes. The conversation goes beyond “faster alerts” and gets practical about what’s changing right now: Moving beyond alert triage into predictive threat hunting, including simulating adversary behavior an...
2026-02-0316 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI Security Is Still Software Security with Nicolas MoyAI is being embedded into enterprise tools faster than most organizations can govern it. Productivity platforms, security systems, and development workflows now include AI capabilities by default, often without a single approval moment or clear ownership model. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Nicolas Moy, Founder and CIO of LifeMark Financial and vCISO for Security Engineering at Halyard Labs, to talk about what AI security looks like in practice when it is treated as software, not as a separate discipline. Nicolas shares how security teams are alr...
2026-01-2911 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopThe CISO’s Job in AI Is Not to Stop the Wave, But to Shape It with Travis Farral, CISO at Archaea EnergyAI did not arrive through a single decision. It crept into enterprises through productivity tools, cloud platforms, security products, and SaaS applications that teams were already using. Most organizations did not choose to adopt AI. They woke up and realized it was already there. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Travis Farral, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Archaea Energy, to talk about what that reality means for security leaders who are being asked to govern AI systems that are still evolving in real time. Travis exp...
2026-01-2711 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI Risk Is Mostly Not New with Michael MachadoAI has technically been around for years. What changed is not the math, it is the front door. Suddenly anyone in the organization can touch it, feed it data, and make decisions with it and that shift in accessibility is rewriting business risk. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Michael Machado, CISO and Chief Data Officer at Hyland, to break down a calm, practical truth CISOs need right now. Most of the AI risk conversation is not new. The disciplines are familiar. Visibility. Data movement. Accountability. Audit trails. Resilience. What is different i...
2026-01-2018 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI as a Digital Co-Worker With the Experience of an Intern with Timothy YoungbloodAs AI becomes embedded across security operations and business workflows, organizations are confronting a new reality. AI is no longer just a tool. It is behaving like a digital co-worker acting on data, surfacing decisions, and influencing outcomes. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Timothy Youngblood, a four-time Fortune 500 CSO and CISO, board member, angel investor, and adjunct professor, to explore what it really means to manage AI responsibly at scale. Tim introduces a powerful and practical analogy: AI as a digital co-worker with the experience of an in...
2026-01-1518 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopThe CISO’s Role in AI Is to Lead the Risk Conversation with Mustapha Kebbeh, Chief Security Officer at UKGAI adoption is accelerating across the enterprise, often faster than governance and risk models were designed to support. Boards want innovation. Business leaders want speed. Security teams are expected to manage risk in environments where the technology itself is still evolving. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson speaks with Mustapha Kebbeh, Chief Security Officer at UKG, about why the CISO’s role in AI is not to block innovation or own governance outright, but to lead the enterprise risk conversation that enables informed decision making. Mustapha shares how CISOs can help organizations understand what...
2026-01-1213 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopWhen the Market Converges with Dan DeBackerThe market is converging. Networking, security, and cloud operations are no longer separate conversations. They are colliding at the operational layer, driven by hybrid environments, AI driven operations, and growing pressure to reduce complexity without losing control. In this episode of ClearTech Loop Market Perspective, Jo Peterson sits down with Dan DeBacker, Chief Product Officer at Extreme Networks, to explore what this convergence looks like in practice and why simplicity, unified policy, and cloud design are increasingly inseparable decisions. Dan shares how enterprises are grappling with operational friction created by...
2026-01-0611 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopFrom Reaction to Prediction in AI Security with Evan KirstelSecurity teams have spent years operating in reaction mode. Alerts fire, analysts scramble, and incident response often moves at human speed while adversaries move faster. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Evan Kirstel to talk about how generative AI is changing that reality. Evan shares practical examples of how AI powered triage is shrinking incident response timelines from hours to minutes and why speed, when paired with better analysis and guidance, can fundamentally change outcomes. The conversation goes beyond faster detection and digs into what this shift really means for se...
2025-12-1713 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAir Traffic Control for AI Security with Deputy CISO Aby RaoAI has erased the perimeter. Security teams are no longer guarding walls — they’re managing airspace. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Deputy CISO Aby Rao to unpack what AI security really looks like when threats move through models, APIs, agents, and identity flows instead of firewalls and fences. Aby explains why security teams are at an inflection point: No code and low code tools now let cyber teams build automation and identity workflows without relying on vendors. AI development is outpacing AI literacy, creating a widening gap betw...
2025-12-1112 min
The neXt Curve reThink PodcastWhat to Expect at AWS re:Invent 2025 (with Jo Peterson)Send us Fan MailIt’s time for the biggest cloud and AI event on the planet! AWS re:Invent 2025 is about to kick off.Leonard Lee of neXt Curve caught up with Jo Peterson, Principal Analyst at ClearTech Research, to share our predictions for the present and future of cloud and AI computing just before we stepped into the analyst pre-brief a day before AWS CEO Matt Garman’s keynote.Last year, Matt Garman led with cloud and security. Will AWS hold to the foundation of their business in a year of subd...
2025-12-0210 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI Only Works If Your Foundations Do: A Conversation with Dr. Anton ChuvakinAI is not a fix for a broken SOC. It exposes weaknesses you already have. In this ClearTech Loop episode, Jo Peterson talks with Dr. Anton Chuvakin — Senior Security Staff in Google Cloud’s Office of the CISO and one of the most respected voices in SOC modernization — about what “AI readiness” really means and why most teams are nowhere near it. You’ll hear about: • Why AI accelerates process debt instead of compensating for it • The two forms of shadow AI already inside every enterprise • The five foundations of an AI ready SOC: data quality, own...
2025-11-1916 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI with Financial Intelligence: Turning Hype Into Measurable Value (with Ajay Patel, GM Apptio/IBM)A practical framework for AI ROI: visibility, accountability, and value Episode description / show notes Last week, you probably caught my chat with Ajay Patel, GM of Apptio and IBM IT Automation. If you missed it, this episode breaks down how a layer of financial intelligence turns AI from experiments into measurable business value. We walk through a simple framework that leaders can actually run with. First, visibility across every AI initiative and its real costs, including people, data preparation, governance, and change management. Second, accountability that ties projects to business objectives, not...
2025-11-0813 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopHybrid Integration in the Era of AI: Real Enterprise Use CasesEnterprises are not trying to modernize in a vacuum. They are running mission-critical workloads on mainframes and ERPs, while also deploying cloud apps, SaaS platforms, and mobile services at scale. Now leaders are expected to layer in AI without disrupting operations. Hybrid integration is how they do it. In this ClearTech Loop special edition sponsored by IBM webMethods, Jo Peterson breaks down real-world integration patterns and what IT leaders need to enable AI-ready operations across legacy, cloud, and SaaS environments. Topics include: Modernizing legacy systems without disruption Wrapping core systems with APIs for r...
2025-11-0604 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopGuardrails for Growth: AI in Regulated IndustriesHow do you enable AI inside one of the most highly regulated industries on the planet — without slowing the business or attracting regulatory heat? In this episode, veteran financial-services CISO Parrish Gunnels joins Jo Peterson to break down the real playbook for operationalizing AI in banking environments. This isn’t theory. It’s where risk appetite, regulation, and revenue meet reality. We cover: Why “turn off AI” was a knee-jerk — and why it can’t last Moving from prohibition to auditable enablement How financial-services CISOs model AI-risk...
2025-11-0411 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopTalk Dollars, Not FUD: The CISO’s New MandateEpisode Description: In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with John Carse, Field CISO at SquareX and former CISO at Dyson and Rakuten, to talk about why modern CISOs must move beyond fear, uncertainty, and doubt — and start quantifying risk in business terms. Carse explains how two levers — risk appetite and budget alignment — determine every security decision, and why the browser has become the new edge of enterprise risk. From AI prompt attacks to malicious extensions, Carse offers a practic...
2025-10-2823 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopThe Integration Imperative: Why AI Starts (and Succeeds) With webMethods Hybrid Integration | ClearTech Loop x IBMAI doesn’t fail because of bad models — it fails because of broken connections. Jo Peterson and David Linthicum unpack how IBM’s webMethods Hybrid Integration unites data, applications, and automation for AI that actually delivers. Episode Description: When it comes to AI success, it’s not just about the model — it’s about the movement of data. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with David Linthicum, Chief Analyst at Linthicum Research, to discuss why AI can’t scale without a strong integration backbone — and ho...
2025-10-2306 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopBumpers, Not Brakes: Pragmatic AI Safety with Dutch SchwartzAI safety isn’t about slowing innovation — it’s about steering smarter. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Dutch Schwartz, Vice President of Cloud Services and fractional CISO at SideChannel, to talk about how CISOs can keep delivery velocity while adding the guardrails that actually reduce risk. Dutch shares real-world lessons from the Cloud Security Alliance’s AI Safety Initiative — where both he and Jo serve as members — and explains how pre-approved AI patterns and identity governance are key to responsible innovation. “It’s not about s...
2025-10-2113 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopThe CSA AI Safety Initiative with George FinneyAI is moving fast — and the frameworks to secure it are racing to keep up. In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with George Finney, Chief Security Officer for the University of Texas System and Co-Chair of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) AI Safety Council), to unpack the CSA AI Safety Initiative — a global effort to build practical guardrails for AI adoption. They cover: Why the CSA is leading the charge on AI safety How the AI Controls Matrix and “AI firewalls”...
2025-10-1411 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopHybrid Integration: The Foundation of Full-Stack Automation | Jo Peterson | ClearTechLoopJo Peterson explores why hybrid integration is now the foundation of full-stack automation — and how a unified platform helps IT leaders manage complexity, connect data across environments, and scale AI initiatives securely. Featuring insights on IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration.Episode DescriptionToday’s enterprise runs everywhere — cloud, on-prem, SaaS, and edge. The real challenge isn’t connecting systems; it’s keeping control, visibility, and governance while doing it.In this special edition of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson unpacks:What hybrid integration really means in practiceWhy a unified integration platform i...
2025-10-0804 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopThe CISO’s Financial Reality Check: Building Security That Pays for ItselfIn this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Bil Harmer, Founder & CEO of Killswitch Advisory, to explore a topic every security leader wrestles with — how to make cybersecurity pay for itself. Harmer brings more than two decades of experience leading programs for startups, governments, and global financial institutions. He’s blunt, practical, and focused on one truth: cybersecurity isn’t a cost center — it’s a financial model. Jo and Bil break down what that means for CISOs under pressure to do more with less: Why security...
2025-10-0712 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopThe CISO’s AI Dilemma: Shadow AI, Survival Moves, and Governance with Josh Copeland CISOs are being asked to do two things at once: deploy AI faster and guarantee it won’t backfire. In this ClearTech Loop episode, Jo Peterson talks with Josh Copeland — cybersecurity executive, professor, and author of Unpopular Opinion — about how to balance speed and safety in AI adoption. You’ll hear about: Four AI “survival moves” CISOs can use now: hypothesis testing, knowledge synthesis, contextualized decision-making, and creativity catalysts. Why Josh rates shadow AI an “eight out of ten” risk — and what CISOs can do to govern it instead of chasing it underground. How to embed explainability...
2025-09-3015 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopThe Evolution of Full Stack Automation in the AI Era | Jo Peterson | ClearTech LoopSummaryJo Peterson explores how a full stack approach to automation — powered by a hybrid control plane and AI — helps IT leaders cut through fragmentation and build an AI-ready foundation. Featuring insights on IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration. Episode DescriptionEnterprise IT is more fragmented than ever — siloed apps, processes, and clouds that don’t talk to each other. The result? manual workarounds and architectures that can’t keep pace with business demand. In this ClearTech Loop special edition, Jo Peterson explores: What a full stack approach to a...
2025-09-2406 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopThe CISO Role in the Age of Generative AI with Rob MayAI isn’t just another shiny tool — it’s a catalyst to rethink how we secure and govern our organizations. In this ClearTech Loop episode, Jo Peterson sits down with Rob May — Executive Chairman of ramsac, UK Cybersecurity Ambassador, and author of Harnessing AI and The Human Firewall. Rob shares a practical playbook for CISOs navigating AI adoption: Reframe the Role of AI: Treat it as assistive intelligence — a thought partner that changes the questions you ask, not just a productivity add-on. Red Team Smarter: Use generative...
2025-09-2312 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopProactive AI Security for CISOs with David LinthicumAI isn’t just a productivity tool — it’s a brand-new attack surface. In this ClearTech Loop episode, Jo Peterson sits down with David Linthicum — cloud pioneer, five-time best-selling author, and leading voice on cloud and AI strategy. David shares a practical roadmap for CISOs facing the reality of AI adoption: Weaponize AI for Good: Use generative AI to simulate attacks on your own systems. Find the gaps before adversaries do. Shift Security Left: Bake privacy and security into the first 20% of your AI/ML pipeli...
2025-09-1622 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopThe CISO Field Guide: Becoming Operator, Strategist, Storyteller with Mark LyndCISOs wear three hats in 2025: Operator, Strategist, Storyteller. In this ClearTech Loop episode, Jo Peterson sits down with Mark Lynd — Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync, globally ranked AI & Security Thought Leader, and author of Cyber War One Scenario. Mark shares a practical field guide for CISOs navigating the complexity of AI adoption: Operator: Shift SOCs from alert-chasing to question-asking. Measure time-to-decision, not tool count. Strategist: Stop reinventing governance. Use paved roads with guardrails (NIST, ISO, vendor frameworks). Storyteller: Boards don’t want tool inve...
2025-09-0918 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopAI Security Isn’t a Regex Problem — Lori MacVittie on Governing the New Threat SurfaceRules don’t scale. Architecture does. F5’s Lori MacVittie makes the case for putting security policy in the infrastructure—not the app—and for treating AI as its own threat surface. If your program is still chasing strings with rules, you’re already behind. If your “AI security” strategy is a pile of brittle rules, you’re governing yesterday’s system. In this no-fluff conversation, Lori MacVittie argues for a structural fix: move policy and enforcement into the architecture where they can evolve without redeploys—then govern AI as a dis...
2025-09-0216 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopCybersecurity is a Business Risk, So Why are We Still Talking Tech?Think your security strategy is airtight? Think again. In this episode, Brad Moldenhauer — VP and CISO-in-Residence at Zscaler — lays out the brutal truth: most companies are underestimating the financial and existential risks lurking in their systems. He’s not pulling punches. From AI that predicts attacks before they happen to material risks that could bankrupt you overnight, Brad explains how the old-school view of cyber is blinding businesses to what really matters — and how to fix it before it's too late. In This Episode: Why your “cyber strategy” could trigger an...
2025-08-2613 min
UQ InnovaJuventud innovadora: Construyendo el futuro desde hoy, Agosto 14 2025En "UQ Innova", se presentó InnovaTeam, una estrategia pedagógica del programa de Química de la Universidad del Quindío que revolucionó la enseñanza mediante prototipos reales. El profesor Alejandro García Ríos y los estudiantes Juan Diego Rodríguez, Alejandra Orobio y Valentina Caicedo compartieron el éxito de ClearTech, su sistema de tratamiento de agua que alcanzó escalamiento comercial. Esta experiencia interdisciplinaria, que incluyó trabajo de campo con aliados reales, culminó con el reconocimiento internacional al ser aceptada como ponencia en un encuentro científico, posicionando a la universidad como referente en innovación educativa.
2025-08-2025 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopFake AI Won’t Innovate — It’ll Infect YouClearTech Loop Ep. 8 with Rob Bair, CISO-in-Residence at Zscaler Episode Summary Cybercriminals are running fake AI startups — and users are downloading ransomware straight from what looks like “innovation.” In this episode, Rob Bair (Zscaler) breaks down how ransomware has gone corporate: polished websites, SEO poisoning, even English-speaking help desks guiding victims through payments. This isn’t a hoodie-in-the-basement threat anymore. It’s a professionalized extortion business — and it’s moving at machine speed. Rob explains why defenders can’t win at human speed, why AI must be in the loop, and what CISOs should expect...
2025-08-1907 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopStop! AI Could Be Your Next Breach — Here’s WhyYou think AI is protecting you. It might actually be helping hackers. V-CISO Danny Pastrana has seen it first-hand — AI tools deployed without guardrails can turn into a compliance nightmare, a data leak machine, and your fastest path to a breach. In this episode, Danny rips the lid off AI hype and shows you where the real danger lives — and how to keep it from wrecking your business. In This Episode: The cyber insurance trap that could cost you millions How hackers use AI to scale phishing a...
2025-08-1312 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopTranslating Cyber Risk into Business Strategy | Robert Uno | ClearTech Loop Ep. 6In this sixth episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson is joined by Robert Uno, Global CISO and Founder of Triden Group, to unpack what modern cybersecurity leadership really looks like—from AI governance to financial risk quantification. This 10-minute episode continues The CISO Slant—a 10-part series that explores how today’s security leaders are navigating AI disruption, boardroom expectations, and digital transformation. What we cover in this episode: Why CISOs must evolve into business risk managers The real business value of quantifying cyber risk How governance, not just tooling, drives safe AI adoption...
2025-08-0511 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopArchitecting Resilient Cybersecurity at Scale | Stan Lowe | ClearTech Loop Ep. 5In this fifth episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Stan Lowe, CISO at the U.S. Department of the Interior, to explore how federal-scale cybersecurity transformation offers a blueprint for all modern enterprises. This 10-minute conversation continues The CISO Slant—a 10-episode series on how security leaders are navigating AI risk, operational complexity, and leadership in the digital era. What we cover in this episode: Deploying Zero Trust architecture at scale Why centralized security operations matter more than ever How to rethink security in the age of AI and cloud c...
2025-07-2914 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopSecuring AI at Scale: Privacy, Trust & Growth | Mike Britton | ClearTech Loop Ep. 4Episode Description / Show Notes In this fourth episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Mike Britton, CIO at Abnormal Security, to unpack the real-world challenges of governing AI, protecting cloud-native platforms, and building trust in fast-growth environments. This 10-minute conversation continues The CISO Slant—a 10-episode series exploring how today’s security leaders balance innovation and risk. What we cover in this episode: How to implement secure, compliant AI programs What CIOs must prioritize in high-growth cybersecurity teams Why trust and privacy are central to platform security Guest...
2025-07-2206 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopRisk Culture in Manufacturing: Aligning Security with Process | Thomas LaBonte | ClearTech Loop Ep. 3In this third episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson speaks with Thomas LaBonte, CISO at Saint-Gobain North America, about the practical side of aligning cybersecurity with industrial operations. This 10-minute conversation continues The CISO Slant—a 10-episode series on how security leaders are navigating AI risk, cultural change, and operational complexity. What we cover in this episode: How to embed security into industrial and operational technology (OT) environments The cultural mindset shift needed to drive security ownership Where risk, process, and communication intersect in complex organizations Guest: Thomas LaBonte, Chief In...
2025-07-1514 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopSecurity as an Enabler: Board Communication & Cloud Risk | Scott Howitt | ClearTech Loop Ep. 2In this second episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with Scott Howitt, Founder, SVH Cyber, to discuss how CISOs can help drive secure innovation rather than slow it down. This 10-minute conversation continues The CISO Slant—a 10-episode series on how security leaders are navigating risk, cloud strategy, and board engagement in today’s enterprise environment. What we cover in this episode: How to position security as an innovation partner, not a roadblock How to communicate cybersecurity priorities to the board using business language How cloud transformation demands new governance and opera...
2025-07-0811 min
AI Security, Cyber Risk, and Cloud Strategy on ClearTech LoopCISO Playbook: Quantifying Cyber Risk & Governing AI | Stephenie Southard | ClearTech Loop Ep. 1In this premiere episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson speaks with Stephenie Southard, Chief Security Officer at Baxter Credit Union, to explore what it really takes to lead cybersecurity in 2025. This 10-minute conversation kicks off The CISO Slant—a 10-episode series exploring how modern CISOs are rethinking risk, AI, and leadership in a rapidly shifting landscape. What we cover in this episode: How to frame cyber risk in financial terms that resonate with executive leadership How cybersecurity should be integrated into the broader enterprise risk model How CISOs can govern AI—both internall...
2025-07-0106 min
Líderes de Marketing e Vendas#89 José Fernandes, vice-presidente da Cleartech e líder de operações da Datami ▷ Desafios de aquisição de empresas, estratégias de expansão global e integração culturalNeste episódio, Jalusa Lopes conversa com José Fernandes, vice-presidente da Cleartech e líder de operações da Datami. José compartilha os desafios e aprendizados da aquisição da Datami pela Cleartech, estratégias de marketing e vendas para o setor de tecnologia e telecomunicações, além de perspectivas importantes sobre como expandir operações globalmente e integrar diferentes culturas empresariais.
LinkedIn José: José Fernandes Junior
2024-08-0918 min
Connected FMThe Future of the Hybrid Workplace and Facilities Management of Audio-Visual SystemsToday we are sitting down with Brian Reilly who works at Listen Technologies and Pat Birch from The Farm AV. Together they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on work dynamics, emphasizing the need to upgrade meeting facilities for seamless collaboration between in-person and remote attendees. They also delve into how facilities managers' roles have evolved, workplace trends, such as quiet tech-free zones and outdoor workspaces, and more! Resources Mentioned:Gensler Research & Insights: https://www.gensler.com/research-topic-work-and-the-workplaceClearTech Industry News: https://www.cleartechav.com/brian-reilly-on-the-ongoing-impact-of-the-hybrid-workplace/McKinsey and Company: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/real-estate/our-insights/building-the-office-of-the-future?cid=ot...
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